### Question
What does construction mean?


### Answer
**Construction** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 300s*:

> construction of new buildings and initial equipment of such buildings and, in any case in which it will help to provide a service not previously provided in the community, equipment of any buildings

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300s*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XIV-HEALTH RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > Part C-General Provisions**

