The construction of the Cornwall Canal between 1834 and 1842 accelerated the community's development into an industrial centre.

The real construction started in 1930 and accelerated after the world War II.

The real construction started in 1930 and accelerated after the second world war.

As 1941 progressed, the construction of the emergency yards accelerated rapidly and keels laid upon the new building ways.

Thereafter, however, construction accelerated and take-up steadily improved.

The construction of huge shopping centres in suburbia has accelerated this process.

The construction of new oil pipelines by Iraq, Turkey and Saudi Arabia has significantly accelerated in the last six months.

However, after the turn of the 21st century, construction accelerated rapidly for the area to become the second strongest area of development in the city.

Preliminary construction (roads, bridges, support facilities) had accelerated in the last few months.

Between 1986 and 1990, construction accelerated and 880 homes were built.