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Groundbreaking is a traditional ceremony
Ceremony

A ceremony is an activity, infused with ritual significance, performed on a special occasion....
 in many cultures that celebrates the first day of construction
Construction

In the fields of architecture and civil engineering, construction is a process that consists of the building or assembling of infrastructure. Far from being a single activity, large scale construction is a feat of multitasking....
 for a building
Building

In architecture, construction, engineering and Real estate developer the word building may refer to one of the following:# Any man-made structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or continuous occupancy, or...
 or other project. Such ceremonies are often attended by dignitaries such as politician
Politician

A politician is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of politics or a person who influences the way a society is governed....
s and business
Business

A business is a legally recognized organization designed to provide good s and/or Service to consumers. Businesses are predominant in capitalism economies, most being privately owned and formed to earn profit that will increase the wealth of its owners....
men. The actual shovel
Shovel

A shovel is a tool for lifting and moving loose material such as coal, gravel, snow, soil, or sand and is an extremely common tool which is used extensively in agriculture, construction and gardening....
 used during the actual groundbreaking is often a special ceremonial shovel meant to be saved for subsequent display. Commemorative information may be subsequently engraved on the shovel.

Ceremonial groundbreakings often precede the actual start of construction by many months.

In some places, clergy
Clergy

Clergy is the generic term used to describe the formal religious leadership within a given religion. The term comes from the Greek language ?????? - kleros, "a lot", "that which is assigned by lot" or metaphorically, "heritage"....
 may also provide blessing
Blessing

A blessing, is the infusion of something with Sacred, divine will, or one's hopes....
s, particularly if the building is being constructed by a church or religious-affiliated organization.








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Groundbreaking is a traditional ceremony
Ceremony

A ceremony is an activity, infused with ritual significance, performed on a special occasion....
 in many cultures that celebrates the first day of construction
Construction

In the fields of architecture and civil engineering, construction is a process that consists of the building or assembling of infrastructure. Far from being a single activity, large scale construction is a feat of multitasking....
 for a building
Building

In architecture, construction, engineering and Real estate developer the word building may refer to one of the following:# Any man-made structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or continuous occupancy, or...
 or other project. Such ceremonies are often attended by dignitaries such as politician
Politician

A politician is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of politics or a person who influences the way a society is governed....
s and business
Business

A business is a legally recognized organization designed to provide good s and/or Service to consumers. Businesses are predominant in capitalism economies, most being privately owned and formed to earn profit that will increase the wealth of its owners....
men. The actual shovel
Shovel

A shovel is a tool for lifting and moving loose material such as coal, gravel, snow, soil, or sand and is an extremely common tool which is used extensively in agriculture, construction and gardening....
 used during the actual groundbreaking is often a special ceremonial shovel meant to be saved for subsequent display. Commemorative information may be subsequently engraved on the shovel.

Ceremonial groundbreakings often precede the actual start of construction by many months.

In some places, clergy
Clergy

Clergy is the generic term used to describe the formal religious leadership within a given religion. The term comes from the Greek language ?????? - kleros, "a lot", "that which is assigned by lot" or metaphorically, "heritage"....
 may also provide blessing
Blessing

A blessing, is the infusion of something with Sacred, divine will, or one's hopes....
s, particularly if the building is being constructed by a church or religious-affiliated organization.

Other uses

The term groundbreaking, when used as an adjective, may mean being or making something that has never been done or seen or made before; "stylistically innovative works".

See also

  • Cornerstone
    Cornerstone

    The cornerstone concept is derived from the first stone set in the construction of a masonry Foundation , important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire Construction....
  • Publicity stunt
    Publicity stunt

    A publicity stunt is a planned event designed to attract the mass media attention to the organizers or their cause. Publicity stunts can be professionally organized or set up by amateurs....
  • Ribbon cutting ceremony
    Ribbon cutting ceremony

    A ribbon cutting ceremony is a public ceremony conducted to inaugurate the opening to the general public of a new building or business.Often, the ceremony is conducted in just the manner the name suggests: by tying a ceremonial ribbon across the main entrance of the building, which is then cut in a ritual manner by a dignitary to declare t...


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