1. They're building a high-rise
next to the park.
2. The construction of the house is progressing rapidly.
3. I like sitting on the veranda watching the neighbours.
4. She lives in a comfortable cottage on the other side of the village.
5. The climate's terrific and the people are wonderful.
6. The carpenter's to start in a week or so.
7. We're having the kitchen renovated.
8. It was the foundation of a beautiful friendship.