I know 'before' can function both as a conjunction or a preposition, but I cannot decide which function does it have in the following sentence&gt; <br/><br/> The airport will have to do a cost-benefit analysis before building the new runway. <br/><br/> I need help and I am in a hurry!!! <br/><br/><br/>Thanks a lot!!!!<img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/5.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/5.gif' alt='Emotion: wink'/>