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start of construction
The point in time when the actual construction work for a building or another construction project begins.
Der Baubeginn für die neue Schule verzögert sich um mehrere Monate.
The start of construction for the new school is being delayed by several months.
This word is a clear compound made up of 'der Bau' (construction) and 'der Beginn' (the start). So it literally refers to the start of construction work.
Der Beginn des Films war sehr spannend.
The beginning of the film was very exciting.
'Baubeginn' (start of construction) is often combined with verbs that express a change in time, such as 'verschieben' (to postpone), 'verzögern' (to delay), or 'festlegen' (to set).
Wegen des schlechten Wetters müssen wir den Baubeginn verschieben.
Because of the bad weather, we have to postpone the start of construction.
The word 'Baubeginn' (start of construction) belongs more to formal language. You often find it in the news, on construction signs, or in official documents.
Laut Pressemitteilung ist der Baubeginn für das nächste Frühjahr geplant.
According to the press release, the start of construction is planned for next spring.
completion
'die Fertigstellung' and 'der Baubeginn' are clear opposites when it comes to a construction project. 'Der Baubeginn' is the point in time when the construction work actually starts. 'Die Fertigstellung' is the moment or process in which the project is completed. For a building, then, 'Baubeginn' is at the beginning and 'Fertigstellung' is at the end. This lets you talk clearly about dates and planning.
Der Baubeginn für das neue Wohnhaus ist im März.
The start of construction for the new residential building is in March.
Die Fertigstellung der neuen Brücke ist für nächsten Sommer geplant.
Completion of the new bridge is planned for next summer.