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construction industry
The sector of the economy concerned with the construction, maintenance, and demolition of buildings and other structures.
Die Auftragslage im Baugewerbe ist zurzeit sehr gut.
The order situation in the construction industry is very good at the moment.
The word is made up of 'der Bau' (construction, from 'bauen' (to build)) and 'das Gewerbe' (economic sector, trade). So it literally refers to the 'Baubranche' (construction industry).
Mein Onkel hat eine Firma im Baugewerbe.
My uncle has a company in the construction industry.
'Baugewerbe' (construction industry) is a collective term for an entire economic sector. Therefore, it is used almost exclusively in the singular and describes the industry as a whole, not an individual construction site.
Das Baugewerbe leidet unter dem Mangel an Fachkräften.
The construction industry is suffering from a shortage of skilled workers.
This word is often used in economic contexts with the preposition 'in'. Typical formulations are 'im Baugewerbe arbeiten' (to work in the construction industry), 'die Lage im Baugewerbe' (the situation in the construction industry), or 'Unternehmen des Baugewerbes' (construction industry companies).
Die Löhne im Baugewerbe sind in den letzten Jahren gestiegen.
Wages in the construction industry have risen in recent years.
construction industry
'das Bauwesen' and 'das Baugewerbe' both have to do with the construction of buildings, roads, or other structures. 'Bauwesen' is the broader term. It includes planning, technology, regulations, construction, maintenance, and often also the scientific or professional side. 'Baugewerbe' refers more strongly to the companies and businesses that actually build, repair, or demolish things. Learners may confuse the words because both describe a whole field. As a simple guide: for studies, technology, and planning, 'Bauwesen' often fits; for businesses, workers, contracts, and the industry, 'Baugewerbe' often fits.
Im Baugewerbe fehlen viele Fachkräfte für neue Projekte.
The construction industry lacks many skilled workers for new projects.
Nach dem Praktikum interessiert sich Mehmet sehr für das Bauwesen.
After the internship, Mehmet is very interested in the construction field.