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construction project
A planned activity in construction that includes the new construction, conversion, renovation, or demolition of a structure.
Aufgrund einer Baumaßnahme kommt es in der Innenstadt zu Verkehrsbehinderungen.
Due to a construction project, there are traffic delays in the city center.
The word is made up of 'Bau' (construction, from 'bauen' — to build) and 'Maßnahme' (measure/action). So it literally describes a measure that has to do with building.
Die Stadt plant eine große Baumaßnahme am Bahnhof.
The city is planning a major construction project at the train station.
'Baumaßnahme' (construction project) is a word from administrative and technical language. You find it mainly in official notices, news reports, or on signs from authorities and construction companies.
Ein Schild informiert die Anwohner über die bevorstehende Baumaßnahme.
A sign informs residents about the upcoming construction project.
Common verbs used with 'Baumaßnahme' (construction project) are 'eine Baumaßnahme durchführen' (to carry out a construction project), 'planen' (to plan), or 'abschließen' (to complete).
Die Firma wird die Baumaßnahme im nächsten Frühjahr durchführen.
The company will carry out the construction project next spring.
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Bauvorhaben and Baumassnahme both refer to planned construction. Bauvorhaben usually means the entire project, from planning through completion, while Baumassnahme refers to a specific construction activity within that project. Use Bauvorhaben for the whole project and Baumassnahme for an individual step or intervention.
Die Baumassnahme an der alten Brücke dauert mehrere Wochen.
The construction work on the old bridge will take several weeks.
Das Bauvorhaben für die neue Brücke soll im nächsten Jahr beginnen.
Construction of the new bridge is scheduled to begin next year.
