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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.
construction work
'Bauarbeit' and 'Baumassnahme' both belong to the field of construction. 'Bauarbeiten' means the concrete work that people or machines carry out, for example building walls, drilling, or repairing a road. 'Baumassnahme' sounds more official and refers more to a planned construction project or part of one, for example a renovation, a conversion, or a demolition. Learners may confuse the words because both occur at construction sites. In everyday language, people often say 'Bauarbeiten', especially when talking about noise, closures, or work on site. In official contexts, plans, or information notices, 'Baumassnahme' sounds more natural.
Die Baumassnahme an der Brücke beginnt im April und soll drei Monate dauern.
The construction project on the bridge begins in April and is expected to last three months.
Die Bauarbeiten im Treppenhaus machen heute viel Lärm.
The construction work in the stairwell is making a lot of noise today.