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construction activity
The totality of all activities connected with constructing buildings and other structures. The term is often used in an economic or urban-planning context.
Die rege Bautätigkeit in diesem Stadtviertel zeigt das starke wirtschaftliche Wachstum.
The brisk construction activity in this district shows the strong economic growth.
The word consists of 'Bau' (construction/building, from 'bauen' — to build) and 'Tätigkeit' (activity). The ending '-keit', like '-heit', forms abstract nouns that describe a state or quality.
Die Bautätigkeit in der Region hat stark zugenommen.
Construction activity in the region has increased significantly.
'Bautätigkeit' (construction activity) is a formal and abstract term. It is used mainly in economic reporting, urban planning, and official documents to describe all construction activity in an area.
Der aktuelle Wirtschaftsbericht analysiert die Bautätigkeit im letzten Quartal.
The current economic report analyzes construction activity in the last quarter.
Since 'Bautätigkeit' (construction activity) describes an activity, it is often combined with adjectives that assess its extent: 'rege' (brisk), 'starke' (strong), 'schwache' (weak), 'zunehmende' (increasing), or 'rückläufige' (declining) Bautätigkeit.
Trotz der Krise herrscht in der Hauptstadt eine rege Bautätigkeit.
Despite the crisis, there is brisk construction activity in the capital.
construction industry
Both words can be used in connection with construction. “Das Bauwesen” refers to the entire technical and economic field as a system. “Die Bautätigkeit,” by contrast, refers to the specific activities taking place while buildings and other structures are being constructed.
Wegen der starken Bautätigkeit entstehen in diesem Viertel viele neue Häuser.
Because of the high level of construction activity, many new houses are being built in this neighborhood.
Das Bauwesen umfasst die Planung, Errichtung und Pflege von Gebäuden und Straßen.
The construction industry encompasses the planning, construction, and maintenance of buildings and roads.
