die Bauzeit
construction period
The period of time needed to erect a structure, such as a house or a bridge.
EXAMPLE
Die geplante Bauzeit für das neue Stadion beträgt drei Jahre.
The planned construction period for the new stadium is three years.
die Bauzeit
construction period
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Meanings
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Compound word
'Bauzeit' (construction period) is a compound word made up of 'Bau' (construction, from 'bauen' (to build)) and 'Zeit' (time). It literally means the time needed for construction.
EXAMPLE
Die lange Bauzeit hat die Kosten für das Projekt erhöht.
The long construction period increased the costs of the project.
Typical phrases
Common phrases are 'die Bauzeit beträgt...' (the construction period is...), used to state the duration, or 'die Bauzeit einhalten' (to keep to the construction schedule), when a timeline is met. 'die Bauzeit verlängert sich' (the construction period is extended) is also a typical phrase when there are delays.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma konnte die geplante Bauzeit nicht einhalten.
The company was not able to keep to the planned construction schedule.
Context: construction projects
This word is used almost exclusively in connection with construction projects, such as the construction of houses, bridges, or roads. It is a key term in planning and reporting on such projects.
EXAMPLE
Während der gesamten Bauzeit war die Hauptstraße nur einspurig befahrbar.
During the entire construction period, the main road was only passable in one lane.
Compare with
Bauzeit vs Bauphase
construction phase
Bauzeit refers to the entire period needed to construct a structure. A Bauphase, by contrast, is only a specific stage of this process. Use Bauzeit for the duration of the entire project and Bauphase for a limited part of it.
Bauzeit
Die gesamte Bauzeit der Brücke beträgt zwei Jahre.
The bridge's entire construction period is two years.
Bauphase
Die aktuelle Bauphase der Brücke dauert drei Monate und umfasst den Bau der Pfeiler.
The bridge's current construction phase lasts three months and includes building the piers.
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