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building construction
The branch of construction that deals with the planning and construction of structures that are mainly above ground level, such as buildings.
Im Gegensatz zum Tiefbau, der sich mit Straßen und Kanälen befasst, konzentriert sich der Hochbau auf Wohnhäuser und Bürotürme.
In contrast to civil engineering, which deals with roads and sewers, building construction focuses on residential buildings and office towers.
The word is made up of 'hoch' (high) and 'Bau' (construction/building). It literally refers to the area of construction that goes upward—that is, the construction of buildings above the ground.
Für den Hochbau dieses Gebäudes wurden spezielle Kräne benötigt.
Special cranes were needed for the building construction of this building.
'Hochbau' is a technical term from construction and architecture. It is used to officially classify construction projects.
Architekten und Bauingenieure sind Experten für den Hochbau.
Architects and civil engineers are experts in building construction.
The word is often used to describe a sector, a department, or a professional field. Typical phrases are 'im Hochbau arbeiten' (to work in building construction), 'für den Hochbau zuständig sein' (to be responsible for building construction), or 'Amt für Hochbau' (building construction office/department).
Er arbeitet seit 20 Jahren in einer Firma für Hochbau.
He has worked for 20 years in a building construction company.
civil engineering
The names do not simply refer to low or high buildings. Tiefbau involves planning and building infrastructure at or below the earth’s surface, such as roads and tunnels. Hochbau mainly deals with structures above the earth’s surface, especially buildings.
Für den Bau des neuen Wohnhauses ist die Abteilung für Hochbau zuständig.
The building construction department is responsible for building the new apartment building.
Für den Bau der neuen Straße ist die Abteilung für Tiefbau zuständig.
The civil engineering department is responsible for building the new road.
