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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.
construction / building
'der Bau' and 'der Hochbau' both belong to the area of constructing structures. 'der Bau' is the general word and can refer to many types of construction. 'der Hochbau' is a specific technical field. It refers to structures that are mainly above ground, especially buildings. The words can be confused because building construction is also a type of construction. When speaking generally about building or construction, 'der Bau' is more natural. When you mean the field in contrast to other types of construction, 'der Hochbau' is more precise.
Im Hochbau plant das Team vor allem Wohnhäuser und Bürogebäude.
In building construction, the team mainly plans residential houses and office buildings.
Durch den Bau des neuen Bahnhofs gibt es in der Stadt viele Umleitungen.
Because of the construction of the new train station, there are many detours in the city.