renovation work
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renovation work
A construction measure in which an existing building, or part of it, is significantly changed, renewed, or adapted for a new purpose. Usually used in the plural.
Wegen der Umbauarbeiten ist das Museum für drei Monate geschlossen.
Because of the renovation work, the museum is closed for three months.
The word is composed of 'Umbau' (conversion/renovation) and 'Arbeit' (work). 'Umbau' itself consists of the prefix 'um-' and 'Bau' (building/construction, from 'bauen' — to build) and means changing something that already exists.
Die Umbauarbeit am alten Bahnhof hat begonnen.
The renovation work at the old train station has begun.
This noun is almost always used in the plural ('Umbauarbeiten', renovation works/renovation work). This is because a renovation usually consists of many individual tasks and phases.
Die Umbauarbeiten im Haus dauern länger als geplant.
The renovation work in the house is taking longer than planned.
Common verbs used with 'Umbauarbeiten' (renovation work) are 'durchführen' (to carry out), 'vornehmen' (to undertake), 'beginnen' (to begin), and 'abschließen' (to complete). It also often appears with the preposition 'wegen' (because of).
Die Firma führt die Umbauarbeiten im Büro durch.
The company is carrying out the renovation work in the office.
renovation work
Renovierungsarbeit and Umbauarbeit both refer to work carried out on an existing building. Renovierungsarbeit tends to mean renewing or refreshing what is already there, while Umbauarbeit significantly changes the building’s structure or layout. If walls or rooms are rearranged, Umbauarbeit is the better term; for renewing what already exists, Renovierungsarbeit is more appropriate.
Die Umbauarbeiten in der Wohnung veränderten die Raumaufteilung und machten aus zwei Zimmern ein großes.
The renovation work in the apartment changed the layout and turned two rooms into one large room.
Die Renovierungsarbeiten in der Wohnung umfassten neue Wände, Böden und eine frische Wandfarbe.
The renovation work in the apartment included new walls, floors, and a fresh coat of paint.
