Translation guide
The sector of the economy involved in building and infrastructure. In Japanese, the most common and natural term is 建設業界, but other expressions exist depending on context.
The construction industry is facing a labor shortage.
He has worked in the construction industry for 20 years.
Often used interchangeably with 建設業界, but can also refer to the construction business as a type of industry. Slightly more formal or statistical.
The construction industry accounts for about 5% of Japan's GDP.
Specifically refers to the building construction industry (architecture-focused), as opposed to civil engineering or heavy construction. Less common than 建設業界.
In the building construction industry, the adoption of BIM is advancing.
When talking about companies, contractors, or the business aspect of construction.
Means 'construction company'. Often used when the context is about the firms rather than the abstract industry.
A major construction company will handle this project.
Abbreviation of 'general contractor'. Refers to large-scale construction companies that manage entire projects. Common in business and news.
When referring to the construction trade or field of work, often from a worker's perspective.
Literally 'construction site', but often used to refer to the construction field or working in construction.
He works in construction (on construction sites).
Means 'construction work' or 'job in construction'. A natural way to say someone works in the construction industry.
建設業界 (kensetsu gyōkai) is the broad term covering all construction, including civil engineering, infrastructure, and building. 建築業界 (kenchiku gyōkai) specifically refers to building construction (architecture). Use 建設業界 unless you specifically mean building construction only.
While you can say 建設業界で働く, it's often more natural to say 建設業に携わる (be involved in construction) or simply 建設の仕事をしている (do construction work).
ゼネコン各社が入札に参加した。
Various general contractors participated in the bidding.
Construction work requires physical strength.