noun
public works; civil engineering works
Refers to construction projects for public infrastructure such as roads, bridges, dams, and water supply systems.
この地域では大規模な土木工事が行われている。
Large-scale public works are being carried out in this area.
公共事業 is a broader term for public projects including social services, while 土木工事 specifically refers to physical construction works.
Compound of 土木 (civil engineering) and 工事 (construction work).