construction tribe; pro-construction politicians
A political label for lawmakers and interest groups that promote public works and construction projects, often with a connotation of vested interests. The literal gloss 'construction tribe' is a direct translation of the Japanese term.
The construction-tribe lawmakers are strongly demanding an expansion of the budget for large-scale public works.
It is said that the policy was decided under the strong influence of the construction tribe.
Compound of 建設 (construction) and 族 (tribe, group). The use of 族 to label political factions follows the pattern of other 'tribe' terms in Japanese politics, such as 農林族 (agriculture tribe).