German word

Baukosten

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaʊ̯ˌkɔstn̩/

Meaning

  • feminine nounconstruction costs

Example

Die Baukosten sind gestiegen.

Construction costs have risen.

Illustration for Baukosten (construction costs)

More examples

Die Baukosten pro Quadratmeter sind in der Innenstadt besonders hoch.

Construction costs per square meter are particularly high in the city center.

Core concept

A construction account grows as planning, supplies, workers, and other project charges are added together.

Common phrases

  • die Baukosten pro Quadratmeter

    construction costs per square meter

  • geschätzte Baukosten

    estimated construction costs

  • variable Baukosten

    variable construction costs

Similar words

Kosten: Expenses required to provide a service or operate a business.
Baupreis: The price charged or quoted for a building or construction project.
Nebenkosten: Additional charges incurred beyond the basic fee stated in a contract.

Definition in German

Baukosten bezeichnen die finanziellen Aufwendungen für Planung, Baustoffe, Arbeitslohn und sonstige Kosten, die beim Errichten eines Bauwerks entstehen.

Word origin

Baukosten is a transparent German compound formed from Bau and the plural Kosten, with the first element specifying what kind of expenses are meant.

Usage tips

  • The related phrase Baukosten pro Quadratmeter states a cost per unit of floor area, whereas Baukosten alone gives no such measurement basis.

Opposites

  • Kostensenkungcost reductionnoun

Related words

  • Baukostenschätzungconstruction cost estimatenoun
  • Baukostenprognoseconstruction cost forecastnoun

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