(ちゃっこう)

ちゃっこう
noun, verb (suru)
start of construction, breaking ground
1. start of construction, commencement of work
The beginning of construction work on a building, road, or other structure.
(あたら)しいビルが来月(らいげつ)着工(ちゃっこう)する。
Construction on the new building starts next month.
天候不良(てんこうふりょう)のため、着工(ちゃっこう)(おく)れている。
The start of construction is delayed due to bad weather.
着工(ちゃっこう)から完成(かんせい)まで(やく)2(ねん)かかる見込(みこ)みだ。
It is expected to take about two years from the start of construction to completion.

USAGE:
着工(ちゃっこう) is used in news, real estate, and construction contexts. It marks the official beginning of physical construction work.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 着工(ちゃっこう)する (to begin construction)
  • 着工(ちゃっこう)予定(よてい) (scheduled construction start)
  • 着工(ちゃっこう)(おく)れる (construction start is delayed)
  • 着工(ちゃっこう)(しき) (groundbreaking ceremony)

CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE TERMS:

  • 着工(ちゃっこう) (start of construction)
  • 竣工(しゅんこう) (completion of construction)
  • ()(わた)し (handover to the client)