The construction industry comes with a specific set of vocabulary that can be quite extensive. If you’re interested in learning Russian, understanding terms related to building and construction can be incredibly useful, especially if you’re working in this field or plan to do so. Here are some key Russian terms you’ll encounter, along with their definitions and example sentences.

Строительство (Stroitel’stvo) – Construction.
The process or art of building structures such as houses, commercial buildings, and other physical structures.
В этом году началось строительство новой школы.
(This year the construction of a new school started.)

Здание (Zdanie) – Building.
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, store, or factory.
Это здание было построено в прошлом веке.
(This building was constructed in the last century.)

Архитектор (Arkhitektor) – Architect.
A person who designs buildings and often supervises their construction.
Архитектор работает над новым планом здания.
(The architect is working on a new building plan.)

Инженер (Inzhener) – Engineer.
A professional who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works such as roads, bridges, and buildings.
Инженер рассчитал нагрузку для перекрытий.
(The engineer calculated the load for the floors.)

Строитель (Stroitel’) – Builder/Construction Worker.
A person who works in the physical construction of the built environment and its infrastructure.
Строители начнут работу рано утром.
(Builders will start work early in the morning.)

Кирпич (Kirpich) – Brick.
A small rectangular block typically made of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building.
Стены этого дома выложены кирпичом.
(The walls of this house are made of brick.)

Бетон (Beton) – Concrete.
A heavy, rough building material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel, sand, cement, and water, that can be spread or poured into molds and that forms a stone-like mass on hardening.
Бетон должен застыть в течение двенадцати часов.
(The concrete needs to set for twelve hours.)

Опалубка (Opalubka) – Formwork.
Temporary or permanent molds into which concrete or similar materials are poured during the building of structures.
Опалубка готова к заливке бетона.
(The formwork is ready for concrete pouring.)

Железобетон (Zhelezobeton) – Reinforced Concrete.
Concrete in which steel is embedded in such a manner that the two materials act together in resisting forces.
Строители используют железобетон для укрепления конструкции.
(Builders use reinforced concrete to strengthen the structure.)

Кран (Kran) – Crane.
A large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a projecting arm or beam.
Кран поднял бетонную плиту на крышу.
(The crane lifted the concrete slab onto the roof.)

Леса (Lesa) – Scaffolding.
A temporary structure on the outside of a building, made of wooden planks and metal poles, used by workers while building, repairing, or cleaning the building.
Рабочие установили леса вокруг здания.
(Workers set up scaffolding around the building.)

Ремонт (Remont) – Repair/Renovation.
The act of fixing or renovating building structures or systems.
Ремонт кухни займет около месяца.
(The kitchen repair will take about a month.)

Learning these Russian terms for building and construction will not only expand your vocabulary but can also help you navigate the construction industry in Russia or communicate with Russian-speaking professionals more effectively. With practice, you’ll be able to confidently discuss and participate in construction-related conversations.