1. The sector of the economy concerned with the construction and execution of building projects, infrastructure, and civil works, typically involving contracts between clients and contractors
The contracting industry experienced significant growth after the government announced new infrastructure investments.
A indústria de contratação experimentou crescimento significativo após o governo anunciar novos investimentos em infraestrutura.
2. Businesses and companies that bid on, negotiate, and execute contracts for various construction and engineering projects
Many small firms operate within the contracting industry, competing for municipal and state contracts.
Muitas pequenas empresas operam na indústria de empreitadas, competindo por contratos municipais e estaduais.