FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES

The modern construction industry is characterized by active internationalization and requires specialists to have knowledge of foreign languages, primarily English, as a key tool for professional communication. This article examines the role of foreign languages in construction, focusing on linguistic barriers, the needs of specialists and existing educational approaches. An analysis of scientific sources was conducted, as well as a questionnaire survey among construction professionals in different countries. The results emphasize the need to integrate language training into the system of professional education and improve the linguistic competence of builders.