overbuild in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

Overbuild: to construct more buildings or structures than necessary or sustainable, often resulting in negative impacts on the environment or market.

Overbuilding in urban areas can lead to significant environmental degradation.
Many developers face criticism for their tendency to overbuild luxury apartments in saturated markets.
The city council is concerned that they may overbuild the new shopping complex, straining local resources.
If we overbuild the infrastructure without proper planning, we risk long-term economic challenges.
The environmental impact report highlighted the dangers of overbuilding along the coastline.