Erillisurakka

Erillisurakka is a Finnish term referring to a type of construction contract where different work packages or stages of a project are contracted out separately to different contractors. This approach contrasts with a general contracting model where a single main contractor is responsible for the entire project. In an erillisurakka, the client or project owner manages the interfaces and coordination between these separate contractors. This can involve employing their own site manager or appointing a separate party to oversee the overall project execution.

The primary benefit of erillisurakka is often cost savings, as the client can directly negotiate with individual trade specialists and potentially avoid the markup a general contractor would add. It can also lead to greater control over the selection of specific contractors for each task. However, this model places a significant burden of responsibility on the client for project management, scheduling, and ensuring the seamless integration of work performed by different parties. Coordination challenges and potential delays can arise if the interfaces between the different contractors are not meticulously managed. It requires a high level of expertise and resources from the client's side to successfully implement an erillisurakka.