Projekointeja

Projekointeja is a Finnish term referring to the outputs and activities of projekointi, the systematic design, drafting and documentation phase used in engineering, architecture and manufacturing. Projekointi translates roughly to design and detailing work that translates a concept into concrete specifications and drawings. Projekointeja encompasses architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and process designs produced for construction, production or installation.

Typical outputs include construction drawings, technical specifications, 3D models, assembly instructions and bills of materials. In practice projekointi is performed for projects in construction, industrial equipment, machinery, and product development.

The process usually follows stages such as requirement analysis, concept design, preliminary design, detailed design, and issue of fabrication or installation drawings. Modern projekointi relies on computer-aided design and building information modeling (BIM), as well as standardized documentation practices and change management.

Professionals involved include architects, structural and mechanical engineers, drafters, BIM coordinators, and project managers. Deliverables must comply with national and international standards and regulations, such as Finnish SFS standards and EN standards, as well as local building codes.

Historically, projekointi evolved from manual drafting to CAD-based workflows in the late 20th century, with BIM becoming common in recent decades, increasing integration across disciplines and accuracy of documentation.

In Finnish industry, the quality of projekointeja is critical for timing, cost, and safety of construction and manufacturing projects.