ansvarligutførende

Ansvarlig utførende is a term used in construction and building regulation to designate the party that has the overall responsibility for carrying out the construction work on site. The concept is common in Norwegian practice and refers to the entity that ensures the execution complies with the design, permits, and applicable laws and regulations.

The responsible executing party is typically the main contractor or a company appointed by the client to manage on-site operations. This role involves coordinating work among subcontractors, ensuring that construction activities adhere to approved drawings and specifications, and that the project follows the building permit and relevant standards. The responsible party also carries responsibility for health and safety on site, quality control, and the handling of changes or deviations from the plan.

Key duties include planning and supervising the execution to meet contractual and regulatory requirements, coordinating safety measures in accordance with applicable health and safety legislation, ensuring proper documentation and traceability of on-site work, and ensuring environmental considerations such as waste management and site cleanliness are addressed. The role may also require timely reporting to the client and to authorities when necessary.

In projects with multiple contractors, the responsible executing party often has a central coordinating function, sometimes overlapping with responsibilities found in “principal contractor” arrangements in other jurisdictions. The exact definition and obligations can vary by country, project type, and contractual form, but the core idea is the same: the on-site party bears the overall responsibility for the faithful and safe execution of the construction work.

See also: Plan- og bygningsloven, arbetsmiljølagt or equivalent regional regulations, and concepts of main contractor or principal contractor in construction law.