arbetsarbeten

Arbetsarbeten is a Swedish term used primarily in construction, civil engineering and procurement to describe the actual works that are to be performed to deliver a finished project. The concept refers to the physical execution of construction activities, as opposed to planning, design, project management or administrative tasks. In practice, arbetsarbeten encompasses the tangible output of a contract—the structures, installations and finishes produced on site.

The scope of arbetsarbeten tends to be defined in contract documents as the works to be carried out by contractors and subcontractors. It can include construction activities such as excavation, foundations, structural works, masonry, carpentry, metalwork, installations (plumbing, drainage, electrical, HVAC), insulation, interior and exterior finishing, landscaping and commissioning of systems. The precise scope is described with drawings, specifications, bill of quantities and performance criteria.

In procurement and project management, arbetsarbeten are often distinguished from design, procurement planning, and long‑term maintenance. They are typically priced and scheduled, measured by quantities or units, and subject to change orders if the project scope evolves. Quality control, safety, environmental considerations and adherence to applicable standards are integral to arbetsarbeten, with acceptance testing and commissioning marking project completion.

Examples of arbetsarbeten include a building’s structural frame, road surfacing, installation of water and sewer networks, or the construction and testing of electrical systems. The term is commonly used in Swedish contract language to delineate the concrete, deliverable works that bring a project from conception to a usable end result.