bygger

Bygger is a Norwegian word that can refer to a person who builds (a builder) or to the act of building in the present tense of the verb å bygge. As a noun, bygger denotes someone whose work involves constructing or repairing buildings and other structures. In practice, it is a broad, informal term that can encompass general contractors, tradespeople, and construction firms, though more specific titles such as tømrer (carpenter) or murer (mason) are common for skilled trades.

The term derives from the verb bygg- with the agent suffix -er, a productive pattern in Norwegian for forming occupational nouns. Related forms include bygge (to build) and bygning (building). In legal and professional contexts, the more precise terms byggherre (client/owner of a construction project) or byggmester (master builder) may be used to distinguish roles.

In everyday language, bygger may appear in phrases like "bygger et hus" (builds a house) or "en byggfirma går konkurs" (a building firm goes bankrupt). The construction industry uses standards, permits, and codes, and the role of a builder intersects with planning, design, procurement, and on-site work.

See also: building trades, construction contractor, master builder, building permit, bygningslov.