entreprenaden

Entreprenaden is a Swedish term that generally refers to a contract for construction work. It encompasses the agreement between a client (committent) and a contractor (entreprenör) for the execution of a building or civil engineering project. This contract outlines the scope of work, specifications, timelines, payment terms, and responsibilities of both parties.

In the context of Swedish construction law and practice, entreprenaden is a crucial legal framework. It ensures that projects are carried out according to agreed-upon standards and that potential disputes are addressed through clearly defined contractual obligations. Various types of entreprenaden contracts exist, differing in how the contractor is compensated and managed. Common forms include totalentreprenad, where one contractor is responsible for both design and construction, and utförandeentreprenad, where the client provides the design, and the contractor executes the work.

The Swedish standard form contracts, such as those published by Byggindustrins Centrala Avtalsnämnd (CCA) and Sveriges Byggindustrier (now Byggföretagen), are widely used and provide a standardized basis for entreprenaden agreements. These contracts aim to balance the interests of clients and contractors and to promote efficiency and predictability in construction projects. Understanding the nuances of entreprenaden is essential for anyone involved in the Swedish construction industry, from developers and contractors to architects and engineers.