ferdiglagt

Ferdiglagt is a Norwegian adjective used mainly in construction, civil engineering, and utility projects to describe an installation that has been physically laid in place and prepared for the next phase. The term signals that the installation work itself is completed, rather than signaling that the entire project is finished.

It is commonly applied to pipelines, cables, conduits, drainage systems, foundations, and road or surface components where elements have been installed and embedded according to the design. After something is ferdiglagt, it typically undergoes inspection, backfilling, testing, and commissioning before handover to the client.

Etymology and usage note: ferdiglagt is formed from ferdig (finished) and lagt (laid). In Norwegian technical language it appears in tender documents, progress reports, and handover protocols. Examples of usage include ferdiglagt kabelføring or ferdiglagt rørsystem. The term denotes a specific stage within a project, not necessarily the final completion of the entire project.

Related terms and distinctions: ferdiglagt is different from ferdig (finished) or fullført (completed) in that it emphasizes the physical installation stage. Depending on context, other terms such as ferdigstilt, overlevert, or fullført may be used to describe later stages like testing, commissioning, or formal handover. In English, ferdiglagt is commonly translated as “laid and completed” or “installed and completed” to convey the combined meaning of installation and readiness for the next steps.