projekteras

Projekteras is a Swedish verb meaning to be designed or to be planned, used primarily in construction, engineering, and architecture to describe the act of developing the detailed design of a project. The related noun projektering refers to the design phase itself, during which technical documentation is produced.

During projektering, multidisciplinary teams—such as architects, structural engineers, and mechanical and electrical engineers—develop detailed drawings, specifications, calculations, and models. They coordinate interfaces between disciplines and ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations. The work culminates in a documentation package that supports permitting, procurement, and construction.

In Swedish practice, projektering usually follows forprojektering (pre-design) and leads into detaljprojektering (detailed design). The process is considered complete when the design is sufficiently advanced to begin procurement and construction, though design development can continue on-site to address field changes.

The methodology increasingly relies on digital tools, including CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM). A common project model helps manage coordination, clash detection, cost estimation, and scheduling. Quality assurance and version control are integral to maintaining consistency across drawings, specifications, and models.

Roles and responsibilities typically include a projekteringsansvarig or projekteringsledare who oversees the design process. Other professionals involved are architects, civil and structural engineers, and various consultants. Emphasis is placed on design rigor, thorough documentation, and effective interdisciplinary coordination to ensure feasibility, safety, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.