pääurakkaan

Pääurakka is a Finnish term that translates to "main contract" or "head contract" in English. It refers to the primary agreement between a client and a contractor for the execution of a construction project or a significant part of it. In a typical construction scenario, the client (e.g., a property owner or developer) hires a main contractor to be responsible for the overall completion of the work.

The pääurakka encompasses the management, coordination, and execution of all the tasks required for the project. The main contractor often subcontracts various specialized trades, such as electrical, plumbing, or carpentry work, to other companies. However, the main contractor remains the single point of contact and responsibility for the client, ensuring that all subcontractors perform their duties according to the contract specifications and schedule.

Key aspects of a pääurakka include defining the scope of work, project timeline, payment terms, quality standards, and warranties. The client relies on the main contractor's expertise to deliver the project successfully, on time, and within budget. This contracting model simplifies communication for the client, as they only need to interact with one entity, the main contractor, rather than managing multiple individual trades. The main contractor assumes the risk and responsibility for coordinating all the different elements of the construction process.