Construction Contracts in Norway

For foreign contractors, Norwegian construction contracts can feel unfamiliar compared to international standards such as FIDIC. The Norwegian construction industry relies on its own well-established standards — the NS contracts — and they are applied and interpreted differently than many international contractors expect.

Without a clear understanding of how these contracts work in practice, foreign contractors risk making procedural mistakes related to claims, notices, and strict time limits. These mistakes can lead to loss of contractual rights, rejected claims, delays, and significant financial consequences.

This practical webinar is designed specifically for foreign contractors planning to work on construction projects in Norway. You will gain a clear overview of the Norwegian contractual framework and learn how to avoid the most common and costly pitfalls.

What you will learn

• How Norwegian construction contracts differ from international standards
• How NS contracts are structured and applied in practice
• Where foreign contractors most often lose rights — and how to avoid it
• How to manage changes, delays, and defects under Norwegian rules
  
  

Webinar agenda

• General compliance requirements
• The framework for Norwegian construction projects — NS contracts
• Timeline and project execution
• Risk allocation and responsibilities
• Change orders
• Defects and remedies
• Deadlines and delays
  
  

Who should attend

Foreign contractors, project managers, legal advisors, and commercial managers involved in Norwegian construction projects.