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Purpose The study aims to address the seemingly unexplored scope of action for project managers to conduct work-related crime in the Norwegian construction industry. Design/Methodology/Approach Literature review: In-depth interview with 13 senior officials. Document study. Findings Broad scope of action to contract criminal subcontractors seems to be exploited intentionally and unintentionally. Research Limitations/Implications Limited number of interviewees. The scale of intentional exploitation unknown. Research could be used as basis to further research on incentives and countermeasures. Practical Implications Need for industry wide effort to improve barriers to avoid crime and contracting criminal subcontractors. Originality/Value Unexplored field globally and in Norway. Little to no documentation found in previous research.