BIM-based building permit rolling out in Finland
On Friday the 8th, I attended a seminar about RAVA3Pro, a national project to develop a BIM-based building permit in Finland. It was fascinating to learn about all the pieces needed to put together a practical solution for creating, submitting, and checking BIM models for permits.
Most building permit digitalization efforts have relied on 2D drawings in PDF or DWG formats and human compliance checking. Using IFC files instead adds complexity to the process but also creates unforeseen opportunities for the whole construction industry.
Making a BIM permit a reality involves process design, software solutions, guidelines, and a lot of work turning the building code into BIM rules that software like Solibri can automatically check.
Anna-Riitta Kallinen, the project manager, had organized a tightly scheduled program that featured many of the project participants, including Senate Properties, Cloudpermit and Future Insight, Trimble, and representatives of the municipalities involved.
23 municipalities involved
The development of the BIM building permit started in 2018. I then wrote about a pilot project during which three Finnish cities tested how BIM models can serve the authorities.
RAVA3Pro started in the autumn of 2021 and involved 23 of Finland's 309 municipalities. The Ministry of Finance funded the project, and the Ministry of the Environment and the Association of Finnish Municipalities supported it.
The project fits into the big picture of digitalizing Finland's public and private built environment data. The hope is to improve productivity, speed up processes, manage CO2 emissions, and support the life cycle processes with interoperable data.
Introductions of the project
Before the seminar, I shot two videos highlighting the work involved.
In the first video, Anna-Riitta Kallinen, the RAVA3Pro project manager, introduces the project. Watch on YouTube.
In the second video, Tiina Talvitie, the City Geodesist of Helsinki, discusses the project from Helsinki's point of view and her role in it. Tiina was the Vice-Chairperson of the RAVA3Pro board. Watch on YouTube.
The way forward
RAVA3Pro provided the necessary processes and tools; now it's time to start rolling out its results nationwide.
The upcoming revised Building Act will mandate the submission of BIM models for permits, further spurring the deployment of RAVA3Pro's results.
More info about the project is available in Finnish.
PS. If you're interested in learning about BIM maturity in the Nordics and Estonia, here's a recent report on the topic.
FROM AEC BUSINESS
Webinar: Learn The Three Ways Skanska Tackled Supply Chain Volatility
Are you grappling with the complexities of supply chain management? If so, join this hands-on webinar on Tuesday, March 19, at noon ET.
Global Corporates Back Zacua Ventures in a Bold Move to Drive Contech
Zacua Ventures, a new entrant in the venture capital landscape, has officially closed its inaugural fund, exceeding its initial $50 million target due to robust investor interest.
Exploring Architects' Perspectives on AI: A Survey of Fears and Hopes
RIBA, the Royal Institute of British Architects, surveyed 500 respondents in late 2023 on the impact of AI on their profession. The study also explored the near-term outlook for AI adoption and use. The results reveal divided opinions among architects. A popular view is that AI threatens the profession, even though a larger portion sees tools like AI as necessary in the coming years.
SMART CONSTRUCTION NEWS
Why a digital-first approach is needed to upskill the construction industry
Jen Longden, CEO at online training platform Tequ, explores why a digital-first approach is vital for growth and attracting younger talent to construction.
The evolution of BIM: From design focus to whole-life information management
BIM is too often misconceived as being just about project delivery. It is a catalyst for achieving better whole-life outcomes, says Paul Wilkinson, vice-chair of nima.
5 contech firms pull in cash amid funding downturn
PermitFlow, Monumental, Shepherd, Document Crunch, and Buildstock landed funding in the first two months of 2024.
领英推荐
INDUSTRIALIZED CONSTRUCTION NEWS
Along the Autonomy Road
84% of commercial general contracting firms in the U.S., UK, and Australia are using autonomous technology in their operations, mostly in project management workflows. Robots are the least deployed thus far.
Why Prefab Is Broken (And Some Suggestions to Fix It)
"Right now we are an industry that is uncomfortably stuck somewhere in the middle between the construction process and an industrialized process. Truth be told, we still aren't even close to being in the middle," says Jared Levy.
A couple of phone calls revolutionized construction – the start of the takt production was boosted by Porsche and cruise ships
In the early 2010s, Aleksi Heinonen learned how to renovate all 1,500 hotel rooms on a cruise ship in two weeks. He thought Porsche's lessons in takt production applied to the project could interest builders.
AI NEWS
Meet Sidekick, Skanska's new AI chatbot
Skanska's goal when designing the AI sidekick was to allow users to ask questions without the fear of accidentally leaving sensitive information in the public domain.
AI takes center stage at New York Build 2024
Construction executives are increasingly embracing the potential of AI to drive innovation and efficiency, according to a recent panel session during the New York Build Expo.
AI-powered (R)Evolution: Advancing digital twins in the AEC/O industry
Dr Jimmy Abualdenien, head of digital product at the Nemetschek Group, explores how AI is revolutionizing the digital twin technology.
EY Director Jordan Stein Innovates Construction Supply Chains with AI and Robotics
With the help of AI and robotics process automation, Jordan Stein from EY Parthenon has pioneered a new method to identify and fix overpayment issues.
Construction hits the AI era
To assess the impact and potential of AI on Canada's construction sector, On-Site Magazine hosted a webinar featuring experts from five of the leading contracting and engineering companies.
Build Back Botter: What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Construction Workplace
Construction companies are increasingly integrating advanced AI systems into their operational blueprint. Indeed, AI is now used in every phase of the project lifecycle.
BUSINESS NEWS
Women in Construction: State of the Industry and How Construction Technology Can Help
In 2023, women represented 1.2 million of the construction workforce, or 10.8%, in the USA. That is a 0.9% decrease from 2022 statistics. Over 500K workers are needed in 2024 on top of the normal hiring pace, and women can play a pivotal role in alleviating this challenge.
100+ Construction Industry Statistics
This post provides you with all the important construction industry statistics.
How can we address the skills shortage in Europe?
A shortage of skilled construction workers across Europe is a barrier to growth. Catrin Jones asked some of Europe's largest construction trade associations what can be done about it
OUR SUPPORTERS
Check out what Solibri and ProjectReady have to offer!
Leading decarbonization efforts and BIM-based solutions at Qnect LLC
8 个月Great to see this happening. I hope other countries follow suit now.