Construction development
Research and development activities in the construction industry are important for the competitiveness of individual companies as well as the industry as a whole and society. By developing operations, we can improve the industry's productivity, products, customer experience, construction quality, construction project lead times, and reduce the environmental burden caused by construction. Digitization and new technologies give us tools for renewing operations and automating them.
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KIRAHub
KIRAHub is a non-profit association founded by 13 built environment communities and an innovation ecosystem in the real estate and construction industry. KIRAHub's vision is to make Finland a pioneer in the sustainable digitization of the built environment.
KIRA growth program
The goal of the growth program in the real estate and construction sector is to renew the sector's know-how and operating models and to speed up experiments and development and export projects in the sector, generating growth. The background of the KIRA Growth Program is the KIRA Forum founded by fifteen communities in the real estate and construction industry.
Building 2030
Building 2030 is a consortium formed by Aalto University and companies, whose mission is to develop the vision of the Finnish construction industry for the year 2030 and promote its realization. The Building 2030 work is based on international comparisons, the adoption of best practices from other fields, and the change in operating methods made possible by technology and digitalization. RT is closely involved in Building 2030 activities.
Building technology 2030
Building technology 2030 is a consortium formed by researchers and companies, whose mission is to create a common vision for the Finnish building technology sector and promote its realization through research and rapid experiments. Talteka and LVI-TU are founding members of the Talotekniikka 2030 consortium.
Rakennustietomalli Oy
Rakennusteitomalli is a non-profit company promoting the standardization of information modeling and a legal actor in standardization cooperation. RT is involved in promoting the use of information models and, with them, enhancing the transfer of information in construction.
Construction Information Foundation
Rakennustieto Foundation is an impartial influencer in the construction industry and the owner community of Rakennustieto. It is responsible for research and development related to the community's construction industry and takes care of social relations. RT is involved in many different committees and is committed to promoting the use of materials and guidelines produced by Rakennustieto.
Construction Quality
RALA Ry
Construction Quality RALA ry promotes the quality, responsibility and cooperation of Finnish construction. RT is one of the owners of RALA
Highlights from current news
Digitalization of the Built Environment 2.0 – kick off 3.2.2026
Factory production is changing the construction site – the great transition in the construction industry has begun
