Digitalization of the built environment
The Built Environment Digitalization (RYD) project is the largest digitalization project in the real estate and construction industry to date. The project is building a foundation for standardized, interoperable and machine-readable information. The goal is to find concrete ways to support work on construction sites and in offices, and to improve productivity, quality and customer experience across the entire value chain.
The Digitalization of the Built Environment project is coordinated by the Finnish Construction Industry Association (RT), the Construction Information Foundation (RTS) and Construction Information Model Ltd.
We are compiling current information about the project on this page.
The project is important because…
Built environment information must flow through construction production chains in a standardized, interoperable and machine-readable format throughout the life cycle.
Productivity
With compatible and digital information, we can improve the productivity and quality of our industry.
Knowledge-based management and optimization
We create the conditions to optimize, for example, workflow, information flow between processes, and design solutions.
Automation
We are able to reduce error-prone and productivity-eroding manual work.
In the RYD project, we create a data foundation for the digitalization of the industry, which will help
- the client can order the implementation of the construction project digitally
- Design is digitally connected to the product industry and the construction industry
- The construction project creates digital delivery material for the client in machine-readable format for asset management and maintenance.
- We enable the automation of building maintenance and upkeep processes and enable the efficient reuse and recycling of built environment products.
Current events from the RYD project
- Mark your calendar now: RYD event on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 12–3 p.m. (more information coming soon)
- RT's blog 4.3.2026, Antti Aaltonen: "Now it feels like something is really happening in the industry"
- Media release 3.2.2026: Digitalization of the built environment will revolutionize the industry's operating methods and increase productivity
- Kick off event 3.2.2026 presentations (PDF)
More information
Antti Aaltonen, Director, Construction Development, Construction Industry Association, antti.aaltonen@rt.fi or phone 040 514 3626
Tommi Arola, Chief Operating Officer, Building Information Model Ltd., tommi.arola@rts.fi or phone 040 829 9789
