For construction industry innovators and game changers
Aarni Heiskanen, a Finnish construction innovation agent, is hailed as a Top 100 influencer in construction. Aarni has been a pioneer in CAD, he has co-founded a business software company, and worked as a certified management consultant. He runs AE Partners, an innovation agency. Aarni holds a master's degree in architecture. Connect with Aarni on LinkedIn
Earlier this month, I invited a group of industry experts to discuss AI in the construction industry. The recorded discussion is the inaugural episode of Chat AEC Tech. You can watch the recording on YouTube. The panelists were: We exchanged experiences on the use of generative AI and discussed a recent industry report. Martyn talked […]
Industrialization is a crucial strategy for increasing the productivity and sustainability of construction. I sat down with Tomi Pitkäranta, Head of Concept and Partnerships at Sitedrive, to discuss how the company’s products help contractors systematize and industrialize production. Sitedrive is a Finnish innovation. It originates from a 2016 internal startup competition of Fira Group, a […]
Suffolk Technologies, a VC firm focused on funding companies that address built environment challenges, has opened applications for its fourth BOOST program. The six-week intensive accelerator program aims to propel growth in built world startups, providing them with the necessary tools to revolutionize the industry. Participants will gain direct access to jobsites, deep operational insights, […]
The High-Rise – Northern Exposure seminar on June 13, 2023, is the highlight of the summer for anyone who wants to keep up to date with the latest trends and technologies in high-rise construction. The organizers have invited some of the industry’s absolute best to Helsinki to share their experiences and answer the burning questions […]
Soeren Brogaard, the CEO of Trackunit, invited Aarni Heiskanen to speak about ‘situational awareness’ on the Downtime Talk podcast.
