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Construction legislation is changing, and low-carbon construction is given more priority. Buildings should be sustainable, low-carbon and adaptable. Material emissions can be minimised by saving the existing structures.

YIT’s Smart Building concept is leading the construction industry towards more open data and standard operating methods that will help to bring the benefits of smart buildings to property owners, maintenance and, above all, to users.

The Smart Building design guidelines cover the full property life cycle from design, supplier selection and construction to use and maintenance. The guidelines enable our partners to make their respective deliveries in construction projects in accordance with the concept.

Functional logistics is important for all construction sites, and its importance is further emphasised when building in the city centre. The construction site of the Hamburger Börs hotel in the heart of Turku is an excellent example of the benefits of digital logistics and takt time method.

The more demanding the project, the more open and collaborative the implementation model needs to be for the parties to establish a shared understanding of the optimal model of implementation and the challenges that can be solved with cooperation.

Finnish society faces a colossal shortage in the labour market, especially within the tech and health sectors. Kristina Sweet, CEO of The Shortcut, explains how the Finnish NGO has found success in creating practical solutions for the mismatch of labour market demands and untapped talent in Finland. She also shares insight on why Finnish SMEs should consider diversifying their workforce as an urgent priority, and why policymakers should consider retaining talent, not just attracting it.

Trust is one of the cornerstones of an alliance. Successful cooperation requires trust between the parties. But how to develop trust in an alliance?

The new Workery+ concept stands out from both traditional office spaces and communal coworking facilities. What does it entail and for what types of businesses is it designed?