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ARCTIC CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER FINLAND 2023

By building a better tomorrow, even amidst a changing operating environment.

www.rakennusklusteri.fi

CONTEN T From the Chair

Cluster's Birth and Growth Story

What is the Construction Cluster?

Work in Sections Strength in Networking –

6–7 Cluster as a platform

International Collaboration and the Super Cluster

Bridge Expertise in Northern Finland at the Forefront of the Field

Breakthrough of Eco-Concrete as a Promoter of Circular Economy

Pioneers in Building Information Modeling

Automation and Robotics in Infrastructure Construction

Summary | Abstract | How to Apply for Membership

Membership List

Avalon Oy | Painopaikka Punamusta Oy | Oulu 2021

FROM THE CHAIR

Greetings from the Chair

Dear reader,

You are currently holding something truly valuable in your hands—the future of the construction industry in Northern Finland. If the concept of the Arctic Construction Cluster Finland is not familiar to you yet, after reading this publication, you will be informed about our association's goals and visions. Our purpose is to enhance awareness of the construction industry in Northern Finland and advance it both in the national and international markets. I sincerely hope that this publication inspires you, whether you are a current or future professional in the construction industry, to join our extensive network and assist in breaking down the internal barriers within the industry. Behind the Arctic Construction Cluster Finland, there are several other strong and experienced actors in the northern construction industry, including companies, authorities, and educational institutions, in addition to myself. The association currently comprises nearly 100 industry experts who either employ, advise, or educate the future visionaries of the construction industry.

I graduated as a civil engineer in the construction industry in Oulu in 1995. As a member of the cluster, I have been involved for over a decade before my current position. Being a part of the cluster is never a full-time job for our members; rather, it's a beloved hobby and passion. In short, the Arctic Construction Cluster Finland is a network that can only bring benefits. However, it's essential to remember that to gain something from the cluster, one must also know how to give back. Engage in the activities of the sections, share your expertise, and above all, be active. Welcome aboard to help advance the expertise and innovations of the northern construction industry to the world!

Marko Palonen, Chairman

CLUSTER'S BIRTH AND GROWTH STORY The Arctic Construction Cluster Finland was not established in 2001 by chance but in response to an unexpected situation. The impetus for the transformation of the cluster into its current form was driven by the fragmentation within the construction industry and changes in operating conditions in 2017.

The following dates are significant for both Northern Finland and the Civil Engineering program at the University of Oulu: in 2001, the program was discontinued, and in 2017, it was relaunched with the support of the cluster. The discontinuation of education and the birth of the cluster The Civil Engineering program at the University of Oulu, which had been functioning since 1959, was phased out in 2001. This led to difficulties in expert recruitment and a decrease in research assignments, limiting the activities. At the same time, the construction industry fragmented further due to numerous corporate restructurings. In response to these changes, the Northern Finland Construction Cluster was established with the signatures of seven influential entities in 2001. The immediate goal was to support the business community in its need for expertise during that situation. However, the main objective was to restore the Civil Engineering program in Oulu.

Becoming one of Northern Finland's largest construction communities The cluster achieved its goal in 2017 when, through a regulatory change by the Ministry of Education, the educational and degree-granting obligation for construction and civil engineering was reinstated at the University of Oulu after a hiatus of nearly 20 years. In this new situation and with the fulfillment of years-long objectives, the decision was made to 'completely rebuild' the cluster.

Its mission became the assembly of the diverse yet scattered construction industry into broad collaboration, supporting the acquired education, and the development of the entire northern education chain. A new aspect was the involvement of the authorities in cluster activities. Thus, a unique entity emerged within the construction industry, a revitalized cluster of eight diverse sectors, acting as the umbrella for collaborative efforts in the northern construction sector. The interdisciplinary collaboration model now involves nearly a hundred experts or entities, with no visible boundaries. Today, education and research in the field heavily rely on collaboration with businesses, given the demand within the evolving global landscape of business operations. This transformation is managed through education and research, as well as through extensive regulatory changes, where the authorities play a pivotal role. Needs and solutions are initially analyzed sector-wise and consolidated, after which the outcomes are disseminated for the benefit of the entire northern construction sector.

Tapani Mäkikyrö Vice Chair 2019 Chair 2016–19

WHAT IS

OUR CLUSTER? The Arctic Construction Cluster Finland is a meeting platform and an active collaboration network for the construction industry sectors and its members. In its operations, the cluster monitors the development needs of the industry and seeks solutions for them.

A Northern Trailblazer – Influencer in the Construction Industry A cluster in economics refers to a concentration of businesses and organizations where the network of participants brings benefits and synergies to its members. In contrast to an industryspecific community, cluster members can be from interrelated but different sectors, often geographically located in the same area. The Arctic Construction Cluster Finland is a tripartite cluster bringing together construction industry companies, educational institutions, and authorities. This tripartite structure makes it an exceptionally comprehensive focal point, acting as a driving force for the advancement of the construction sector. The mission of the cluster is to unite the construction industry companies, educational institutions, and authorities in Northern Finland to work for the benefit of the construction industry and regional development. The Arctic Construction Cluster Finland is divided into seven different sections based on industries and one cross-cutting team. These sections highlight the educational, research, and analysis needs that drive the industries forward and seek solutions for them, implementing and disseminating them for practical use.

This goal-oriented and productive collaboration forms the cornerstone of the Construction Cluster's operations. Considering all cluster participants and the future of the construction industry, one key objective of the Arctic Construction Cluster Finland is to increase the attractiveness of the field. The aim is to attract new students to the industry and enhance Northern Finland's appeal as an employer for recent graduates. At the same time, with recognized expertise, the cluster aims to increase its influence in decision-making. Particularly in regulatory changes and quality and value choices, collaboration with authorities adds value to the stakeholders. In such cases, members of the cluster community can more strongly influence the future of their respective industries. Cluster collaboration also enables export advantages for solutions, products, and expertise developed in Northern Finland. This arises from the recognition and appreciation brought by the identified expertise concentration in the industry, along with the development of leading export products

SECTIONS s The Arctic Construction Cluster Finland is organized into seven different sections, which act as assessorsand advocates for the needs of their respective industries. In addition to these sections,the cluster also operates a crosscutting team, 'Healthy Spaces,' that encompasses various sectors. Cluster's diamond structure by industry The Arctic Construction Cluster Finland is organized into seven different sections, each representing expertise from various sectors including businesses, authorities, and educational institutions in their respective fields. The leaders of each section, the chairman and the vice chairman, represent their section in the cluster's board. The board, in turn, coordinates and aligns the issues raised by the sections into suitable goals and supports the development of solutions, for instance, regarding workforce needs, research funding, information flow, or publicity. The Planning Section, for instance, has explored the readiness of recent engineering and architecture graduates for the workforce and its development from the perspective of design firms. Its members work in infrastructure, construction, and architectural design. The Production Section comprises representatives from construction companies, educational institutions, as well as representatives from the building product industry and construction. 6

The section focuses on the development of education and institutional collaboration, material and energy efficiency, and the enhancement of BIM skills. The Property Ownership and Project Management Section was established as a separate entity from the Production Section in 2019.It is crucial for the construction and real estate industry that the owners' perspective is considered in the development and teaching of the field. At the same time, it is important for property owners to stay engaged in the industry's development. The International Trade and Cooperation Section strives to assess the current status of Northern Finland's construction companies' exports and actions that could enhance the competitiveness of regional players in the Nordic markets, for example, through education. The Government and Regulatory Affairs Section may include a broad representation of officials from municipalities and state agencies in the construction and environmental sectors. The section assists cluster participants

The structure of the Arctic Construction Cluster Finland. Seven sections represent sectors of the construction industry. Additionally, the Healthy Spaces team seeks to combine sectors to find solutions to modern construction challenges.

by guiding the application of construction regulation changes and ensuring construction quality, and in turn, receives feedback and insights from the field through the various cluster sections. The Education and Research Section aims to support and advance construction education and research at all levels of education institutions. The section seeks to aid in the planning, design, and funding acquisition for new research initiatives and acquire pilot projects needed for research experiments. Additionally, the section supports the development of education in member institutions and the enhancement of their mutual collaboration. The General Section, in many ways, supports other sections and actively participates in the organization's collective tasks and objectives, including administrative decision-making and resource acquisition. The section is responsible, among other things, for coordinating one of the cluster's main objectives - the development of the construction industry's attractiveness, with a specific focus on awakening

young people's interest in the construction sector. The 'Healthy Spaces' team's work intersects various sectors within the cluster and seeks solutions to industry challenges by leveraging the expertise and results from other cluster sections. Achieving and maintaining healthy spaces requires a holistic understanding at various stages of the construction process, whether it's new construction or renovation. Success involves effective procurement, design, production, and maintenance. The team's areas of expertise include at least renovation and maintenance, building services, indoor air quality, building health, and medicine.

STRENGTH IN NETWORKING – CLUSTER PLATFORM

The Arctic Construction Cluster Finland is a unique meeting platform for three different entities and their eight industries. These three entities, businesses, educational institutions, and authorities, constitute an active collaborative network within the construction sector. Participants are free to utilize this network for the benefit of the construction industry and regional development.

In each industry, there is a section that highlights the construction industry's landscape from the perspective of industry representatives. Communication between different industries works in a way that each section holds its own meetings three to four times a year. In the Board meetings held approximately six times a year, industry representatives take turns sharing new ideas and innovations generated within their respective sections. All cluster members are listed on the Arctic Construction Cluster Finland website, making it possible to directly contact representatives from different entities. Being part of the Cluster's network provides opportunities to contribute to the planning of future innovations and participate in various other intriguing projects. The network is expected to be beneficial in achieving members' personal or company-related goals.

Through the Cluster, businesses can, for example, receive legal assistance from authorities or have interns join their teams. Students and educational institutions can find suitable clients for their theses or new teachers for their lecture halls. Authorities, on the other hand, get to hear what's happening at the heart of the industry and how new regulations are being perceived. One of the most important principles of the Construction Cluster is that each member is represented equally. Whether it's an authority figure, a company executive, a construction industry worker, or a student: every opinion matters.

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION AND THE SUPER CLUSTER Long-term collaboration with Sweden and Norway has so far included,among other things, information exchangeand jointly planned funding calls. Now, the idea of a superclusterthat has emergedthrough this collaboration is being vigorously pursued through the new AB3c Supercluster project. Collaboration between educational institutions and

collaboration can be practically advanced. The project

authorities

involves the University of Oulu, Luleå University of

terms

institutions,

of educational collaboration between

Technology and LTU Business AB from Sweden, as well

significant

as the Arctic University of Norway, the Norwegian

progress had already been

made. Before budget cuts, students in the construction

University of Science and Technology, and the

field at the University of Oulu could receive study

Norwegian business incubator KUPA from Norway.

credits from Luleå University, and vice versa.

The project encompasses three target dimensions:

"It would be great to return to this situation because,

research and innovation, industrial collaboration and

for example, Norway has a lot of tunnels and related construction Makkonen,

and

design

expertise,"

says

Tomi

Secretary and Treasurer of the Arctic

Construction Cluster of Northern Finland. Authorities also engage in substantial collaboration through their own project activities. Global issues such as climate change and the carbon neutrality goals set by the EU are on the agenda for all cities. "Addressing these challenges individually is possible, but at some point, resources run out, and budgets become a limiting factor. Collaboration makes sense when no one is competing with each other, and climate-related issues are similar across regions," notes Makkonen.

new business opportunities for SMEs, and competence and knowledge. Each sector has its own objectives within the project. "Companies are seeking more business opportunities, partners, and skilled workforce. Educational institutions aim to enhance their educational offerings across borders. From a legislative perspective, the goals include global visibility and meeting global requirements," lists Makkonen. The work carried out in the project is related to creating a supercluster in the construction sector in the long term in the North. "At the beginning, the intention is to have cluster-tocluster cooperation between Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Later on, other countries like Russia, Japan, and Canada will be included," says Makkonen.

Initiating the first supercluster project

According to Makkonen, collaboration between

In early 2021,the first project born from the

clusters is key to enabling businesses to conduct cross-

collaboration within the cluster, AB3c Supercluster (Arctic Building and Construction Competence

border business in the future. "The industry is built on trust, and creating a network of trust without local partners and contacts is not easy for a business."

Cluster), will commence. The purpose is to explore the various types of construction expertise available in different northern countries and how the ongoing

BRIDGE EXPERTISE IN NO RTH ERN F INLA ND LEA D S TH E WA Y

Pekka Pulkkinen graduated as a civil engineer from the University of Oulu in 1980.He has been involved in designing notable structures such as the 'Jätkänkynttilä' in Rovaniemi, the 'Tähtiniemensilta' in Heinola, and the 'Raippaluodonsilta' off the coast of Vaasa.

In addition, Pulkkinen has had assignments in

Why is bridge design expertise particularly

countries such as India, Vietnam, and Australia.

strong in the Oulu region?

Finnish bridge design and expertise are highly valued internationally, and not without reason.

On behalf of myself and many other graduates from Oulu University, I can say that the engineering education program during the 70s and 80s strongly

What fascinates Pekka Pulkkinen about bridge design?

supported the design of challenging structures. The

Bridge design involves significantly more structural

firms stems from this very era. The energy and

analysis compared to, for instance, building

determination to excel in their field, particularly in

construction. Each bridge is quite unique. I specialize in

design, is a characteristic of Northern Finland. Success

cable-stayed bridges, and one of my biggest personal

naturally fuels enthusiasm to tackle new commissions

achievements has been the opportunity to participate in

and overcome challenges.

expertise in bridge design in Oulu-based engineering

the design of the 'Jätkänkynttilä' bridge in Rovaniemi.

You have worked for years in teaching positions Why is Finland's bridge expertise internationally

at Oulu University of Applied Sciences. What is

respected?

the most important lesson you want to share

In Finland, specific areas of design expertise have been

with the future generations?

recognized, forming the backbone of our excellence. We

Having a strong foundational knowledge is essential for

have three pillars: expertise in cable-stayed bridges,

success in the workplace. Project management skills

wind engineering, and modeling. These pillars

can be learned beyond school, but the basics are

complement each other, creating a strong knowledge

something no one will guide you through anymore. In

base. When venturing abroad, one needs to demonstrate

school, I emphasize the importance of choosing the

successful bridge project planning and execution, and

right bridge type for the right location. If you choose

the company must have individuals with such experience. With both practical experience and theoretical knowledge, we are listened to and attract international interest.

the wrong bridge, you can't make it structurally better by changing minor details. On November 26, 2020, Pulkkinen was awarded the Yrjö Matikainen Recognition Award. In his cluster activities, he highlights the importance of Nordic collaboration and the recognition of top expertise and products within companies.

THE ECO-CONCRETE IN ADVANCING CIRCULAR ECONOMY The Significance of Circular Economy in the Built Environment has significantly increased. Resource efficiency, involving efficient use, recycling, and reuse of natural resources,promotes the latest circular economy goals in the construction industry. Ecobeton stands as one of the significant circular economy innovations in the field. The production of cement used in traditional concrete

As an alternative material, Ecoconcrete does not

mix accounts for up to 5-10% of the world's carbon

currently meet the standards that guide the use of

dioxide emissions, depending on statistics and calculation methods. Ecoconcrete, also known as geopolymer concrete, addresses this issue by utilizing industrial by-products, i.e., waste materials generated

traditional concrete, restricting its widespread adoption. However, until new standards are established, Ecoconcrete can be used versatilely in non-load-bearing

from the production of other everyday materials,

structures, such as façade panels, noise barriers, floor

instead of cement in the mixture.

castings, pavement, and infrastructure.

Depending on the recipe, Ecoconcrete generates up to 90% fewer carbon dioxide emissions compared to traditional concrete. Its production process is quite similar to regular concrete production: instead of cement, an industrial by-product and a chemical activator are mixed into the concrete, and the mixture is allowed to harden similar to ordinary concrete. Professor Mirja Illikainen and her research group at

"What makes Ecoconcrete architecturally interesting is that its color and appearance can vary significantly," Illikainen points out. Illikainen's research group at the University of Oulu comprises 30 researchers who work full-time on Ecoconcrete. There is no other team in Finland or even in the whole of Europe that is as large and high-quality and specializesin this field. "It would

the University of Oulu have focused on the utilization of

be great if the stakeholders in our region would be

industrial by-products and waste in the construction

pioneers in utilizing the materials we've developed in

industry since 2012.This topic is particularly suitable

actual building projects. In addition to expertise related

for Northern Finland, where there is a lot of industrial

to by-products in this region, everything needed for a

production generating by-products. In 2019,Illikainen and her team made headlines by developing the world's strongest Ecoconcrete.

breakthrough can be found, from designers and developers to the by-product-generating industry," reflects Illikainen."

However, the strength does not always need to reach its peak, nor should it. A characteristic of Ecoconcrete is that its properties, such as strength, vary depending on the characteristics of the starting materials. Therefore, it's important to select the material properties based on the intended use," explains Illikainen.

PIONEERING BIM

BIM (Building Information Modeling) involves creating a multi-dimensional model of a building under design. Although building information modeling is already widely usedacrossthe country, Northern Finland stands as a pioneer in this field. The building information model includes a three-dimensional model of the building and possibly other dimensions that provide additional information about construction-related factors such as budget and schedule. Various digital

It is easier to examine a 3D model than 2D drawings, which improves the evaluation of space usability and meeting needs," states Project

modeling software and the modeling levels

Manager Jussi Koskelainen from YIT Suomi Oy.

defined by the General Information Modeling

So, why is BIM expertise particularly advanced in

Requirements (YTV2012) are used in the creation

Northern Finland? The answer is simple. Local

of information models, selected depending on the project. The higher the number, the more detailed the

construction companies often strive to handle BIM coordination and management themselves.

model. For example, in a level 1model, only basic

It is a working model that is not widely used

geometry and location of different structures are

elsewhere in Finland. There, the work is mostly

modeled. In a more detailed modeling level,

done with the help of consultants," notes

elements are fully modeled, including

Koskelainen. The Northern Finland Construction

reinforcement and connections," explains Elina Yli-Luukko, Chief Designer at A-Insinöörit Suunnittelu Oy. The adoption of building information modeling

Cluster also aims to strengthen Northern Finland's position as a pioneer in BIM

expertise

through its activities.

does not require significant financial resources

When conducting a survey for local design

from the company. While licenses do have a cost,

offices, we noticed that BIM

learning the selected program mainly requires patience and IT skills. However, the benefits gained from BIM far outweigh the costs incurred. In element design, so-called geometric errors have almost disappeared," says Yli-Luukko. Furthermore, BIM

client and user in evaluating the building plan.

facilitates the coordination of

expertise is one of

the skills that employers value in new employees," says Yli-Luukko. The goal of the cluster is to further develop collaboration between Oulu University of Applied Sciences, the University of Oulu, and design

plans, detailed design, and anticipation of

offices to enhance BIM expertise for students as

strategic acquisitions. It also aids in involving the

well," she adds."

INF RA S TRU C TU RE A U TO MA TIO N A ND RO BO TS The idea of automating construction machinery, born around the 2000s, has now progressedto the point where automatic machine control systemscan be found in almost every contractor's machinery involved in infrastructure construction- at least in Finland. The explosive growth of automation robotics in

The continuous development of machine automation is

infrastructure construction in recent years is

changing the workforce needs in the construction in-

attributed to its significant economic benefits for

dustry. For example, there is a need for more employ-

contractors. Automated machines perform precise

ees in software and BIM modeling. However, machine

work, avoiding over-excavation and the need for

operators don't need to worry because fully automated

corrective measures. This leads to clear material and

machines will still only be used in special cases.

labor efficiency savings.

"Excavators that don't require a human operator are

For example, in Poland, research has shown that

practical in areas prone to danger. For example, in

avoiding over-excavation by 1cm in a long motorway

Japan and Norway, where there are landslide-prone ar-

line results in material cost savings in the range of

eas. However, on regular construction sites, there will

millions of euros for the contractor," says Rauno

still be operators in the machines, as there are other

Heikkilä, a professor at the University of Oulu. He

people moving around the construction site, and unex-

has continuously researched automation robotics in

pected situations may arise," Heikkilä reflects.

infrastructure construction since 1996.

The

Infrastructure construction automation robotics is

well considered

based entirely on Building Information Modeling

cation, especially in the Oulu region. The University

(BIM) technology. In Finland, these operating

of Oulu, Oulu

guidelines are highly advanced, and the latest

and

technology in the field, cloud services, is widely

rated effectively for five years. It's through this col-

adopted. For these reasons, Finland is an

laborative education effort

unparalleled pioneer in construction automation

ics

robotics on a global scale.

of the spearheads of the construction industry in

"We can thank especially the construction compa-

Northern Finland.

nies and client organizations for this, as they have a

"This, in turn, is credited to the Arctic Construction

strong and future-oriented approach and interest in

Cluster Finland, which, through its activities, brings

funding research and development in the field,"

together northern businesses, educational

Heikkilä explains.

institutions, and authorities into a comprehensive

proliferation in

automation

construction

University

has

been

industry

Applied

edu-

Sciences,

Oulu Vocational College (OSAO) have collabo-

that

automation

robot-

infrastructure construction has become one

unified network," notes Heikkilä a professor of Digitalization in Building and Mining Production 13

S U MMA RY This booklet entails the story

of the excellence of the northern

get something at least as valuable in

behind the creation and operations

construction industry both nationally

return. And so does our members,

of the most comprehensive network

and internationally.

almost 100experts in the Cluster,

in Northern Finlandʼs construction

In Northern Finland, we have

who in their own profession employ,

industry, the Arctic Construction

several world-renowned spearhead

advise and train future construction

Cluster Finland. It describes the

products in the construction industry,

professionals.

diverse expertise and know-how,

such as BIM, bridge design expertise,

which many individuals and com-

and advanced infrastructure robo-

Cluster as themselves, to pursue

panies in the community keep at

tics. That is why we strive to share

matters that are important to them.

their fingertips. The Cluster consists

this know-how to the best of our

After all, everyone is just as unique

of the board, seven divisions and a

ability with Sweden, Norway and

as an individual as the cluster is as a

multidimensional team. The aim of

other Nordic countries. We believe

cooperation network.

the association is to raise awareness

that by giving a piece of our own, we

Everyone is welcome to join the

S A MMA NF A TTNING, NO RRA F INLA NDS BYGGKLU S TER RF . Denna broschyr beskrivs om Norra

skap både nationellt och interna-

eget får vi något åtminstone lika

Finlands mest omfattande byggnät-

tionellt.

värdefullt tillbaka. Och detsamma

verkets verksamhet och hur verk-

I norra Finland har vi flera

gör våra medlemmar, nästan 100

samheten uppstod. Byggnätverkets

världsberömda produkter inom

experter i klustret som anställer,

privata och företagsmedlemmar har

byggbranschen såsom BIM, bryg-

ger råd och utbildar framtida bygg-

olika expertis och kunskap. Nor-

gdesign kompetens och avancerad

proffs.

ra Finlands Byggkluster består av

infrabyggandets robotik. Därför

en styrelse, sju divisioner och ett

strävar vi också efter att dela denna

som sig själva och att driva ärenden

flerdimensionellt team. Syftet med

kunskap med Sverige, Norge och

som är viktiga för dem. Vi är ju alla

föreningen är att öka medvetenhet

andra nordiska länder. Vi litar på

lika unika individer som Byggklus-

om norra byggindustrins topkun-

att genom att ge en del av vårt

tret är som ett samarbetsnätverk.

Alla är välkomna med i klustret

H O W TO J O IN "Rakennusklusteri is a registered association, and becoming a member is straightforward. You can directly contact the representative of the specific

association's rules and principles. After the

section you're interested in and express your interest in

board's decision, you become a full-fledged

participating in its activities. If you're unsure about

member of the cluster, ready to contribute to

which section would be the best fit for you or your

advancing construction expertise in Northern

company to contribute to and benefit from the cluster,

Finland! The membership fee for the cluster in

you can discuss this over the phone with the chairman or secretary of the board. The membership application is processed during the cluster's board meeting, and

new members are accepted if they meet the

2022 was €50 for individual members and €500 for company and organizational members.

MEMBERS Arctic Construction Cluster Finland, Members 1.9.2023 Companies AFRY Finland Oy (Risto Jyrkkä) A-Insinöörit Rakennuttaminen Oy (Ari-Matti Jänkälä) A-Insinöörit Suunnittelu Oy (Elli Kinnunen) Are Oy (Sami Impiö) Arkkitehtitoimisto HLM Oy (Jukka Lahtinen) Stenger & Ibsen Construction Finland Oy (Jukka Raudasoja) BusinessOulu, Oulun kaupungin liikelaitos (Petri Sirviö) Caverion Suomi Oy (Tuomas Alatalo) Cor Group Oy (Jari Lappalainen) Crosslam (Jukka Silvennoinen) Geobotnia Oy (Virpi Kaarakainen) Hartela Pohjois-Suomi Oy (Markku Taskinen) Iilaakso Oy (Antti Tuomaala) Inspector Sec Oy (Risto Salin) Kastelli-talot Oy (Tero Kivioja/Joran Hasenson) Kiertokaari Oy (Sami Hirvonen) Kiiruna Talot (Ismo Säily) Kontiotuote Oy (Mika Rytky) Lamit Oy (Ari Järvinen) Lujatalo Oy (Jukka Harjunpää) Lukkaroinen Arkkitehdit Oy (Timo Leiviskä) Luo arkkitehdit Oy (Riikka Kuittinen) LVI-Sasto Oy (Janne Nevala) LähiTapiola Kiinteistövarainhoito Oy (Jussi Roine) MammuttiHirsi (Ilpo Nylander) NCC Oy (Esa Perätalo) Nordec Oy (Aki Viiliäinen) Oulun Seurakuntayhtymä (Pekka Syrjäpalo) Oulun Sivakka Oy (Raimo Hätälä) Pohjois-Suomen Kiinteistösĳoitus Oy (Jari Kröger) Puolustuskiinteistöt-liikelaitos (N.N.) Rakennusliike Lapti Oy (Mikko Lohi) Rakennusteho Oy (Jaakko Moilanen) Ramboll Oy (Juho Ruotanen) Ruskon Betoni Oy (Risto Väänänen) Sitowise Oy (Kari Kuvaja) Skanska Oy (Sakari Jämsä) Sweco Finland Oy (Marko Karkulehto) UKI-arkkitehdit Oy (Mikko Heikkinen) Vison Oy (Sari Koskelo) Welado Oy (Jukka Leskinen) WSP Finland Oy (Pekka Pulkkinen) YIT Suomi Oy (Marko Palonen) YIT Suomi Oy Elinkaarihallinta (Ville Sormunen) Ylitornion Betonituote YBT Oy (Juha Alapuranen) Associations, organizations, foundations Hengitysliitto ry (Petri Petäjäjärvi) INFRA ry Pohjoinen (Olli Airaksinen) Oulun Kauppakamari (Esa Pellikainen) Pohde (Arto Haverinen) Pohjois-Suomen Opiskelĳa-asuntosäätiö PSOAS (Juha Aitamurto) Rakennusteollisuus RT ry (Juha Mäntynen) Rakli ry (Juho Kess) Rakennusvalvonta, Oulun kaupunki (Pekka Seppälä) Yhdyskunta- ja ympäristöpalvelut YYP, Oulun kaupunki (Marko Kilpeläinen) Kempeleen kunta, kiinteistöt (Silja Syri) Pudasjärven kehitys (Riikka Tuomivaara) Muhoksen kunta, kiinteistöt (Mikko Kari) Governmental/public authorities Rakennusvalvonta, Oulun kaupunki (Pekka Seppälä) Yhdyskunta- ja ympäristöpalvelut YYP, Oulun kaupunki (Marko Kilpeläinen)

Kempeleen kunta, kiinteistöt (Silja Syri) Muhoksen kunta, kiinteistöt (Mikko Kari) Oulun Seurakuntayhtymä (Pekka Syrjäpalo) Education and research Centrian ammattikorkeakoulu Oy, Ylivieska (Elisa Saarela) Kajaanin ammattikorkeakoulu Oy, Kajaani (Arja Sirviö, Jari Kähkönen) Lapin ammattikorkeakoulu Oy, Rovaniemi (Kai Ryynänen) Oulun ammattikorkeakoulu Oy, Oulu (Matti Toppi) Oulun seudun ammattiopisto OSAO Oy, Oulu (Susanna Tervonen) Oulun yliopisto: Rakennus- ja yhdyskuntatekniikka (Pekka Leviäkangas) Arkkitehtuuri (Janne Pihlajaniemi) Tuotantotalous (Harri Haapasalo) Kiertotalous (Juho Yliniemi) RATEKO, RT:n Koulutuskeskus (Janne Mäenpää) Individual members Aho Timo, TkT, kunniajäsen Antikainen Matti, DI Heikkilä Jari, TkT Hienonen Markku, Ins amk Järvenpää Esko, TkT, kunniajäsen Kauppinen Timo, DI Kilpeläinen Mikko, TkT Kääriäinen Hannu, DI Lehto Jarmo, eMBA Mäkikyrö Tapani, DI, kunniapuheenjohtaja Pennanen Matti, DI Puurula Arto, TkT Talvitie Mari-Leena, DI Tulla Kauko, TkL Tuutti Ari, TkL Valanne Ilkka, DI Esa Teppo Jouni Rissanen Markku Mäläskä Sanna Rousu Jaakko Seppälä, DI Board of Directors, Executive Director Marko Palonen, puheenjohtaja Tapani Mäkikyrö, varapuheenjohtaja Tomi Makkonen, sihteeri Timo Aho, asiantuntĳa Esko Järvenpää, asiantuntĳa Jaostojen 1. Vetäjä on hallituksen jäsen ja 2. Vetäjä varajäsen Elina Yli-Luukko, DI, Klusterin toiminnanjohtaja Sections Design Talorakenteet, taitorakenteet, arkkitehtuuri, väylät ja liikenne, muu infra, energia- ja elinkaaritekniikka, talotekniikka ja rakennusterveys. 1. Vetäjä Marko Karkulehto, Sweco Finland Oy 2. Vetäjä Janne Pihlajaniemi, Oulun Yliopisto Production Rakennukset ja sillat, väylät ja muu infra, ylläpito ja korjaaminen, kiertotalous. 1. Vetäjä Sakari Jämsä, Skanska Talonrakennus Oy 2. Vetäjä Tero Kivioja, Kastelli-talot Oy

1. Vetäjä Mikko Heikkinen, UKI Arkkitehdit Oy 2. Vetäjä Pekka Pulkkinen, WSP Finland Oy Education and research Oppilaitosketjun yhteistyö: YO + AMK + AO, klusterin osaamishuolto, poikkitieteellinen tutk. yhteistyö, pohjoinen ja kv. yhteistyö, virtuaaliset yhteistoimintamallit, Ouka-tutk.yhteistyö 1. Vetäjä Pekka Leviäkangas, Oulun Yliopisto 2. Vetäjä Matti Toppi, Oulun Ammattikorkeakoulu Governmental action Lupapäätösaikataulujen ja -ehtojen ennakoitavuus, laatu- ja arvovalintojen ennakkoneuvottelu ja -ohjaus, yhteistyön sujuvuus, valitusten minimointi ja hallinta. 1. Vetäjä Pekka Seppälä, Oulun Kaupunki 2. Vetäjä Markku Hienonen, P-S:n Rakennusklusteri ry General committee Klusterin yhteydet hallinnolliseen päätöksentekoon ja tutkimusrahoitustahoihin, liitospinta yhteiskuntaan, julkikuva ja vaikuttavuus. Rakennusalan arvostus ja vetovoima, nuoret ja opiskelĳahaku. 1. Vetäjä Tapani Mäkikyrö, P-S:n Rakennusklusteri ry 2. Vetäjä Juha Mäntynen, Rakennusteollisuus RT ry Team - healthy spaces Poikkitieteellinen ratkaisukeskeinen ryhmä, joka etsii ratkaisuja merkittäviin ongelmiin jaostoja hyödyntäen, ”tutkimuksesta tuotantoon”. Nyt ongelma-alue: Vauriot – Terveet tilat. 1. Vetäjä Timo Kauppinen, P-S:n Rakennusklusteri ry 2. Vetäjä Ville Sormunen, YIT Suomi Oy Elinkaarihallinta Property ownership Kiinteistönomistus, rakennuttaminen, ylläpito ja tarveohjaus. Tilaajataho, etenee palvelun ja tuotteen tarpeesta valmiiseen tuotteeseen jaostojen tarjontaa hyödyntäen. 1. Vetäjä Ari-Matti Jänkälä, A-Insinöörit Rakennuttaminen Oy 2. Vetäjä Raimo Hätälä, Oulun Sivakka Oy

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