Case study
Construction technology market research for YIT
This research was conducted for YIT, the largest construction company in Finland.
This research was conducted to help YIT investigate the construction technology market, specifically focusing on the construction materials, aiming for green growth and carbon reduction.
The challenge
Moving construction towards green growth and carbon reduction
The process
The outcome
A construction market research, with a special focus on construction materials and energy production
The challenge
YIT was looking for solutions that help with green growth and carbon reduction in construction projects.
In the big picture, YIT wanted a deeper understanding on the innovations around construction materials and energy production.
The focus areas
The focus was on these two topics.
Construction materials
- Substitutes for traditional construction materials
- Smart construction materials
- Upcycle & Recycle
Energy production
- Decentralised Energy Production
The process
The outcome
As an outcome, YIT received a market research on construction technology, with attention on specific areas based on their wishes.
Market
overview
Investment landscape and general information about the construction industry
Construction materials landscape
An overview on the construction materials landscape
Energy production landscape
An overview on the energy production landscape
Case
examples
Detailed case examples from the interest areas
A few highlighted verticals
Manufacturing
- Additive Manufacturing
- Large Scale 3D-Printing
Real Estate Technology
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Construction Quality Assurance
- Connectivity
AI & ML
- Robotics & automation
- Process Optimisation
Clean Tech
- Modular Integrated Construction
- Sustainable materials & processes
Aftermath
With the project, YIT was able to gain a comprehensive overview of the construction technology market and delve into the energy production and construction materials areas according to its own needs.
The project outcome has contributed to YIT’s roadmap in developing its own system for making sustainable housing and living easy for people, companies and society.
It’s a great honour to be a part of YIT’s journey to create better living environments.
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