CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL

"News and Information for Construction Defect and Claims Professionals"

CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL - ISSUE 242749 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

What Prevents Innovation in Construction from Taking Off

Construction site technology

We need innovation in the construction sector, but we struggle to turn inventions into innovations. Why is that, and what can we do about it?

September 15, 2026
Aarni Heiskanen - AEC Business

In construction, we have the knowledge, technology, and innovative people to radically improve our performance, yet we’re still stuck in old ways. Why is that?

I attended an annual gathering for real estate and construction professionals at Rakennustieto Oy, Finland’s leading building information provider. The day before, a half-day seminar was held at the same venue. During both events, we discussed the need for change in the construction sector. Everyone agreed that we need to radically improve how we produce and share information.


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