Managing Infrastructure Projects with Infrakit

Finland has been in the vanguard in adopting building information modeling (BIM) for infrastructure construction. In this interview, Teemu Kivimäki, CEO of DCS Finland, discusses how Infrakit helps in projects that use BIM.

Background of DCS Finland

The background of DCS Finland is in research done at the University of Oulu, where Teemu Kivimäki worked as a research scientist on construction automation from 2007 to 2010. The company was doing research with big infrastructure construction companies, exploring ways to improve worksite management and data flow.

Challenges in Using BIM

The main challenge the industry is facing is changing existing work processes and training people to use new tools. The technology is ready.

How Infrakit Works

Infrakit is used to make construction projects digital. On a high level, 3D BIM designs are uploaded into the service, and by connecting all work machinery and site personnel, Infrakit can be used to optimize implementation and eliminate construction mistakes by giving everyone access to the real-time situation on site.

Benefits of Using Infrakit

Our main customers are construction companies and infra owners, such as cities and provinces. According to our customers, real-time situation reports and quality information are a true game changer. For example, during the construction phase, statistics indicate work machine efficiency going up as much as 40% when both Infrakit and machine control systems are adopted.

Taking Infrakit into Use

You only need a web browser and an Infrakit account. We create a project for you, and you upload your design. A simple design could be, for example, a DXF map of your project. When you are in the field, you can see those designs and your own GPS location on top of them.

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