DigiForeman

The digitalization of the construction industry is utilized unevenly among different actors. The use of digital design,

implementation and reporting methods and related practices throughout the construction value chain is insufficient.

Incompetence of senior site management slow down the use of many technical tools and programs. Senior foremen

master the tasks on the construction site, but digital skills are lacking. Even the company’s management in smaller

construction companies does not master modern IT tools. People are excluded from working life due to the lack of

modern digital skills and make it difficult for unemployed construction foremen to return to construction sites. Increase

in digital methods is jeopardizing the ability of those who do not master it to perform their current duties. There is a risk

of premature retirement or exclusion from working life.

The concrete objectives and measures of the project are the following:

• to map the current situation of construction sites and visions for the future in the use of digitalization

• form a picture of the staff's skills needs for digital methods in the near future.

• develop training materials to meet competence needs in the following areas:

o Digitalization supporting the day-to-day operations of the site

o Digitalization supporting the implementation of the construction site, Building Information Model, BIM and schedule

planning

o Digital measuring devices and quality assurance.

The training material will be tested in open pilot trainings during the project. Based on the feedback received, the

material is being further developed. The results of the project will be disseminated in webinars and a final seminar for

foremen and other representatives of SMEs. As a result of the project, special construction digital expert training will

be developed, for which material will be developed during the project. This training supports the development and

updating of the digital skills of senior site managers, foremen and designers.

The Covid epidemy has forced construction sites to change their operations and safety guidelines to ensure the safe

working of workers on the site. By the project guidelines will be compiled to increase occupational safety on

construction sites in exceptional circumstances. As a result a “Covid operating model” for working and managing a

construction site in exceptional circumstances will be developed.

Utilization of BIM and digital quality control methods will improve the energy efficiency of buildings, increase the

efficiency of use of materials and reduce waste. The project contributes to the carbon neutrality goals in 2035 of the provinces of the target area (Uusimaa, South Karelia and Päijät-Häme) and supports the goals in their survival plans of

introducing digital methods for SMEs.

The introduction of digital methods in planning, site implementation and reporting will also improve the attractiveness

of the construction industry among women.