Mid-rise Timber Construction in Finland : A Study on Material, Technology and Market Maturity
Sun, Jianlin (2016)
Sun, Jianlin
Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201605127442
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201605127442
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The purpose of this bachelor thesis was to study the technological, economical and political aspects of Finnish timber construction in the mid-rise residential sector. It aimed to paint a broad picture of current material availability and market maturity in order to identify the ad-vantages and disadvantages of the industry.
Significant portion of the thesis was based on literal research from governmental documents, company progress reports as well as journals and articles from websites. Additionally, interviews with leaders in the construction industry were carried out. Targeted interviewees included CEOs of architectural firms, construction companies as well as researchers from governmental agencies.
The findings from the researches and interviews covered a wide range of advantages and hindrances Finland is facing in the timber construction sector. Technological, economical and political issues all provided unique opportunities, as well as information necessary for the progression in the industry.
By conducting the researches, an overall understanding of the Finnish construction market in the timber sector is established. The information can be used for a company to justify venturing into the market, as well as better prepare for possible market turbulences.
Significant portion of the thesis was based on literal research from governmental documents, company progress reports as well as journals and articles from websites. Additionally, interviews with leaders in the construction industry were carried out. Targeted interviewees included CEOs of architectural firms, construction companies as well as researchers from governmental agencies.
The findings from the researches and interviews covered a wide range of advantages and hindrances Finland is facing in the timber construction sector. Technological, economical and political issues all provided unique opportunities, as well as information necessary for the progression in the industry.
By conducting the researches, an overall understanding of the Finnish construction market in the timber sector is established. The information can be used for a company to justify venturing into the market, as well as better prepare for possible market turbulences.