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Aarni Heiskanen
Construction Innovation Agent at AE Partners
Helsinki, Finland
Aarni Heiskanen is a Construction Innovation Agent and the Managing Partner at AE Partners.
He has a master’s degree in architecture and has worked as an architect and architectural R&D manager for over a decade. Gradually, he grew more and more interested in innovative business development. Heiskanen became an internet entrepreneur and, later on, a Certified Management Consultant (CMC).
Today, Heiskanen is a co-owner of AE Partners, an AEC innovation agency. AEC Business is his communication business. He also co-founded Thinking Portfolio, a company delivering project portfolio management SaaS to 400,000 users in over 50 countries.
Heiskanen has authored business books, including The Management Consulting Blueprint, and written articles for local and international publications, e.g. ISACA Journal and Global Construction Review.
Heiskanen has been hailed as one of the top 100 global influencers in construction technology. He is a frequent guest on many industry podcasts and gives presentations at tech-related events.
Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking Travels From: Helsinki, Finland
Speaking Topics: Construction technology, innovation, B2B communication
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Strategic Implementation of AI in AEC
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February 18, 2025
In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen welcomes Dr. Sam Zolfagharian of YegaTech. They discuss AI in AEC – why, how, and what.
The post Strategic Implementation of AI in AEC appeared first on AEC Business.
The Blueprint for BIM Success in Project Management
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February 17, 2025
Bane NOR's Jorge Domenech and Norconsult's Inge Handagard presented a new BIM-based project management model at InfraBIM Open 2025.
The post The Blueprint for BIM Success in Project Management appeared first on AEC Business.
Jarkko Sireeni of 6DPlanner on Infrastructure BIM
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February 12, 2025
At InfraBIM Open 2025, I interviewed Jarkko Sireeni on his thoughts on the evolution of infrastructure BIM and got a glimpse into 6DPlanner.
The post Jarkko Sireeni of 6DPlanner on Infrastructure BIM appeared first on AEC Business.
InfraBIM Open 2025: Dalux Interview
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February 12, 2025
At InfraBIM Open 2025, I met with Maximiliano Silva Rigenstrup and asked him to explain what Dalux offers for infrastructure construction.
The post InfraBIM Open 2025: Dalux Interview appeared first on AEC Business.
Aarni Heiskanen: AEC Q&A Spotlight
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February 11, 2025
FIXEDD AEC Newsletter spotlights the voices shaping the construction industry. I was featured on their February 5 issue.
The post Aarni Heiskanen: AEC Q&A Spotlight appeared first on AEC Business.
Standardization, AI, and BIM with Jugal Makwana
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February 09, 2025
I did an interview with Autodesk's Jugal Makwana at InfraBIM Open 2025. We discussed standardization, AI, and BIM.
The post Standardization, AI, and BIM with Jugal Makwana appeared first on AEC Business.
“We’re Using 20th Century Tools to Design 21st Century Buildings”
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February 03, 2025
Motif aims to modernize the $8 billion AEC software industry dominated by legacy 20th-century technology.
The post “We’re Using 20th Century Tools to Design 21st Century Buildings” appeared first on AEC Business.
AI-Powered Construction Gets a Boost with Buildots and Revizto Integration
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January 30, 2025
Buildots, an AI-powered construction performance tracking leader, and Revizto, the industry's premier integrated collaboration platform, have announced a strategic integration.
The post AI-Powered Construction Gets a Boost with Buildots and Revizto Integration appeared first on AEC Business.
It is Time to Assess Your Strategy
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January 29, 2025
Does your AEC company have a live strategy? Many companies claim to have one, but it fails to answer some basic questions.
The post It is Time to Assess Your Strategy appeared first on AEC Business.
How AEC Leaders Can Leverage Contech Trends in 2025
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January 27, 2025
The Top 50 Contech Startups Report 2025 by Cemex Ventures analyzes the industry's innovators and investments in their future success.
The post How AEC Leaders Can Leverage Contech Trends in 2025 appeared first on AEC Business.
Cost Efficiency as a Strategy
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January 24, 2025
Cost efficiency is the strategic choice for many construction companies. What strategies are feasible when it comes to price competition?
The post Cost Efficiency as a Strategy appeared first on AEC Business.
From Zero to Global Influence: Personal Branding in AEC
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January 23, 2025
I sat down with Vladimer Botsvadze, a global marketing expert and influencer, to discuss personal branding and why it matters.
The post From Zero to Global Influence: Personal Branding in AEC appeared first on AEC Business.
Automating Code Compliance with AI and BIM
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January 21, 2025
This AI AEC Show episode explores how BIM and AI can create real value in construction projects. Amr Raafat shares how Windover Construction is leveraging technology to push the boundaries of what's possible.
The post Automating Code Compliance with AI and BIM appeared first on AEC Business.
Pioneers vs. Adapters: How Construction Businesses Approach AI
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January 20, 2025
Visa Linkiö, AI Lead for YIT, Finland’s largest construction company discussed how companies can approach AI, what YIT is doing, and how big-tech-company-AI challenges local users and developers.
The post Pioneers vs. Adapters: How Construction Businesses Approach AI appeared first on AEC Busines
Balancing Tradition and Technology in Bringing AI to AEC
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January 18, 2025
Aarni Heiskanen discusses the integration and challenges of AI in the AEC industry with Antti Ainomo, a keynote speaker and an associate professor at the University of Tartu.
The post Balancing Tradition and Technology in Bringing AI to AEC appeared first on AEC Business.
How Finland is simplifying building permits with BIM
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January 17, 2025
Finland is taking a massive leap forward by introducing BIM-based permitting, with Solibri playing a vital role in this advancement.
The post How Finland is simplifying building permits with BIM appeared first on AEC Business.
The Moment of Truth
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January 15, 2025
What is the moment of truth of a construction project? It is when an on-site worker enters the jobsite to start doing whatever they plan to do. It is the culmination of a long process that started years ago and the start of a process that will end decades from now.
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BuiltWorlds Expands Global Innovators List to Recognize the Industry’s Growing Appetite for Change
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January 09, 2025
BuiltWorlds’ fifth annual Global Innovators awards has expanded from 50 to 75, acknowledging the industry’s increased appetite and bandwidth for innovation.
The post BuiltWorlds Expands Global Innovators List to Recognize the Industry’s Growing Appetite for Change appeared first on AEC Busines
The Long Road to Change: Understanding Resistance to Innovation
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January 07, 2025
How can cognitive science and psychology research explain the resistance to implementing new technologies in construction?
The post The Long Road to Change: Understanding Resistance to Innovation appeared first on AEC Business.
Microsoft and AEC: Insights from Ajoy Bhattacharya
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January 04, 2025
Aarni Heiskanen welcomes Ajoy Bhattacharya, Director of Technology Strategy at Microsoft and keynote speaker at the upcoming InfraBIM Open 2025 conference. They discuss Microsoft's strategy for the AEC industry, highlighting the transformative role of AI and innovation in construction.
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Will the AI Frenzy Continue in 2025?
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January 01, 2025
In AEC technology, 2024 was undoubtedly the year of AI. Every company seemed to announce its pledge to embrace artificial intelligence in the coming years, not to mention the numerous startups that peppered their pitch decks with promises of bleeding-edge innovation.
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Don’t Miss AI in AEC 2025: The Future of Building is Here
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December 29, 2024
Are you ready to be part of the artificial intelligence revolution in the AEC sector? Then mark your calendars for March 19-20, 2025, and head to Helsinki, Finland, for AI in AEC 2025.
The post Don’t Miss AI in AEC 2025: The Future of Building is Here appeared first on AEC Business.
AI AEC Show: Chat Your Way to Construction Success with Buildots’ Dot
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December 21, 2024
What if you could have a conversation with your construction management tool? In this episode of the AI AEC Show, we dive into how Buildots’ innovative AI assistant, Dot, is making that a reality.
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Chat Your Way to Construction Success with Buildots’ Dot
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December 20, 2024
On the AI AEC Show, Amir Berman of Buildots explains how you can ask questions about your construction project's progress with Dot.
The post Chat Your Way to Construction Success with Buildots’ Dot appeared first on AEC Business.
AI AEC Show: Augmenta Gives Designers Superpowers
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December 16, 2024
In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen interviews Aaron Szymanski and Francesco Iorio, the visionary founders of Augmenta, to explore how generative AI is revolutionizing design.
The post AI AEC Show: Augmenta Gives Designers Superpowers appeared first on AEC Business.
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