I am a doctoral researcher and consultant with over fifteen years of experience in the construction industry and a strong academic track record.
My main research topics include:
Uncertainty, risk and complexity
Artificial intelligence in construction management
Digital transformation and business development
Outside of work, I am a loving father, enjoy art, sports, reading great books, investing, indie game development, and sauna.
Buildign the digital age: management of digital transformation in the construction industry
Roope Nyqvist, Antti Peltokorpi, Rita Lavikka and Antti Ainami 2024
Construction Management and Economics
DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2024.2416033
Integration of generative artificial intelligence across construction management
Roope Nyqvist, Antti Peltokorpi and Olli Seppänen 2024
CREON 2024 conference
DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/1389/1/012011
Situational Management and Digital Situational Awareness Systems in Infrastructure Construction: Managerial Perspectives on Relevance, Challenges, and Adoption
Eelon Lappalainen, Petri Uusitalo, Olli Seppänen, Antti Peltokorpi, Ana Reinbold, Antti Ainamo, Christopher Görsch and Roope Nyqvist 2024
Buildings
DOI: 10.3390/buildings14072035
Can ChatGPT exceed humans in construction project risk management?
Roope Nyqvist, Antti Peltokorpi and Olli Seppänen 2023
Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
DOI: 10.1108/ECAM-08-2023-0819
Uncertainty network modeling method for construction risk management
Roope Nyqvist, Antti Peltokorpi and Olli Seppänen 2023
Construction Management and Economics
DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2266760
Video summary: https://youtu.be/6ym2dpz3o0U?si=-wMxWdclVdORm_wh
Interplay of Technology, Business and Ecosystems: Creating Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry
Roope Nyqvist, Antti Peltokorpi, Antti Ainamo, Rita Lavikka and Olli Seppänen 2023
30th EurOMA Conference
Current engagements and prior academic experience:
Since 2022 (estimated graduation as D.Sc. in 2025): Doctoral researcher at Aalto University. Research focus on innovation in construction management. Serves as a member of the doctoral program committee. Also engaged in part-time construction management consulting.
Research projects:
Building2030: AI in construction management: benefits, risks and required capabilities (2024-2025)
Building2030: Generative artificial intelligence in construction management (2023-2024)
AIXCon: Transforming construction with data-driven intelligent processes research project (2022 - 2024)
Building2030: Risk management 2.0 (2022 - 2023)
Building2030: Uncertainty and risk management at renovation projects (2021 - 2022)
Lectures and or teaching assistance in university courses:
- Rakennushankkeen johtaminen
- CIV-E1040 Construction Management
- CIV-E2070 Strategic Management in Construction
Additionally:
- Guest lectures in multiple other courses
- Presentations in scientific conferences and industry events
Prior professional experience:
2014-2021: Working in construction management positions, including project manager, site manager and project engineer
2008-2014: Work in construction craftsman ja junior construction management positions
Aalto University
Doctor of Science (D.Sc.), Engineering
Mar 2022 - ongoing
Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Construction and Real Estate Management
2016 - 2018
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Construction Management
2012 - 2015
Additional courses:
Työpäällikön pätevyyskoulutus (2021) RIL - Finnish Association of Civil Engineers
Työsuojelupäällikön peruskurssi (2018) Suomen Ensiapukoulutus
Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award
Issued by Aalto University 2023
In recognition of its pioneering activity promoting creativity, stakeholder involvement and excellence in the Aalto University community. Award granted to the Building2030 team of Aalto University, School of Engineering. In recognition of its pioneering activity promoting creativity, stakeholder involvement and excellence in the Aalto University community. Award granted to the Building2030 team of Aalto University, School of Engineering.
Honors for Academic Achievement in Construction and Real Estate Management
Issued by HTW Berlin 2019
Regarding consulting or personal matters:
Please email me at roope.nyqvist@gmail.com or message me on various social media platforms.
Regarding research or academic matters:
Please email me at roope.nyqvist@aalto.fi, or message me on various social media platforms.