Scientific publications

Artificial intelligence driven platforms in the construction industry: implications for companies’ business models

Roope Nyqvist, Antti Peltokorpi, Rita Lavikka and Antti Ainamo 2025

Construction Innovation: Information Process Management

https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-09-2024-0291

 

Data-driven transformation in construction management–From artificial intelligence to network modeling

Roope Nyqvist 2025

Doctoral thesis

https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-64-2818-5

 

Building the digital age: management of digital transformation in the construction industry

Roope Nyqvist, Antti Peltokorpi, Rita Lavikka and Antti Ainamo 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

 

Work experience

Current engagements and prior academic experience:

From 2026 onwards: Postdoctoral researcher at Aalto University. Responsibilities include research and teaching tasks with a focus on construction management and data-driven solutions. I work for Aalto BIZ as an academic supervisor on an industry-oriented artificial intelligence development project. Starting in 2026, I will also work for Aalto Executive Education, teaching artificial intelligence and construction management.

 

I am also active in consulting work. I help multiple clients with digital transformation, especially developing and deploying artificial intelligence solutions (e.g., making easy to use customized AI, or agentic workflows for construction management).

 

Research projects:

- Building2030: Digitalisoitu tiedonvirtaus (2025-2026)

- Building2030: Rakentamisen kiertotalousratkaisut (2025-2026)

 

Lectures and teaching in university: 

- RAK-C3010 Rakennushankkeen johtaminen

- RAK-C3011 Rakennustekniikan historia, filosofia, etiikka ja tulevaisuus

- Aalto BIZ: Working as an academic advisor in a industry oriented artificial intelligence development project

- Aalto executive education: Company management training

 

2022-2025: Doctoral researcher at Aalto University. Research focus on innovation in construction management. Served 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:

- RAK-C3010 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

- Podcast and interview visits

 

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

 

Education

Aalto University

Doctor of Science (D.Sc.), Technology

Mar 2022 - 2025

 

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

 

Awards

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