Anssi Lassila Speaking at the Annual Building Inspection Days

Anssi Lassila will be speaking at the annual Building Inspection Days in Jyväskylä on March 14, 2024.

The Building Inspection Days, RTY Rakennustarkastuspäivät, will take place in Jyväskylä on March 13-15, 2024. This year, the theme of the Building Inspection Days is building law. In anticipation of the upcoming changes to the law about building and construction, the program focuses on the future construction law, architectural quality, the use of data models, and reuse and recycling. The program also features law clinics with experts. On Thursday afternoon there will be a chance to visit sites of architectural interest in Jyväskylä. There will be tours and walks planned by the Jyväskylä department of Building Control.

• For the full program for the Building Inspection Days, RTY Rakennustarkastuspäivät, in Jyväskylä on March 13-15, 2024, see HERE.

Working in Collaboration with the Authorities of Building Control

In his presentation, Anssi Lassila will share his thoughts on the importance and benefits of collaboration between architects and the authorities of building control. He will draw from his experience in building projects in Jyväskylä with the Puukuokka Housing Block and the Suuruspää Housing as examples.

• For more information about the Puukuokka Block, see HERE.

Promoting Professional Development – the Association of Building Inspectors

The event is organized by the Association of Building Inspectors, Rakennustarkastusyhdistys RTY. The association acts as a link between persons, communities and companies performing construction inspection and supervision tasks in Finland. It works to develop and harmonize the different fields and forms of acticities that that are part of construction inspection and supervision tasks. To promote the professional development of its members, the association organizes meetings, consultation and study days, and information sessions with presentations, discussions and site visits. The association actively develops the construction industry with the goal of a good built environment.

New Construction Act to Address Climate Change

The current Land Use and Construction Act has been in force since the turn of the millennium. During the past two decades, the operating environment of construction has changed significantly. The new Construction Act is tailored to address climate change, promote the circular economy, improve the quality of construction, streamline construction, and support digitalization of the built environment. It will also lighten the administrative burden and bureaucracy, clarify the right of appeal and clarify issues of responsibility. The new law about building and construction enters into force on January 1, 2025.