New developments

Our expertise in new construction spans projects of all sizes, from residential and commercial buildings to daycare centers, retail spaces, wide-span sports and commercial facilities, high-rise structures, and large-scale block developments. We specialize in structural and element design for demanding and exceptionally demanding projects. Structural design for our new construction projects is delivered using Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Carefully crafted and accurately dimensioned structural designs are the foundation of a functional, safe, ecological, and healthy property, making it well worth the investment.

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Expertise in new developments

The building’s structural frame is its backbone, transferring loads systematically to the foundation and ground. Designing the frame is one of the most critical tasks of a structural engineer. A skilled engineer proactively proposes cost-effective and sustainable solutions while steering the design toward responsible and economical outcomes without compromising the functionality of the frame. At NODETEC, structural design for new construction projects is always performed using Building Information Modeling (BIM), ensuring high-quality designs and the efficient compatibility of structural components.

Using the latest technology, we design structures in compliance with prevailing guidelines and regulations, avoiding unnecessarily heavy or over-engineered solutions.

Our design approach encompasses responsibility, carbon footprint, feasibility, cost-efficiency, and building physics to ensure the overall solution and final result are structurally optimal.

Our experience in new construction primarily includes demanding and exceptionally demanding projects across Finland and internationally. These include schools, logistics centers, retail stores, office spaces, sports centers, complex structures (monuments), care facilities, residential apartment buildings, block developments, and many other projects of various sizes and purposes.

Our Structural Design Services for New Construction:

BIM-Based Design
Frame Design (Concrete, Steel, Timber)
Element Design
Steel Component Design (Workshop Design)
Primary Structural Design
Third-Party Inspections
Building Physics Design
Design for Long-Span and High-Rise Structures (PV)

Our services are always tailored to meet the client’s specific needs. Contact us to learn more about our expertise and offerings!

Interested? Contact us!

Patrik Valley

Technology & BIM director, partner
+358 40 136 2233

I have been in the construction industry since 2007, when I started working on building sites as part of a group of carpenters. In 2010, I began working at Aalto University as a research and teaching assistant, focusing on building information modelling. My master’s thesis dealt with the same topic, and I completed it in 2012, at which time I also started working in an engineering office as a structural designer. Since then, I have worked in structural engineering. For the first five years, I mainly worked on repair and alteration projects, but I have since transitioned towards new building projects. Currently, my work is split approximately 50-50 between repair and new building projects. My role in projects is as a responsible designer and/or project manager. I am also in charge of BIM and overall technical development at Nodetec.

Expertise: Concrete structures, Repairs and alteration work, BIM

Certifications & Achievements:
• M.Sc. in Building Technology
• 17 years of experience in the construction industry
• Over 12 years of experience in structural engineering and BIM
• Founding Partner of Nodetec (since 2017)

FISE Certifications:
• FISE Concrete structures designer “Exceptionally difficult”: Renovation and alterations
• FISE Concrete structures designer “Exceptionally difficult”: new structures
• FISE Steel structures designer ”Difficult+”

Outside office hours, I keep my mind and body strong by exercising. You can usually find me jogging around the Old Town Bay before the break of dawn. I also maintain my management skills by spending time with my two inspirational daughters.

Patrik Laakso
CTO, Head of BIM development, Structural designer
Nodetec Oy

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