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Construction and real estate expert Pekka Metsi named Alumnus of the Year 2020
'In an expert field like ours, competence development continues over an entire career. Our field lacks doctoral graduates, an issue we have also tried to remedy through our joint efforts with Aalto University.'
The School of Engineering supports the start of studies by organising information events
School of Engineering holds several information events for students during orientation week and later in September. The aim of these events is to support studies as they begin or continue.
New professors and strategy implementation presented at Dean's Remote Coffee
The first Dean's Remote Coffee event of the School of Engineering was attended by almost 100 participants.
DiCtion Strives for a Digital Quality Footprint That Supports Learning in Construction
Finnish AEC firms started adopting systematic quality management in the mid-1990s. Still missing, though, is an overarching view of quality issues in a construction project. DiCtion is exploring the use of shared digital quality data for that purpose.
Introducing the new access token for the Otaniemi campus
Over the summer, the campus will adopt new access tokens (access cards). The access token will open the entrance doors of buildings. Going forward, certain hallways, elevators and other spaces will only be accessible with the access token. Mechanical keys for offices will not be changed for the time being.
Foundation for Finnish Inventions names new board chair
Juhani Talvela, Lic. Sc. (Tech.), has been appointed as the new chair of the Foundation for Finnish Inventions board. His predecessor continues as a member of the board.
DiCtion Uses Visual Data to Automate Construction Site Processes
Sensors and cameras on a digitalised construction site provide a huge amount of useful data. As a result, it’s becoming almost impossible to interpret that data manually. Aalto University is now looking for ways to automate the processing and use of construction data in the DiCtion research project.
On the Way to a Digital Revolution in Construction
Trimble is one of the partners in the Aalto University-led research and development project DiCtion (Digitalizing Construction Workflows). Trimble’s Jukka Suomi shares his thoughts on how the project is contributing to the digital revolution in the industry and explains what the company is developing in DiCtion.
Get involved! - Run a workshop at Shaking up Tech
Help inspire and encourage young women to apply for studies in technology by organising a hands-on demonstration
Toro – El Señor Aalto – receives tenure in DipoliÂ
The concrete bull was gifted ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University management on Friday 6 March by Jouni Punkki, who serves as a professor of practice in the field of concrete technology.Â
Oskari Vilamo Fund awarded the best theses on the building trade
Three doctoral dissertations and four master's thesis were awarded in Aalto University.
Reality Capture: Automated Construction Site Productivity and Quality Monitoring
If you want to improve the productivity and quality of construction work, you need an efficient way to monitor progress and detect quality issues on a daily basis.
Academic achievements, Service Award and Independence Day Decorations highlights at Dean's Coffee
Postdoctoral Researcher Mateusz Janiszewski and Staff Scientist Lauri Uotinen received the 2019 Award for Achievements in Teaching.
New faces and sustainable development – School of Engineering Annual Review 2019
The school advances sustainable development through research and teaching, master's degree and doctoral graduates enjoy high employment rates.
Transforming the construction industry
Expertise is built on research that must react to a changing environment.
Apply for Erasmus staff exchange by 15 March
This application period concerns exchanges taking place before 1 September 2020.
Fabian and Jaakko Ahvenainen Foundation grants awarded for the year 2020
The grants were presented as part of the Civil Engineering Day event on 6 February 2020 at the Department of Civil Engineering.
New research centre will promote research and development of autonomous systems
The multidisciplinary Aalto Center for Autonomous Systems (ACAS) focuses on research and development of intelligent transport systems, factories and infrastructures.
Building with wood is a climate-friendly option – the Wood Wonders exhibition provides five interesting viewpoints on construction
Forest wood used in buildings can bind carbon for centuries. Wood is a strong and versatile building material that improves indoor air quality, reduces the need for heating and air conditioning – and provides pleasure.
Aalto ENG Teaching Forum held on 27 January 2020: TEE2020 at the School of Engineering
Check out the materials from the event and give feedback!
