Rail Baltica is a joint megaproject of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, aimed at constructing a railway connection from Tallinn to Warsaw. This project will link the Baltic countries to the European railway network and is one of the most significant railway projects in Europe.

The assignment for Vison and BrainTeam in this project includes designing the project system and procurement strategy, providing procurement consulting, and offering project management consulting during the development and implementation phases.

Key person: Rami Tuokko

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Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) built a new inpatient ward at the Jorvi Hospital site using the alliance model. The project created flexible spaces that are both functionally and technically adaptable, with a focus on energy efficiency and low-carbon construction. The new building is expected to cover an area of approximately 50,000 m², with a projected cost of around 267 million euros.

Vison served as the procurement consultant during the design phase and as the schedule coordinator during the development phase.

Key personnel: Rauli Wallén, Mikko Tuohino

Image: Lukkaroinen Arkkitehdit Oy, Arkkitehtitoimisto Tähti-Set Oy, UKI Arkkitehdit Oy, SRV

Raide-Jokeri is a light rail line being constructed between East Helsinki (Itäkeskus) and Keilaniemi in Espoo, with a total length of 25 kilometers. The project was carried out using the alliance model between 2019 and 2023. The light rail line 15 began operations as planned in October 2023.

Vison conducted the project’s implementation model study. In the workshops we led, we covered topics such as project phasing and division, implementation model options, and the procurement process. Additionally, we were responsible for designing and executing the procurement process and preparing the tender documents.

Vison has delivered seven different rental-based projects, including the Pohjois-Pasila and Viherkallio daycare centers, the Abraham Wetterin tie, Kotitorppa, and Kutomokuja daycare centers for the City of Helsinki, the Tuusula commercial and service center, and a new building for the University of the Arts Helsinki. The total value of these projects has ranged between €120–150 million, with lease agreements spanning 15 to 20 years.

Vison has been responsible for designing the project delivery models, facilitating market dialogue, preparing contracts, and managing the procurement processes.

Key personnel: Jani Saarinen, Juha Virolainen

The Tampere Student Housing Foundation (TOAS) launched its first takt production renovation project in August 2023, during which the client’s largest single property complex, TOAS Mikontalo, underwent a major renovation. During the renovation, the existing shared apartments were converted into studios and one-bedroom units. Since then, TOAS has renovated its properties annually (including TOAS Kanjoni and Veikkola) using takt production.

Vison has served as a project management and takt consultant on these projects, with responsibilities including the development of contract documents, training designers in takt production, preparing a preliminary takt schedule for contractor bidding in collaboration with the client, and developing the takt schedule in collaboration with the client and the main contractor.

Key personnel: Rauli Wallén, Mikko Tuohino

Helsinki Region Student Housing Foundation (Hoas) launched the Tiedostava työmaa (Conscious Construction Site) concept in August, aiming to make social responsibility visible through practical actions on construction sites. The concept places the worker at the center of the construction site, in line with lean philosophy, and aims to standardize this approach across all Hoas construction sites in the coming years.

Vison has been closely involved in the development of the concept. Tiedostava työmaa was implemented as a pilot for Vision’s Value Management System in Construction research project.

Key person: Aron Sajavaara

Image: Hoas