Aiforsite’s cutting-edge smart technology helps monitor the progress of a construction project in real time. It improves the project’s productivity, enhances workplace safety and helps adapt to the actual conditions at the job site.
In Kirkkonummi’s Kolabacken, energy company Fortum is constructing a new heat pump plant that will capture waste heat from Microsoft’s upcoming data center and recycle it as district heating. Additionally, the facility will independently produce district heating using an air-to-water heat pump and two electric boilers. The project is a significant part of Fortum’s Espoo Clean Heat agenda, aiming for the fully carbon-neutral production of district heating for the Espoo, Kauniainen, and Kirkkonummi areas by 2029.
The plant construction site utilizes advanced solutions from Aiforsite that enhance the project’s productivity and improve workplace safety. In addition to on-site cameras, the site employs drone recording and Aiforsite’s 360 Reality Capture video system.
Fortum’s construction project manager Paula Skog explains that Aiforsite’s technology enables the safe remote monitoring of the construction site.
– For instance, in the case of demanding lifting work or other such cases, we don’t need to go on location as we can monitor the situation at a distance.
A complete overview
The innovative Kolabacken project attracts significant attention. There’s so much interest that the most practical and safest approach is to present the project remotely, which is also made possible by Aiforsite’s cameras and applications.
– We don’t need to actually introduce the project to every group on-site. Instead, we can use a computer to show them the site at any given time, Skog points out.
By using the data and the analytics generated by the Aiforsite system, the real-time situation at the job site can be compared to the construction plans, which can then be updated as required.
– After all, the actual conditions on-site can differ from the plans, Skog notes.
Additionally, Aiforsite assists in detecting and documenting potential problems. This is important for efficiency and occupational safety, as any shortcomings can be revealed and amended as quickly as possible.
Effective service
According to Skog, the collaboration between Fortum and Aiforsite has been excellent. It has been effortless and straightforward for Fortum. Also, whenever any changes are required, Aiforsite is quick to respond and implement them.
– Before service visits, they always inquire in advance if we need anything specific. We can always notify them of any needs beforehand, such as requesting more detailed photos and whatnot. Everything goes smoothly with them.
Skog reports that Aiforsite’s service functions very well overall. Their answers to any of Fortum’s questions are always prompt and accurate, and they provide guidance and instructions as needed. Overall, Skog says Aiforsite can be recommended to anyone seeking to improve site productivity and safety in similar projects.
– We have been very satisfied with Aiforsite, Skog concludes.
