How Vektor.io supports Finnish infrastructure projects: lessons from a Latvian industry visit

Representatives from several Latvian construction and infrastructure organizations visited Finland to see how Vektor.io is used in real infrastructure projects. Through meetings with Finnish project teams and practical project examples, participants gained first-hand insights into digital construction management, collaboration and information sharing.

The delegation included representatives from Latvian State Roads, ERB Rail JV, Rīga Stradiņš University, Madaberi, Projekts 3 and Ceļuprojekts. During the visit, participants met with representatives of the Infrastructure Programme Helsinki and the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, who shared their experience of delivering Design & Build projects. Particular attention was given to the design deliverables required to enable efficient digital workflows during construction.

Madaberi: A unified platform supports faster decision-making

Representatives from Madaberi highlighted the opportunity to see Vektor.io in use on a real construction project. They considered the meeting with the Infrastructure Programme Helsinki Alliance especially valuable, as it provided practical examples of how a digital platform supports everyday project delivery.

Among the main benefits identified were faster approval of completed work quantities, earlier identification of project issues and the ability to resolve problems before they affect construction progress.

Madaberi concluded that a shared digital platform helps save both time and costs while improving project management quality and transparency.

Projekts 3: Real-world applications delivered the greatest value

Representatives from Projekts 3 emphasized that one of the most valuable aspects of the visit was the opportunity to explore both existing and upcoming Vektor.io features in a real project environment.

For the team, the real value lay in seeing how the platform is used in practice, including its benefits, strengths, limitations and the challenges of digitizing construction projects.

They also appreciated the opportunity to exchange experiences with other Latvian professionals on the use of digital solutions throughout the design, construction and operational phases of infrastructure projects.

Ceļuprojekts: Clear improvements in Vektor.io

Representatives from Ceļuprojekts were particularly interested in the information management structure and data flows used in the Infrastructure Programme Helsinki. Seeing how information is managed in practice across a large infrastructure programme provided valuable insights.

They also noted that Vektor.io has evolved considerably since their previous experience with the platform a year earlier. Features that stood out included Tasks, photogrammetry support, placing PDF drawings directly on the map and the ability to connect multiple projects within the platform.

According to Ceļuprojekts, these improvements make the platform even more practical for day-to-day construction project management.

ERB Rail: Confidence in the chosen digital solution

Representatives from ERB Rail described the visit as an inspiring opportunity to meet both the Vektor.io team and organizations that use the platform daily in infrastructure projects.

The visit provided a deeper understanding of the platform’s capabilities through practical examples from Finnish projects, while also offering the opportunity to discuss planned enhancements and the future development of Vektor.io.

The team noted that the experience further strengthened their confidence in the decision made a year earlier to adopt Vektor.io as part of their daily operations. In their view, the platform has proven to be a suitable solution not only for current project needs but also for supporting the company’s future growth and the management of increasingly complex infrastructure projects.

Key takeaways

The visit demonstrated that Vektor.io is a valuable tool for construction project management, particularly in projects that require fast and transparent information sharing between designers, contractors, site supervisors and project owners.

To fully realize the benefits of the platform, it is essential that high-quality, usable design deliverables are prepared during the design phase.

The Finnish experience shows that a shared digital environment enables faster decision-making, reduces the risk of errors and improves overall project transparency. The experiences shared by Madaberi, Projekts 3, Ceļuprojekts and ERB Rail also highlight the practical value that these types of digital solutions can bring to the Latvian construction industry.

This article is based on the original Latvian article published by BIM Solutions. Read the original version here.