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Expert and research services
We offer expert and research services for the construction industry, helping public sector organisations, companies, and industry stakeholders understand market developments and make better decisions. Our services include market analyses, stakeholder research, and economic assessments that support long-term planning and business development.
Our research services include:
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Business environment analyses
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Industry reviews and production surveys
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Benchmarking and stakeholder analyses
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Life-cycle and investment analyses
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Environmental and energy analyses
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Housing and renovation needs assessments
Our studies provide reliable data and practical insights that help organisations understand market developments, make informed decisions, and prepare for future opportunities.
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Who are our research services for?
Public sector
We help public organisations anticipate future developments in construction and housing, support strategic planning, and optimise investments.
Construction companies
We provide market intelligence and research that support investment decisions, product development, and business growth.
Industry organisations and associations
We deliver reliable research and data to support industry initiatives, collaboration, and long-term development.
Decades of experience
built on research excellence
Forecon's roots go back to research initiated at VTT in the 1970s. Over the decades, we have built extensive expertise in construction markets, housing, and economic forecasting.
Our long experience enables us to deliver comprehensive and complex studies that take into account long-term trends, changing market conditions, and the future needs of the built environment.
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Flexible delivery options for
your research results
We provide our analyses and research findings in the format that best supports your decision-making and daily work:
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Reports in PDF or PowerPoint format
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Excel spreadsheets and data filesInteractive reports
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Presentations and webinars for teams and stakeholders
Our Research Portfolio
Here are some of our notable projects and collaborative initiatives from recent years. We have been involved in many sectors, producing valuable information and analyses for various stakeholders. Here are a few examples of our projects:
In 2025:
- Statistics Finland: Construction Cost Index 2021=100—update of weighting structures and index commodities (RKI2025=100 update)
- Ministry of the Environment: Calculator for estimating quantities of demolition materials
- ROTI 2025 – Condition of Built Assets (participating in the project)
In 2024:
- Ministry of the Environment:Assessment of subsidies for renovating ARA housing to make it suitable for the elderly
In 2023:
- ARA:ARA production under economic pressure
- ROTI 2023 – State of the Built Environment 2023 ( involved in the project)
In 2019:
- Ministry of the Environment: Renovating municipal ARA rental housing to make it suitable for older adults
If you would like more information about collaboration opportunities, please feel free to contact us!
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