rakennetiedon

Rakennetiedon is a Finnish term used to describe structured information about the built environment, including buildings and other constructed assets. It encompasses data gathered across the asset lifecycle—from planning and design through construction, operation, maintenance and eventual decommissioning—and is used to support planning, safety, sustainability, and service delivery.

Data typically include geographic location, size and type, construction materials and methods, structural systems, energy performance, occupancy, ownership, permits, maintenance histories, inspection results, and asset condition.

Information is stored in various data models such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) formats like IFC, GIS datasets, and asset management databases. International standards such as ISO 19650 for BIM information management and CityGML for city-scale models are used to support interoperability.

Applications of rakennetiedon include urban planning, infrastructure management, risk assessment, emergency response, energy efficiency programs, and digital twins for city management. By integrating disparate data sources, authorities and organizations can improve decision-making, maintenance planning, safety oversight, and resiliency of the built environment.

Governance challenges include data quality, data sharing, privacy and security, data ownership, and ensuring up-to-date information. In Finland, public sector data programs and property administrations aim to improve access to rakennetiedon while maintaining privacy and appropriate controls. See also: Building Information Modeling, IFC, CityGML, GIS, digital twin.