Re-Engineering Construction Flow with Takt

In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, host Aarni Heiskanen sits down with Aleksi Heinonen, a leading Finnish operations management consultant and prominent voice in the global lean construction community. Together, they explore the evolution and practical implementation of Takt production in the Finnish construction sector, where it’s quickly moving from niche practice to mainstream strategy.

Aleksi shares firsthand insights from flagship projects like the €1B Laakso Hospital, revealing how setting a clear Takt time, even years before construction, transformed scheduling, logistics, and collaboration. From cruise ship refurbishments with 15-minute Takt times to nationwide adoption across complex builds, he illustrates the tactical, operational, and strategic impact of this lean method.

Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of:

What Takt production truly means and how it differs from traditional scheduling
Why it’s not just for repetitive builds, and actually thrives in complex environments
How to introduce Takt successfully within organizations, regardless of size or maturity
Common myths and how to debunk them

If you’re serious about optimizing construction performance and future-proofing your operations, this episode is a must-listen.

Connect with Aleksi on LinkedIn.