Lean Construction Institute Finland ry
LCI Finland ry is an open, independent, and non-profit organization whose mission is to research, develop and apply lean thinking and lean management principles in the construction industry and find the best practices for our member organizations.
Board of Directors
Jan Hellman
Chairman of the Board, Amplit Oy
M.Sc. Jan Hellman serves as the Chairman of the Board at Amplit Oy. Amplit is a building services contractor operating in the Helsinki metropolitan area, specializing in the execution of demanding projects. Since its founding, one of the company’s core principles has been the continuous development of operational methods in collaboration with other players in the construction industry. In recent years, Amplit has actively contributed to operational development based on lean principles. Jan has previously served as the Development Director at Amplit and has also held various leadership positions in global technology business for 20 years.
Minna Hurme
Vice chairman of the board, A-Insinöörit
M.Sc. Minna Hurme serves as a Project Director in the construction management division of A-Insinöörit. Minna is a highly skilled expert in project management and has worked in design and project leadership roles in consulting firms.
Her core expertise includes the development of project management, the utilization of digital solutions, and lean methodologies. In her work, Minna coaches multidisciplinary project teams in collaborative approaches and the use of lean methods. She has been involved in developing design processes and improving the efficiency of design teams. Minna is particularly passionate about facilitation, genuine collaboration, the Last Planner System, and Target Value Design (TVD).
Laura Pääkkönen
HOAS
M.Sc. Laura Pääkkönen currently works as a Construction Manager at Hoas, overseeing Hoas’ renovation projects as well as selected new construction projects that include collaborative elements. Laura holds a Master of Science degree in Real Estate Economics.
Her interest in lean construction dates back several years. She wrote her master’s thesis on the topic and has since actively promoted lean principles and takt production methods in her projects. Currently, all of Laura’s projects follow lean principles, with takt production applied during the interior finishing phase.
From 2019 to 2022, Laura served as the Project Manager for a major refurbishment alliance covering five buildings and over 300 apartments. The alliance agreement included designers, the main contractor, and MEP contractors, making it the first ARA-funded alliance project. As Hoas’ representative, Laura is involved in the IPT4 project, where she contributed to developing a collaborative refurbishment model aimed at future competitive bidding processes. The model incorporates best practices and contract terms from alliance and other collaborative models (IPT model).
Marika Latvala
Rakli Ry
Ph.D., M.Sc. Marika Latvala serves as a Development Manager at Kiinteistönomistajat ja rakennuttajat Rakli ry, focusing primarily on the development of construction management, with a key emphasis on implementing Lean Construction principles.
Marika’s expertise lies in leading development projects, organizing events and training programs, and facilitating workshops. She also has practical experience in construction management. Her passions include people leadership, team building, and fostering collaboration.
Marika has been an active member of LCI Finland since its founding and served as the association’s auditor for several years before joining the board. She has also played a key role in planning Lean Construction Days, leading the event in 2025, and has participated in Lean conferences in both Finland and the U.S. In 2024, Marika acted as the Project Manager for the development of a Lean online training program.
Antti Peltokorpi
Aalto University
Ph.D. Antti Peltokorpi serves as a Professor of Construction Production Economics and Vice Dean for Societal Impact at Aalto University’s Department of Civil Engineering. His background is in industrial engineering and management, with a specialization in project management and construction economics over the past decade. Peltokorpi’s key research and teaching areas include lean construction, takt production, industrialized construction, modularity, and supply chain management. Additionally, he is involved in multiple national and international research and development projects related to the digitalization of construction.
Before his academic career, Peltokorpi was a partner and project manager at an international consulting firm. Today, he actively promotes collaboration between universities, businesses, and the public sector, particularly through Aalto University’s Building 2030 consortium and by coordinating societal impact initiatives at the Aalto University School of Engineering in his role as Vice Dean.
Arja Renell
Haahtela
Arja Renell works as an architect and consultant, contributing to Haahtela’s project management services and various development projects within the company. She has been involved in the development of Haahtela’s Realaizer simulation software, which enables effective cost management of construction projects already in the early needs assessment and project planning phases.
Renell supports the implementation of Lean Construction principles in both construction projects and property management. Her approach focuses on understanding operational needs and modeling spatial requirements, ensuring that goal setting, planning, and strategic decision-making actively engage users. This process highlights potential development options, their costs, and their impact on the entire organization’s operations.
Henri Jyrkkäranta
University of Helsinki
Henri Jyrkkäranta serves as the Director of Construction Management at the University of Helsinki, overseeing the execution and development of construction projects.
Henri’s experience with alliances and LEAN construction dates back to 2011, when he was involved in the Vuolukiventie 1b alliance project. Since then, he has gained extensive expertise through projects such as the Tiedekulma renovation, the University of Helsinki’s main building renovation, and multiple construction management contract projects. Henri has actively implemented LEAN methodologies in his projects, systematically advancing collaborative approaches, broad integration of project stakeholders, and structured management of the handover phase.
Henri has been involved in the IPT project since 2014 and has contributed to the development of RT contract templates and guidelines for the alliance model. Additionally, he is an active member of Rakli’s Lean Construction Steering Group and the Rakli Construction Management Committee.
Jouni Kekäle
NRC Group Finland Oy
Jouni Kekäle serves as the Chief Operating Officer at NRC Group Finland Oy, overseeing the company’s light rail business. NRC is currently a partner in several alliance projects, including the Tampere Tramway Alliances (both construction and maintenance), the Raide-Jokeri Alliance, and the Kruunusillat Alliance, where Jouni is a member of the alliance leadership teams.
Jouni has extensive experience in alliance projects, dating back to 2011 with the Lielahti-Kokemäki (LIEKKI) alliance, one of Finland’s first alliance projects. The LIEKKI project laid a strong foundation for collaborative project delivery in Finland and played a key role in initiating a cultural shift in the country’s construction industry.
Jouni has been a driving force in integrating Lean capabilities into NRC’s daily operations, ensuring continuous development in this area. He has also been actively involved in the RAIN project, a collaborative industry initiative, since its inception.