HELSINKI, Finland, Apr 8, 2026 – Granlund, a leading Finnish building services design and consulting company, has launched a new MEP design extension for Solibri. The extension automates validation of standardized MEP data in IFC models, ensuring compliance with Finland’s national data framework and strengthening digital quality assurance across the construction value chain.
Developed by Granlund and powered by Solibri’s rule-based model checking engine, the extension verifies object-level data accuracy across thousands of MEP components—bringing enforceable consistency to IFC-based workflows.
Enforcing Standardized Data at Object Level
Large construction projects may include tens of thousands of MEP objects—from shut-off valves and heat pumps to fixtures and terminal devices. Manual data verification at this scale is not viable.
Granlund’s extension applies automated, machine-readable rules to validate every individual object against the national standardized MEP data framework. Non-compliant properties, naming conventions, and required values are flagged immediately—before models move downstream.
“Error-free standardized data is a prerequisite for ensuring that the information contained in a designer’s IFC model truly benefits the entire value chain. With Granlund’s MEP design extension, the data content of IFC models can be checked at the level of individual objects,” says Markus Järvenpää, Group Manager at Granlund.
Supporting Finland’s IFC Regulation and RAVA3Pro Standardization
IFC models have long been used in MEP design. However, inconsistent data definitions between projects have limited their full potential.
In 2023, Finland’s national RAVA3Pro project standardized MEP design data content and released it for open use. The updated IFC regulation under Finland’s Construction Act now accelerates digital adoption of these requirements.
Granlund’s extension closes the execution gap. It transforms published standards into a repeatable checking process—making compliance measurable rather than assumed.
“Cooperation with Solibri to promote the use of standardized data is a natural step, as Solibri is widely used in the Finnish construction industry and is a global forerunner in IFC model checking capabilities,” says Tero Järvinen, Director of Development at Granlund.
Model Quality Is No Longer Optional
As digital delivery requirements increase, model integrity must meet the same expectations as traditional contract documentation. Reliable, rule-based checking ensures models can be trusted across disciplines and lifecycle phases.
“As digital requirements increase, model quality is no longer optional. Granlund’s MEP extension brings standardized data requirements into a repeatable checking process in Solibri, so non-compliant objects are identified early. This is exactly the kind of practical, standards-based approach the industry needs,” says Ville Kyytsönen, CEO, Solibri.
Standardized Data Unlocks Value Across the Entire Chain
When MEP data is standardized and machine-readable:
- Contractors can use models directly for cost estimation, procurement, and scheduling
- Carbon footprint calculations can rely on structured data
- Benchmark data from completed projects can accelerate early-stage design in future developments
- AI-driven analysis can operate on high-quality, reliable model inputs
“The standardized data content produced by designers can be utilized throughout the entire value chain. The IFC model then acts as a ‘skeleton’ to which different stakeholders can connect and enrich with their own information,” says Markus Järvenpää.
Availability
Granlund’s MEP design extension is available through the Extensions tab within Solibri software, listed as Granlund Talotekniikka. The tool supports Finnish MEP projects requiring compliance with national standardized data frameworks and IFC regulatory requirements.
About Granlund
Granlund, founded in 1960, is a group operating in the real estate and construction sector. Its business areas include MEP design, structural and architectural design, consulting, construction management and supervision, and software. Granlund’s mission is to promote productivity, digitalisation, and sustainable development in the industry. The Group employs more than 1,700 experts, and its revenue in 2025 totalled EUR 180 million. Granlund has offices in Finland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. www.granlundgroup.com
