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RT Card File

The Trusted Source of Information for Construction Professionals

The RT Card File brings together the key guidelines, regulations, and established best practices of the construction industry in a single service. You do not need to spend time searching for or compiling information from multiple sources. Instead, you can focus on what matters most: making effective decisions and ensuring high-quality results.

An everyday tool for every construction and real estate professional
Fewer mistakes, greater confidence in decision-making
A cornerstone of Finnish construction for more than 80 years

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Up-to-Date Information at Your Fingertips

Reliability

Expert-produced, up-to-date information for the construction industry.

Speed

Fast search functionality and smooth usability reduce the time spent finding information.

Confidence

Make decisions based on reliable guidelines and regulations.

Developed Together with the Industry

The content of the RT Card File is produced through committees of the Rakennustieto Foundation.

A broad range of construction-sector experts contribute to the content, including:

  • Designers and architects
  • Clients and developers
  • Contractors
  • Public authorities
  • Representatives of industry and manufacturing

The content is based on:

  • Practical experience from design and construction
  • Research-based knowledge and standards
  • Industry-wide consensus on best practices

The result is a reliable knowledge base that supports high-quality, compliant construction.

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Current Information for the Entire Construction Value Chain

The RT Card File has become an established part of Finnish construction practice. It combines practical experience with expert knowledge and proven working methods.

When essential construction guidelines, regulations, and best practices are available through a single service, you save time and gain confidence in:

  • Design work
  • Decision-making
  • Project implementation

The RT Card File supports the entire construction process by providing a shared foundation for sound technical and professional solutions.

Comprehensive Guidance and Requirements

A broad collection of guidance covering different areas of construction, including:

  • Requirements for building elements and structures
  • Design solutions
  • Use of materials and products
  • Construction methods that comply with good building practice

Suitable for both:

  • New construction projects
  • Renovation and refurbishment projects

Regulations and Official Guidance

Essential construction-related guidance gathered in one place:

  • Official authority guidance
  • Regulations and recommendations
  • Solutions consistent with accepted good building practice

Easy to use in both design and implementation phases.

Product Information to Support Design

Product cards provide information on construction products and technical solutions.

They support:

  • Design and specification work
  • Product comparison
  • Selection of appropriate solutions

What Our Customers Say

The benefits of the RT Card File could fill an endless list because it is an absolutely essential source of information in the construction industry. Its greatest advantage is that it provides commonly accepted and precise information for people working in different roles within construction projects.

Maini Alho-Ylikoski

Architect, Espoo Facilities Services

The RT Card File is a valuable knowledge repository containing guidance, regulations, and solutions for a variety of design challenges. It has evolved over decades and continues to provide up-to-date information for industry professionals.

Mikko Kaira

Architect, UKI Arkkitehdit

How Professionals Use the RT Card File

Designer

Provides ready-made requirements and solutions to support design work, reducing detailed specification effort and improving constructability.

Developer and Client

Helps define project quality requirements and supports the achievement of high-quality outcomes.

Contractor

Clarifies implementation requirements and helps ensure compliance with project specifications.

Construction Supervisor

Provides a clear basis for quality assessment and project documentation.

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