When Consto implemented lean construction och TAKT planning at Hammerfest Hospital in Norway, it sparked an idea that reverberated all the way to Takenaka in Japan. This powerful use of BIM-samarbete shows how local innovation can reshape global construction practices.

Lean Construction + BIM: The Hammerfest Breakthrough

In the world’s northernmost city, Consto’s project managers Preben Rotvold and Joachim Fornstedt faced a big challenge: tight schedules and tricky Arctic conditions. They turned to lean construction tools inside StreamBIM to gain more control and streamline workflows.

Since they were already using the checklist module, they saw an opportunity. They worked with Rendra (makers of StreamBIM) to expand it—and created the TAKT plan module, tailored to their project’s needs.

What Makes a TAKT Plan Powerful?

A TAKT plan is simple but game-changing:

• Uses columns for time, rows for zones

• Colors represent tasks, trades, or scopes

• Visualizes work rhythm and space

According to the Lean Construction Blog, this method keeps flow, consistency, and clarity visible at a glance.

How StreamBIM Supports TAKT Planning

With the new TAKT module in StreamBIM:

• Plans appear in dashboards and directly in 2D/3D models

• Site managers and tradespeople can track progress in real time

• Updates flow seamlessly from office to field

This tight BIM collaboration helped Hammerfest Hospital finish four months early—highlighting the real benefits of lean methods.

Spreading Innovation: From Norway to Japan

Takenaka first encountered StreamBIM’s TAKT tool during a rollout in Japan. Curious about its impact at Hammerfest, they flew a team of architects, engineers, and managers 7,363 km to Tromsø in November 2022.

Against the backdrop of northern lights, they saw Joachim’s real-world application of lean construction and BIM collaboration. Inspired, they returned home eager to embed TAKT plans in their own projects.

Key Takeaways: Why This Matters

Lean Construction + BIM Collaboration

Combining StreamBIM with TAKT planning creates clear workflows, better coordination, and faster decision-making.

TAKT Planning Power

• Visual rhythm across zones and time

• Supports structured progress, less chaos

• Highlights delays so teams can react fast 

Global Impact

A solution born in arctic Norway traveled to Tokyo—showing how local success, enabled by BIM collaboration and lean thinking, can inspire global change.

Final Thoughts

The journey from Hammerfest to Tokyo proves that lean construction paired with strong BIM-samarbete transforms how projects are built. StreamBIM’s TAKT plan module isn’t just a digital tool—it’s a bridge connecting better planning, smoother execution, and shared global practices.