FISE Qualification of Professionals in Building, HVAC and Real Estate Sector in Finland

FISE recognizes qualifications in building planning as well in site supervision and management based on law and complementary building act and code. Moreover, it has been included in the system a voluntary recognition of market-driven construction and built property professionals` qualifications.

There are 18 stakeholder organizations in FISE Lt. Qualification is recognized for seven years at a time. Recognition may be withdrawn with reason, before the validity expires.

Qualification committees

FISE recognizes qualifications based on 25 qualification committees, named by FISE's board of directors, and handled by 8 secretaries. Meetings are held at least twice a year. Two hundred experts are doing mostly voluntary work in the committees in eight secretary organizations.

Code of ethics

To guarantee high quality in professional conduct of the qualified persons FISE has a code of ethics. The purpose is to ensure the person's commitment to high standards of professionalism, honesty and good construction practice.

Correction board

The correction board deals with FISE's decisions dissatisfied applicants' correction requests. The four members of the correction board cannot work in other FISE's operations related tasks.

Renewal of qualification

Qualification will be renewed based on the evidence presented in the application after 7 years. A recognized qualification indicates that qualified person's basic and additional education and work experience meet the detailed requirements.

Database on Construction defects

FISE also maintains the Construction defect database. The Database secures the spreading of the information from the good and safe construction and building, promotes the developing of the building and prevents mistakes and environmental hazards. The most common defect cases are collected to the Database.