Eleven Estonian construction and architecture companies participated in Norway’s top construction fair, Bygg Reis Deg 2025, with a joint stand organised by Enterprise Estonia. The stand displayed a variety of wood, metal, and glass products, along with innovative designs like integrated solar roofs, mirror houses, and circular modular architecture. The initial days already attracted new clients and partners.

Estonia provides both speed and flexibility, combined with high-quality design solutions that appeal to the Scandinavian market.

“In today’s world, spatial needs change rapidly—a building that suits today may not meet tomorrow’s functions. Modular construction provides a creative, flexible, and environmentally more sustainable alternative to traditional building.”
Renee Puusepp, architect and founder of Creatomus Solutions

Norway ranks as Estonia’s ninth-largest export market by volume, mainly delivering construction products and technologies. “The high quality and sustainable approach of Estonian construction companies aligns well with Norwegian priorities,” said Ryte Venckuviene, Enterprise Estonia’s export representative in Norway.

Creatomus Solutions develops software that allows for the quick creation of customised modular projects and instant price quotes. “In today’s world, spatial needs change rapidly—a building that suits today may not meet tomorrow’s functions. Modular construction provides a creative, flexible, and environmentally more sustainable alternative to traditional building,” explained founder and architect Renee Puusepp.

Estonian architects showcased rapid modular innovation

Modularity reduces material and time costs and allows easy adaptation of large public buildings—a kindergarten today could become a hospital wing or office building tomorrow. The solution is especially suited to the Scandinavian market, which has high standards for quality and environmental impact, and a strong expectation for circular economy principles.

“Our goal isn’t just an IT solution. We involve Estonia’s entire production ecosystem—house factories, material and component manufacturers—so that modular projects have a strong domestic value chain. This way, we can jointly offer comprehensive solutions that are more beneficial for businesses and easier for clients to use,” Puusepp adds.

“Our goal isn’t just an IT solution. We involve Estonia’s entire production ecosystem—house factories, material and component manufacturers—so that modular projects have a strong domestic value chain.”
Renee Puusepp, architect and founder of Creatomus Solutions

During the fair, an Estonian design workshop led by Berit Freivald, head of ONE Architects Finland’s Estonian branch, used Creatomus software to design a conference centre on a Norwegian client’s plot in just one hour.

Tempt Architects highlights the practical side of construction art. “I’ve designed around 40 buildings for Norway, including apartment blocks and public buildings, and I’ve seen how important turnkey solutions are. That’s why practical concerns like materials and pricing come with the drawings—not afterward. Estonian manufacturers’ solutions inspire architects and offer commercial opportunities for producers,” said architect Mihkel Urmet.

Mirror homes and solar roofs boost Estonia’s presence in Norway

Estonian design house producer ÖÖD applies a unique business model in Norway, which has been one of its strongest markets from the start. “Our product fits perfectly into Norwegian nature, where every view is breathtaking,” said Kristi Kivilaid, the company’s European sales manager. “There’s also a practical side: no building permit issues in Norway, and we offer technical solutions like snow load resistance. Clients don’t have to buy the product outright—we share rental business revenue, act as partners, and support marketing. This gives them more resources to expand their business with our products—for example, WonderInn now offers nine of our houses.”

Adrem Pärnu, a designer and producer of metal products, has also found its niche in Norway: “Everything is made from aluminum there, but we offer rare steel solutions used in apartment building renovations,” said production manager Simmo Rahu.

Solar roof developer Roofit.Solar also entered the Norwegian market with a unique offering. “We were among the first to offer integrated solar panels in roofs—the ‘invisible’ solution sparked great interest,” recalled export manager Mart Mustkivi. This year, the company has worked on major public building projects in Norway and participates in public tenders through local partners. “Simple math: two large public buildings cover at least 20 private projects, so we’re not dependent on a construction boom. Also, Norway’s electricity pricing policy currently protects regular consumers with a price cap, so commercial building owners are more motivated to use our product.”

Other entrepreneurs also emphasize the push for larger-scale business and partnerships for apartment or public building construction to improve cost-efficiency. “We don’t turn down small jobs, but we definitely prefer public buildings and larger development projects that involve shipping dozens of truckloads,” said Arcwood’s sales manager Raido Peedomaa.

Eco-certified Estonian products and swift delivery win over Norwegian buyers

Experience shows that the Norwegian market is largely loyalty-based: “If you deliver reliably, you win a long-term partner. They don’t constantly shop around for slightly cheaper options,” confirmed Ragnar Odar, sales manager for Malmerk Klaasium’s balcony systems in Norway, and Hardi Kulu, export manager for fastening solutions provider R-FIX. The companies collaborate closely in Norway and use engineering expertise to find smart solutions to complex challenges—this is Estonia’s companies strength.

Aru Grupp, specializing in wooden stairs for Norway, confirms that they hold all environmental certifications needed for the Scandinavian market, as buyers demand sustainable products. “Certified wood, processing tools—Norwegians don’t compromise here,” said sales manager Marko Ivainen. In addition to product quality, they’re valued for delivery speed: “We can go from order to delivery quickly, sending a truck to Norway every week. We don’t keep clients waiting.”

Estonian construction solutions represented at the joint stand included Arcwood, R-FIX, Lotus Timber, Aru Grupp, Adrem Pärnu, Roofit.Solar, Malmerk Klaasium, ÖÖD Houses, Tempt Architects, ONE Architects Finland, and Creatomus Solutions.

Bygg Reis Deg is one of Scandinavia’s largest trade fairs, held since 1954. This year it took place October 15–18 in Lillestrøm near Oslo. The biennial event attracted 40,000 visitors from across Scandinavia and featured over 400 exhibitors from construction companies, architecture firms, and building material and component suppliers.

The Estonian joint stand was co-funded by the European Union.

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