The aim of building control is to promote, guide and monitor the creation and maintenance of a high quality and comfortable environment. The environmental and building control services act in the interests of the citizens of the city and ensure that the public interest is taken into account and that the legal protection of permit applicants and neighbours is guaranteed during construction.

Permits and advice on construction can be obtained electronically via the Lupapiste service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.