Micke Paqvalén

Lars-Michaël (Micke) Paqvalén, M.Sc. (Econ.), is a company builder who has lived and worked internationally for over 25 years and built/exited four major software companies. He is the founder and chairman of TRÄ Group, a leading sustainable construction firm that creates sustainable, healthy buildings and environments that last for generations. He is also the founder of Buildbite, co-founder of Brandbassador, Learning Intelligence Group (Claned & GraphoGame), Kiosked, Telepo, HansaWorld, and an active early-stage investor in many disruptive companies, such as Proof Analytics among others. He is also on the Advisory Board of Nordic Innovation and Nordic Scalers, a pan-Nordic initiative to find and accelerate next-generation unicorns in the Nordics. During his tenure as an entrepreneur, he has been awarded the European ICT Grand Prize, the award for Best Enterprise Software Solution at the Mobile World Congress, the Growth Entrepreneur of the Year in both Finland and Sweden, the American and European Business Awards, etc.

Blog posts

Your complete guide to construction work in progress (WIP)

Micke Paqvalén
24 July, 2025
9 min. to read
It’s Friday afternoon. You’re behind on the drywall, the plumber is asking for an advance, and the client just emailed to ask why the last invoice...

Construction progress monitoring: The complete guide for SMB Projects

Micke Paqvalén
17 July, 2025
11 min. to read
If you’re running a small or mid-sized construction business, you’ve probably had at least one project spiral out of control.

10 best construction photo documentation software in 2025

Micke Paqvalén
09 July, 2025
20 min. to read
You’re on site trying to prove work got done, but photos and documentation are buried in someone’s phone, lost in a group chat, or mislabeled in a...

9 Best construction mobile apps of 2025 (tested for small teams)

Micke Paqvalén
09 July, 2025
11 min. to read
After managing construction projects ourselves and testing dozens of different mobile solutions, we've identified the top apps that actually solve...

News and updates

Buildbite welcomes industry expert Robert Fazekas

Buildbite
27 February, 2025
1 min. to read
Stockholm - Buildbite, the leading field management solution is pleased to announce the addition of a new senior advisor to the team - Rob Fazekas....

Buildbite welcomes industry expert Patrik Sorqvist as new advisor

Buildbite
05 February, 2025
2 min. to read
Stockholm - Buildbite, the #1 field management solution, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Patrik Sorqvist as a new advisor. Patrik brings...

Buildbite launches customized reporting

Buildbite
30 November, 2023
1 min. to read
Stockholm - Buildbite is revolutionizing the way construction teams manage their projects by offering customizable reports that allow project...

Buildbite Expands its Reach, Now Available in Spanish

Buildbite
13 November, 2023
1 min. to read
Stockholm - Buildbite, the innovative field management app, is proud to announce its expansion into Spanish-speaking markets with a fully translated...

Free resources

Step-by-step guide on how to conquer the biggest challenges in construction

Explore innovative approaches to task management for thriving jobs. Navigating construction challenges just got simpler. 

The ultimate pre construction checklist for building contractors

Use this checklist to ensure your schedules, cost estimates, job teams and clients are all aligned before work commences on site.

Free download: Construction estimate template

Download our free construction cost estimate template for precise budgeting and effective task management!

The ultimate free RFI construction template download

Use this editable RFI template to efficiently communicate and exchange information in your construction jobs.

Case studies

How Trähus turned its business around with Buildbite.

Buildbite
26 May 2025
There's a big difference between building a house and building a home. The former is defined by four walls and one roof, whereas the latter has a much deeper meaning and is often the embodiment of lifelong dreams and aspirations.
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