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City of Helsinki analysed the costs and carbon footprint of renovation and new constuction

21/10/2019News

Many Finnish cities are working to increase the efficiency of land use and condense the urban structure by means of complementary construction, tearing down old buildings and constructing new ones. The City of Helsinki wanted to determine the construction costs and emissions of two different methods: renovation and heightening versus dismantling and construction. Sweco conducted the cost analysis and carbon footprint calculation for two residential blocks of flats. Read more

Expansion of Santa’s very own airport in Rovaniemi to be completed for the winter season

24/09/2019News

The expansion ofthe Rovaniemi Airport terminal facilities is part of Finavia’s programme focused on developing airports in Lapland. The number of air passengers in the airports of Lapland is estimated to increase from 1.3 million to 2 million over the coming decade. Sweco is responsible for the structural and electrical design of the Rovaniemi air terminal. Read more

Wärtsilä’s new flagship is a forerunner in responsible energy and marine industry

16/09/2019News

The construction of Wärtsilä’s new research, product development and production centre in the Vaskiluoto district of Vaasa began in August. Smart Technology Hub is an historically sizeable venture for the entire project organisation, and Sweco is responsible for the primary architectural design and project management duties. Read more

Project implementation using the EPCM model lightens the industrial investor’s work load

29/08/2019News

Project execution according to the EPCM model is best suited to situations where the builder of an industrial facility has a clear vision of what needs to be done and at what price. The only thing missing is the time needed for the implementation, the requisite competence and the expert organisation. Read more

Sweco is exploring receipt and utilisation options for septic tank and cesspool sludge in Southwest Finland

28/06/2019News

The region of Southwest Finland is seeking to establish itself as an environmental pioneer and ensure the cleanliness of the water systems and the archipelago in the area. Read more

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New thermal insulants lower production and transport costs in construction: Business Joensuu tasks Sweco with analysing the suitability of super insulants for energy-efficient construction

13/06/2019News

The emission reduction goals set by the EU will increase zero-energy construction in Finland. Business Joensuu tasked Sweco specialists with analysing super insulation materials that conserve heat energy along with reducing construction and transport costs. This also frees up more floor area for the buildings. Read more

Urban Insight: Full electrification within our reach – and affrodable

12/06/2019News

A new report from Sweco analyses how European consumers will be affected by electrification. The report concludes that it is one of our best tools to mitigate climate change and with limited costs to the consumer. Read more

Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto is looking for a solution for recycling end-of-life textiles – the aim is a pilot plant functioning as a product development platform

20/05/2019News

Sweco’s experts investigated how end-of-life textiles are recycled in Finland and Europe. The investigation will function as background information for Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto’s new textile processing plant, where all end-of-life textiles from consumers in Finland will later be processed. Read more

Sweco architects design an ecological residential block for Kuninkaantammi

12/05/2019News

A right-of-occupancy apartment block designed by architects at Sweco will be finished in the Kuninkaantammi residential area in north-western Helsinki by the end of this year. The design process placed special emphasis on the use of renewable energy and piloting innovative stormwater solutions. Read more

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The young consultant of the year is an enthustiastic developer who questions old practices

25/04/2019News

The Finnish Association Of Consulting Firms, SKOL, has chosen Perttu Valtonen, Sweco's BU Director, as the Young Consultant of the Year. Valtonen has managed to combine his work on construction contracting and development with a challenging leadership role. Read more