Energy production is a major source of global greenhouse gas emissions. We can reduce these emissions by using energy in smarter ways and reusing excess energy. In a new report, Sweco analyses various solutions for more efficient energy usage. The report concludes that substantial reductions in both costs and emissions can be achieved through smarter energy use. Read more
Tourism is growing rapidly in Finnish Lapland. Many see the tourism industry of the Lapland region as a gold mine, but Sweco’s area development experts Markku Nissi and Kimmo Vähäjylkkä are also familiar with the challenges associated with tourism development. We turned our sights north. Read more
Earthquakes can sometimes occur due to surprising reasons. They do not always take place over tectonic faults – they can sometimes happen on solid European soil. Safety experts are required to possess not only mathematical engineering expertise, but also skills in dealing with human emotions. Special expertise in seismic calculation was found in Finland. Read more
Sweco was involved in carrying out the Finnish Real Estate Management Federation’s annual plumbing renovation barometer (Putkiremonttibarometri) published on 12 April 2019. The most important reasons for starting plumbing renovations are leaks found in plumbing systems and observations made during conditions surveys. Anticipation and carefully implemented long term plans guide the maintenance of housing companies, but their importance is not yet evident in all decisions. Read more
Sweco was involved in carrying out the Finnish Real Estate Management Federation’s annual plumbing renovation barometer (Putkiremonttibarometri) published on 12 April 2019. The most important reasons for starting plumbing renovations are leaks found in plumbing systems and observations made during conditions surveys. Anticipation and carefully implemented long term plans guide the maintenance of housing companies, but their importance is not yet evident in all decisions. Read more
If we want to put a stop to global warming, we must increase the share of renewable energy sources in energy production. At the same time, our dependence on electricity is constantly increasing, which is both a challenge and an opportunity. The sustainable cities of the future must be designed with energy-efficiency first in everything from heating to transport solutions. Read more
Energy production is a major source of global carbon dioxide emissions. Switching to renewable energy sources would result in significant reductions in emissions. A new report concludes that even though the necessary technology and infrastructure is available to increase the use of renewable energy, ineffective approaches and disapproving attitudes are still holding us back. Read more
The handprint of Sweco’s professionals is visible in circular economy projects worth billions and millions all over Finland. Expert services are available for the design, procurement and construction of circular economy plants from the project phase to operational optimisation. Read more
The Alvar Aalto Centre of the City of Seinäjoki is one of Finland’s most architecturally notable building complexes. When it came time to update the structural design and electrical and HVAC systems of the City-owned Aalto buildings in a way that respects their original design ideas, the company chosen for the job was Sweco. Read more
Sweco’s industry experts designed a smart electricity network, which uses exclusively renewable energy, for Lidl’s distribution centre in Järvenpää. The enormous property is heated and cooled with the solar panels of its own micro-network – auxiliary power systems and purchased energy are used only when necessary. Self-sufficient electricity production is possible thanks to the new energy storage technology. Read more