The world’s best BIM projects have once again been selected. The winner of the Best BIM Project & Best Infrastructure Project category of Tekla Global BIM Awards is the Randselva Bridge in Norway, the world’s longest bridge that has been designed and constructed using a drawing-free, model-based process. Sweco was in charge of the modelling and parametric design of the bridge. Read more
Sweco acquires the entire share capital of Saraco DM Ltd and thus supplementing its project management and construction management services in the areas of Helsinki, Turku and Tampere in particular. Read more
Eco-friendliness and aesthetics increase the popularity of wood construction. Sweco has a long history and strong, versatile competence in wood construction – that is why embracing the growing demand comes naturally to Sweco. Read more
In autumn 2021, two hybrid buildings made from local logs will be completed in the centre of Pudasjärvi. Logs are a healthy and ecological construction material whose carbon footprint is small, not least thanks to sustainable production. It is believed that the use of logs will increase in large construction projects. Read more
A local detailed plan for a major data centre is being planned in Kirkkonummi in cooperation between the landowner, the municipality and an energy company. The waste heat of the data centre is intended to be used for district heating production, which will cut carbon emissions remarkably in Finland’s capital region. Read more
Tuuli Kaskinen from Demos Helsinki says that sustainable urban planning requires centralised solutions. This is why the entire value chain of the construction field and its network effect need to be utilised as climate change progresses. Read more
How will the city blocks of the future deal with heavy rain or scorching heat? Adaptation to extreme weather phenomena is supported by modelling their impacts on residential areas. Read the views of Sweco’s sustainable area design specialist on developing climate-sustainable cities through modelling. Read more
The impacts of climate change can already be seen in cities. According to the Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization WMO Petteri Taalas, built environment requires standards that ensure the correct approach to facing and combating climate change. Read more
Turun Seudun Energiantuotanto Oy (TSE) made an investment decision in May, deciding on the acquisition of receiving and processing equipment of solid recovered fuel for its Naantali power plant. The new equipment, to be completed in autumn 2021, will enable using solid recovered fuel (SRF) in its energy production instead of coal. As a long-term partner of TSE, Sweco has been involved in the project since the beginning, as a designer and a specialist in charge of the acquisitions. Read more
Sweco’s designers are involved in nearly all Adapteo building projects around Finland. Rental modular buildings adapt to many uses, including health care, and can be moved from one location to another as space requirements change. Read more