Is it possible to build an eight-storey residential building in the northern climate of Finland and have it produce more energy than it consumes? This will be studied in Kalasatama in Helsinki, which will be the location for a positive-energy building. Read more
As part of Sustainable Tampere by 2030, Sweco continues in alliance with the City of Tampere, Tampere Tramway Ltd., NRC, YIT and AFRY to provide services for construction of the second phase of the new tramway in Tampere, Finland. Read more
The European Union has been developing cooperation with China in the water sector for a long time, and the circular economy of wastewater is one of the newest themes of the cooperation. Sweco’s international experts created a white paper on the matter, proposing a multidisciplinary holistic approach to addressing matters concerning circular economy. Read more
Sweco fights for biodiversity – Cities will play a significant role in maintaining well-being and natural diversity in the future. Read more
Preserving biodiversity is necessary for mitigating climate disruption and even preventing pandemics, UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently concluded. In a new report, Sweco shows how urban design can make our cities part of the solution. Read more
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