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Tampereen ratikka laajenee Pirkkalaan ja Linnainmaalle. Copyright Tampereen Raitiotie Oy/WSP

Sweco in the alliance of companies implementing the expansion of the Tampere tramway in Finland

18/09/2023Press Releases

Tampereen Raitiotie Oy has chosen the PIRKKO alliance to implement the Pirkkala-Linnainmaa tramway, the extension of the present tram line in Tampere region in Finland. The development phase will begin this autumn in cooperation between the alliance partners Sweco, YIT, AFRY and NRC Group. The subscribers in the alliance are represented by Tampereen Raitiotie Oy, the City of Tampere and the municipality of Pirkkala. Read more

Port of Helsinki develops the West Harbour in several projects. Sweco is chosen as a construction management consultant for two subprojects.

Sweco chosen as a construction management consultant for the West Harbour tunnel project and the improvement of West Harbour’s perry and field areas in Helsinki

18/08/2023Press Releases

Sweco has been selected as a construction management consultant for two subprojects of the Port of Helsinki's West Project, i.e. the West Harbour tunnel project and the West Harbour quay and field development project. Project planning is funded by EU project support (TWINPORT V). Read more

Sweco supports Finland’s Housing Fair with a study on the possibilities of floating residential construction in Finland

31/07/2023Press Releases

The expert report "Floating living in Finland - what could it be?" commissioned by Finland’s Housing Fair describes what kind of opportunities and challenges there are for floating residential construction in Finland. Read more

Sweco took part in developing a unique mixed-use building concept for Stora Enso

19/07/2023Press Releases

The unique wooden building concept consisting of Stora Enso's own mass timber elements enables real estate investors to build up to a 7-storey adaptable wooden building, which can be freely divided into floors with mixed hotel and office use during the building's lifetime. Read more

New building at Old Vaasa Hospital creates revolutionary environment for forensic psychiatry in Finland

29/06/2023News

A new building is being planned for the historical area of the Old Vaasa Hospital, and patients in need of demanding long-term care have been involved in the design of its facilities. The aim is to support patient wellbeing in everyday life and boost the social sustainability of care. Read more

Thomas Hietto appointed new Business Area President for Sweco Finland

16/05/2023Press Releases

Thomas Hietto takes up the role as the new Business Area President for Sweco Finland and joins Sweco AB’s Executive Team effective 1 June 2023. Read more

Sweco acquires Neva Architects in Finland

03/05/2023Press Releases

Sweco has with the transaction published today, acquired all shares of Neva Architects from its current management. Read more

Sweco wins process design assignment for one of Norway’s first battery factories

02/05/2023Press Releases

The new battery plant Batterifabrikk 1, built by Morrow in Arendal Norway, is one of the first steps in starting industrial scale battery production in Norway. Read more

Sweco’s new digital tool calculates simultaneously both costs and emissions of the structural entity designed

31/03/2023Press Releases

The digital tool Sweco developed gives the client and designer a real-time view of the up-to-date costs and carbon footprint of the design solution. Read more

Sweco pre-engineering for Volare production facility to revolutionise food production

23/03/2023Press Releases

The industrial-scale production plant planned to be built in Järvenpää, Finland, will produce high-quality protein for pet food and fish feed, oil to replace palm oil, and peat-like fertiliser for organic farming. The revolutionary production concept is to use side streams from food production with the help of insects. Construction is scheduled to begin this year. Read more