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Extreme heatwaves during the summer months are becoming more frequent and severe across Europe, demanding urgent attention from urban planners. Sweco's recent Urban Insight report highlights the strategies adopted by 24 European cities to enhance community resilience. Despite projections showing a doubling of heatwave days by the year 2100, many cities lack dedicated adaptation teams, particularly in Northern Europe. The European Environment Agency (EEA) suggests a combination of nature-based solutions, such as urban forests and green roofs, alongside critical infrastructure changes. Collaborative governance, innovation and community empowerment are essential for effective adaptation. By prioritising equitable resource distribution and detailed data collection, cities can better protect vulnerable communities. Click the link to read more about the strategies that European cities can adapt to combat the increasing number of heatwaves: https://lnkd.in/d7gFV-_n And check out our latest Urban Insight report, “How to build heatwave resilience – A study of European cities’ preparedness”: https://lnkd.in/edSAaWPX #SwecoGroup #TransformingSocietyTogether

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More than 15 million visitors are expected to travel to Paris during the 2024 Olympics over the next few weeks. The public transport system will play a crucial role in getting people between venues, airports, train stations and hotels in an efficient manner. The Grand Paris Express is the largest metro project in Europe, adding 200 kilometres of new underground lines and 68 new stations to support urban expansion, reduce traffic and improve air quality. In 2016, Sweco was commissioned by Société du Grand Paris for the project management and detailed civil design of Paris' Line 17 metro extension. The new 21-kilometre line, connecting Le Bourget and Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airports, will feature five stations and significantly improve transportation in northern Paris. Scheduled to enter service between 2026-2030, this project is executed by a consortium led by Sweco Belgium. Click the link for more information about the project and Sweco’s role in expanding the metro infrastructure in cities across Europe: https://lnkd.in/dUNdZ72v #SwecoGroup #TransformingSocietyTogether #Paris2024

Sweco consolidates its position in water management and sustainable buildings through two new acquisitions. 🇩🇪 In Germany, Sweco acquires engineering and wastewater consultancy Frilling + Rolfs GmBH. With over 60 years of experience in the fields of water and wastewater, civil engineering and environmental technology, the company’s 30 experts will expand Sweco’s existing team of wastewater experts. The acquisition will expand Sweco’s geographical footprint in the north-western part of Germany and is in line with Sweco's strategy of combining a strong local presence with international expertise. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ddxkMd-q 🇳🇱 In the Netherlands, Sweco acquires Valstar Simonis, an engineering and consultancy company specialised in circularity and technical installations for sustainability, comfort and safety in buildings. The acquisition strengthens Sweco’s team with the addition of 60 experts covering design and technical installations in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and measurement and control technology. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dZ7VwuYk Both acquisitions are in line with Sweco’s strategy to grow the business by adding key skills that complement Sweco’s 22,000 experts and will strengthen the offering to clients as well as expand the Group’s market position as Europe’s leading architecture and engineering consultancy. Welcome to Sweco! Photo: Laurens Kuipers Fotografie #SwecoGroup #TransformingSocietyTogether

Sweco’s positive momentum continued in the second quarter. https://lnkd.in/dixAU-PT Sweco’s second quarter report shows solid growth and improved efficiency. The positive development is driven by solid demand, higher fees and higher billing ratio. The market remained in line with previous quarter, with good demand related to Europe’s green transition and in segments such as defence and security, health care and pharma. Highlights from our Q2 results↩ 🔼 Net sales increased to SEK 8,077 million (7,249) 🔼 EBITA increased to SEK 794 million (564), margin 9.8 per cent (7.8) 🔼 EBITA increased 12 per cent year-on-year after adjustment for the significant positive calendar effect in the quarter   #Sweco #TransformingSocietytogether #SwecoGroup 

Industrial symbiosis, a crucial aspect of the circular economy, turns waste from one operation into a valuable resource for another, creating economic and environmental synergies. Sweco, with our comprehensive expertise in urban development, guides clients through this transformation, from identifying suitable stakeholders to their physical integration. “We bring solutions from one client to another, significantly contributing to sustainable development,” says Emma Hartvik, Group Manager Energy & Process at Sweco Sweden. Kalundborg industrial park in Denmark, a pioneer in large-scale industrial symbiosis, saves 635,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and 3.5 million tonnes of drinking water annually, generating substantial economic benefits.     Similarly, Händelö Eco-Industrial Park in Sweden exemplifies urban symbiosis by collaborating with industries and utilising renewable resources, achieving world-class climate performance.  Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dRBiqPzB #SwecoGroup #TransformingSocietyTogether 

Sweco wins SEK 400 million contract from the Swedish Transport Administration for project planning of a new railway along parts of the East Coast Line between Uppsala and Stockholm. The contract, which will run from 2024 until 2035, will comprise project planning in railways, roads and road structures, building construction, architecture, water and sewage as well as consulting in environmental and digital solutions. The aim of the expansion “Four tracks Uppsala” is to meet the increased need for sustainable passenger and freight transport in the area between Uppsala and Stockholm. “Major, necessary investments are now being made in Europe to increase the share of sustainable travel and transportation in the ongoing green transition. The ambitious expansion here for increased sustainable travel is therefore positive for Sweden’s development and competitiveness,” says Ann-Louise Lökholm Klasson, President of Sweco in Sweden. Sweco is a leading European consultancy in the field of transportation, with 6,000 experts in mobility and active travel, electrification and fossil-free fuels, traffic safety, and climate adaptation of infrastructure. Sweco’s experts deliver technical expertise in the investigation and project planning of new tracks and railways as well as operation and maintenance of existing tracks and accompanying infrastructure, to players in the railway sector throughout Europe. More information: https://lnkd.in/dzngxjqk #SwecoGroup #TransportTransition #TransformingSocietyTogether

Finnish energy company Helen has selected Sweco as its EPCM partner to build Helsinki’s first green hydrogen production plant. Production of hydrogen is set to start in 2026, with the aim of supplying the heavy-duty transport sector. The excess heat from production will be utilised in Helen’s district heating network and is expected to increase the plant’s energy efficiency to more than 90%. Helen is one of Finland’s largest energy operators and has worked with Sweco for many years. Sweco has taken the role of Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) partner in several heating and cooling plant projects. “Sweco has extensive experience of working as an advisor and EPCM partner to Helen and we have joint operating methods in place for smooth project delivery. This successful cooperation is now being extended to include Sweco’s considerable expertise in hydrogen, gained from numerous projects in Finland and also across Europe,” says Thomas Hietto, President of Sweco Finland. As the EPCM partner, Sweco will oversee the planning of the project’s regional infrastructure, including architectural, structural engineering and plant design, as well as project management, procurement and site management services. “The 3H2 project is the first of its kind in the world and combines four different sectors: electricity, transport, heating, and hydrogen, and the flexibility between them,” says Sari Mannonen, SVP, New Business and Hydrogen at Helen. “For Helen, hydrogen is an essential part of our new strategy, and we are committed to investing in the development of the hydrogen business.” Learn more about this groundbreaking project and Sweco's role in green hydrogen initiatives in Finland and across Europe: https://lnkd.in/dCQEYikK #SwecoGroup #TransformingSocietyTogether Photo credit: Arkkitehtitoimisto Virkkunen & Co

How can cities protect inhabitants from the increasing number of heatwaves? Sweco’s analysis of 24 European cities highlights the urgent need for heat wave mitigation and resilience.  Europe, the continent where warming is accelerating at the most alarming rate, faces a critical challenge: urban heatwave adaptation. A recent Sweco study shows that adaptation policies are lagging, especially when it comes to safeguarding vulnerable populations. During the scorching summer of 2022, more than 61,000 lives were lost due to record-breaking heatwaves. In 2023, there was a record number of days with “extreme heat stress.” The risks extend beyond public health and have an impact on infrastructure and economic productivity. There is a need to take action in order to enhance resilience in cities. This can be achieved through digital innovation, nature-based solutions, green-blue infrastructure and through designing high-performing buildings. Read the full report here:  https://lnkd.in/gX9iBSk5    #ClimateResilience #UrbanHeat #ClimateAction #SwecoGroup #UrbanInsight  

Sweco has been selected by VoltH2 to design and develop a new green hydrogen plant in Delfzijl in the Netherlands. With permits secured, the plant is set to produce 5,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2027, supporting local industries.  “These are exciting times during which all stakeholders need to move quickly to enable the green transition. At Sweco, we are well positioned to be advising VoltH2 in this area since we have cross-country specialist knowledge gained from numerous hydrogen projects across Europe. Our experts have been participating in this project through the investment and permit phase and can quickly deliver a detailed preliminary design to VoltH2,” says Åsa Bergman, President and CEO of Sweco. VoltH2 is committed to advancing green hydrogen production across Europe, with plans for six plants in the Netherlands and Germany. Sweco’s involvement in multiple VoltH2 projects, including those in Vlissingen and Terneuzen, showcases our strong partnership. “VoltH2 has chosen to partner with Sweco because of their combination of international reach and local presence in the regions that we are targeting. Their knowledge of local legislation makes Sweco well-suited for advising us in the permitting processes. Moreover, Sweco has relevant hydrogen projects in their track record and top experts with the necessary technical know-how,” says André Jurres, CEO of VoltH2. Click the link for more information about the project: https://lnkd.in/dZB5dYFZ    #SwecoGroup #TransformingSocietyTogether