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Europe’s cities are facing a growing challenge at the intersection of climate change and demographic change. Heatwaves are becoming more frequent, while an ageing population means more people are exposed to heat-related risks. Protecting vulnerable communities will require more than emergency response — it calls for long-term planning, smarter use of data and urban environments designed with resilience in mind. Across Europe, cities are already taking action through heat mapping, vulnerability assessments and targeted adaptation measures that help identify where interventions can make the biggest difference. At Sweco, we support cities and municipalities in understanding local conditions and translating insights into practical solutions that strengthen resilience and improve quality of life. Read the article to discover examples of how European cities are addressing heat challenges and preparing for a warmer future: https://lnkd.in/d7JwABwj #SwecoGroup #TransformingSocietyTogether 

Kestävät hankkeet syntyvät yhteistyöllä – myös luonnon hyväksi. 🌿 Tiimityö näkyy myös työmaan ulkopuolella. Sweco osallistui Fazerin Lahden tehdashankkeessa lupiinien torjuntatalkoisiin muiden kumppaneiden kanssa luonnon monimuotoisuuden puolesta.

Sweco brings circular neighbourhoods to life at the New European Bauhaus Festival. As Europe gathers in Brussels for the New European Bauhaus Festival, Sweco is hosting a one-day public satellite event exploring how cities can move from ambition to action in creating circular neighbourhoods. 📅 11 June | 9:00 - 17:30 📍 Sweco’s office, Arenbergstraat 11, 1000 Brussel. 💻 Online participation available Urban leaders, architects, engineers, researchers and policymakers from across Europe will come together to share experiences, tools and lessons learned from cities including Stockholm, Brussels, Paris and Ghent — through inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops and dialogue.  More information & registration: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dAnm6sbV ✨What to expect: • European city perspectives on circular neighbourhoods • Keynotes on adaptive reuse, circular economy models and community-building • Interactive workshops on neighbourhood transformation, digital twins and capacity-building • A mix of plenary sessions (also online) and hands-on, on-site collaboration • Networking at the Sweco Urban Insight Lab Meet our experts and continue the conversation during the event — explore opportunities for collaboration and exchange ideas. #NewEuropeanBauhaus #CircularCities #ClimateNeutral #UrbanInsight #SustainableUrbanDevelopment #SwecoGroup

Voor PPC Pittem werken we aan een toekomstgerichte zorgcampus waarin architectuur, landschap en zorgvisie samenkomen in één geïntegreerd masterplan. Kleinschalige gebouwen in het groen, veel daglicht, warme materialen en sterke verbindingen met de omgeving creëren een echte healing environment, gericht op rust, zelfstandigheid en menselijkheid. Een mooi voorbeeld van hoe architectuur mee het verschil kan maken in zorg. #beSweco #swecoarchitects #Architectuur #HealthcareDesign #HealingEnvironment #Zorgarchitectuur #Masterplanning https://lnkd.in/eGkfq4Ef

Sweco has been awarded a framework agreement by the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) to provide consulting services related to flood and erosion protection measures across Norway. The agreement has an estimated order value of SEK 140 million for Sweco during the contract period from 2026–2027. “Climate adaptation and water resilience are becoming increasingly critical priorities across the Nordic region and across Europe. Through this agreement, Sweco will contribute multidisciplinary expertise to help strengthen Norway’s preparedness and long-term protection against flooding and erosion,” says Rasmus Nord Business Area President, Sweco Norway. Norway has experienced a series of severe weather events in recent years, including Storm Hans in 2023 and Storm Ingunn in 2024, which have highlighted the growing need for resilient infrastructure and strengthened national preparedness to address climate-related risks. Read more https://lnkd.in/dvrPcf3h

💡Rok temu informowaliśmy o projekcie badawczym dotyczącym potencjału usuwania dwutlenku węgla w Finlandii, Niemczech i Polsce.   📊 Teraz Carbon Gap zaprasza na premierę raportu ➡️ Carbon Removal Readiness Assessment for Poland, przygotowanego we współpracy ze Sweco. Raport analizuje kilkanaście metod usuwania CO₂ - zarówno technologicznych, jak i opartych na naturze - pod kątem ich potencjału wdrożenia w Polsce oraz identyfikuje rozwiązania, które mogą być realnie rozwijane w krajowych warunkach. Opierając się na analizie krajowego kontekstu i dostępnych danych, opracowanie pokazuje rzeczywisty potencjał rozwoju #CDR, uwzględniając dostępność zasobów, bariery regulacyjne i infrastrukturalne, a także społeczne nastawienie do poszczególnych metod. 📅 Premiera odbędzie się 29 maja w języku angielskim. Raport, po premierze, będzie dostępny do pobrania w dwóch wersjach językowych: polskiej i angielskiej. Więcej informacji na naszej stronie ➡️ https://lnkd.in/djWBTbqN #TransformingSocietyTogether #Sweco #SwecoPolska #CarbonGap #CarbonRemovalReadiness

Sweco has been selected by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (Väylävirasto) to provide consulting services in Finland’s roll-out of the EU’s standardised digital signalling and train control platform, which is one of the country’s all-time, largest, long-term transport modernisation projects. The contracts cover design services and commissioning inspection services, and extend for a period of eight years, with an estimated combined value of more than EUR 24 million. “Sweco has solid, Europe-wide expertise in ERTMS and we are pleased to play our role in this important project to develop Finland’s rail network. The project will further improve safety and resilience across the rail network,” says Thomas Hietto, Business Area President for Sweco in Finland. The new contracts cover railway sections located in Western and Southern Finland, with a total length of approximately 970 kilometres. Sweco’s work is scheduled to start in Q3–Q4 2026 and continue until 2034. Read more https://lnkd.in/diK8YXGg

Healthcare systems across Europe are facing growing pressure from demographic change, digital transformation and increasing demands for resilience. At the same time, hospitals and care environments must continue to deliver efficient, patient-centred care while adapting to future uncertainties. In this interview, Peter Deneut, Healthcare Director at Sweco Belgium, shares perspectives on how these shifts are reshaping healthcare architecture and planning. The discussion explores how healthcare facilities are evolving from large, centralised hospitals toward more flexible and integrated care environments supported by digital tools, smart technologies and data-driven decision-making. It also highlights the growing importance of sustainability, climate resilience and preparedness in healthcare infrastructure. Click the link to read the full interview:   https://lnkd.in/dcNKcNde #SwecoGroup #TransformingSocietyTogether  

Water is becoming more complex to manage — sometimes there’s too much, too little or it’s too polluted.  Sweco’s new insight report highlights Europe’s growing water challenges and outlines six key actions to secure sustainable and resilient water systems. Water treatment is becoming increasingly important. For wastewater treatment in Europe, Sweco estimates that removing micropollutants such as pharmaceuticals and PFAS would increase average water costs by around 6 per cent. This reflects a broader systemic challenge, where Europe’s water systems are under growing pressure — expected to meet increasing demands while facing rising pollution, climate change and stricter regulations. There is a widening gap between the real cost of water and what is currently reflected in water tariffs and investment decisions. 👉 Read more in the report: Too much, too little, too polluted — Taking on Europe’s water challenges https://lnkd.in/dqfHEG3w #UrbanInsight #WaterResilience #SustainableWater #SwecoGroup