LAB Entreprenør to Lead Major Rehabilitation of Bergen Student Housing Under NOK 146 Million Contract

LAB Entreprenør to Lead Major Rehabilitation of Bergen Student Housing Under NOK 146 Million Contract

(IN BRIEF) LAB Entreprenør, part of AF Gruppen, has signed a NOK 146 million contract with the Student Welfare Organization of Vestland (Sammen) to renovate a student housing building in Hatleberg, Bergen. The project involves refurbishing the eight-story AB block, covering around 5,500 square meters including a rooftop ventilation area. LAB CEO Gard Kvalheim emphasized the importance of restoration over demolition as a key step in lowering emissions and promoting sustainability in construction. On-site work will commence in Q3 2025, with the project set for completion by Q3 2026, reinforcing LAB’s expertise in building preservation and environmental responsibility.

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 14-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — LAB Entreprenør, a subsidiary of AF Gruppen, has entered into a new agreement with Sammen, the Student Welfare Organization of Vestland, to carry out a major rehabilitation project for student housing in Hatleberg, Bergen. The turnkey contract, valued at NOK 146 million excluding VAT, involves a full upgrade of an eight-story residential building known as the AB block.

Spanning approximately 5,500 square meters, including a rooftop ventilation facility, the building is set to undergo comprehensive modernization efforts aimed at extending its lifespan and enhancing the quality of student living spaces.

“We’re honored to continue contributing to Bergen’s student housing infrastructure,” said Gard Kvalheim, CEO of LAB Entreprenør. “This project deepens our commitment to the preservation and renewal of existing structures in our city. Choosing to renovate rather than demolish and rebuild is one of the most meaningful ways our industry can cut emissions and support sustainability.”

Work on the site is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2025, with completion expected by the same period in 2026. The project reinforces LAB Entreprenør’s growing portfolio of sustainable rehabilitation initiatives and reflects a broader commitment to environmentally responsible construction.

Media Contact:

Tormod Solberg
EVP Construction
AF Gruppen
Tormod.Solberg@afgruppen.no
Tel: +47 950 59 495

SOURCE: AF Gruppen