(IN BRIEF) The Bicentennial Schools Programme, a collaborative effort between the Government of Peru, the UK Government, and Finland, aims to bolster school infrastructure and enhance access to education by constructing 75 schools across Peru. AFRY, as part of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Education, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AFRY, Education Infrastructure, Finland, Koulu Consortium, partnership, PERU, sustainability, UK Government
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Tensolite, a prominent manufacturer of precast and pre-stressed concrete construction systems with a strong foothold in fast-growing Latin American markets. Tensolite’s $22 million net sales in 2023 and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, holcim, Latin American, Oliver Osswald, partnership, sustainability, Tensolite
(IN BRIEF) The VELUX Group was recently awarded the Sustainability Impact to My Enterprise Award by Schneider Electric for its exceptional work in reducing scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions. Presented at a ceremony in Paris, the award recognizes VELUX’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In their recently launched 2023 Sustainability Report, VELUX showcased remarkable progress in reducing emissions and advancing sustainability initiatives. By securing 100% documented renewable electricity and cutting emissions from their own operations by 16% compared to 2022, VELUX is … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Municipality of The Hague in the Netherlands has selected Vattenfall InCharge to manage and maintain its 5,400 public charging points, with plans to add 3,200 more over the next four years. This expansion aims to support sustainable … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Arjen Kapteijns, partnership, Pieter van Ommeren, Public Charging Infrastructure, sustainability, The Hague, Vattenfall InCharge
(IN BRIEF) MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals, in partnership with Siemens Energy, has embarked on the construction of a 560 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power unit at the Adamów Power Plant in Poland. The Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Unit, construction, Germany, MYTILINEOS, partnership, Poland, Siemens Energy, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has secured a significant contract worth USD 1.4 billion from the Washington State Department of Transportation to replace the Portage Bay Bridge in Seattle, Washington, USA. The project aims to enhance seismic resiliency by replacing the existing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged partnership, Portage Bay Bridge, Skanska, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group, in collaboration with Illumination and Universal Products & Experiences, announces an exciting partnership to coincide with the release of Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 on July 3. This collaboration introduces a new range of LEGO Despicable … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, the LEGO Group, along with LEGO House and the LEGO Foundation, announces a series of initiatives aimed at supporting neurodivergent children and adults. These initiatives include KultureCity® Sensory Inclusive™ Certification for LEGO … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Industrial, Management, News, Non Profit, Society
Tagged Autism Acceptance Month, Colette Burke, KultureCity, LEGO Foundation, LEGO Group, LEGO House, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Borealis announces the successful acquisition of Integra Plastics AD, a Bulgarian advanced mechanical recycling player, solidifying its position in the circular economy landscape. Integra Plastics’ state-of-the-art recycling plant, with an annual capacity exceeding 20,000 tons, significantly bolsters Borealis’ … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) STARK Group, after three years under CVC Capital Partners, appoints former DSV CEO Jens Bjørn Andersen to establish its external board. Andersen, known for his transformative leadership at DSV, expresses excitement about joining STARK Group during its impressive … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SSAB’s Board of Directors has approved the construction of a cutting-edge fossil-free mini-mill in Luleå, Sweden, marking a significant step in the company’s transition to sustainable steel production. The new mill, with a capacity of 2.5 million tons … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged fossil-free, Luleå, Martin Lindqvist, Mini-Mill, SSAB, sustainability, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) TNB Renewables Sdn Bhd (TRe), a subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), has enlisted AFRY as the owner’s engineer for a significant solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Kedah, Malaysia. The project, known as the Corporate Green Power Programme … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged AFRY, Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP), Malaysia, partnership, Petteri Härkki, Solar PV Project, sustainability, TNB Renewables
(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Aalto University Foundation sign a EUR 45 million loan agreement for the construction and renovation of Aalto University campus buildings in Espoo, Finland. The funding supports projects aimed at enhancing higher education, research, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Construction, Education, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged Aalto University, Aalto University Foundation, Aalto-korkeakoulusäätiö sr, construction, Espoo, financing, Finland, K3, Kide, Kide buildings, loan, Marsio, NIB, Otaparkki, renovation
(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced its agreement to acquire Nomadix and Global Reach, prominent providers of Wi-Fi access and engagement platform solutions for the hospitality and commercial real estate sectors in the US … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, ASSA ABLOY, Global Reach, Hospitality, Nico Delvaux, Nomadix, partnership, Stephanie Ordan, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) NIRAS and Egis announce a strategic partnership aimed at bolstering consultancy and engineering services in the realm of renewable energies, particularly offshore wind projects in France. With NIRAS’s extensive experience in global offshore wind and Egis’s strong foothold … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Egis, France, Jean-Emmanuel Seixas, NIRAS, offshore wind development, partnership, sustainability, Thor Ugelvig Petersen
(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials has been granted up to US$500 million in funding by the US Department of Energy to advance industrial-scale carbon capture, transport, and storage (CCUS) at its cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana. This significant investment marks a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Merck, a prominent science and technology company, announces a €14 million expansion of its M LabTM Collaboration Center in Shanghai, bolstering its support for the biopharmaceutical industry in China. The expansion includes new facilities such as a biology … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged biopharmaceutical, CHINA, Dr. Roy Wu, M LabTM Center, Merck, partnership, Shanghai, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Skanska announces a contract amendment worth USD 211 million with Beaverton School District for the Beaverton High School Rebuild Project in Oregon, USA. The project involves constructing a new three-story high school building spanning approximately 28,000 square meters … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged Beaverton High School, partnership, Rebuild Project, Skanska, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) In a landmark decision, the United Nations has adopted an International Day of Play, slated for June 11th, to underscore the significance of play in children’s development. Backed by global partners and research highlighting the crucial role of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Society
Tagged children's rights, International Day of Play, LEGO, LEGO Foundation, Niels B. Christiansen, partnership, play, Sidsel Marie Kristensen, society, UN
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