Cities and societies have always evolved through projects of varying scale and complexity. Today, project-based work plays a central role in many organizations—whether it’s developing new residential areas, constructing bridges and tram lines, or delivering…

A superblock is like a small city: multiple buildings, different needs, shared energy production. But how do you manage energy, indoor conditions, and costs when the block is made up of several properties and shared…

In the NSDC initiative (Nordic Superblocks as Decarbonization Catalysts), Skanska, together with its partners, is developing a new form of block construction aimed at mitigating climate change and creating vibrant, resilient residential environments. Could the…

Granlund and Skanska piloted biodiversity impact calculation in the NSDC initiative Carbon footprint calculation is already commonly conducted in construction projects. Climate change is a significant contributor to biodiversity loss and, hence, it is good…

New digital technologies, alongside AI-aided feedback and survey solutions, can bring the development of local areas closer to the everyday lives of residents. This was the main takeaway on digitalization at the WALCC Forum in…

Energy can be a commodity you can trade in, just like any other product. With energy storage capabilities and efficient technology-based management systems, households and businesses can start making money out of the energy they…

Local area energy plans support carbon-neutral urban planning. The superblock of the future is built on these principles. A carbon-neutral local area energy plan is the result of working together towards mutual goals. Utilizing waste…