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Foresight

This is where we bring together expert insights, knowledge and foresight about shaping a more sustainable built environment. It is also the home of our podcast, Shaping Sustainable Places, where we speak with industry and civic leaders about the solutions and projects making a difference today.

Decarbonizing construction

The future of concrete

Concrete is the backbone of modern construction, shaping everything from bridges to buildings. But as widely used as it is, concrete production also comes with a hefty environmental cost, especially when it comes to CO2 emissions. In our latest podcast, "Getting Carbon Out of Concrete," we talk with industry leaders about the exciting innovations driving us toward a more sustainable future with this essential material.

Read: The future of concrete

Thinking big

Class A+ returns: making the most of property investments

In the latest episode of our Shaping Sustainable Places podcast, we dive into the world of real estate investment, and how investors can maximize returns on their property portfolios.

Mass timber offers significant environmental benefits because of its reduced carbon footprint and biophilic design elements

Decarbonizing construction

Designing for durability: Lessons in water mitigation for mass timber projects

Mass timber has gained popularity as a building material praised for its sustainability and aesthetic appeal. It offers significant environmental benefits because of its reduced carbon footprint and its biophilic design elements which bring a natural, warm aesthetic that can support cognitive performance, physical health and psychological well-being.

Healthy places

Stepping up to a whole new level of sustainability

Can a building be both comfortable and efficient while significantly reducing environmental impact. Office buildings like our terraced Hyllie Terrass development near Malmö are proving the answer is yes.

Healthy places

The three most important things in real estate have changed

The pandemic and a focus on work-life balance have changed forever the way that people think about office space. To be successful, commercial developments need to provide a superior experience to end users.

Decarbonizing construction

On the road to more sustainable asphalt

Well-built roads keep society functioning, allowing us to travel across town – or across the nation. Unfortunately, the construction of asphalt roads has traditionally relied on fossil-fuel products and produced significant carbon emissions. Now, a new approach to producing asphalt is cutting its climate impact.

Resilience

Smart solutions needed when every drop counts

Water is the lifeblood of our planet, a precious resource that faces unprecedented threats due to climate change and rapid urbanization. Its responsible management and conservation are crucial not only for human survival but also for the health and vitality of ecosystems worldwide.

Explore our different topics

How can we address the biggest challenges in the built environment? How can we reduce carbon emissions, make our communities more resilient to the effects of climate change, create offices and homes that make us feel healthier and more included. Read more about these and other big ideas from Skanska and guest writers.

Resilience

Thinking big

Decarbonizing construction

Healthy places

Shaping Sustainable Places

A podcast from Skanska about climate and the built environment, the construction and development industry, and their impact on the places where we all live, work and connect.

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