Welcome to
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
Is mass timber going mainstream?
Go back a few years and mass timber structures were something of a novelty - proof that an ancient material could be adapted for use in a modern setting. But with the technology now being used in projects as diverse as schools and apartment buildings, is it on the verge of going mainstream?
Healthy places
A hospital that cares for people and the planet
Hospitals are essential for the health of communities – but they’re also massive consumers of energy and water. So how do you design a health facility that considers not just the well-being of patients, but the environment, too? In the USA, the University of Virginia (UVA) University Hospital got the balance right.
Decarbonizing construction
Oslo’s renovation revolution
New-build construction projects are becoming a rare thing in the center of the Norwegian capital thanks to a surge in building renovation. So, what’s driving this trend to rehabilitate old buildings – and what are the benefits for Oslo and its people?
Decarbonizing construction
5 ways to achieve real results from your corporate climate plan
It takes more than good intentions to reduce climate impact. At Skanska, we’re pursuing meaningful reductions in our emissions by implementing tangible, best-practice solutions across several key areas. Steve Clem, Senior Vice President of Sustainability at Skanska USA Building, explains how this approach could benefit other companies.
Resilience
Protecting our cities from floods
Flooding is becoming a worsening problem for many cities. Thankfully, new approaches to urban planning, infrastructure and collaboration are helping communities protect themselves and their people.
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.
Decarbonizing construction
Circularity in construction: Transforming waste into resources
The construction industry is at a turning point where sustainability and circularity are driving innovation. In the latest episode of Shaping Sustainable Places, What Goes Around: Shaping a Viable Ecosystem For Circular Materials, we explore how rethinking waste can lead to a more resource-efficient future.
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.
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.
Podcast
Not Just an Office: The New Era of Work
In this insightful episode of Shaping Sustainable Places, we delve into the evolving concept of the modern workplace and its crucial role in fostering employee well-being and productivity. With the backdrop of a shifting work landscape where flexibility is key, the discussion explores the "New Era of Work" – a paradigm that moves beyond where we work to focus on how the work environment supports our overall health and enables us to thrive.
Podcast
Talking Timber: Highlights from International Mass Timber Conference
Mass timber is driving a significant shift in how we build. It’s renewable, low in carbon, efficient to build with, and it looks and even smells great. It’s becoming a truly disruptive force in the construction industry.
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