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.
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
Sustainable hospitals: For Patients and the Planet
Hospitals are known for having a major impact on the environment, with significant needs for resources such as water and energy. So how can you build a hospital today that is sustainable, not only for the planet but also for the patients and those who work there?
Podcast
Renovation Revolution: Spotlight on Oslo
With its almost 700,000 inhabitants, Oslo capital of Norway has a vision: to be a smart, sustainable and inclusive city that thrives in all aspects: social, economic, and environmental. One important measure to minimize the city’s climate impact is to renovate buildings when possible, instead of demolishing them and building new ones with modern energy and accessibility standards.
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