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Healthcare systems across Europe are facing growing pressure from demographic change, digital transformation and increasing demands for resilience. At the same time, hospitals and care environments must continue to deliver efficient, patient-centred care while adapting to future uncertainties. In this interview, Peter Deneut, Healthcare Director at Sweco Belgium, shares perspectives on how these shifts are reshaping healthcare architecture and planning. The discussion explores how healthcare facilities are evolving from large, centralised hospitals toward more flexible and integrated care environments supported by digital tools, smart technologies and data-driven decision-making. It also highlights the growing importance of sustainability, climate resilience and preparedness in healthcare infrastructure. Click the link to read the full interview:   https://lnkd.in/dcNKcNde #SwecoGroup #TransformingSocietyTogether  

Water is becoming more complex to manage — sometimes there’s too much, too little or it’s too polluted.  Sweco’s new insight report highlights Europe’s growing water challenges and outlines six key actions to secure sustainable and resilient water systems. Water treatment is becoming increasingly important. For wastewater treatment in Europe, Sweco estimates that removing micropollutants such as pharmaceuticals and PFAS would increase average water costs by around 6 per cent. This reflects a broader systemic challenge, where Europe’s water systems are under growing pressure — expected to meet increasing demands while facing rising pollution, climate change and stricter regulations. There is a widening gap between the real cost of water and what is currently reflected in water tariffs and investment decisions. 👉 Read more in the report: Too much, too little, too polluted — Taking on Europe’s water challenges https://lnkd.in/dqfHEG3w #UrbanInsight #WaterResilience #SustainableWater #SwecoGroup 

Sweco has appointed Monica Welander as Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) for Sweco Group.  Monica Welander will lead the development and coordination of Sweco’s group-wide sustainability strategy, driving strategic direction and progress closely with the Executive Team, Business Areas and Group functions.  “I am pleased to announce Monica Welander’s appointment as Chief Sustainability Officer for Sweco Group,” says Åsa Bergman, President and CEO of Sweco. “Sustainability is a central feature of Sweco’s strategy and a key growth driver across all our segments. I am confident that Monica will bring the rigour, perspective and drive needed to further strengthen our sustainability ambitions and work in client projects and our own operations.” Monica Welander steps into the role after nearly five years with Group Communications, where she has worked at the junction of sustainability and strategic communications. Prior to joining Sweco in 2021, Monica spent around 15 years working in the renewables and energy sector.  “I am deeply proud of our purpose to transform society together and look forward to collaborating with colleagues across all our markets to ensure our sustainability strategy is relevant and reflected in the value we deliver to clients and society at large,” says Monica Welander.  Monica Welander takes up the role of Chief Sustainability Officer for Sweco Group effective June 1, 2026.  

Sweco reports a stable first quarter with positive organic growth, increased fees and increased billing ratio as well as three new acquisitions. Overall demand was broadly unchanged from the previous quarter, with solid demand in infrastructure, water, environment, energy, and security and defence. “I’m pleased with Sweco’s stable first quarter of 2026, where we delivered positive organic growth, increased fees and increased billing ratio. We navigated the mixed market well and increased our orderbook with exciting client projects. Going forward, we will remain responsive to market movements while maintaining a clear focus on growth opportunities, internal efficiency, AI development and our M&A agenda,” says Åsa Bergman, President and CEO of Sweco. 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝟭 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🔼 Net sales increased to SEK 8,334 million (8,066) 🔼 EBITA amounted to SEK 869 million, corresponding to a margin of 10.4 per cent  🔼 EBITA increased 5 per cent, adjusted for calendar effects 🔼 Higher average fees, a higher billing ratio as well as acquisitions contributed positively to the result

The rapid advancement of AI and digitalisation is transforming the conditions for planning, designing and operating societal infrastructure. Data analysis, modelling and automated processes are becoming central to how projects are delivered. “AI driven automation, increasingly powerful digital twins, predictive analytics and advanced smart building automation are shaping the next wave of digital innovation,” says Luka Obuljen, Chief Digital Officer at Sweco Belgium. “These technologies will unlock deeper insight, faster decision-making and new possibilities for designing and operating more resilient and sustainable environments.” One example is Sweco’s Flexibility Tool, which helps optimise energy systems by enabling smarter, data-informed decisions across infrastructure and buildings, highlighting how digital innovation can convert complexity into clarity. In this interview, Luka shares his perspective on how these technologies are already influencing the industry, and what lies ahead. Read the full interview here:  https://lnkd.in/d7qjnv5W   #TransformingSocietyTogether #SwecoGroup  

Europe is entering a new phase of digital expansion, with data centres becoming a cornerstone of this growth. The continued rise of AI, cloud computing and digital services is driving sustained increases in demand. Alongside this, data sovereignty policies and geopolitical factors are playing a growing role in shaping infrastructure decisions. At the same time, the industry is becoming more complex. Data centres are no longer developed in isolation—they are increasingly embedded within broader urban and energy systems. This shift requires tighter coordination across planning, permitting and energy integration. Sustainability and resilience are also moving higher up the agenda. There is a stronger focus on reducing environmental impact while ensuring robust and reliable operations over time. “Data centres will remain central to AI’s development and Europe’s digital and green transition, increasingly integrating with local energy systems,” says Claes Andersson, Division Manager Mission Critical at Sweco UK. “We also see a shift from traditional lower density cloud-based implementations to AI embedment, which is changing the way data centres are designed and constructed.” Read more in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/d8uX2cGh #SwecoGroup #TransformingSocietyTogether

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Europe’s competitiveness will be defined not only by policy ambition, but by the ability to deliver. As the European leader in architecture and engineering consulting, Sweco contributes expertise to EU-level discussions on Europe’s competitiveness, resilience, the green transition and other topics. At ICC Sweden’s AGM & High-Level Seminar recently, Åsa Bergman joined EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, responsible for trade and economic security, in a discussion on “Balancing Trade, Security & Competitiveness.” She highlighted that Europe has made strong progress in shaping policy frameworks and mobilising investment, and the priority now is implementation at scale. Turning ambition into reality means strengthening energy systems, transport infrastructure, and industrial capacity to ensure resilient supply chains. Accelerating delivery of this will require: • access to engineering and technical expertise • streamlined and harmonised permitting • cross-border technical mobility • strengthened delivery capacity Closing the gap between policy and implementation will be decisive for Europe’s long-term competitiveness, resilience, and strategic autonomy. This is where Sweco contributes, with 23,000 experts delivering around 150,000 projects each year for approximately 39,000 clients across Europe. Photo credit: ICC Sweden, David Lagerlöf #SwecoGroup #TransformingSocietyTogether

Kestävän rakentamisen uutisia! Olemme toimineet BREEAM-asiantuntijana NCC:n We Land -toimistohankkeessa ja tällä viikolla kohteelle on myönnetty BREEAM Outstanding -tason ympäristösertifikaatti! 🥳 We Land on Suomen ensimmäinen uusi toimistotalo, joka on saanut korkeimman mahdollisen BREEAM-luokituksen. "Tällaisen poikkeuksellisen ympäristötehokkuuden ylläpitäminen hankkeen alusta loppuun ei näin pitkässä hankkeessa ole helppo juttu – korkeimman luokitustason saavuttaminen on edellyttänyt projektitiimiltä tiivistä yhteistyötä ja sitoutumista yhteiseen tavoitteeseen", Swecon johtava asiantuntija, BREEAM-arvioitsija Riina Ahola kertoo NCC:n tiedotteessa. Tutustu hankkeeseen verkkosivullamme: https://lnkd.in/dtMpq7w7 Lue NCC:n lehdistötiedote sertifikaatista: https://lnkd.in/dfxCD9fF #BREEAM #ympäristösertifikaatti #transformingsocietytogether