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2008

Sweco’s Student Prize goes to climate-smart thesis project

November 20, 2008 Press release

In a thesis project titled “Don’t waste energy on energy-efficiency” carried out at Schneider Electric in Malmö, Sweden, Gustav Gustavsson has created a guide full of tips to help industries become more energy-efficient. “In the guide I give advice and show how easy it is for companies to optimise their energy usage. By actively addressing… Read more

Sweco to improve power supply in Mozambique’s capital city

November 5, 2008 Press release

Lack of access to electricity is still widespread in most cities of central and southern Africa – a problem that makes everyday life more difficult and limits the development potential of local businesses. “In recent years Sweco has been involved in a number of similar assignments in countries like Botswana, Ethiopia and Tanzania, where the… Read more

SWECO AB (publ) Interim report January – September 2008

November 4, 2008 Interim report

• Operating profit improved by 47 per cent to SEK 436.6 million (296.8). • Operating margin was 11.0 per cent (9.1). • Net sales increased by 22 per cent to SEK 3,962.8 million (3,259.6). • Profit before tax was SEK 428.9 million (292.4). • Profit after tax was SEK 306.5 million (209.3), equal to earnings… Read more

Nominating Committee ahead of the 2009 AGM of Sweco

October 15, 2008 Press release

The AGM on the 10th of April 2008 resolved on new instructions for the Nominating Committee ahead of the 2009 AGM. Among other things, these state that the Board Chairman shall convene a Nominating Committee consisting of one representative for each of largest shareholders in the Company, at least three and at most four, and… Read more

Sweco to examine Stockholm’s future energy supply

October 14, 2008 Press release

Sweco will formulate a number of clearly defined courses of action and strategies that will enable the Stockholm region to minimise its energy usage and climate impact within three time horizons – by 2020, 2030 and 2050. ”It is important to see energy supply as a system in which of the parts are mutually interrelated.… Read more

Sweco to improve water supply in Erbil – one of the world’s oldest cities

October 2, 2008 Press release

The water supply in Erbil is currently plagued by problems such as leaks in the municipal distribution network, which mean that not all drinking water can be utilised. Sweco has been chosen to assist the city’s water company by preparing a business plan and an operating/maintenance plan to address the situation. Sweco will also take… Read more

Sweco chosen for project management in expansion of Helsinki Metro system

September 26, 2008 Press release

The Western Metro extension consists of a 13 km subway section with a total of 8 stations. One of the biggest challenges in this technologically advanced project will be to plan the extensive building activities and material transports so that they do not disrupt local residents or existing traffic flows during the construction phase. The… Read more

Sweco awarded another significant hydropower assignment in Laos

September 22, 2008 Press release

– The building of new hydropower schemes around the world has been booming since the year 2000. Sweco is maintaining our position as one of the most respected engineering consulting companies in this market, states Sweco’s Team Leader Mr. Lennart Lundberg. In June 2006 Sweco was assigned to perform the Feasibility Study and Tender Document… Read more

Sweco wins urban planning contract in Russia

September 4, 2008 Press release

“We have once again been chosen for our expertise in planning sustainable societies. In this case, the client is seeking an explicit environmental focus combined with Scandinavian architecture and Western quality,” says Jan Mattsson, President of Sweco’s architectural division. Sweco will plan housing, parks, commercial/retail centres and places of work on a total area covering… Read more

Sweco wins major consulting contract for development of Skeppsbron in Gothenburg

August 20, 2008 Press release

Sweco has been commissioned by the Gothenburg Traffic and Public Transport Authority to study and plan public spaces and light rail lines. The assignment also includes study and design of water and sewerage systems and new quays. “The task at Skeppsbron is to create a built environment that is closely integrated with the waterfront. The… Read more

Anna Elisabeth Olsson

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