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03-07-2025
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Sweco expands circular economy services with new acquisitions
Sweco, a European architecture and engineering consultancy, has entered a deal with Luxembourg-based companies PROgroup and +ImpaKT to strengthen its circular economy and sustainability services in the Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg (Benelux) region. This strategic move will add approximately 40 specialists to Sweco's team in Luxembourg, complementing its existing 110 experts and enhancing the company's service offerings in the Benelux region. PROgroup's effective management and execution of projects is set to enhance Sweco's integrated project management services. +ImpaKT specialises in circular economy consultancy, assisting businesses and public sector entities in developing data-driven sustainability strategies. The company's work with EU-supported initiatives such as CIRPASS and Onto-DESIDE promotes digital tool development and standards for circular economy practices. The consultancy addresses the growing demand for circular business models and compliance with EU regulations such as digital product passports and environmental, social, and governance reporting. The combined turnover of PROgroup and +ImpaKT in 2024 was reported at €5.1m ($6m). Sweco, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, reported a turnover of approximately €350m. The integration of the acquired companies into Sweco will take place immediately. The acquisitions are in line with Sweco's strategy to grow by adding key competencies that complement the expertise of its 22,000-strong workforce. "Sweco expands circular economy services with new acquisitions" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
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02-07-2025
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AFRY plans additional tracks for railway section in Finland
AFRY Finland, in collaboration with Sweco Finland, has been commissioned by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency to plan additional tracks for the railway section between Hyvinkää and Riihimäki. This railway expansion project is set to enhance both passenger and freight traffic on the nation's busiest railway line. The assignment involves the planning of another western track and a freight traffic track extending from the Hyvinkää station to the Riihimäki freight yard. AFRY is tasked with comprehensive planning responsibilities, including railway and road planning, environmental, civil, and municipal infrastructure planning, project management, geotechnical engineering, and bridge and structural engineering. As part of the project, the company will plan seven bridges along the railway, complete with their retaining walls and pile slabs. This work falls under a four-year framework agreement with the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, which extends to 2027. AFRY Transportation Finland director Mikko Inkala said: 'AFRY is well-positioned to lead the planning of this project. Our familiarity with the site, gained from managing its previous planning phase, ensures a seamless transition to the current phase. 'This project highlights AFRY's expertise in complex railway design, as well as our industry-leading capabilities in geotechnical and bridge engineering.' The planning phase for this construction project is expected to continue until the end of 2026, with construction commencing thereafter. Earlier in the year, AFRY secured the planning contract for the Breganzona tunnel in Switzerland via the Tram Ticino consortium. Additionally, last year, the company embarked on the design of a waste-to-energy facility near Mělník in the central Czech Republic. "AFRY plans additional tracks for railway section in Finland" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
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02-07-2025
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Sweco acquires consultancies within circular economy and data driven solutions in Luxembourg
STOCKHOLM, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweco has signed agreements to acquire PROgroup and +ImpaKT, both of which are based in Luxembourg and specialise in consultancy services in the project management of sustainability and circular economy projects, as well as data-driven expertise. The acquisitions will add around 40 specialists to Sweco's existing team of 110 experts in Luxembourg and thereby enhance Sweco's already strong capabilities in the Benelux region. "We extend a warm welcome to our new colleagues from PROgroup and +ImpaKT as they join the Sweco team of thousands of engineers, architects and other experts in Belgium and Luxembourg. They are bringing niche, data-driven skills in organisational transformation and the circular economy, both of which are areas where we have identified strong market demand in terms of advising clients on how to meet the EU Green Deal sustainability goals. This further sharpens Sweco's position as the leading architecture and engineering consultancy in Europe," says Erwin Malcorps, Business Area President of Sweco in Belgium and Luxembourg. PROgroup's proven expertise in defining, managing and executing projects perfectly complements Sweco's deep technical know-how, thereby enabling the delivery of truly integrated project management services. By leveraging a multidisciplinary team, PROgroup provides end-to-end support for sustainable real estate and urban development projects – from early-stage feasibility and design all the way through to construction – firmly grounded in circular economy principles. This integrated approach ensures innovative, financially sound and environmentally responsible solutions that align with the challenges of tomorrow's built environment. +ImpaKT S.A. is a circular economy consultancy that helps businesses and public-sector actors develop data-driven sustainability strategies. The firm works with EU-supported initiatives for developing digital tools and standards that enhance data sharing and transparency for circular economy practices across industries (like CIRPASS and Onto-DESIDE). They address the accelerating need for circular business models and regulatory compliance – particularly in terms of EU-wide digital product passports, ESG reporting and supply chain transparency. In 2024, the companies reported a combined turnover of EUR 5.1 million, while Sweco bv/srl, with its registered office in Brussels, posted a turnover of approximately EUR 350 million. The companies are being consolidated into Sweco immediately. These acquisitions align with Sweco's acquisition strategy to grow the business by adding key skills that complement Sweco's 22,000 experts, and it will expand the Group's market position as Europe's leading architecture and engineering consultancy. Press photos: Getty images, free use Erwin Malcorps, Sweco Belgium & Luxembourg, free use, please credit Tobias Regell For additional information, please contact:Anna E Olsson, Head of Press, Sweco Group, +4670 557 33 26, This information was brought to you by Cision The following files are available for download: Press release GettyImages-1185752032 Erwin Malcorps Sweco Belgium President View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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12-05-2025
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Sweco bolsters Dutch presence with Juust acquisition
Sweco, a European architecture and engineering consultancy, has acquired Juust, a Dutch company specialising in civil engineering, spatial planning, mobility, and urban planning. The acquisition adds more than 30 consultants and engineers, bolstering Sweco Netherlands' existing workforce. Juust is engaged in providing consultancy services in the design and execution of urban planning and infrastructure projects, comprising roads, water management. and more, to both the public and private sectors. The Dutch company's recent financial performance showed a turnover of approximately €4.1m ($4.6m) in 2024 while Sweco Netherlands reported a turnover of about €283.4m in the same period. The integration of Juust into Sweco is set to take place immediately. This acquisition is in line with Sweco's strategy to grow by acquiring companies that add valuable expertise to its pool of specialists. Sweco Netherlands has been active in the acquisition space, having previously acquired a company with 60 experts in circularity and technical installations, and an environmental consultancy with 200 specialists. Sweco Netherlands Business Area president Eugene Grüter said: 'We are delighted to announce yet another acquisition for Sweco in the Netherlands, and I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new colleagues from Juust, who will complement our capabilities in the province of Zeeland in urban development, spatial planning, mobility, process management and civil engineering. "With the team of professionals from Juust we can create even more value for our clients. We also recognise a strong cultural fit that is about people and the motto of Juust ('because tomorrow can be more beautiful') fits in seamlessly with the Sweco's purpose of transforming society together.' Earlier this year, Sweco entered an agreement to acquire Sipti Consulting, a company with a focus on geotechnical and environmental design consulting. "Sweco bolsters Dutch presence with Juust acquisition" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
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17-03-2025
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Sweco chosen as part of alliance for Rail Baltica Estonia Section 1 project
Sweco, a European engineering and architecture consultancy, has been chosen as a part of a project alliance for the design and construction of the first section of the Estonian segment of Rail Baltica. This EU-funded venture aims to establish a new railway connection from Tallinn, Estonia, through the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) to Poland. The project is anticipated to continue until 2030. Sweco president and CEO Åsa Bergman said: 'I am delighted that Sweco has been selected to contribute to this important project, linking the Baltic nations to the rest of Europe. As a leading European consultancy in the field of transportation, with 6,000 experts in mobility and active travel, Sweco is involved in a range of client projects in the ongoing green transition of Europe's transportation sector. "Our cross-border team is fully committed to beginning work within the alliance once the procurement process is completed.' The estimated overall cost for Section 1, stretching from Tallinn Ülemiste to Pärnu, is approximately €394m ($428.5m). However, the specific order value for Sweco remains to be determined. This vital infrastructure project will see the construction of 213km of new European-gauge (1,435mm) railway track in Estonia. Funding for Rail Baltica is being sourced from a mix of EU funds, national contributions from the Baltic states, and private investments. The EU, through its Connecting Europe Facility and other regional development programmes, provides a significant portion of this funding. In January this year, Sweco signed an agreement to acquire Sipti Consulting, a company specialising in geotechnical and environmental design consulting. Last December, Sweco secured contracts to provide services involving construction and expansion for two hospital projects in Germany. "Sweco chosen as part of alliance for Rail Baltica Estonia Section 1 project" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
