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Cemvision is taking a great leap forward together with Peab in decarbonising the construction industry. We are thrilled to announce an exciting development in our journey towards building a more sustainable future! Peab, one of Sweden’s largest construction companies and leading concrete supplier in Northern Europe, is scaling up its partnership with Cemvision. This new agreement marks the start of cement deliveries to several of Peab’s construction projects. Cement plays a key role in the construction industry as the binding element in concrete, providing durability and strength. However, the cement industry is a major emitter and accounts for 8% of global CO2 emissions. At Cemvision, we are changing this narrative by producing a circular, high-performance cement that reduces CO2 emissions by over 95% compared to traditional Portland cement. To achieve our climate goals, the construction industry must significantly step up its environmental efforts. The path to greener construction begins with the products we use. At Cemvision, we are excited about leading this change together with Peab. By introducing our green cement to the market, we are literally 'cementing' a new, sustainable future - pun intended. Read more about the partnership here: https://lnkd.in/dAYYs_bb

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  We are honoured to share that our project “Pilefacade” has been selected to receive the "Implement Materials" grant from the Arkitektforeningen (Danish Architects Association) and DREYERS FOND. “Pilefacade” is a collaboration between Schmidt Hammer Lassen, PILEBYG a/s, #moow & Staticus. The project explores multiple ways that locally grown willow can be used in premanufactured facades. Unlike typical construction timbers, willow grows in vast quantities in Denmark, and while it was a common construction material in the Viking times, it has been overlooked in industrial-age construction methods. Willow is fast growing, sequestering carbon at a higher rate than most biogenic construction materials, and is known for its phytoremediation properties, and decontaminating soils. Our effort to scale this material in premanufactured facades opens new possibilities for use in multi-storey buildings, taking advantage of the precision and quality of off-site manufacturing techniques. This represents a new field for willow and other biogenic materials that provides an opportunity for large-scale implementation. The grant allows us to continue the development of willow as a new biogenic building material which can replace more conventional and CO2-heavy products. The grant work will investigate: ·        Thick willow branch sections for laminated structural beams and boards ·        Willow offcuts for fibre insulation and boards ·        Thin willow branch sections for rain-screen cladding Implement Materials is part of the Agenda Earth initiative, which highlights and envisions the future built environment and landscapes while exploring the legislative frameworks necessary to make it possible. The initiative is led by the Danish Architects Association and is continuously developed in collaboration with the Dreyers Foundation and the Danish Bar and Law Society, with support from the Dreyers Foundation. Learn more about the initiative: https://lnkd.in/d-r8T_m4 #shl #schmidthammerlassen #biogenicmaterials #biogenematerialer #grownmaterials #grant

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💦🚀 Aqua Robur Technologies raises SEK 10 million in round - Chalmers Ventures invests 🚀 😮 Problem: Large amounts of water disappear in water and sewage networks every year due to leakage and old systems. Climate change increases the risk of flooding and pollution of water sources, which is exacerbated by a severely aged water and wastewater infrastructure and an insufficient rate of renewal. 😎 Solution: Aqua Robur plays an important role by offering innovative technologies that promote both sustainability and development in the monitoring of the water and wastewater infrastructure. Through these solutions, significant value is added to municipalities and industry players, and enables a more efficient management of existing challenges. 🚀 Potential: A sustainable comprehensive solution with big savings in water whether you want to detect leaks, monitor emergency discharges of wastewater, and/or investigate inflow and infiltration. -Demand for our innovative technology is high, which explains the great interest in our new share issue, says Robert Andersson, CEO of Aqua Robur. It was particularly gratifying that employees and existing partners showed such great commitment. We now look forward to continuing to develop innovative solutions where we, together with municipalities and industry players, can create water-resilient communities, prosperous lakes and increased access to clean water. -The water issue is one of the most important in the world around us, says Björn Westman, Investment Director at Chalmers Ventues. Aqua Robur is a company that both has a great opportunity for a positive impact on the water issue while at the same time the market is large. We look forward to a journey with great exchange in the market. #chalmers #chalmersventures #impactinvestments #investments #startup #tech #IoT Chalmers University of Technology Chalmers Innovation Office

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Mind-blowing 😁 - probably! We are ready to show you, that circularity at scale is NOT more expensive, nor compromising on quality 🚀 . Pass by our stand 18 at Building Green DK in Forum, and we will show you new products with full guarantee, full documentation and at scale - even though our input sources are secondary raw materials. Yes, I know it's hard to believe - but it's true. Remember, we do not do direct reuse, but upcycle to new off-the-shelf products, so that there is no excuse not to go circular ♻️ on your next project!! Thanks #dreamteam Christian Wittrup, Stephanie Mock, Frederik Aabrink, Måns Olof Larsson, Rocío Ruiz López, Carla Böttinger, Oliver Vigen Falkengaard, Morten Risom Nielsen and others for the efforts at BG this year. #circulareconomy #sustainability #wastetovalue #industrialupcycling

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Thomas Concrete Group AB and Thomas Betong AB have submitted a response to the proposal for introducing limit values for climate declarations of buildings to the Swedish goverment. We support the proposal but believe that the requirements could be even tougher. The requirements should also be both material-neutral and lifecycle-based. The right materials should be in the right place, and concrete carbonation must also be taken into account. “The IPCC1 has confirmed in a climate report that concrete carbonates, meaning it absorbs carbon dioxide. Over the lifetime of a concrete structure, approximately 20 percent of emissions can be absorbed. Carbonation is reported in module B1, which should naturally be included in the limit values,” says Karin Gäbel, Sustainability Manager at Thomas Concrete Group AB. We also encourage gradually tightening the set limit vales. “An independent study by IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute shows that site-cast concrete structures with half-precast elements from Thomas Betong AB can already achieve a 50 percent reduction in climate impact today. Through further construction optimization, we can achieve even lower climate impact. We are ready to embrace new limit values and know that concrete can meet them,” concludes Karin Gäbel. Read the response here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gcG2DHp9 #Sustainability #Construction #Concrete

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A step in the wrong direction, BUT there are other better solutions available (e.g. FBMC without non-intuitive flows, or a different TSO-approach with more high-level planning DA and detailed FBMC in final stages only). https://lnkd.in/ds8VH5JR

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It is a 3 step journey. The EU has taken a first step in the right direction to reduce packaging waste. Sweden is leading the way and showing Europe the way to a more responsible and ecological takeaway culture. There is still work to be done, but the game is up. 3-step journey is as follows: 1️⃣ legislation forcing restaurants to offer a reusable packaging option ✅ 2️⃣ taxing the system. Single-use packaging must become a more expensive option for restaurants and consumers than reusable packaging 3️⃣ Encouraging and incentivising consumers to adopt new, more responsible practices and move away from the linear model to a circular economy model.

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🌍 The Vision for a fossil-free aggregate industry by 2045🌍 Yesterday, CheckProof's COO, Linn Karlsson was invited to participate in a panel discussion at SBMI, Sveriges Bergmaterialindustri (the Swedish Association for the Aggregate Industry) as they presented their updated climate road map. The event addressed some of the most pressing topics in the journey toward a sustainable future, including: 💡The importance of collaboration across the value chain to meet climate goals. 💰Climate-friendly solutions should be financially attractive to drive immediate and long-term change. 💻The role of accessible data in setting and achieving emission reduction targets. ♻️Tackling indirect emissions through optimized maintenance and digitalization. 👷The need for strong leadership in ensuring climate strategies are integrated into daily operations. The day was full of insightful discussions and actionable takeaways with a special mention to Linn's fellow panelists: ABT-bolagen's Jonas Alterteg, NCC's Patrik Österberg, and Skanska's Gustaf Werner And also to PhD researcher, Ida Karlsson from Chalmers who spoke of her research on how to implement climate-friendly practices across the construction materials industry. 🌱 To top it off, the event was wrapped up by Housing and Infrastructure Minister, Andreas Carlson. This was significant as it was widely agreed that to achieve our common goal and vision of a fossil-free aggregate industry, everyone needs to be a part of the solution, from the government to the companies implementing the change. Thank you to Lisa Sennström and Mårten Sohlman at SBMI for organizing a great event. 🚀 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #HeavyIndustry #DigitalTransformation #Leadership CheckProof #Linn Karlsson #SBMI

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Many seems to have issues on managing solid waste collection especially as we separate the waste into more fractions. This is a very interesting and cost effective IT solution created precisely to manage solid waste collection of separate fractions.

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Exciting news from Landskrona on Sweden's southwestern coast! Brion Solenergi has commenced construction on a groundbreaking 14 MW rooftop solar array atop Sweden’s largest warehouse. This ambitious project, financed by Danish transport company DSV, marks a significant leap forward in Nordic solar innovation. Partnering with Netherlands-based mounting system specialist CPX and utilizing its Wave installation system, Brion Solenergi aims to set up nearly 24,000 solar panels covering an impressive 100,000 m2 of space. This endeavour represents the largest rooftop solar project in the Nordic region to date, showcasing the region's commitment to renewable energy. The project will feature cutting-edge JinkoSolar Tiger Neo 72Hl4-(V) solar modules and Sungrow 350 kW inverters, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. Notably, helicopters are being employed to lift the panels into place, a cost-effective alternative to cranes, according to Brion Solenergi CEO Olle Blandin. This innovative approach promises to accelerate the installation process, reducing completion time from an estimated three months to just 10 days. As sustainability continues to take centre stage in the global energy landscape, initiatives like the Landskrona rooftop solar array exemplify the transformative potential of renewable energy. Construction begins on Sweden’s largest rooftop PV system: https://lnkd.in/eUQhuWFx #Renewables #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #SolarPower

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I was privileged to be able to attend White Arkitekter's Frukostseminarium om bostadsbyggandet – vad händer när det vänder?... Thanks Oskar Norelius and Geoff Denton an interesting series of speakers with broad ambitions for the future however I found the underlying question was missing: #Why are we building, and #who are we building for? Jan Valeskog from Stockholm city presented a plan for 140,000 new apartments in Stockholm in the pipeline with major new developments across the city. This would equate to living space for between 300-500k people in Stockholm alone. The population forecast for allows for growth of 500 - 700k people by 2050 in sweden with a majority of that being foreign born as the birth and death rate in Sweden is almost nett zero. So if Stockholm if building that much, how much is the rest of Sweden building and do we need it? We have 10 -15 % availability in office space in city centres. We have 20 -30 % availability in office space in secondary and tertiary regions. Simply building new is not sustainable. Certification of buildings does not justify the embodied carbon being spent in concrete and steel and we have a major disconnect between data and fact based planning and a desire to continue building as we have done. The Swedish construction market is in collapse. We have gone from a peak of 4.5m m/2 of new permit value in 2022 to 1.5m m/2. For an industry that directly employed 700k people, the simple math of removing that much construction is a major issue. We are seeing historic bankruptcy focused heavily on construction and supporting industries, which is only getting worse and now following this growing unemployment which is climbing. We have a need however for major investment and focused sustainable construction in: - upgrading of our existing building stock to achieve the stated aims for managing climate change. - Preparing for the impacts of climate change and climate mitigation scenarios. - preparing for an ageing demographic and the needs this will bring for society. We have to change. The industry needs to change. Petter Belfrage & Atrium Ljungberg - The wooden city is beautiful however is 7,500 work spaces in sickla needed and what is the real need for the total development - Look at kista, solna, bromma etc. It feels like we are building something we don't need and cutting down a forest to do it.

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Image that you only have 150 days between putting the seeds in the soil to an insulation ready to keep your building warm or cool (depending on the climate). The new way, to use this old plant, is nothing short of a breakthrough when it comes to lower the CO2 footprint in new buildings or renovation of old buildings. Amazing to see these plants growing close to were I live and it will be interesting to see the new factory starting to produces the insulation with probably the lowest CO2 footprint n the market. Well done Ekolution. #Ekolution #Industrialhemp

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In construction, it’s not just the outcome that matters - but also the journey! Construction projects, like other projects, are too often evaluated solely by their outcomes. However, the process also matters, including what happens during planning, procurement, or construction, stakeholder involvement, and complaint processes, from causing bystanders to queue up to the noise, dust, or emissions generated by construction sites. In her master thesis, Emilia Sillanpää studied the value produced by construction projects, especially from the perspective of responsibility. In addition to the final products, projects can also generate value from the activities during the project and, in particular, from the soft values that arise from collaborative projects (Integrated Project Delivery). Therefore, it matters how construction projects are carried out in this country with about 40 billion euros every year. Emilia’s research is part of the Vison Value Management System in Construction project. It’s worth checking out!" See Emilia's thesis "From Disparate Sustainability Objectives to Value-Creating Indicators in Construction": https://lnkd.in/dyHXbjvf

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➡ What kind of regulation and delegated acts do we see in the near future? ➡ How has regulations been received by the industry? ➡ Where should the focus be when it comes to harmonisation in the Nordics?   Join online the sixth annual Nordic Climate Forum for Construction 📅 September 11th ⏲ 9.00 - 12.30. … and get the newest updates from all the Nordics countries and Estonia on how the regulation of the climate impact from construction is progressing and how it links to #EU regulation. Keynote speakers from the European Commission, Nordic authorities and construction companies maps and discuss the latest development and how it effects the industry.   Chech out the programme and sign up for free here https://lnkd.in/d258FzAu Kristina Einarsson, Andreas Carlson, Philippe Moseley, Luzie Rück, Thomas Johansson, Helle Redder Momsen, Niels Bruus Varming, Ingunn Marton, Christian Mølholm, Marcus Hedman, Ben Toscher, Jeanette Sveder Lundin, Maria Tiainen, Hannamary Seli, Elín Þórólfsdóttir Nordic Innovation, Nordisk Råd og Nordisk Ministerråd, Boverket, Bolig og byggeri | Social- og Boligstyrelsen i Danmark, Nrep, Skanska, Ympäristöministeriö - Miljöministeriet - Ministry of the Environment of Finland, Kliimaministeerium / Ministry of Climate of Estonia, Housing and Construction Authority Iceland

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LOOPER Project receives €1.7 million grant for eco-friendly paving innovation The LOOPER project, a collaboration involving Visibuilt ApS, Munck Asfalt A/S (Munck Gruppen a/s), and the DTU - Technical University of Denmark, has been awarded a €1.7 million (DKK 13,18 million) grant from EUDP - Det Energiteknologiske Udviklings- og Demonstrationsprogram. The funding aims to further develop visiBIT, a new binder designed to replace fossil fuel-based bituminous binders in pavement construction. The project seeks to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions in the asphalt industry. The grant will support laboratory testing and field trials, enabling the assessment of visiBIT’s performance and potential for wider adoption in sustainable paving solutions. https://lnkd.in/dZstZe45 #funding #nordicmade #denmark #startups #construction #trending

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You know, that among the sustainable development goals (SDG) there is 17th goal, which is called “partnerships for the goals”. So we can be proud of making 17 partners together to achieve this 17th goal:) great number, btw:)

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🚀 NEW INVESTMENT // 🌱☀️⚡️Impact company Trine raises new round of over 21 million SEK - Chalmers Ventures does follow-on investment Trine is an impact company that allows individuals to invest in loans for solar energy expansion. These loans are then repaid with interest. Among the existing owners are Chalmers Ventures and Gullspång Invest. The capital from the oversubscribed round will be used to reach more individuals to invest in Trine's solar energy loans. Trine will also develop an investment offer for professional and institutional investors. - We are impressed with the company's development and the difference the company makes for both the climate and people around the world, says Håkan Krook, Investment Director at Chalmers Ventures. It's an innovative business model that we see great potential to scale up powerfully, with more capital into the business. Being able to offer the service to, among others, institutional investors is an opportunity that we see great potential in. Additionally, it is particularly valuable that the company creates both good business and at the same time makes a significant benefit for society. - Trine's investment opportunities represent a powerful solution for accelerating two central systemic shifts towards a sustainable world - energy and finance. We are proud to invest in the team and the service that Trine offers, says Magnus Brandberg, partner at Gullspång Invest. - We are pleased with the continued strong interest from investors. This capital injection gives us a robust foundation to reach even more who are willing to invest in sustainable and profitable solutions where the sun shines the brightest, says Trines CEO and founder Sam Manaberi. Great a great story and interview by Impact Loop Johann Bernövall / Link in comments Full PR in comments as well #impact #imactinvestments #chalmers #chalmersventures #deeptech #venturebuilding Chalmers University of Technology Chalmers Innovation Office Stena Center - House Of Startups Chalmers School of Entrepreneurship

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Did you miss the Reduction Roadmap climate rally? Then listen to this podcast where Byens Netværk present the highlights.

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