Veidekke is starting construction of a new project in Cederhusen, Stockholm's
first massive wood residential area. The project, with occupancy estimated for
the autumn of 2022, constitutes the last of a two-part design-and-build contract
for Folkhem with a contract value of approx. SEK 108 million.
Cederhusen comprises two residential blocks, and construction is now starting of
the second building on the first block. Of the ten above-ground storeys, the top
eight will be built from massive wood and the bottom two from concrete with
cedar siding. Wooden buildings bind CO\2\, weigh considerably less, make less
noise during construction and are quieter to live in.
"We are excited about the market's reception of the project, which enables us to
develop the entire first block in one go. This is a very unique project and an
important symbol of Folkhem and of wood construction. Veidekke has set high and
clear ambitions for the project, and has an excellent team in place. Their
commitment bodes well for the implementation of the project, as well as for
bringing to Stockholm something absolutely awesome, which will forever and
always be its first inner-city massive wood residential block," says Anna Ervast
Öberg, business and product development manager at Folkhem.
"We appreciate the opportunity to further utilise the expertise we have built
through this amazing and important project. I am proud to see it grow and I look
forward to continuing to take part in the collaboration and commitment that has
made the project possible," says David Grimheden, technical and environmental
manager at Veidekke Sweden.
Cederhusen is under construction at the new metro exit in Hagastaden. When
completed, the residential area will comprise four 10 to13-storey residential
buildings over two blocks built above tunnels for the E4 / E20 motorway.
In connection with the project, a collaborative group has been established with
participants representing all links in the production chain. The group is
working to better understand how to GHG-optimise all activities and processes
necessary for a project like this to go from the drawing board via construction
to a move-in ready house. Two additional research projects studying climate
-optimised construction will be initiated in 2021.
The contract was included in the order book for the fourth quarter 2020.
For more information, contact:
Mats Nyström, CEO Veidekke Sweden, ph. +46 705 37 12 60
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Veidekke is one of Scandinavia's largest contractors. In addition to undertaking
all types of building and civil engineering assignments, the group also
maintains roads and produces asphalt and aggregates. Veidekke emphasises
stakeholder involvement and local experience. Its annual turnover is
approximately NOK 38 billion, and half of its 8,100 employees own shares in the
company. Veidekke is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, and has posted a profit
every year since its inception in 1936.