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The Crown Bridges project builds much more than bridges and tramways. The project creates a new urban structure and prepares Helsinki for the increase in the population.

There is a lot of railway and train track construction planned for Finland, and it will be intensive for decades to come. Track construction has its own special characteristics, and construction projects vary from technically challenging speciality work to demanding projects that require people with a wide range of different skills.

Environmental construction means construction that maintains environmental values and construction processes that repair environmental damage that humans have caused. As a practical example, environmental construction can refer to the entire life cycle of a green project, from planning to building to maintenance.

YIT offers you the opportunity to follow the buzz in a beehive from May to August in summer 2022. Beehives have been brought in to help with road maintenance to pollinate nearby plants, and a camera placed at the entrance to the hive captures the bees as they enter and leave the hive.

Finland is updating level crossings along railways in order to improve traffic safety. Residents on Linderintie are excited about the project, which will also protect children on their way to school.

You need heavy-duty gear to build houses, bridges and tunnels. YIT’s equipment centre ensures that all sites have access to proper machinery and equipment. Meet YIT’s big machines!

Is there a new construction site on your neighbouring plot? It can cause noise, dust, detours and service breaks. Construction sites are much easier to tolerate when the site invests in active communications and interaction with residents and others in the area.

Helsinki is getting a new bridge in Hakaniemi as part of the work of the Crown Bridges alliance because the original bridge, completed in 1961, is beginning to deteriorate. The need to replace the bridge marks the beginning of the redevelopment of the entire area, with both sides of the bridge boasting shoreline suitable for leisure and recreational use. At the same time, the facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport will be improved.