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At the same time as new tram lines are being busily built in Greater Helsinki and Tampere, the opportunities provided by rail connections have also become a hot topic in many other areas. The new coming of rail traffic is primarily based on the requirements set by sustainability and a denser urban structure.

The Crown Bridges project is one way for the City of Helsinki to prepare itself for the population growth and increased traffic. In addition to the tramway, the project involves the construction of five new bridges.

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.

‘Unique’ is a fitting word to describe Helen’s seawater heat recovery project in Salmisaari, which has now entered its approximately two-year planning and development phase. The official contract signing event for the development phase of the alliance was held in Helsinki on Tuesday, 6 September 2022.

YIT is using takt time production in an increasing number of construction projects, bringing a variety of benefits to customers. The revolutionary working method shortens lead times and improves quality.

Cities play an important role in maintaining biodiversity and different species. How can cities be developed sustainably while taking into account biodiversity?