Wihlborgs Fastigheter has awarded Veidekke a contract to build a mobility hub as part of the Vista office building in Malmö, Sweden. This collaborative design and build contract is worth approximately $24.68 million. Vista is Wihlborg’s fourth office complex in Malmö’s Hyllie district.
The new office building’s construction is set to begin in the autumn of 2023. Veidekke intends to finish the construction in late 2024. This project is a five-story newbuild made up of Vista’s lower floors, and it will include approximately 430 parking spaces, 45 charging points (with room for more), solutions for car and bicycle sharing and bicycle parking, as well as changing and shower facilities. In addition, the hub will provide direct access to stairwells and office space.
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Veidekke is also required by the contract to provide project planning for the offices. Consequently, the offices will cover the remaining ten floors. Miljöbyggnad Gold, WELL, and NollCO2 environmental building standards will be used to certify the structure. This mobility hub will be able to serve travelers crossing the bridge from Denmark into Sweden.
“We are excited to have been entrusted with building this inspiring project together with Wihlborgs,” said Charlotta Nilsén of Veidekke Construction Sweden. We look forward to collaborating closely for the sake of the project, drawing on all of our expertise.” The contract is included in the current quarter’s earnings.
Veidekke is one of Scandinavia’s biggest contractors. The company performs all types of building and construction tasks. This is as well as road maintenance and the production of asphalt, crushed stone, and gravel. The company is distinguished by its involvement and local knowledge. The company’s revenue is around NOK 38 billion, and half of the 7,800 employees own stock. Veidekke is a publicly traded company on the Oslo Stock Exchange that has always turned a profit since its inception in 1936.
