Scandinavian construction company Veidekke has been awarded a significant contract by Ulsmo Eiendom to undertake the design and consruction of sustainable office buildings in Ålesund, Norway.
The project has an estimated valued of Nkr193m ($18.16m), excluding value added tax.
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This contract is a notable addition to Veidekke’s order backlog for the third quarter of this year.
It aims to achieve the Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification, reflecting its environmental credentials.
The construction of the 6,000m² office space at Holssletta in Ålesund, which spans four floors and includes a basement parking area, is set to commence this October.
The building’s design features a rooftop terrace accessible to all tenants as well as flexible interior layouts that can accommodate various office configurations, such as cubicles, meeting spaces, and sharing office, and social zones.
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By GlobalDataA communal canteen will also be available for larger gatherings and events.
Veidekke Bygg Møre og Romsdal district manager Stig Mork said: “Implementing future-oriented construction projects with clear environmental ambitions for customers who dare to think along new lines is something we greatly appreciate.
“This will be one of the first offices in the country with a low carbon concrete plus façade from our subsidiary Veidekke Prefab, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to using ordinary concrete.
“We appreciate the commission and are already looking forward to moving in when it is completed.”
The site’s location at Holssletta in Ålesund is strategically chosen for its proximity to the Moa traffic terminal, ensuring easy access to various transportation options.
The project’s completion is anticipated for the summer of 2026.
Once constructed, Veidekke will become a tenant in the new building.
Ulsmo Eiendom commercial buildings head Nils Peter Skeide said: “A quarter of the energy demand for the new building at Holssletta will be covered by solar panels on the roof. In addition, the landmark building next to the E39 road will have energy label A, and become one of Norway’s two first-ever Nordic Ecolabelled office buildings.
“This means very strict requirements to quality, environmental impact and the construction process.”
Earlier this month, Veidekke secured a contract to execute the 246 apartments residential project, Mariakvartalet, in Norway.
