New Report Highlights the Health Benefits of Cycling to Work
Swedish study shows that cycling to work could save lives, and cut millions from public health costs.
A recent SCAPIS* report, carried out in Gothenburg by Sweco alongside Swedish University Hospitals, shows that positive transport infrastructure planning that promotes commuting by bike could improve people’s health considerably – and even save lives in the long term.
British Antarctic Survey’s New Wharf achieves first CEEQUAL Award in Antarctica
Award reflects project’s excellent environmental approach to biodiversity and sustainability
A new 74 metre wharf at British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) Rothera Research Station has achieved the first CEEQUAL award in Antarctica, gaining the highest rating available of ‘Excellent’. The wharf was completed in April 2020 to berth the new polar vessel for Great Britain, the RRS Sir David Attenborough.
As a world leader in climate, biodiversity and ocean research in the Polar regions, BAS is keenly aware of its role in protecting our natural world. The new wharf for BAS was completed by a unique industry partnership comprising BAS, Ramboll, BAM and Sweco. The team undertook a sustainability assessment using CEEQUAL Version 5, an international sustainability rating system operated by BRE.
Sweco Completes MLM Group Integration as the Business Targets UK Growth
Engineering, environment, design and regulatory consultancy Sweco UK has completed the integration of MLM Group into the business to expand the services and expertise it provides to the UK and Ireland market.
Sweco acquired the firm - one of the UK’s largest, privately-owned engineering, environmental and building control consultancies - in 2019. The integration now brings MLM Group under the Sweco brand.
