The construction company SSEA, which is part of
Preparatory work has begun, and the apartments are expected to be ready for occupancy around year-end 2024. The project is being carried out in partnership with Södra skogsägarna, which has considerable expertise in timber construction.
"The fact that SSEA was entrusted to build Rapsen 2 shows the company's strong position in sustainable construction, a key competence to be competitive in the future construction market. Ratos's construction companies have a low exposure to housing construction (less than 3 % of sales). This project is exciting because it is a pilot project in the field of sustainability with a municipal client. It is gratifying to see that SSEA is continuing to secure high-profile, sustainable projects in an increasingly challenging construction market," says
"We are naturally proud to have been given this opportunity, together with MKB and Södra skogsägarna, to enhance our expertise in carbon-neutral construction, a skill that will be important in the transition to a more sustainable future and one that we are keen to develop," says
Cross-laminated timber, which will be used in the pilot project, offers several advantages over other wood materials, making it particularly suitable for carbon-neutral construction. For example, the low weight to strength ratio results in fewer transports and easier assembly. The material for the project will be produced locally and come from family-owned forestry companies in southern
About SSEA
SSEA is part of the Ratos-owned construction group
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About Ratos
Ratos is a Swedish business group focusing on technology and infrastructure solutions, consisting of 17 companies divided into three business areas: Construction & Services, Industry and consumer. The companies have approximately
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