Wedoany.com Report-Apr. 17, Hemsö, a property owner, has selected NCC to redevelop the ‘S’ building at Mälardalen University in Västerås, Sweden, following a procurement process. Valued at approximately Skr150 million ($15.4 million), the project will transform the existing teaching facility into modern office spaces. The turnkey contract, executed in a partnering format, emphasizes significant material reuse to enhance sustainability.

NCC originally constructed the building in 1994.

Originally built by NCC in 1994, the three-floor structure, including its basement, spans about 6,000 square meters. Hemsö and NCC will collaborate to repurpose the building, focusing on recycling materials such as windows, doors, plasterboard, carpets, and building installations. The project aims to achieve Miljöbyggnad Gold 4.0 – Refurbishment certification, positioning it among the first in Sweden to meet this standard.

Thomas Wall, Hemsö’s project manager, stated: “This is an exciting, multifaceted and innovative project that focuses on reuse and sustainability. It has been invaluable for us to have a contractor involved at such an early stage in the process. We’ve been able to focus on climate optimisation already in the design phase and have identified several opportunities for reuse. Reusing parts of the existing building has been a central issue, and now it is up to us to jointly realise all of our ideas.”

Anders Lindkvist, NCC Building Sweden Västerås production manager, added: “During the project planning phase, we discussed many ideas on how to achieve the best results and identify the right products to reuse. Being able to refurbish, reuse or purchase reclaimed items instead of buying new will be the biggest challenge when the ambition is to reuse as much material as possible from the existing building.”

Planning began in late 2024, with construction set to start next month and completion expected by the end of 2026. The project reflects a commitment to sustainable redevelopment, leveraging early collaboration to optimize environmental outcomes. Recently, NCC also secured a contract from LKAB to build a recycling center in Kiruna, Sweden, further demonstrating its expertise in sustainable construction.

This redevelopment will modernize the Mälardalen University facility while prioritizing eco-friendly practices, setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects in Sweden. The partnership between Hemsö and NCC underscores the importance of innovative approaches to meet environmental and functional goals.