Achilles at Byggforum 2024 in Stockholm
Construction, seen to be a fairly traditional industry, is changing. Digitisation, sustainability and new regulations are forcing companies to think differently. With Achilles solutions, you can ensure a clear competitive advantage – through more efficient processes, improved reporting and an optimised supply chain.
1. The New Normal: Changes that Require Action
Factors such as rising energy costs, geopolitical tensions and stricter environmental regulations are forcing companies to rethink their strategies. Structural changes are necessary to facilitate more flexible and sustainable construction methods.
What does this mean for you?
Flexibility and adaptability will be crucial for success in a volatile market. Construction costs are expected to decrease slightly, but still remain at a high level. According to forecasts, we could see an increase in new construction in Northern Europe from 2025. The trend towards the regeneration of urban areas and multi-use of the home as an office will continue.
2. Regulations driving change: Sustainability as a competitive advantage
A number of regulatory changes are on the way, and these will have a major impact on the construction industry. Complying with these rules is a challenge, but also an opportunity. By 2025, construction companies should be climate neutral – a target that Dag Lundblad from the Swedish Energy Agency describes as ambitious, but achievable. The EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) requires extensive energy efficiency measures and detailed reporting. Poorly insulated buildings in particular are in focus to counter rising energy costs.
How can Achilles help?
Achilles gives you the tools to not only comply with these regulations, but also use them as an opportunity for your business. With comprehensive data on your supply chain, you can identify potential risks and bottlenecks, react early to new policies and implement sustainable projects successfully. Sustainability reporting becomes more accurate and with better visibility throughout the supply chain, you reduce your CO₂ emissions – which is increasingly becoming a greater requirement in tendering processes.
3. Circular economy: Better resource utilization
Another important topic at the conference was the principle of the circular economy, with companies such as NCC in Sweden focusing on innovative projects where up to 50% of materials are reused, as in the Kvarteret Återbruket project in Gothenburg. Elisabeth Schylander from NCC Building Sweden explained that to reduce the construction industry’s contribution to Sweden’s CO₂ emissions, which account for as much as 22%, waste must be reduced by 40%.
Why is this important?
Working with sustainable suppliers and increasing transparency in your supply chain not only saves you money, but also meets the increasing demands to reduce Carbon emissions.
Gain a competitive edge in the changing construction industry – partner with Achilles to increase efficiency, ensure compliance and reduce Carbon emissions for a sustainable future!
