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by [email protected] (Skanska) · English · Business
Shaping Sustainable Places is a podcast about low-carbon built environments, the construction and development industry and their impact on the places we live. In each episode, we'll be speaking with industry leaders and other champions of change to explore innovative solutions to real challenges.
27 Sep 2026 · 17 min
Climate change is reshaping business, infrastructure and investment. At New York Climate Week, John Ambrose speaks with Dr. Sarah Kapnick of JPMorgan Chase and Anders Danielsson of Skanska Group about turning climate risk into action—from building resilience and securing energy supplies to unlocking investment in the infrastructure of the future.
S5 · E47 · 9 Sep 2026 · 23 min
How do we build without relying on virgin materials? Vasakronan's Anna Denell and Skanska's Barbro Brattström Grujovic reveal how they pushed the boundaries of circularity on the Kaj 16 project in Gothenburg. Tune in to learn why reusing materials like concrete is becoming essential for cutting costs, securing green financing, and securing the future of the built environment . Guests: Anna Denell , Chief Sustainability Director, Vasakronan Barbro Brattström Grujovic , Development Lead on Circularity for Industrial Solutions, Skanska Sweden Host: Malin Dalén
S5 · E51 · 12 Aug 2026 · 28 min
How do you keep workers safe on a complex, ever-changing construction site? You give them the right tools. Tune in as Christian Jakobsson and Phillip LaFave reveal how the construction industry is shifting from mitigating risks to designing them out entirely. Learn why the ultimate goal of zero accidents is achievable through continuous improvement, new technologies , and a deep investment in our people. Guests: Christian Jakobsson , Vice President for Sustainability and Environmental Health and Safety Management, Skanska Group Phillip L e Fave , Senior Vice President for Operations, Skanska…
S5 · E47 · 11 Jun 2026 · 28 min
The natural environment is critical for resilient cities. This episode explores how developers and city planners, including Copenhagen Municipality and Skanska, are tackling biodiversity challenges – from hidden supply chain impacts to creating thriving urban ecosystems through strategic collaboration. Guests in this episode: Nanna Westerby Jensen , Director of City Planning, Copenhagen Municipality Rikke Dahlgaard , Sustainability Manager, Skanska Commercial Development in Denmark Nick Baker , Sustainable Supply Chain Manager, Skanska Group Host: John Ambrose
S5 · E46 · 20 May 2026 · 24 min
You can't build or develop sustainably without a sustainable supply chain. This episode unpacks the groundbreaking Supply Chain Sustainability School . Hear from Elaine Billington, Dale Turner and Nick Baker on how this collaborative platform is upskilling thousands, reducing costs and raising industry standards for a more sustainable future. Guests in this episode: Nick Baker , Sustainable Supply Chain Manager, Skanska Group Dale Turner , Director of Procurement and Supply Chain , Skanska UK Elaine Billington , Chief People Officer, National Highways , UK Host: John Ambrose
S4 · E45 · 30 Mar 2026 · 24 min
Uncover the secret to building resilient, profitable places. Snøhetta's Marius Hauland Næss and Skanska's Ida Granqvist discuss how people-centric design and collaboration drive long-term value for everyone involved. Host: Malin Dalén
S4 · E44 · 5 Mar 2026 · 22 min
Discover how neuroscience and neurodesign are transforming workplaces to truly work for everyone. Dr. Elizabeth Nelson and Anna Wiśniewska reveal why designing beyond the "average brain" – by offering choice, catering to diverse needs, and embracing biophilic elements – leads to lower burnout, less stress, and more vibrant, productive environments. Tune in to understand the future of human-centered workplace design. Host: John Ambrose
S4 · E43 · 12 Feb 2026 · 22 min
Unlock the secrets to improved productivity in construction. Dr. Jan Elfving from Skanska Finland reveals how new methods are slashing project times, enhancing quality and reducing environmental impact. Host: John Ambrose
S4 · 29 Jan 2026 · 4 min
The world faces a looming freshwater crisis, but innovative collaboration is providing solutions. In this Highlight episode, Siân Thomas (Anglian Water) and Jon Kiteley (Skanska) explain how strategic partnerships, data-driven insights, and nature-based solutions are helping safeguard water resources and build resilience.
S4 · E47 · 22 Jan 2026 · 25 min
In this episode, we dive into the critical global freshwater challenge and the innovative solutions emerging to secure our water future. Join Siân Thomas, Director of Strategic Asset Management, Anglian Water, and Jon Kiteley, Divisional Director for Energy, Water and Environment with Skanska in the UK , as they discuss the urgent issues – from looming shortfalls to infrastructure renewal – and how strategic investments, collaborative efforts and cutting-edge innovations are helping to bridge the gap between the water we have and the water we need. Host: John Ambrose
S4 · E41 · 16 Dec 2025 · 18 min
As 2025 draws to a close, let's reflect on the insights we've gained from the farsighted guests who joined us this past year, celebrating how we are shaping a sustainable future, together. Guests in this episode: Julia Casagrande , Deputy Director of Clean Energy, New York City Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice Carl Slotte , Senior Vice President for Region Europe, Volvo Construction Equipment Gustaf Werner , Vice President for Innovation and Development, Skanska Group Dareen Salama , CEO and co-founder, Gryps Mike Zeppieri , Vice President for Emerging Technologies,…
S4 · 1 Dec 2025 · 4 min
Discover how public procurement is being redefined to drive innovation, sustainability and integrity in construction. This episode features insights from the City of Stockholm and Skanska Sweden on transforming traditional bidding into strategic partnerships for a better built future.
S4 · E40 · 13 Nov 2025 · 25 min
Discover how public procurement is being redefined to drive innovation, sustainability and integrity in construction. This episode features insights from the City of Stockholm and Skanska Sweden on transforming traditional bidding into strategic partnerships for a better built future. Guests in this episode: Karl Jonasson Collberg, Public Procurement Officer, City of Stockholm Development Administration Magnus Persson, CEO of Skanska Sweden Host: John Ambrose
S4 · 5 Nov 2025 · 3 min
How is AI shifting the needle in construction today? This Highlights episode explores real-world examples of how data-driven insights are improving safety, sustainability, and decision-making in the built environment.
S4 · E39 · 22 Oct 2025 · 26 min
Learn how AI is reshaping construction with data-driven decisions, proactive safety measures, and a focus on sustainability. Experts from Gryps and Skanska discuss how these technologies are transforming the industry and what's needed to unlock their full potential. Guests in this episode: Dareen Salama, CEO and co-founder of Gryps Mike Zeppieri, Vice President for Emerging Technologies, Skanska USA Building Host: Emalee Mandl Follow Shaping Sustainable Places: You can tune in, listen and subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube. Follow Skanska on LinkedIn for further…
S4 · E38 · 26 Sep 2025 · 28 min
Join us from Climate Week NYC as we hear from Dr Stephen Hammer of the New York Climate Exchange and Skanska's Lena Hök on the latest trends, challenges and solutions in sustainability. Discover how innovative financing, strategic procurement and nature-based approaches are shaping a more resilient world. Guests in the episode: Dr Stephen Hammer, Chief Executive Officer, New York Climate Exchange Lena Hök, Executive Vice President for Sustainability and Innovation, Skanska Group Host: John Ambrose Follow Shaping Sustainable Places: You can tune in, listen and subscribe to the podcast on…
S4 · 17 Sep 2025 · 3 min
In this episode of Shaping Sustainable Places: Highlights , we explore how electrification within the construction industry is not only the right move environmentally but also a smart business decision.
S4 · E37 · 28 Aug 2025 · 26 min
In this episode of Shaping Sustainable Places, we head to New York and speak with Julia Casagrande from the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, who explains how an unexpected alliance is driving the electrification of the construction industry. Later, Carl Slotte from Volvo Construction Equipment and Gustaf Werner from Skanska Group discuss the role of collaboration and partnership in this transitionGuests in this episode: Julia Casagrande, Deputy Director of Clean Energy at the New York City Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice Carl Slotte, Senior Vice…
S4 · 15 Aug 2025 · 3 min
How are partnerships powering the development of advanced technology in the construction and property sectors? Hear @Daniel Kjørberg Siraj, CEO of OBOS Group, and @Christoffer Hernæs, Chief Digital Officer and Director of Skanska Digital with Skanska Norway in this Highlights minisode. #ShapingSustainablePlaces
S4 · 24 Jun 2025 · 3 min
In this short Shaping Sustainable Places highlight, get an inside look at Skanska's innovative efforts to reduce water consumption in residential buildings. We explore how the smart reuse of graywater, for purposes such as toilet flushing, is contributing to more sustainable water use in our cities. A small change with a big impact for the homes of the future.
S4 · E36 · 5 Jun 2025 · 21 min
Digital tech and artificial intelligence are shaking up the construction and property sectors. Two leading figures in Nordic property – Daniel Kjørberg Siraj, CEO of OBOS Group, and Christoffer Hernæs, Chief Digital Officer with Skanska Norway – discuss how they are partnering with startups to drive efficiency, improve safety, reduce costs and lower carbon emissions in an industry seen as traditionally slow to adopt new technologies.
S3 · E35 · 15 May 2025 · 23 min
In this episode, we take you on an inspiring journey to the outskirts of Prague, where a historic industrial site along the banks of the Vltava River has undergone a remarkable transformation. Join us as we explore Modřanský Cukrovar, formerly a sugar refinery dating back to the 1800s, which has blossomed into an attractive residential neighborhood rich in public spaces, modern amenities, and homes that integrate the latest in sustainable solutions. Guests in this episode: Ondřej Mundl: Architect, Design Director at Chybik + Kristof Architects https://www.chybik-kristof.com/ Ondřej…
S3 · E34 · 24 Apr 2025 · 25 min
In this insightful episode of Shaping Sustainable Places, we delve into the evolving concept of the modern office and its crucial role in fostering employee well-being and productivity. With the backdrop of a shifting work landscape where flexibility is key, the discussion explores the New Era of Work – a paradigm that moves beyond where we work to focus on how the work environment supports our overall health and enables us to thrive. Guests in this episode: Dr Whitney Austin Gray, Senior Vice President at the International WELL Building Institute. Myrrh Caplan, Senior Vice President for…
S3 · E33 · 3 Apr 2025 · 23 min
Mass timber is driving a significant shift in how we build. It's renewable, low in carbon, efficient to build with, and it looks and even smells great. It's becoming a truly disruptive force in the construction industry. So why aren't more building projects using mass timber? How Cn we overcome the biggest obstacles to accelerating the use of mass timber globally? In this episode, we get the inside running from last week's International Mass Timber Conference in Portland, Oregon, the largest gathering of mass timber experts in the world, focusing on the entire industry supply chain. Our…
S3 · E32 · 13 Mar 2025 · 23 min
Hospitals are known for having a major impact on the environment, with significant needs for resources such as water and energy. So how can you build a hospital today that is sustainable, not only for the planet but also for the patients and those who work there?In this episode, we take a closer look at an amazing project where the construction and design teams worked closely with the customer to complete a major expansion of the UVA University Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, in the USA. The expansion had to be built while the hospital continued operating without interruption. On top…
S3 · E31 · 20 Feb 2025 · 19 min
With its almost 700,000 inhabitants, Oslo capital of Norway has a vision: to be a smart, sustainable and inclusive city that thrives in all aspects: social, economic, and environmental. One important measure to minimize the city's climate impact is to renovate buildings when possible, instead of demolishing them and building new ones with modern energy and accessibility standards. In this episode, we look at how this renovation revolution is reshaping the Norwegian capital, and examine what other cities can learn from Oslo's progress on renovating instead of demolishing. This episode's…
S3 · E30 · 12 Dec 2024 · 26 min
In this episode, we take a closer look at how communities are protecting themselves from the increasing threat of flooding. What are the smart solutions being used today to save lives and reduce the impact of flooding? Guests in this episode: Anna Åkesson, Group Environmental Manager Skanska Pedro Ribiero, Head of C40´s Water Program
S3 · E29 · 14 Nov 2024 · 23 min
The built environment accounts for almost 40 percent of global carbon emissions. But that big number represents a huge opportunity. In this episode of Shaping Sustainable Places, we take a closer look at how turning buildings into intelligent, networked energy storage makes them more resilient, as well as improving the efficiency and reliability of the power grid as a whole. Guests in this episode: Henrik Ahnström, Director of Product, Process and Innovation within Skanska's commercial development arm in the Nordics. Niklas Johansson, Commercial Product Manager for E.ON ectogrid™.
S3 · E28 · 17 Oct 2024 · 24 min
With circularity a key approach to reducing embodied carbon, how are companies creating the structures and ecosystem to make used materials a viable and economical alternative? In this episode, we take a closer look at how materials that are commonly seen as waste can be turned into valuable resources and become an asset for businesses. This episode's guests: Anders Lendager, founder of Lendager Group in Copenhagen, Denmark Barbro Brattström Grujovic, Business Developer, Skanska Sweden, SIS
S3 · E27 · 24 Sep 2024 · 23 min
Concrete has been around for more than 2,000 years, and it remains the construction material of choice for buildings, bridges, tunnels and more. But its popularity means it has a huge environmental impact. What role will concrete play in the future of construction? In this episode we find out how leading companies are taking on one of our most pressing climate challenges and cutting the carbon emissions from concrete production. Guests in this episode Karin Comstedt Webb, Senior Vice President, Heidelberg Materials Sweden. Doctor Wolfgang Dienemann, Director Global Research & Development,…
Shaping Sustainable Places is a podcast about low-carbon built environments, the construction and development industry and their impact on the places we live. In each episode, we'll be speaking with industry leaders and other champions of change to explore innovative solutions to real challenges.
Shaping Sustainable Places – Development and Construction of a Low-Carbon Built Environment is a English business podcast from [email protected] (Skanska). Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.
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