Caverion has signed an agreement to manage and implement a building systems project for two demanding sites in the Vallila district of Helsinki, Finland.
With Consti Korjausurakointi, the project management contractor in this undertaking, Caverion will be responsible for the delivery of the entire systems in the project. The extensive renovation and space modifications will take place in the properties, KOy Vallilan Toimisto and Oy Ässäkeskus Ab, owned by Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company.
“Environmental responsibility and energy efficiency are important to Varma. The goal of the renovation is to create modern, transformable premises for SOK and other tenants and to improve the buildings' energy efficiency. The renovation furthers the environmental goals of both Varma and the users of the premises,” says Tuomas Vaarasalo, Construction Manager at Varma.
KOy Vallilan Toimisto is comprised of three historically significant buildings protected by the Finnish Heritage Agency. The goal is to achieve BREEAM In-Use environmental certification for the buildings. BREEAM is Europe's most popular environmental certification.
SOK is the user of both properties, and approximately 1,000 people will continue using the premises of Oy Ässäkeskus Ab during the entire renovation. This requires vigilant planning of the work phases and close communication with both the parties executing the work and the users of the premises. Arrangements are made to avoid massive relocations to temporary premises.
“We are happy that Consti selected us as its partner. The building system solutions and the modernisation of technology ensure good conditions and excellent usability of premises for property users,” says Ville Tamminen, Head of Division Finland at Caverion.
The gross area of the properties is around 51,000 m2. The project is carried out as a construction management project, and the work will be completed at the end of 2019. The value of the agreement is approximately €16 million.