Cecilia Hamberg and Anna Säfwenberg in new roles in BoKlok Leadership Team
BoKlok welcomes Cecilia Hamberg as SVP HR & Communication and Anna Säfwenberg as EVP Factory & Chief Operation Officer.
Topics: Environment, Energy
BoKlok on #EmbraceEquity
Each year, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8th, and during the same week, the construction industry recognises Women in Construction. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is ‘embrace equity’. Equity is an important concept for a future-proofed workplace. But what can we each do to embrace equity in the workplace?
BoKlok employees awarded scholarship
All employees within the Skanska Group have the opportunity to be awarded scholarship for professional studies. Once again, we are proud to share that BoKlok employees have been awarded with scholarships.
BoKlok Buddy – a hands-on way to be better together
Do you have friends at work? Research shows that 57 percent are happier, and 22 percent are more productive if they do. The new development program BoKlok Buddy helps peers get together to elevate both practice and culture, as well as identify future leaders.
Lizzie Rendell new D&I Leader for BoKlok
Lizzie Rendell has been appointed the new Diversity & Inclusion Leader for BoKlok. She stepped into her position on 6 June, 2022.
H.M. Queen Silvia inaugurated SilviaBo in Helsingborg – as part of the H22 City Expo
On Tuesday 31 May, H.M. Queen Silvia inagurated SilviaBo in Helsingborg, Sweden. SilviaBo is a housing concept for elder adults, jointly developed by the Silviahemmet Foundation, BoKlok and IKEA.
Architectural ambitions in balance with BoKlok industrial production
BoKlok Norway is back on the market with newly developed products and major projects. All new projects coming up in 2022 will be defined by 99 m² terraced houses. Together with LPO architects, product development has been taken to a higher level with a focus on flexibility, architectural quality and sustainability.
How BoKlok is working to #InvestInThePlanet
Today is Earth Day where the world highlights what is being done to address climate issues. Construction currently accounts for about 40% of the world's total CO2 emissions. To reverse this trend, BoKlok believes that the construction industry needs to transition to a more sustainable approach with new innovative construction methods, and materials with low carbon and environmental footprint.
Sara Erman new SVP Sustainability & Innovation at BoKlok
Sara Erman has been appointed Senior Vice President Sustainability & Innovation at BoKlok. She will take up her new position on 1 April and will continue to be part of the BoKlok management team. Sara will be heading a new function for sustainability, digitalisation, research & development, product development and business development.
Role models enhance equality in the construction industry
The construction industry is sometimes referred to as being a male-oriented industry. BoKlok Finland is a good example of the opposite where about half of the employees are women. One of them is Country Manager Kati Valtonen. She gives her view of the importance of female role models and encourages more women to apply for jobs in the industry.
Women in a valuable industry
Tove Borchgrevink, Country Manager at BoKlok Norway has worked with commercial development and strategy throughout her career. Now she hopes that she can be a role model and open the door for other women who are looking to build a career in the real estate industry.
How BoKlok is working to #BreakTheBias
This year’s International Women’s Day puts the spotlight on the need to #BreakTheBias to reach equality between the genders. Aija Harju, BoKlok Senior Vice President Human Resources, gives her view on how BoKlok is working to be a leading player in the field.
BoKlok Sweden has the most satisfied customers – for the fourth time in six years
Once again, BoKlok Sweden has the great honour to receive first prize for “Sweden’s most satisfied customers” in a yearly survey in the industry of housing developers. It is the fourth time in six years BoKlok reaches first position.
Four highlights of the year 2021 from BoKlok Finland
Another exciting year is about to turn. And with that, BoKlok Finland wants to take the time to highlight some important moments this past year.
BoKlok UK: A 2021 Round-Up
As 2021 draws to a close, BoKlok UK are delighted to celebrate some significant milestones. 2021 has been a significant year for BoKlok UK, with some great success stories and some important lessons learned. Read more about them here, and hear Country Manager BoKlok UK, Graeme Culliton, summarise the past year.