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Responsibility is part of construction
"In spring, the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra published its Megatrends 2023 review, which contains a very serious message. The most significant current trend is an erosion of nature’s carrying capacity…
We help our clients to raise their level of preparedness
“Preparing for emergency conditions has become a key goal since February 2022. We strongly support our clients in the changed situation,” says Tuomas Pusa, Chief Operating Officer at Senate Properties.
Network of shared work environments expanding in stages
“Shared work environments are a sustainable and responsible use of space. A flexible activity-based environment boosts job motivation and collaboration between different agencies. Shared agency service points also ensure comprehensive…
NATO membership will make Defence Properties Finland’s operating environment even more international
Even though as a NATO member, Finland is still primarily responsible for her own defence, our future defence is much more than our earlier national solution and NATO’s joint deterrence…
Everyone immediately understood the need to save energy
"The Energy Saving Programme we launched promptly in the autumn had already delivered good results during the winter. Together with our clients, we achieved significant savings,” says Sanna Jääskeläinen, Programme…
Competent cleaning means better indoor air – Cleaning lessons added to the training programme of Kainuu Brigade conscripts delivered good results
At the initiative of Päivi Seppänen, Defence Properties Finland’s Cleaning Manager, the Kainuu Brigade reinstated cleaning lessons on the conscript training programme after a break of several years. Conscripts starting…
2022 infused new life into cultural buildings and growing urban centres
Senate’s Real Estate Development and Sales again gave a new lease of life to dozens of disused government properties across Finland. Major property development projects are enlivening and consolidating the…
Changes in the security environment have propelled preparedness and security fast forward at Defence Properties Finland
Defence Properties Finland has initiated enhanced security and preparedness measures.
We systematically promote the government’s carbon neutrality goals in construction project management
Senate aims for a minimum carbon footprint reduction of 25% in newbuild construction projects of more than €2 million and a minimum carbon footprint reduction of 15% in renovation projects…