Are is carrying out the building technology work in the renovation of the Suomenlinna tunnel
Are Oy Press release 25 April 2017 at 10:30 a.m.
Image: Arttu Kokkonen / Suomenlinnan Hoitokunta
Are Oy and YIT Construction Ltd have entered into an alliance contract for the building technology work on the Suomenlinna tunnel. Repair work is already under way on the 1.3 km long tunnel, the project is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
“From the earliest stages Are demonstrated its capacity to work according to the alliance model and was enthusiastic about getting involved with the project. It’s great to get such a strongly committed partner for the project,” says Heikki Kuivaniemi, deputy project manager of the alliance from the Governing Body of Suomenlinna.
“Are has had very good experiences from earlier alliance project and we are therefore happy to be able to work on the Suomenlinna tunnel alliance contact. This project also provides us with valuable experience on repairing building technology in a tunnel that is in poor condition. I believe that thanks to the alliance model, the project will be implemented in a way that is agile and motivating for all parties,” says Kai Nurho, Area Director at Are.
In Are’s experience, the alliance model creates positive cooperation and prevents problems that typically occur at sites. When all of the parties are committed to a common goal, materials can be approved flexibly, resources can be used efficiently and financial benefits can be generated for the client and the implementing parties alike.
The Suomenlinna tunnel was completed in 1981 and is currently in poor condition. Water from leaks in the tunnel has caused corrosion of the technical systems, among other problems. The air conditioning and lighting are also in need of repairs. In the renovation project, the rock surfaces will be sealed and strengthened in order to reduce leakage and improve safety. The building technology used to maintain the tunnel will be completely replaced. In addition, the municipal engineering systems that flow through the tunnel will be centralised as part of the project.
Read more about Are’s experiences working in alliances
Background information on the tunnel (in Finnish)
More information:
Are Oy, Sami Häkkinen, tel. +358 40 300 5565, sami.hakkinen@are.fi
YIT Construction Ltd., Petri Saarinen, tel. +358 400 935 182, petri.j.saarinen@yit.fi
Are is the largest technical building services company in Finland. Our technical building contracting and property maintenance services guarantee energy efficiency and a comfortable indoor climate throughout the entire life cycle of the building.
We focus on intelligent technical maintenance and our Are Sensus low-energy system in particular. Established more than 100 years ago, the Are Group employs approximately 2,800 people. We serve our customers in 25 locations in Finland as well as in St Petersburg, Russia. More information: www.are.fi.
YIT creates better living environments by developing and constructing housing, business premises, infrastructure and entire areas. Our vision is to bring more life to sustainable cities. We want to differentiate ourself by caring for customers, visionary urban development, passionate execution and inspiring leadership. The engine for growth and profitability is urban development involving partners. We operate in Finland, Russia, the Baltic countries, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. In 2016, our turnover was nearly EUR 1.8 billion and we have about 5,300 employees. YIT’s shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.yitgroup.com/
