The document discusses making bridges more sustainable by future-proofing designs. It provides examples of how Skanska considers sustainability in its bridge projects, such as using recycled materials, protecting wildlife habitats, reducing environmental impacts, and engaging local communities and suppliers. The presentation encourages designing bridges to last through collaboration, addressing social and economic issues, and finding innovative solutions that safeguard society and the environment over the long term.

1. Future-proofing our bridges Bridge Design & Construction Exchange Colin Courtney, Skanska 15th – 17th May 2011 Amsterdam

4. Skanska’s Sustainability Agenda Social Element Community Involvement Human Resources Business Ethics Local Impacts Carbon Project Selection Supply Chain Value Added Skanska Color Palette TM Health & Safety Energy Water Environmental Element Economic Element Skanska’s Sustainability Agenda Materials

6. Skanska’s Sustainability Agenda Social Element Community Involvement Human Resources Business Ethics Local Impacts Carbon Project Selection Supply Chain Value Added Skanska Color Palette TM Health & Safety Energy Water Environmental Element Economic Element Skanska’s Sustainability Agenda Materials

11. St Larsbron Linköping

12. Grudziadz bridge Design change to facilitate migration and movement of birds and mammals

13. Sustainability Project Case Studies http://skanska-sustainability-case-studies.com

14. Innovation with the future in mind ….. Recycled material Gabion stone for facing to bridge abutment – crushed concrete recycled on site

15. Innovation with the future in mind ….. Use of Site Won Structural Fill Introduction of a compressible filler board allowed use of 4000t of recycled ‘selected granular fill’ behind integral abutment . This would have been too stiff with out the filler board.

16. Innovation with the future in mind ….. 100% FSC timber certified for footbridge Recycled anti slip plastic another option

17. Innovation with the future in mind ….. Durakerb ® Recycled plastic, light, easy to transport, handle and install

18. Innovation with the future in mind ….. Bat boxes Careful orientation and siting required