Worldwide Contact Choose website HOME SERVICES & SECTORS PROJECTS ABOUT US MEDIA CAREERS Global megatrends influence the lives of millions of people around the world. These megatrends form the basis of the solutions we provide. See how we work to provide solutions to the global challenges - and let's talk megatrends. LEARN MORE URBANISATION | ARTICLES The skyscraper of the future is made of wood Timber structures result in shorter construction programmes, lighter buildings, and smaller foundations. On top of this, they reduce carbon emissions significantly. READ MORE CLIMATE CHANGES | ARTICLES Light Rail: a climate solution driver Solar and other renewable energy sources can now compete with coal to supply power for light rail transit systems. At the same time, it’s getting easier to change motorists’ car use. LEARN MORE GLOBALISATION | ARTICLES Making welcoming centres more welcoming The growing numbers of immigrants in Europe are putting migration authorities under pressure. Ramboll restructured 10 German aliens authorities – to the benefit of the clients, the employees and the authorities. The combined approach was the key to success, say the German authorities. LEARN MORE RESOURCE SCARCITY | ARTICLES Smart extension of platform lifetime High-tech measurements can minimise the cost of maximising recovery from existing oil and gas fields. “Ground-breaking technology,” says a professor at the Danish Hydrocarbon Research and Technology Centre. LEARN MORE $NAME CLIMATE CHANGES | ARTICLES Zooming in on New York's climate challenges New York is inspired by the scale of Copenhagen’s blue-green infrastructure. The city’s department of environmental protection has selected Ramboll to analyse whether similar solutions can also pay off in the biggest city in the US. LEARN MORE CLIMATE CHANGES | ARTICLES Weather forecast: More permanent droughts Much less rain and snow has become the norm in many areas around the world. The latest studies conclude that California will be among the regions hardest hit by water scarcity. We may not be able to control the weather, but with engineering we can control how water flows. LEARN MORE CLIMATE CHANGES | ARTICLES District heating is getting cooler Cogenerating heat and electricity lowers costs and carbon emissions. One pioneering project will use the waste heat from the London Underground to produce district heating. LEARN MORE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY | ARTICLES Into the third dimension Contractors worldwide are starting to demand the implementation of 3D technology, and with good reason – they simply gain much higher returns on their investments. LEARN MORE Our urban planning experts have identified key areas that are defining factors for cities to become more resilient and liveable. Get their essential recommendations within cloudburst adaptation and mitigation, mobility, energy planning, low-carbon buildings, financing, public decision making and stakeholder involvement. GET EQUIPPED FOR THE CLIMATE DEBATE CLIMATE CHANGES | ARTICLES Battling extreme weather in Asia Citizens in coastal regions of Asia could face some of the worst effects of global warming. A new study has been launched to identify the most effective adaptation and funding options to create the strongest resilience possible. CLIMATE CHANGES | ARTICLES Combining grey and green infrastructure Trench excavation is the traditional method used to enlarge sewer systems, but tunnelling makes the operation smoother for the public. In the same area of Copenhagen 10 municipalities are collaborating on a major recreational climate adaptation initiative. The two projects combined lower the risk of flooding dramatically. LEARN MORE RESOURCE SCARCITY | ARTICLES How to recycle infrastructure When cities have a housing shortage and transport capacity issues, they need to think differently. Ramboll is helping Europe’s most congested city do just that. LEARN MORE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY | ARTICLES When structures have a healing effect Sense-stimulating hospital architecture is gradually gaining ground as research confirms that our physical surroundings can have positive effects on our health and well-being. LEARN MORE CLIMATE CHANGES | ARTICLES Greening energy plants Heat and power plants are being converted from coal to biomass, especially in Northern Europe. President Obama’s Clean Power Plan will probably enhance the transition process in the USA. However, going green also poses its challenges. LEARN MORE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY | ARTICLES Common signalling makes rail travel smoother The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) is the most efficient tool to make the European railway network interoperable. Denmark is the first country in Europe to upgrade its entire signalling system, and Ramboll is heading the complicated work. LEARN MORE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY | ARTICLES We cracked it! Creating structures below ground and under high water pressure is challenging. And when even anchors cannot withstand the forces of the ocean, you need to get creative. LEARN MORE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY | ARTICLES The marriage of form and function Effective collaboration between architects and engineers can reduce critical errors, long delays and cost overruns throughout the building process. Hollowing mountains If you don’t believe in moving mountains, there is another way to deal with them – hollowing. Ramboll is doing just that several places in the world, one of the most spectacular projects being in the Oslo suburb of Holmestrand, Norway. LEARN MORE GROWTH AND LEADERSHIP | ARTICLES Management team research: Internal competition hurts the organisation A competitive climate within management groups can lead to burn-out, uncertainty and low performance, research reveals. Spend less time on end results and engage more in employee relations and constructive leadership to elevate motivation and productivity, expert advises. LEARN HOW CLIMATE CHANGES | ARTICLES Let the sunshine in Investment in solar power will far outweigh spending on fossil fuels in the next 25 years, according to a forecast from Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The biggest development will be in small-scale rooftop solar. For now, though, it is only sustainable in special cases. LEARN MORE CLIMATE CHANGES | ARTICLES Here comes the flood... and it can make cities flourish Extreme rainfalls deluge our streets and overwhelm our drainage systems, resulting in costly cleanups. But by adapting cleverly, cities can turn this around and start capitalising on stormwater. LEARN MORE Browse: By megatrend Climate changes (76) Demographic changes (49) Environmental issues (79) Globalisation (73) Growth and leadership (17) Innovation and technology (74) Resource scarcity (49) Sustainability (90) Urbanisation (90) By section Articles (102) Blogs (37) Expert columns (7) Videos (33) Expert's column INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY | EXPERT COLUMNS A faster building process pays off Haste makes waste, or so the old saying goes. But this is not always true, as Ramboll concluded after improving its so-called Fast Track model. 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