FORUM SAMHÄLLSBYGGNAD – SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
Forum Samhällsbyggnad: Sustainable construction – from regulations to real change is a full-day conference that puts the spotlight on actual change: How do we move from governance, regulations, and climate goals to implementation, innovation, and concrete results?
It is no longer about visions, but about rapidly changing reality. The construction and real estate sector is undergoing a decisive shift. New EU requirements, climate targets, and regulations are reshaping the playing field at record speed. But in the midst of this transformation, opportunities are also growing for those who dare to think differently.
Forum Samhällsbyggnad is an annual arena and meeting place for those who want to stay one step ahead and lead the change.
We explore how the transition is taking place and how you can benefit from it:
- How do the EU's green initiative, the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's new building regulations, and reuse affect everyday life in Swedish planning and construction?
- How do we deal with conflicting goals between climate ambitions, insurance requirements, and legal frameworks?
- How can AI, digital twins, biodiversity, and material innovation accelerate the transition and create built environments that are both sustainable and viable?
During the conference, you will hear from leading voices in research, the public sector, and business, gain new perspectives on the transition, learn about inspiring examples and solutions that work in practice, and make valuable contacts with decision-makers and create collaborations that drive development forward.
Who is it for?
The forum brings together stakeholders from research, government agencies, municipalities, and industry. Together, we share insights into how the transition is taking shape—in governance, on the drawing board, and on the construction site.
Practical information
Location: Central Gothenburg (venue to be announced later)
Time: March 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Price: The event is free of charge, but a no-show fee of SEK 1,000 will be charged for non-attendance or late cancellation after March 20.
NOTE! Limited number of places.
The conference will be held in Swedish. Photography and filming will take place on site.
>> Register here (in Swedish)
Program overview
The conference program is being updated continuously.
MORNING:
From EU directives to everyday construction in Sweden
New EU requirements and national regulations are rapidly changing the construction sector. Here we clarify what actually applies – and how the regulations are implemented in real projects. We discuss how the EU's green initiative, the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's new building regulations, and reuse are affecting the Swedish construction sector. We show concrete examples of how the regulations are being implemented in planning and construction.
Innovation in conflicting goals
When climate goals, insurance requirements, legal issues, and fire safety collide, new thinking is required. This session explores how innovation arises where regulations clash the most. Municipalities, builders, and researchers share real dilemmas – and show solutions that drive change forward without compromising on quality or safety.
AFTERNOON:
Materials and digitalization as enablers
The technological shift is already here—AI, digital twins, and material innovation in the transition. In this session, we explore the role that new technologies play in the sustainable construction of the future. We provide examples of how technology drives change—from design to operation.
From governance to action
How do you turn climate goals and policies into actual changes in projects and processes? What do we need to build smarter, faster, and more circularly going forward? We share experiences from actors who are moving from policy to practice.
Market intelligence – Future outlook: Sustainable construction now and in five years
What trends will shape the construction sector over the next five years – and what do we need to prepare for now? What is happening in construction, materials, preparedness, and AI? What will the construction sector look like in 2031? What role will AI play in planning, design, and operation?
Conclusion
About Forum Samhällsbyggnad
Forum Samhällsbyggnad is an annual meeting place for dialogue, exchange of ideas, and collaboration that strengthens public sector renewal and business competitiveness through insights and innovative solutions for a sustainable future.