au-en 
Download the full PDF Customer Case Study to discover the full solution stack and detail on the project
Customers: Welado - For West Railway
Location: Finland
Industry: Infrastructure and Construction
Solution: ORIS Platform and ARKANCE Professional services to deliver Circular Economy outcomes
The West Railway project, a collaborative initiative between our partner ORIS and our customer Welado, implements a circular economy model to optimize resource management and reduce waste.
This project supports sustainable infrastructure development, with ongoing training and consultation provided to enhance project execution.
In this project, modern technology greatly enhances the transparency and efficiency of workflows.
One of ARKANCE’s key roles is to facilitate the understanding of Finnish design guidelines and standards, as well as to implement a new operating model based on the ORIS software platform. Local knowledge and expertise remain crucial elements of effective project management.
)
)
Project Goals
The main objective of the West Railway project is to apply circular economy principles to reduce waste and enhance resource efficiency.
The project aims to:
Repurpose surplus materials within the project or sell them to nearby projects, viewing waste as a potential resource.
Scale sustainable practices across other projects, improving overall project management and outcomes.
Customer Challenge
The primary challenge for the West Railway project involves managing approximately 8 million cubic meters of surplus materials generated from extensive excavation work.
Traditional methods in Finland often leave the management of these surplus materials to contractors, resulting in inefficiencies and significant waste.
The need arises for an optimized solution that minimizes waste and maximizes resource efficiency while also addressing CO₂ emissions and overall costs.
)
Solutions
The project utilizes several innovative strategies to address its sustainability goals:
Material Efficiency and Circularity: By integrating surplus materials back into the project or redistributing them, the project minimizes waste and conserves natural resources.
CO₂ Emission Reduction: Advanced planning and digital platforms (ORIS Platform) help optimize material usage and reduce transportation distances, significantly cutting CO₂ emissions.
Cost Reduction: Efficient management of surplus materials and transportation leads to lower overall project costs, demonstrating the dual benefits of sustainability and financial savings.
)
)
Business Outcomes
The West Railway project realizes substantial benefits by integrating sustainability into its framework:
Increased Efficiency: Early integration of sustainability practices maximizes resource efficiency and minimizes waste from the outset.
Enhanced Collaboration: Multidisciplinary teamwork fosters innovation and allows for early-stage collaboration, capturing carbon savings and optimizing project outcomes.
Improved Customer Engagement: The project showcases successful case studies, encouraging other customers in the sector to adopt similar sustainable practices.
Conclusion
The West Railway project stands as a model for sustainable infrastructure development, illustrating the effectiveness of circular economy principles. By prioritizing resource efficiency and collaboration, the project significantly reduces waste while enhancing overall project delivery.
This case study highlights the ongoing commitment to sustainability in infrastructure projects and serves as a valuable reference for future initiatives.
)
Download Case Study
Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.