Bravida originates from former BPA, a Swedish building and installation company with roots from the 1920's. The company was formed in 2000 through a merger of BPS and the installation sector of Telenor. In the autumn of 2015, Bravida was listed at Nasdaq Stockholm.
Bravida has achieved significant milestones during its years in business since 1922. Join us on our exciting journey and witness the events we are proud of.
1922
The construction unions form FBA – Företaget Fackföreningarnas Byggproduktion AB. This becomes the foundation of what later will become Bravida.
1934
We are involved in the construction of the Tranebergsbron bridge.
1934
Establishment of the first Konsum cooperative store and we contribute to the construction process.
1939
The Second World War breaks out. The war results in a pause in the construction of homes and many people lose their jobs.
1945
Peace at last! The joy was enormous, not least within the construction industry, which now moves towards a historic golden age when offices and homes are to be built at breakneck speed.
1956
Riksbyggens produktions AB changes name to Byggfackens Produktion AB, BPA.
1965
‘The Million Programme’ is adopted in 1964 following a decision by the Swedish Government. One million new homes are to be built over ten years starting in 1965. For BPA, this entails major contracts within the construction sector.
1967
BPA becomes a major nationwide group of companies in the
construction industry, and now consists of 18 companies and
twelve local construction guilds.
1968
BPA is involved in the construction of the ABC city in Skärholmen, Stockholm.
1980
Intercity becomes a new concept when new rail connections between cities are started. Thanks to the new X2000 train, the journey is completed at record speed. BPA is involved in the project.
1986
BPA becomes a public limited liability company when it is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. That same
year, construction begins of Stockholm’s new landmark Globen (now Avicii Arena) – which also becomes BPA’s largest project.
1989
Malmö residents get a new shopping destination. The shopping centre Triangeln, which becomes the biggest in the city, is inaugurated. BPA has been an important part of the project.
1993
BPA becomes a nationwide installation company within electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation systems.
Modern buildings need an increasing amount of fixtures and fittings.
1999
BPA shares are delisted from the stock exchange.
2000
BPA becomes Bravida in connection with the company merging with the Norwegian company Telenor’s installation business.
2003
The acquisition of Danish Semco A/S opens the door to establishment in Denmark.
2004
Bravida sells Telekom, IKT and Geomatikk in order to streamline its business. There is an increased focus on the installation of electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation systems.
2008
From work to school. The Bravida school is started and staff are given the opportunity to hone their skills through continuous professional development and specialist training.
2009
Bravida acquires Norwegian company Siemens Installation A/S and reinforces its position in the Norwegian market.
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Stockholm City Line is a six kilometre long double-track railway tunnel underneath Stockholm city centre. Bravida's assignment included ventilation installations in the tunnel.
2011
Facebook builds Europe’s first and largest data centre in Luleå. Bravida is responsible for all installations and subsequent services in the project.
2012
Friends Arena - the largest multifunctional arena in Scandinavia is inaugurated in Solna, Stockholm. Bravida had a turnkey contract for electrical installation while construction was taking place.
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Bravida is responsible for installations at the new University Hospital in Aarhus, Denmark and Östfold's new central hospital outside Oslo, Norway.
2013
Bravida is commissioned to carry out the modernisation of the Danish rail network’s signalling system. The new standard then spreads to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany and all the way down to the southern tip of Italy. This is considered one of the world’s largest modernisation projects to date.
2014
Bravida Norge wins a contract when Oslo’s airport Gardermoen gets a new gate pier.
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The sporting goods chain Stadium chooses Bravida, which will have overall responsibility for the operation and maintenance of electricity, plumbing, heating and ventilation in their stores around Sweden.
2015
Bravida is listed on Nasdaq and Mattias Johansson becomes CEO.
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Two companies in Finland are acquired by Bravida. This becomes the first breakthrough into the Finnish market.
2015
Wind energy in Denmark produces large quantities of electricity but the electricity grid cannot cope. The electricity grid in Denmark must be expanded and Bravida steps in to help out.
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Serneke, a new large multi-sport facility covering 45,000 square metres , in Gothenburg is inaugurated. Bravida had a turnkey contract for all fixtures and fittings.
2016
Bravida Arena will be the name of BK Häcken's new home arena in Hisingen. The arena will have a seating capacity of 6 300 people.
2017
Bravida acquires Oras AS, a leading plumbing company in Norway, making Bravida the market-leading total supplier for installation and service in Norway.
2019
The cars of the future require quick charging. We take care of the needs of the future by installing ultrafast charging stations.
2020
The installation of all technology for the Opera House in Oslo was completed. Since then we have always ensured that the property comes to life through our technical solutions.
2020
The green model GreenHub with sustainable services by electric bike, electric moped or on foot is launched in Oslo.
2021
The construction of the highest skyscraper in the
Nordic countries, Karlatornet in Gothenburg, is coming along.
Bravida has been commissioned by Serneke Sverige AB to carry out all installations for Karlatornet.
2022
A historic year as we celebrate our 100th anniversary and invest in creating the future solutions for our customers. Let's keep moving forward for another hundred years!
> Bravida's 100th anniversary celebration