Kim Söderström

Furious at the elevator ruling, Swedish Construction Federation calls Solna District Court verdict a scandal

Five people died in 2023 when an elevator collapsed in Sundbyberg, in what has been called the worst workplace accident in modern times. On Wednesday, Solna District Court acquitted all those charged in connection with the accident. “Five people died but no one is responsible? It is nothing short of a scandal,” said Kim Söderström, chairman of the Swedish Construction Federation, in a press release.

Alarms about widespread cheating in construction threaten our Swedish model

Widespread cheating among subcontractors on some of Sweden's largest construction sites. This is shown in the Swedish Construction Inspection Authority's annual report.

WHO Warns of Rising Workplace Heat Risks and Accidents

In line with the heatwaves becoming longer and more intense, extreme heat has become a global workplace problem. The risk of accidents increases along with serious illness conditions, warns WHO in a new report.

Social Democrats Criticize Increased ROT Deduction as Ineffective

The Social Democrats do not believe that an increased rot deduction will have any greater effect. It will not build a single new home or seriously change the construction market in Sweden, says Mikael Damberg (S).

"Fifa knows that workers will die"

Tens of thousands of migrant workers are said to have lost their lives in Saudi Arabia's vision for the future. Now eleven arenas are to be built for the World Championship 2034. Fifa knows that workers will die if they award Saudi Arabia the football World Championship, says Building Union President Kim Söderström.

Furious about the World Championship decision: "Modern slavery"

The Swedish Football Association will vote in favour of awarding the 2034 Men's World Championship to Saudi Arabia. A decision that the trade union Byggnads considers "below all criticism".

He becomes the new chairman of the Building Workers' Union