In 2024, Peikko and CREE have partnered to lead the way in sustainable timber-hybrid construction. With a strong industry trend towards modular buildings and more sustainable construction, this strategic partnership marks an important step in scaling modular, environmentally responsible buildings across global markets.
Shared Values and Complementary Strengths
Sharing the same values and goals, both companies are living the ideology of changing the industry from cast-in-situ to precast while providing highest quality standards. CREE specializes in timber-hybrid building systems, offering a scalable and resource-efficient system to multi-story construction. Peikko complements CREE’s modular approach with structural solutions, such as DELTABEAM® Composite Beams and ATLANT® Columns, that fortify stronger connections between timber and concrete elements.
“CREE Buildings is excited to collaborate with Peikko Group to push the boundaries of sustainable construction. Their structural solutions, integrated into our timber-hybrid systems, enhance our ability to deliver energy-efficient, high-performance buildings. This partnership not only expands the options available to our global network of contractors but also strengthens our commitment to reducing environmental impact while accelerating construction. Together, we are shaping the future of sustainable construction, making it faster, safer, and more sustainable for all stakeholders.” Alexander Montell, P&S Partner Manager of CREE Buildings.
Global Impact and Scalability
Peikko Group is a leading global supplier of slim floor structures and connection technology. Peikko’s connections are standardized, tested, and reliable, and their solutions enable modular construction with long spans, architectural shapes, and integrated fire protection. With operations in over 30 countries and manufacturing in more than 10, Peikko ensures a reliable supply chain – contributing significantly to the global scalability and repeatability of CREE’s Product Solutions.
Through collaborations with key industry partners like Peikko, CREE ensure a seamless implementation across different markets. At the same time, working with well-established brands minimizes perceived risks for customers, reinforcing trust and ensuring high-quality results.
Collaboration Benefits and Future Potential
The partnership allows Peikko to engage with CREE’s global network, participate in network events and share product information on CREE's platform. While inclusion in every CREE project isn’t automatic, the network provides Peikko valuable opportunities to connect and support licensed contractors and integrate its innovative solutions in early project specifications. Beyond the synergies in modularity and sustainability, this collaboration opens new doors for both companies, allowing them to make greater impact in the construction industry.
CREE and Peikko have joined forces to drive modular and sustainable construction on a global scale, with Peikko expanding its presence in the green building sector and CREE gaining access to advanced structural solutions.
“This important partnership aligns Peikko with CREE’s commitment to sustainable building through modular timber hybrid systems. By integrating our solutions into CREE’s global network, we are offering our customers more ways to build energy-efficient and high-performance buildings that meet ambitious environmental goals. With this in mind, the partnership enables us to support contractors right from the start, and give them access to sustainable prefabricated solutions.” Topi Paananen, CEO of Peikko Group.
Our collaboration has only just begun. Making it successful will require work from all partners involved, but by connecting and working together, we have a great potential to make an impact and change the construction industry.
About Peikko
Peikko Group Corporation is a leading global supplier of slim floor structures and connection technology for precast and cast-in-situ construction. Peikko’s innovative solutions offer a faster, safer, and more sustainable way to design and build. Peikko has sales offices in over 30 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and North America, with manufacturing operations in over ten countries. Peikko generated a turnover of EUR 262 million in 2023. Peikko is a family-owned and managed company that employs over 2,000 professionals. Peikko was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Lahti, Finland.
About CREE Buildings
CREE Buildings is an international construction collective for regenerative building solutions. Founded in 2010 by Hubert Rhomberg, CREE Buildings is dedicated to sustainable and healthy buildings using prefabricated timber-based components and has developed the CREE System: proven, reproducible, and constantly evolving solutions for multi-story timber-hybrid buildings. By licensing this unique system, their global network of partners builds smartly and sustainably by sharing knowledge and collaborating through the CREE Platform. From Europe to Asia to North America, together, they are revolutionizing the construction industry.