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2 days ago
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Skanska renovates university library in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, for USD 60M, about SEK 620M
STOCKHOLM, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed an additional contract with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for the reconstruction of the Walter Clinton Jackson Library in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. The contract amendment is worth USD 60M, about SEK 620M, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter of 2025. The project includes the renovation of the university's original 1950s 4-story library and a 1970s 9-story tower addition. The project consists of a comprehensive, transformative renovation of approximately 21,700 square meters (234,000-SF) to integrate high technology group studies, central convening spaces and increased capacity for use by individual students. It is envisioned as a nexus of student academic success and transformative research resources. Construction began in May 2025 and will be completed in late 2027. For further information please contact: Ashley Jeffery, Communications Manager, Skanska USA, tel +1 813 459 3682 Andreas Joons, Press Officer, Skanska Group, tel +46 (0)10 449 04 94 Direct line for media, tel +46 (0)10 448 88 99 This and previous releases can also be found at This information was brought to you by Cision The following files are available for download: 20250612 US university library Image - Walter Clinton Jackson Library View original content:
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4 days ago
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Skanska signs supplemental contract for new engineering facility in Virginia, USA, for USD 240M, about SEK 2.5 billion
STOCKHOLM, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed a supplemental contract with Virginia Tech to construct a new College of Engineering building. The supplemental contract is worth USD 240M, about SEK 2.5 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter of 2025. The project began with the demolition of Virginia Tech's 15,400 square meter Randolph Hall. Construction now continues with the renovation of a portion of the existing Hancock Hall to tie into the new construction of one of the largest buildings on the Blacksburg campus; the forthcoming five-story, approximately 28,500 square meter Mitchell Hall engineering building. The new building will house five departments: aerospace and ocean engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, and engineering education. The project also includes building around one of the largest university-owned wind tunnels in the country, and creating high-performing classrooms, instructional laboratories, research laboratories and collaboration spaces. Construction began spring 2024 with the demolition of Randolph Hall. The project has a target completion of fall 2028. For further information please contact:Ashley Jeffery, Communications Director, Skanska USA, +1 813 459 3682Andreas Joons, Press Officer, Skanska Group, tel +46 (0)10 449 04 94Direct line for media, tel +46 (0)10 448 88 99 This and previous releases can also be found at This information was brought to you by Cision The following files are available for download: 20250610 US supplemental contract engineering facility Image Virginia Tech Mitchell Hall View original content: SOURCE Skanska Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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4 days ago
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Skanska signs supplemental contract for new engineering facility in Virginia, USA, for USD 240M, about SEK 2.5 billion
STOCKHOLM, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed a supplemental contract with Virginia Tech to construct a new College of Engineering building. The supplemental contract is worth USD 240M, about SEK 2.5 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter of 2025. The project began with the demolition of Virginia Tech's 15,400 square meter Randolph Hall. Construction now continues with the renovation of a portion of the existing Hancock Hall to tie into the new construction of one of the largest buildings on the Blacksburg campus; the forthcoming five-story, approximately 28,500 square meter Mitchell Hall engineering building. The new building will house five departments: aerospace and ocean engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, and engineering education. The project also includes building around one of the largest university-owned wind tunnels in the country, and creating high-performing classrooms, instructional laboratories, research laboratories and collaboration spaces. Construction began spring 2024 with the demolition of Randolph Hall. The project has a target completion of fall 2028. For further information please contact:Ashley Jeffery, Communications Director, Skanska USA, +1 813 459 3682Andreas Joons, Press Officer, Skanska Group, tel +46 (0)10 449 04 94Direct line for media, tel +46 (0)10 448 88 99 This and previous releases can also be found at This information was brought to you by Cision The following files are available for download: 20250610 US supplemental contract engineering facility Image Virginia Tech Mitchell Hall View original content: SOURCE Skanska Sign in to access your portfolio
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20-05-2025
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Skanska signs additional contract for biotechnology facility in Charlottesville, USA, for USD 66M, about SEK 690M
STOCKHOLM, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed an additional contract with the University of Virginia for the construction of the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology at Fontaine Research Park in Charlottesville, Virginia. The additional contract is worth USD 66M, about SEK 690M, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter of 2025. Upon completion, the five-story, approximately 33,000 square meter (354,000-square-foot) Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology at the University of Virginia will be a state-of-the-art facility to house the first-of-its-kind translational research program in the Commonwealth. The building will include modular, multi-use laboratory space and support space, expanded research facilities, core facilities and an area for 100-150 researchers and partnering biotechnology companies to foster collaboration on the frontlines of science and technology. Construction began in December 2023 and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2027. For further information please contact: Ashley Jeffery, Communications Manager, USA Building, tel +1 813 459 3682 Andreas Joons, Press Officer, Skanska Group, tel +46 76 870 75 51 Direct line for media, tel +46 (0)10 448 88 99 This and previous releases can also be found at This information was brought to you by Cision The following files are available for download: 20250520 US additional contract UVA BioTech Image - Biotech Charlottesville View original content: SOURCE Skanska
