Skanska to Build Advanced Science Research Facility in New York

Skanska has been selected as the construction manager for the construction of a research center with a contract amount for $59 million. The contract covers the new Advanced Science Research Center under construction in upper Manhattan. The project relates to the second phase and includes footings and foundations as well as the structural steel work for two five-story buildings totaling about 400,000 sf. The buildings will accommodate research laboratories with related core facilities and offices.

The facility will incorporate green design concepts to achieve LEED certification from the United States Green Building Council.

Skanska is currently on-site and has completed pre-construction and extensive earthwork on the 129,000 sf site.

About Skanska
Skanska USA Building is a leading national and local provider of construction, pre-construction consulting, general contracting and design-build services. The company also provides validation services to clients in the pharmaceutical industry. Clients represent a broad range of U.S. industries including science and technology, healthcare, education, high-tech, aviation, transportation and sports and entertainment. The business unit is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey and has approximately 3,500 employees.

 

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