Redevelopment of Pennsylvania’s Historic Clayton University Center Complete

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The $70-million redevelopment of Lehigh University’s historic Clayton University Center, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is complete. Skanska served as the general contractor on the project, with Shepley Bulfinch as architect. The project encompassed both interior renovations, as well as restoration of the exterior façade of the Clayton University Center, which ensured the building’s historic character was maintained throughout the construction process. Key elements of the project included upgrading utilities, such as new electrical service, mechanical systems and equipment, installation of a full fire protection system, as well as installing multiple kitchen and food delivery areas including Grab and Go kiosks … Read more

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Skanska Begins Construction on UTSA Basketball and Volleyball Training Facilities

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Skanska broke ground on the new basketball and volleyball practice facility at The University of Texas at San Antonio. The significant milestone marked the start of construction of the new $35-million project. The two-story, 53,000-square-foot training facility for UTSA’s men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs will house the daily operations. This space will provide all the practice amenities associated with top-tier NCAA Division I basketball and volleyball, including each program having its own practice court, team locker room with shower space, film review room, team lounge area, and office space for coaching staff. The programs will share strength and … Read more

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Skanska Reaches Construction Milestone for $34.69M Recreation Complex in Tampa, Florida

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Skanska has successfully placed 270 structural frame and wall pre-cast pieces for the $34.69-million redevelopment and expansion of the East Tampa Recreational Complex at Fair Oaks Park, marking the project’s topping out. Slated for completion in spring 2026, the 10.25-acre site in East Tampa, Florida will feature a diverse range of indoor and outdoor community spaces and recreational activities, including a senior center, recreation center, athletic field and exercise trail, all powered by over 500 solar panels. The project’s Design-Build team is led by Skanska as the builder, alongside architecture firms Howard + Associates and Convergence Design. Skanska’s scope of … Read more

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Skanska Completes North Carolina Surgical Hospital in Chapel Hill

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UNC Health’s North Carolina Surgical Hospital has been completed. Rising seven-stories and spanning 375,000 square feet, Surgical Hospital is the largest addition to the Chapel Hill campus since it was built in 1952. Designed by Page and built by Skanska, the new surgical hospital offers 26 operating rooms, four of which are hybrid size operating rooms to accommodate additional equipment and technology for newly developed procedures, 59 pre- and post-operating rooms ,as well as two floors of ICU space with 80 beds. The building has a main reception area, as well as visitor waiting areas on each floor, an indoor … Read more

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Construction Begins on University of North Texas Science and Technology Building

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Construction has started on the University of North Texas Science and Technology Building on the university’s main campus in Denton, Texas. Construction is expected to be completed in spring 2026. Skanska is serving as the project’s general contractor. The 110,000-square foot, $87 million new building will fulfill a critical need for more modern facilities that support collaborative and interdisciplinary research on campus. The building will also expand research space for areas such as biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, physics, data science, and computer science and engineering while creating experiential learning opportunities for students. The building’s distinctive multidisciplinary design will facilitate cross-training … Read more

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