Longwood University’s New Music Education, Performance Venue Tops Out

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Skanska celebrated the topping out of Whitehead Hall, Longwood University’s new music education and performance venue in Farmville, Virginia. The milestone marks significant construction progress on the 63,800-square-foot building, which will serve as a hub for Longwood’s music department. The project includes the demolition of the existing Bristow Building and the construction of a new facility that will relocate the music department from Wygal Hall. In June, the future building was named Lettie Pate Whitehead Hall by Longwood’s Board of Visitors. The decision honors the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation and the legacy of Lettie Pate Whitehead, a businesswoman and philanthropist […]

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Historic Renovation of Nashville’s War Memorial Building Modernized for Accessibility, Functionality

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The comprehensive renovation of Nashville Tennessee’s War Memorial Building is complete. Construction began in February 2024 on the 145,000-square-foot landmark, delivering significant accessibility upgrades, modernized building systems and reimagined office and public spaces while preserving its historic character. Skanska served as the general contractor on the project. Originally constructed in 1925, the War Memorial Building was built to honor Tennessee soldiers who lost their lives in World War I and later served as the first home of the Tennessee State Museum. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and remains one of the city’s most recognizable […]

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Skanska Completes New South Central Regional Health Office in Columbia

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The Nashville area office of Skanska USA has completed the new South Central Regional Health Office, a facility that includes expanded clinic, laboratory, warehouse and administrative space and will support public health operations and emergency response efforts across a 13-county region. Skanska began construction in October 2024 and completed the new 16,552-square-foot regional health office on a greenfield site. The facility replaces a health office originally built in 1970 and provides modernized space to support healthcare delivery, public health operations and emergency preparedness efforts throughout the region. The new facility includes three exam rooms, a laboratory, an X-ray room and […]

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Skanska Completes Renovation of Specialized Care Facility for Sutter Health in Pleasanton, California

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Skanska has completed a 21,000-square-foot tenant improvement project for Sutter Health in Pleasanton, California. The newly renovated first-floor facility will open to patients this month and serves as a vital new medical hub for the Tri-Valley region, providing residents with expanded access to specialized care, including a pediatric urgent care clinic, a physical therapy department and a comprehensive imaging center. Delivered via Design-Build with DES serving as the architect, the new care center is equipped with advanced imaging technology, including magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, X-ray, mammography, low-density bone scanning and ultrasound technology. The facility’s design and specialized departments directly […]

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Skanska USA Building Appoints Brian Urban as California GM

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Brian Urban has been appointed as executive vice president and general manager for Skanska USA Building’s California operations. He has 32 years of industry experience, including 25 years with Skanska, where he most recently served as a vice president and account manager in Seattle, Washington. In this new role, he will collaborate with the established local leadership team to oversee project operations, drive business growth and strengthen regional relationships. He will focus on building upon Skanska’s strong momentum across California’s diverse sectors, including aviation, healthcare, education and sustainable buildings.

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