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International Women’s Day: What will you choose to challenge?

During the last couple of years, Skanska has progressed in gender representation and in creating a more inclusive culture. However, we also recognize that there is much more work to do. As a long-time, senior representative of our business, I choose to challenge our industry to become more gender inclusive.

Skanska makes Fortune’s “Change the World” list for second year in a row

For the second year in a row, Fortune magazine has included Skanska in its annual “Change the World” list of companies that have had a positive social impact.

False recruitment offers

We have received reports about people receiving false offers of employment from parties we’re not familiar nor associated with. This is very unfortunate, and we want your help to prevent these scams.

The time to #ActOnClimate is now

The climate crisis is one of humanity's greatest challenges, and as the construction sector accounts for about 40 percent of all energy-related carbon emissions in the world, we want to do our part by acting forcefully to tackle climate change. Being a part of World Green Building Week’s (WGBW) Global Ambassador Programme, Skanska continues to articulate the need for increased focus, collaborations and innovation to create smart, long-term solutions.

How will the corona pandemic change the future workplace?

The office as we know it, the way we work, and our day-to-day lives have been turned upside by the global corona pandemic. How will the workplace of the future be redefined, and how might that in turn affect gender norms? Katarina Graffman, PhD in cultural anthropology and Jacob Östberg, professor of advertising and public relations, elaborate and share their thoughts.

We all have a role to play in ensuring people’s safety and wellbeing

We’ve been following the development of the coronavirus pandemic globally (COVID-19), as we are sure many of you have too. If we each do our part in preventing the spread of the virus, we can help lessen the risk for everyone and keep our communities safe.

A time to stand up against racism, together

As we face a global pandemic, economic turmoil and a deafening social outcry for justice, we are reminded of how much we depend on one another. It is during these times that our culture and our values – both as individuals and as corporations – are put to the true test.

How does a power plant receive a sustainability certification?

In 2018, Storåselva, a hydroelectric power station, became the first construction project ever in Norway to receive the sustainability certification, CEEQUAL. The project was developed by Nord-Trøndelag Electricity Works (NTE) and constructed by Skanska Norway. Here’s how they worked to achieve the recognized classification.

Taking a pioneering approach to re-using concrete decks

Re-using materials is a key step toward saving both money and carbon emissions. Skanska Norway is re-using concrete decks from an old government building in a new accident and emergency center together with a broad collaboration of partners using a particular method that has never been done on such a vast, industrial scale before.

A golden puzzle piece floats into place

The new Slussen bridge has arrived in Stockholm, after traveling 20,333 kilometers from China. This journey enables a project that will benefit Stockholmers for more than a century.