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Caring for life

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:34:32 +0100

War is a tragedy. As a company with a core value of “Care for life”, the violence seen in Ukraine goes against everything we stand for. Our thoughts right now go to all those affected. Although we have no direct operations in Ukraine, we do have operations in neighboring countries which are now seeing the full effect of the refugee crisis as a direct consequence of this invasion.

Time to ask, ‘who’s not in the room?’

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:07:06 +0100

Skanska has much to be proud of on International Women’s Day, thanks to the efforts of our female pioneers in what has been a male dominated industry. But real, meaningful change for women in the workplace requires all of us to examine how things could be better, writes President and CEO Anders Danielsson.

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

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 08:25:54 +0100

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.

Comment on union relationships in the USA

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 10:32:07 +0100

At Skanska, it is both natural and important to safeguard our relationship with the unions.

Co-creating solutions to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:45:24 +0100

As buildings and the construction industry generate among the largest portions of carbon emissions globally, new collaborations are essential for creating solutions to help realize a carbon-neutral future. The Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) tool is a new platform conceived of and co-created by Skanska and developed in partnership with the Carbon Leadership Forum and nearly 50 industry partners.

Named by Fortune as a company “changing the world”

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:54:38 +0100

Fortune magazine has included Skanska in its annual “Change the World” list of companies leveraging their operations to make important social or environmental impacts.

One of the largest LEED v4 Platinum Core & Shell projects in the world

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:24:24 +0100

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has recognized Bank of America Tower, Skanska’s premier office development in Downtown Houston, Texas as the first LEED® v4 Platinum Core & Shell certified project in the U.S. It is one of a number of projects globally to have received this prestigious distinction and is one of the largest LEED v4 Platinum Core & Shell project’s in the world.

A national treasure, restored and modernized

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:38:50 +0100

Across from the Royal Palace and Parliament House sits Nationalmuseum, Sweden’s museum of art and design. In 1866, Nationalmuseum opened at this grand location and over the next 150 years became an artistic treasure known throughout Europe.

Creating the world’s first emission-free quarry

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:38:41 +0100

With Volvo and other partners, we’re striving for a quarry that has 95 percent less carbon emissions, 25 percent less total operating costs and is safer for workers. This research project, with a full production test underway, has the potential to transform our industry while helping improve society.

Helping Sweden's immigrant engineers restart their construction careers

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 15:51:23 +0100

It's not always easy for foreign-born engineers and Swedish employers to find each other. Aiding in connecting them is our International Leaders Program. Here’s how it transformed Arwa’s life.

Workplace trends from this coworking leader

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:48:57 +0100

In creating and growing Business Link, the largest network of coworking spaces in Central and Eastern Europe, Co-Founder Dariusz Żuk has gained an expert view on how people work best. He shares perspectives on working and workplaces, now and in the future.

Coaching construction to a digital future

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:20:24 +0100

Imagine being able to help transform an industry. Construction is going digital in how projects are delivered, and our digital coaches are guiding the way. Linn, a digital coach in Stockholm, explains what it’s like to spearhead this exciting change.

Green bonds enable more sustainable developments

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 08:00:17 +0100

Skanska has issued green bonds amounting to SEK 1 billion to finance sustainable commercial development projects in the USA, Sweden and Poland. The transaction generated a substantial attention among investors, attracting bids for more than SEK 3 billion.

It's rock science: Drilling deep for low-energy cooling

Mon, 21 May 2018 13:51:42 +0100

Deep Green Cooling makes it easy to be cool, comfy and climate smart while saving on energy bills.

Creating "shared value" with society

Tue, 08 May 2018 16:27:59 +0100

At the Shared Value Summit in New York City, Executive Vice President Richard Kennedy discussed how the built environment can generate value both for business and society. Here, Richard further describes some of Skanska’s work in delivering Profit with Purpose, and invites other leading businesses to join this important journey.

Establishing Stockholm's new hub for creative companies

Tue, 08 May 2018 16:01:52 +0100

We transformed an industrial area into an office district important not only for organizations seeking modern, flexible and even fun workplaces, but for the city’s growth. Here’s a look at how we brought our development and construction competencies together to achieve this.

Transforming the carbon challenge into opportunities

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:32:37 +0100

Buildings and construction represent major challenges regarding lessening climate change. But on the flip side, they are huge opportunities for lessening carbon emissions. Here's how Skanska is advancing toward a low-carbon future, together with our industry.

A winning combination to develop careers

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 20:39:35 +0100

Our award-winning 2+1 apprenticeship program in Finland helps students begin careers while enabling experienced workers pass on their knowledge.

Building a fossil-free future

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:36:41 +0100

When it comes to major sources of carbon emissions, you probably don't think of construction sites – but you should. Digging, lifting and heating requires vast amounts of energy that traditionally has come from fossil fuels, which produce harmful emissions. But there's a transformation underway to cleaner energy sources, with Oslo, Norway, at the forefront.

A bold and innovative addition to Boston

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:11:59 +0100

Shaping our latest tower in Boston as an ellipse has produced the city’s newest icon, with benefits that go far beyond aesthetics. It’s only part of our innovative approach to this project, which continues our work transforming the neighborhood.

Diverse teams essential to success

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 16:48:05 +0100

Successfully delivering complex engineering and construction projects requires the strongest possible teams. Skanska UK CEO Greg Craig shares some key approaches our UK organization is leveraging to advance diversity and inclusion and drive performance.

Small things matter

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 16:47:31 +0100

Building an inclusive culture requires big actions, but small steps can be equally important, says Camilla Wieslander, Managing Director of Skanska Commercial Development Nordic, a major Nordic developer. Here are some ways she's used diversity and inclusion to build one of the strongest property development organizations in the Swedish city of Malmö.

Working toward a gender equal Skanska in Sweden

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 16:46:53 +0100

As CEO of Skanska Sweden, Gunnar Hagman is systematically driving his teams to advance with workplace diversity. But truly succeeding with gender equality involves strong industry collaborations, says Gunnar, who shares perspectives on this topic below.

Changing mindsets

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 16:42:19 +0100

As Chief Sustainability Officer for Skanska USA, Beth Heider strives to ensure that our projects and how they are executed support a more equitable society. Beth, the first woman on Skanska USA's Senior Leadership Team, shares some perspectives on equality below.

Closing gender gaps, one by one

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 16:44:54 +0100

There's been much progress on the journey to gender equality, but much work remains. Here, Kirsi Mettälä, the Skanska Executive Vice President in charge of Human Resources, reflects on what's been accomplished and what is yet to come in society, and at Skanska.

(Solar) power to the people

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 08:00:33 +0100

BoKlok, the affordable housing concept owned by Skanska and Ikea, is the first residential developer in Sweden to commit to equipping all apartment buildings with photovoltaic solar panels.

Immersing a school into the world of construction

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:49:15 +0100

Strategy games, virtual reality, climate change and more comprised the curriculum when we immersed this entire school of engineering students into our world of construction and project development.

How can we create a shared future? Reflections from Davos

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 17:34:52 +0100

Improving the state of the world – the mission of the World Economic Forum – increasingly depends on strong leadership by businesses. That’s a responsibility we embrace at Skanska, and by working with like-minded partners we can together contribute to society in important ways. Here, Executive Vice President Claes Larsson shares reflections from this year’s WEF annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

How Ikea’s Ingvar Kamprad assembled a new approach to housing

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 21:28:58 +0100

Ingvar Kamprad not only founded furniture giant Ikea, a Swedish icon, but he was integral in developing the innovative BoKlok affordable housing concept, jointly owned by Skanska and Ikea. With Ingvar’s passing at age 91 on January 27, we reflect on this other important contribution to society.

This space-age solution may change how you view water

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:13:21 +0100

Can taking a shower be an important part of solving the global scarcity of fresh water? That's the vision behind the Sweden-based company – the winner of Skanska's latest Deep Green Challenge – that has created an ultra-efficient shower based on technology developed for traveling to Mars.

Special journeys, taken with care

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 10:57:35 +0100

Sweden's highest public road reaches new heights with three Skanska-built bridges that provide a safer and easier passage, especially during the holiday season.

Norway knits for a warmer society

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 16:02:50 +0100

In Norway, Skanska has knitted orange scarves to keep out the cold and to fund Christmas dinner for the homeless and others in need. Many colleagues picked up a knitting needle, even some you might not expect.

78 years of moving New York, gone with a blast in five seconds

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:14:01 +0100

After constructing the first phase of New York City's new Kosciuszko Bridge – providing a safer and smoother crossing – it was time to carefully demolish the original. Here's how we executed the explosive finale.

Skanska Group website ranks no. 2 in Webranking 2017-2018

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:18:25 +0100

The Skanska Group website ranks No. 2 in this year's Webranking of the 100 largest companies in Sweden. We are proud of our top placement as the survey is based on stakeholder demands and confirms we are providing the content required by stakeholders.

Working on top of the world

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 07:51:42 +0100

Deep inside the Arctic Circle, our team overcame the challenges of location and climate to safely blast a much-needed roadway tunnel through a mountain. Here's what it was like to be part of the team behind this accomplishment.

How buildings can be a solution to climate change

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 07:03:22 +0100

Skanska’s Rune Stene, the head of the Powerhouse collaboration that produces industry-leading “energy positive” and Paris Agreement-aligned buildings, shares his perspectives on how the drive to cut energy use and carbon emissions is changing buildings and how those structures are produced.

Breaking through to speed millions of journeys

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:00:46 +0100

After 21 months of tunneling through Norwegian rock, success was just 1.5 meters away, through a final rock face. On August 29, our Ulriken Tunnel team crossed that final distance and became stars, if just for a day. Join them as they complete this major effort to eliminate a bottleneck on a busy rail line to the country’s capital.

A vision of accessibility, becoming reality

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:10:24 +0100

Creating commercial and residential buildings that enable all people to thrive – here's how we're helping make that the industry standard in Central Europe.

After the storm, rescuing this highway

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 10:07:07 +0100

One of southern California’s strongest storms in years washed away part of a critical highway, even causing a fire truck to fall off the roadway. Here is how we worked around the clock to get people’s journeys – and lives – back to normal.

Creating a royal residence for those with dementia

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 13:24:37 +0100

Meet SilviaBo, a new type of BoKlok home intended to help elderly people with dementia. BoKlok, the stylish yet affordable housing concept owned by Skanska and IKEA, created SilviaBo in partnership with H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden and her foundation.

A customer’s perspective on safety

Wed, 10 May 2017 12:27:18 +0100

In this podcast, Karl Simons, the Head of Health, Safety, Security and Well-being at Thames Water, which provides 15 million customers in the UK with water and wastewater services, shares his perspectives on safety, health and well-being with Dylan Roberts, the Director of Health and Safety for Skanska in the UK.

How a healthy workplace can benefit you

Mon, 08 May 2017 22:28:10 +0100

It’s not just people that should be healthy – buildings should be healthy too. Through the quality of air, light, views and more, and the overall experience, healthy buildings help people be their best. What are the buildings in which you spend time doing for you?

Virtual training, real benefits

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 13:04:49 +0100

A new virtual reality (VR) training solution developed by Skanska in the UK is bringing many benefits to teaching how to inspect trenches, formwork and other temporary works on construction sites: these advantages include improved efficiency, safety and flexibility. This solution supports the 2017 Skanska Safety Week theme of Plan-Do-Check-Act.

Steps toward gender equality

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:56:44 +0100

What can you do to help women advance in their careers? There are opportunities for all of us to move society forward in this key way, and International Women’s Day – on March 8 – reminds us of that with its #BeBoldForChange theme. Here, some of Skanska’s top leaders share what they are doing to drive gender equality, and what are next steps to be taken.

"I want people to have the careers they want"

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:48:11 +0100

For International Women's Day, Tiina Koppinen, Skanska Finland Executive Vice President, shares insights and actions on helping women move ahead. In her role, she is a member of that Business Unit's Management Team and is responsible for business in eastern, central and northern Finland.

“If our industry is to progress, it needs to take gender equality seriously”

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:47:59 +0100

For International Women’s Day, Mike Putnam, Skanska UK Business Unit President, shares insights and actions on helping women move ahead. In his role, Mike oversees all aspects of Skanska’s UK business, which is comprised of 5,400 employees.

“We need to continue to change conversations”

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:47:42 +0100

For International Women’s Day, Ivette Vanas, Skanska USA Building’s Corporate Senior Vice President of Risk Management, shares insights and actions on helping women move ahead. Ivette is the first female member of that Business Unit’s Senior Leadership Team.

"Diverse teams expand leadership abilities, and yield better results"

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:45:42 +0100

For International Women’s Day, Magnus Persson, Skanska Poland Executive Vice President, shares insights and actions on helping women move ahead. In his role, Magnus oversees building construction and business development. Before that, he was a Regional Manager for Skanska Sweden, and was the inclusion advocate for that Business Unit.

World Economic Forum highlights innovative projects

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 11:12:40 +0100

The World Economic Forum’s new report – “Shaping the Future of Construction: Inspiring innovators redefine the industry” – explores advanced ways of delivering buildings and infrastructure to help inspire broader changes. Skanska has key roles in two of the featured projects: a major public-private partnership (PPP) hospital by Stockholm and an alliance serving a key UK water utility.

This building lives around the clock

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 15:29:04 +0100

It’s a multitasking world, and Studio is the building equivalent of that. You can stay in the boutique hotel, take a meeting in the offices below, have a meal and catch a performance – maybe it’s dance – in the ground floor exhibition space, and cap the day having a drink on the rooftop bar with views of the Öresund strait.

Beyond the bottom line at Davos

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:35:00 +0100

The World Economic Forum motto – Committed to improving the state of the world – is well aligned with Skanska's purpose: to build for a better society. Both go beyond financial concerns. Here, Skanska CEO Johan Karlström shares some reflections on this important topic from this year’s World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Taking New Yorkers to new places

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 13:16:11 +0100

To truly experience New York City means riding its subways, one of the busiest systems in the world. But for nearly 100 years there has been a missing piece: a line on Second Avenue. That wait is over, as the first phase is now operating. Here are some highlights from the challenging construction that helped make it possible.

Recognized for environmental and community approaches in UK and Sweden

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 11:15:43 +0100

A Skanska rail bridge project in London and a tramway upgrade in Stockholm were recognized as the "best of the best" under CEEQUAL, the international system that rates the environmental and social performance of infrastructure projects. The inclusive and value-based approaches jointly provided by Skanska, our customers and our partners support building for a better society.

Delivering a holiday surprise to young hospital patients

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:20:48 +0100

The 59-meter-tall (195 foot) tower crane we're using to build the Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Research and Education Building in St. Petersburg, USA, normally lifts concrete, steel and everything else needed to create a major medical facility. On December 15, it had a far more special use: delivering more than 1,200 holiday toys to surprised young patients.

A book of fairy tales by children, and for children

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:28:49 +0100

In the Czech Republic, Skanska organized a competition for young writers called Bambini Litera. The aim was to engage with the local community by supporting education and contributing to happy home lives for children, adding another dimension to the physical homes we develop and build.

A "culture house" for the homeless

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:21:00 +0100

Transforming an empty space into a "culture house" for the homeless and a public café. Every day, up to 400 homeless visitors stop by not just for a meal, but to read a book, take a lesson and much more. This is a story of how real estate development projects can benefit their communities in a new way.

Bringing a new hospital to life

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 09:25:42 +0100

Karolinska University Hospital's new facility in Stockholm has partly come to life, with the first patients having moved into the initial patient wing in November – right on schedule after six years of construction. Much hard work and smart thinking have gone and continue going into this project. We share insights from a few colleagues who have made this hospital possible.

Diving deep to remake this transit hub

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 14:22:07 +0100

The varied challenges presented by construction projects can often require unusual solutions and ways of working. Meet Henrik Burman, a scuba diver who is making underwater preparations for an important new water crossing in central Stockholm – the Slussen project.

Global recognition for climate change leadership

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:24:25 +0100

Skanska is for the first time included in the global “Climate A List” compiled by the international not-for-profit organization CDP, formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project. Skanska is in the top 9 percent of the more than 2,000 companies around the world in the ranking.

Helping set the standard for green infrastructure in the U.S.

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 16:15:50 +0100

In the U.S., it is common to have buildings certified to a green rating system, such as LEED. But with civil infrastructure like highways, transit lines and power plants, there has not been a widely used green infrastructure rating system like CEEQUAL from the UK. But Envision is quickly filling that gap, and Skanska has a leading role in guiding this system's development.

Moving, and healing, New York

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 20:15:00 +0100

Six-and-a-half years after Skanska began rebuilding New York City's World Trade Center Transportation Hub, the transformation is now complete: this week the final part of the main passenger hall opened to the public. This great project has improved how New York moves, and it has helped the city heal from the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 – it's a premier example of how Skanska Builds for a Better Society.

Ride – or run – through this tunnel six months early

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 18:40:40 +0100

The new Midtown Tunnel in Virginia, U.S., recently opened to traffic six months ahead of schedule, thanks to superb design-build delivery on a project made possible by a public-private partnership (PPP). Explore how we created this tunnel – the first of its type in the U.S. – to solve a key need of the local society.

Changing the face of construction

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 06:24:24 +0100

Skanska UK's leadership in tackling the significant shortage of skilled construction workers by embracing diversity and inclusion led to us receiving two major UK industry awards: the Judges' Supreme Award and the Diversity Champion of the Year award, both presented at the Construction News Awards gala in London.

Meet Wade Watson: Building communities and careers through mega projects

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:13:32 +0100

There are few immersed-tube tunnels in the world, and Wade Watson is at the helm of constructing one of them as part of Virginia’s Elizabeth River Tunnels public-private partnership (PPP). Overcoming this project’s technical challenges has been an incredible feat, but Wade is most proud of the way this project is investing in the two cities it connects.

Skanska adapts to the current market in Poland

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:05:00 +0100

Recent developments in the Polish construction market where Skanska is active has resulted in the notification of employees of redundancies within Skanska S.A. We have informed the union that a total of 1,150 employees in Poland could be affected in collective redundancies. The decision will not affect our Commercial Property or Residential Development units in Poland.

Stronger EU chemical criteria needed

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 09:31:50 +0100

As part of our work to identify and phase out potentially harmful materials from the buildings and civil infrastructure we develop and build, Skanska calls upon the European Commission to strengthen its recently released criteria for identifying endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

From hardship to hope

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:09:44 +0100

Finding a job and establishing a career is a big challenge for anyone. But if you are a refugee in a foreign country, in a foreign cultural setting, your task is even greater. Ziad, Firas and Hamdi are in the process of taking this big step.

Skanska - NYC's LaGuardia Airport transformation: Now taking off

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:03:52 +0100

We are proud to begin transforming New York City's LaGuardia Airport into a world-class facility. Skanska, as a member of LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), has finalized the public-private partnership (PPP) agreement to redevelop LaGuardia's Central Terminal B. This is the biggest U.S. PPP and Skanska's largest-ever project.

Long-term approach drives green thinking

Tue, 31 May 2016 15:00:05 +0100

Hospitals’ operating rooms, medical equipment and intense heating and cooling require vast amounts of energy – it’s tough to make a hospital green. But Stockholm County’s New Karolinska Solna will be one of the world’s most sustainable and environmentally friendly hospitals, in part because it’s being designed and built with a long-term focus under a public-private partnership (PPP).

Bringing "life changing" transit to Los Angeles

Tue, 24 May 2016 12:39:43 +0100

The May 20 opening of the second phase of L.A.'s Expo Line was a milestone for this car-loving city. Now, for the first time in 63 years, Angelinos can take a train between downtown and the Santa Monica beach – further connecting what is America’s second-largest city. Skanska has two other major transit projects underway in L.A., which will further transform how this city moves.

Stockholm County’s innovative new hospital – robots and much more

Fri, 20 May 2016 12:08:44 +0100

Stockholm County’s future of healthcare – of which New Karolinska Solna (NKS) is an essential part – is taking a big step forward on June 2, when Skanska’s Swedish Hospital Partners team will present the Stockholm County Council with the “key” to the first half of this innovative new hospital.

Collaborating – not competing – on safety

Fri, 13 May 2016 16:08:50 +0100

In Poland, the United States and Finland, Safety Weeks have become industry-wide events that demonstrate to hundreds of thousands of workers the critical importance of working safely. As the last of these Safety Weeks concludes this week – in Finland – here are highlights of how Skanska and other companies are collaborating through Safety Weeks to help eliminate injuries.

How we’re advancing safety through development and design

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 19:13:38 +0100

Before Skanska begins constructing any projects, we thoroughly review the safety risks for those on and around the sites. Projects for which Skanska has the added responsibility of design and/or development provide greater opportunities to integrate safety into the delivery process – even enabling us to care for the lives of those who will eventually use or maintain the facilities.

Taking elevated work platform safety to new heights

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 18:12:41 +0100

Working at heights can be dangerous – but it’s safer using mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs). And it’s much safer if the platforms are equipped with devices that protect operators from being pinned against overhead objects. An industry-wide call by Skanska to improve MEWP safety helped raise the safety standard of the entire construction industry.

Lessons on leadership

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 16:15:01 +0100

As he was ending his remarkable 26-year Skanska career, in which he rose from a U.S. field superintendent to be Skanska AB's first non-Swede CEO and then our chairman, Stu Graham discussed the importance of values, lessons he's learned from working with people of many cultures, and more.

Presenting PPP's benefits to Swedish Parliament

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 03:23:11 +0100

Increasingly, governments worldwide are turning to public-private partnerships (PPPs) to advance critical public projects more quickly and efficiently than traditional methods, and with a focus on sustainability and long-term cost effectiveness. Skanska AB Executive Vice President Mats Williamson spoke before the Swedish Parliament this week about how PPPs can help Sweden best deliver major infrastructure projects to accommodate a rapidly growing population.

Skanska to finance professorship in climate adaptation at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:28:11 +0100

The Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has appointed Skanska’s Kim Robert Lisø as adjunct professor in the field of climate adaptation of buildings. The specialist focus of the professorship is to strengthen the performance of the building envelope in a changing climate, and comprises a key component of the recently established Centre for Research-based Innovation at SINTEF/NTNU called Klima 2050.

Pride in a 44-year Skanska career

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:36:01 +0100

Many of our employees find the challenges and fulfillment needed to motivate them throughout their entire careers. One of Skanska’s much-valued longtime team members is Tom Maxwell, a project executive in New York who has been with us for 44 years.

International Women's Day

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 17:40:58 +0100

Creating a culture of diversity and inclusion opens up new possibilities and is essential for personal, company and community growth. Today is International Women's Day, a great occasion to take a look at ways of supporting and raising the awareness of the need for gender diversity across the construction and development industries.

Building the bird

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:33:15 +0100

The World Trade Center Transportation Hub's Oculus has a simple elegance, with steel columns that gracefully rise from the ground to become wings that hover up to 205 feet in the air. Behind that simplicity was an incredibly complicated construction effort.

A transit hub that soars

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:02:52 +0100

It's a building the likes of which New York City has never seen. Standing in stark contrast to Manhattan's tall and boxy skyscrapers, this pure white steel structure looks like it's in motion: indeed, with its outstretched wings it's meant to evoke a bird in flight.

Passing the ball for future wins

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:53:16 +0100

Dribble, pass and slam dunk. Many points were taken when a handful of Skanska colleagues teamed up with some 20 young girls and boys to play basketball and to network. A new program that will be launched in 2016 allows Skanska colleagues to engage in volunteering activities as part of their regular work hours.

Sustainability activities honored with two awards

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:20:30 +0100

Highways England, the government-owned company that operates England’s main highways, recently awarded Skanska UK two prestigious awards – for inclusion and community engagement – as part of its Supplier Recognition Scheme honors. Highways England shares Skanska’s focus on Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and Corporate Community Investment (CCI), both part of our Sustainability focus.

Improving the state of the World on the WEF agenda

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 15:57:08 +0100

The World Economic Forum motto 'Committed to improving the state of the World' is well aligned with Skanska's Purpose – to build for a better society. Here, the Skanska President Johan Karlström and CFO Peter Wallin share their thoughts from the recent WEF 2016 meeting in Davos.

Integrating robots into construction

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:43:45 +0100

The theme of this week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is the Fourth Industrial Revolution: this refers to how society is advancing through robotics, digital fabrication, artificial intelligence and more. Already, Skanska is taking pioneering steps in these areas. Here, we take a look at some of our advancements with robots, which have great potential for improving safety, quality, sustainability and efficiency.

Bentley Works wins Energy Awards 2015

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 14:49:24 +0100

Skanska's redevelopment project Bentley Works, in Doncaster UK, is the winner of this year's Energy Awards - Energy Efficient Building Project of the Year.

From mob to job

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 17:22:06 +0100

Five young men, who were earlier unemployed, have embarked on a new route through life in cooperation with Skanska Norway. After an introductory course, three are now on apprenticeships, one in full time employment and one is on BIM placement.

What a difference a day makes

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 17:20:42 +0100

With an extra day of paid leave per year, employees at Skanska UK get the opportunity to support an organisation close to their hearts, or take part in an event organised by Skanska’s volunteer programme. As it turns out, the act of lending a hand, has more benefits than one might expect.

Shelter from the storm

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 17:15:28 +0100

In Boston, MA, Y2Y Harvard Square is a soon-to-be opened student-run overnight shelter, providing a safe environment for young adults. Skanska provided time, resources and advice to make it happen.

Learning by doing

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 17:15:46 +0100

The courtyard of Skanska’s new regional office in Malmö, Sweden, is not only open and accessible to the public. It also contains a sensory garden which can serve as an outdoor classroom for local schoolchildren.

Welcome to our back yard

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 17:21:27 +0100

New office buildings, while of course necessary, inevitably take up space in the urban landscape. But there is nothing that says that the space in between the buildings can’t be used for the greater good of the community.

Hallandsås railway tunnel opens - the end of a long journey

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 11:42:33 +0100

Sweden's longest railway tunnel is finished. Hallandsås is both a key link for Sweden's west coast railway traffic and for Skanska's advances in sustainability.

Skanska Group website wins Webranking 2015-2016

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 17:39:53 +0100

Our Group website wins this year's Webranking of the 100 largest companies in Sweden. We are proud to be ranked no. 1 as the survey is based on stakeholder demands and confirms we are providing the content and functionality required by stakeholders.

More BoKlok homes – more job opportunities

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:06:35 +0100

Skanska's and IKEA's joint concept for affordable homes, BoKlok (Live Smart), increases the production in Vimmerby, southern Sweden, due to increased demand of BoKlok homes. This means more job opportunities in a region where jobs are rare.

Honey from key societybuilders more valuable than ever

Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:45:04 +0100

They are great pollinators and essential to agriculture, having a key role in producing much of the food we eat. But for this year's honey crop season at Skanska, the climate has had a negative impact on our bee populations and their communities.

Welcome to Skanska Poland - 1,000 new hires per year

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:10:07 +0100

In 2014, Skanska Poland took on over 1,000 new employees and the targets for 2015 and beyond are on the same level. As the "Most Attractive Employer" in the Engineering category in Poland according to the Universum Student Survey, they have the perfect time to strike while the iron is hot.

Honorable academia awards to Skanska people

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 12:56:56 +0100

Skanska's vast knowledge sits within almost 60,000 people with educational backgrounds that span from professors to highly skilled workers. During 2015 some of our senior scholars have received honorable tokens of appreciation from society, among them Elizabeth Heider and Ulf Håkansson.

Good vibrations in Malmö Live - a whole new city area

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:34:38 +0100

The reverb is two seconds long (which is long in the world of sounds) but the impact on the city will last for decades. Malmö Symphony Orchestra has tuned its first chords in its new home – the Concert Hall in Malmö Live. But Malmö Live is so much more – it is a whole new city area.

Skanska one of Sweden's top brands on LinkedIn

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:13:14 +0100

Skanska has been named a Leading International Content Marketer in Sweden by social network LinkedIn. This is quite an achievement, considering we only developed our strategy and activities for this channel less than two years ago.

Skanska in Sweden meets public clients at gigantic political summer event

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:17:48 +0100

This week the Swedish business world meets with politicians and public sector officials to discuss the country's way forward.

Celebrating 20 years at WWW

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:38:04 +0100

This summer, we will celebrate the 20^th anniversary of Skanska’s presence on the World Wide Web. Twenty years ago, Sweden was the main market and consequently, the first steps in cyberspace were taken in Swedish at www.skanska.se

Royal cooperation for the young in Norway

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:53:39 +0100

About 110,000 young people in Norway are excluded from society, meaning they are not in work or education. To encourage these youngsters to choose opportunities in construction, Skanska is cooperating on a Construction Introductory program with Their Royal Highnesses the Crown Prince and Crown Princess' Foundation (Haakon Magnus and Mette Marit).

International Leadership Program

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:31:10 +0100

The International Leadership Program (ILP) gives foreign-born engineers a short-cut to employment in Sweden.

Redeveloping New York City’s LaGuardia Airport

Fri, 29 May 2015 10:15:39 +0100

For what will be our largest project ever, Skanska—as part of LaGuardia Gateway Partners—is the preferred bidder to redevelop LaGuardia Airport's Central Terminal Building.

New Group website optimized for users

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 21:11:40 +0100

With our new Group website, you can access corporate information about Skanska in an optimized format for any device - either it is a tablet, smartphone, desktop or wide screen.

Skanska Group website ranked third in Webranking 2014-2015

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 11:17:35 +0100

We are proud that our Group website is third in the Swedish edition of Webranking. Among the 500 largest companies in Europe, we achieved our best placement so far - number 8.

Faster and safer for 100,000 daily drivers Faster and safer for 100,000 daily drivers

Thu, 22 Jan 2015 13:43:09 +0100

Skanska's first Public Private Partnership (PPP) project in the U.S. – the Elizabeth River Tunnels in Virginia – is advancing both above and below ground. A new tunnel is being constructed under the river and three existing tunnel tubes are being upgraded.

Disadvantaged young people get a helping hand

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:58:13 +0100

Houses and bridges need solid foundations, the same could be said for people too. However, some are not as lucky as others, when it comes to having a fair start in life. But, with a little help, most people can flourish, grow and find personal and professional success.

Celebrating UN Day at refurbished UN Headquarters

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:12:57 +0100

Ever since its grand opening in 1952, the UN Headquarters has been THE iconic landmark building of East Manhattan. Making peace in the world is top of the agenda every day of the year, so much so that the building’s international users almost forgot to care for their own comfort.

The largest transportation project in Florida about to start

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:57:54 +0100

The massive upgrade of Interstate 4 in Florida is Skanska's second public-private partnership (PPP) win in the U.S. It is also the largest transportation project in the state and the largest greenfield PPP scheme in the U.S.

Adding Czech & Slovak power to Nordic projects

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:58:36 +0100

Connecting the dots – the Skanska way to express boundless co-operation – may be easier to preach than practicing. But Skanska Czech and Slovak Republics are doing it big scale - adding their expertise to Nordic Projects.

New animal hospital for Lord

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:30:50 +0100

The building of an animal hospital is not a daily occurrence in Sweden. But it has now taken place for the second time in 100 years. Each year, around 5,500 horses, and 20,000 cats and dogs come to the University Animal Hospital in Uppsala to be examined and receive care, and the new hospital will further boost capacity.

Residents are job training while upgrading their Vivalla hood

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:59:11 +0100

When the Vivalla housing complex in Örebro in Central Sweden is being upgraded residents are given work or supervised work experience through Skanska and the subcontractors involved in the project.

20 years since decision taken on building Öresund Bridge

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:59:44 +0100

In June 1994, the governments of Sweden and Denmark finally decided to bridge the gap between the countries by building the Öresund Bridge. In 2000, the bridge was completed. Today, it is living proof that well-functioning transport infrastructure is a prerequisite for development, with 90,000 commuters a day.

A player in Brazil

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:00:11 +0100

This summer all eyes are on Brazil and the World Cup. The country is fueled by its energy sector. Though, somewhat throttled by the financial turmoil there is still samba, soccer and momentum in the 202 million people market. Skanska has been a player in Brazil since 2002.

Innovation award for Skanska professor

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:00:41 +0100

Did you know that ultrasound is a technology that brings together healthcare, the food industry and the construction industry? This fact is known to one of Skanska's seven professors, Ulf Håkansson, who has headed a cross-disciplinary project that, among other benefits, offers completely new possibilities for rock injection.

Dirty Boots Trophy to Pär Olsson

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:01:37 +0100

"What is happening?" This was Pär Olsson's first reaction when he was summoned to the stage to receive The Stuart Graham Lifetime Achievement Award – The Dirty Boots Trophy – at the recent management meeting in Sweden. Because the award was so unexpected, Pär was almost lost for words.

Greening the building supply chain report presented

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:02:12 +0100

The United Nations Environment Programme’s Sustainable Buildings and Climate Initiative (UNEP-SBCI) has presented its Greening the Building Supply Chain Report at its annual meeting and symposium in Quebec City. The report introduces an action framework supporting the development of a Sustainable Buildings and Construction programme under the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production. The report is the result of an initiative under the same name launched in October 2012 that is co-chaired by Skanska and UNEP-SBCI.

Construction Business Unit of the Year 2013

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:30:17 +0100

Skanska USA Building is the winner of the 2013 Business Unit of the Year in Construction Award.

EU project examines how to put value on green features in buildings

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:02:39 +0100

Together with a group of experts in green building, investment and finance and property valuation a new European project was launched, aiming to further integrate energy performance and other green features of buildings into the property valuation process.

Karin - top-listed business woman

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:35:35 +0100

The Swedish business weekly Veckans Affärer has named Karin Lepasoon, Executive Vice President, Skanska, one of the most powerful women in Swedish business. Karin is number 12 on the Top 30 list of female business Presidents.

Market Maker of sustainable value

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:36:41 +0100

Originally an architect, Elizabeth Heider joined Skanska USA Building more than a decade ago. She was a pioneer of green before it was embraced by the business community.

Woman of Achievement

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 22:04:57 +0100

Who started her Skanska career at one of Skanska's largest ever assignments in UK? Katy did!

Rock solid team builder

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:06:19 +0100

Teamwork is what drives Anna Linder and she has been awarded Skanska's internal global Golden Rock Award for Build Winning Teams. Everything she does, she does thoroughly and in her CV she puts her philosophy into words.

A whispering reminder

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:35:08 +0100

Stacy Smedley, with a degree in Architecture from the University of Washington, in Seattle, is the architect behind the extension of the Bertschi School Science Wing in Seattle, USA.

Leading people to people - the sky is not the limit

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:36:26 +0100

Meet Katarzyna Zawodna, selected one of the most influential leading ladies for sustainability in Poland. Katarzyna is the Managing Director of Skanska's Polish Commercial Property Development business.

Powerhouse Kjørbo - the house that heats itself

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:08:24 +0100

Here is an office that is its own power plant. Powerhouse Kjørbo, outside Oslo, produces twice as much energy as its operation uses.

Skanska Group website no. 4 in KWD Webranking 2013-2014

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:09:35 +0100

We are proud our Group website, www.skanska.com/group, has been ranked no. 4 among Sweden's 100 largest listed companies and no. 1 in the Swedish Construction & Materials sector in KWD Webranking 2013-2014!

Together we are Skanska's 4th largest owner

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:08:54 +0100

About 8,500 employees from across the Skanska Group invest in Skanska's employee ownership program, Seop. It is rare, even unique, that a company of Skanska's size offers such an extensive program. The third round starts on January 1, 2014.

A winning connection in D.C.

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:11:32 +0100

Skanska's 11th Street Bridges design-build project in Washington D.C. will smooth traffic flow and help regenerate neighborhood areas. It’s winning prizes and friends everywhere.

Bucharest new dot on the map

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:14:45 +0100

It's time to update the Skanska map. Bucharest in Romania is the newest dot, and Green Court Bucharest is the pioneering office project. This spring, work started on the EUR 46 million LEED Gold project.

Skanska leader in reporting carbon emissions

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:14:12 +0100

Skanska has again achieved a position in CDP's Nordic 260 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). For the last four years Skanska has been the highest ranked construction company in the Nordic region at reporting its direct and indirect carbon emissions. This year Skanska was also the Swedish #1 company in all sectors.

New headquarters for Skanska in Stockholm

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:15:11 +0100

In January, our 1,100 co-workers in the head office moved to a green and smart office in Stockholm. The new office offers a flexible and multi-faceted environment, which is self-sufficient in geothermal cooling.

High profile in Oslo

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:15:36 +0100

The location of the Nordic region's biggest company and one of the world's biggest oil and gas companies should have a high profile. Statoil's new office building in Oslo is no hideaway. It's in plain sight, figuratively and literally.

Stretching the leadership skills

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:16:03 +0100

The second edition of Skanska Stretch is up and running. 26 selected participants are finishing the leadership training which is followed by a 6-12 months international assignment.

Florida Polytechnic University - designed to inspire

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:16:53 +0100

Florida Polytechnic University will open in 2014. The landmark campus of the state's newest university has been designed by world-renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.

Bertschi school in Seattle certified as world's fourth Living Building

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:17:31 +0100

Skanska's Bertschi School Science Classroom – completed in 2011 in Seattle – has achieved certification under the rigorous Living Building Challenge program. This Bertschi elementary school project is the first Living Building on the West Coast and the world's fourth fully-certified Living Building.

New Karolinska Solna in progress

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:28:52 +0100

When the first patients arrive at the New Karolinska Solna university hospital some time in 2016, they will be offered tailored care in one of the world's most sustainable university hospitals. The New Karolinska Solna is Skanska's largest project ever, run and financed through Public Private Partnership.

James B. Hunt Library - new venue at North Carolina State University

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:18:11 +0100

The new James B. Hunt Library is the meeting place at North Carolina State University, USA. The modernly designed and certified green building opened in January 2013. It stores more than 1.5 million volumes that are retrieved by a robot.

Fifty shades of green - Väla Gård

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:18:39 +0100

The Skanska flags are waving over the first Deep Green office in Sweden. The Väla Gård office in southern Sweden is Skanska's greenest office building to date. The building is designed to achieve LEED Platinum and Deep Green building by achieving net zero energy and by being constructed with zero hazardous materials and with zero waste sent to landfill.

Skanska Group website all time high in Web Service Award 2012

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:19:12 +0100

On January 30, the Skanska Group website received an all time high for group website in Web Service Award 2012. The respondents of the user survey made to qualify for Web Service Award gave Skanska top results on information structure and clarity as well as navigation and findability.

Skanska Group website top three in KWD Webranking 2012-2013

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:22:24 +0100

The Group website of Skanska, www.skanska.com, has been ranked top three among Sweden’s 100 largest listed companies in KWD Webranking 2012-2013.

Cranes over New Karolinska Solna

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:20:47 +0100

he eleven tower cranes visible from all over Stockholm and Solna are a clear indication that construction is in full swing at the New Karolinska Solna university hospital. Swedish rock artist Lars Winnerbäck is even using the cranes in the backdrop film for his summer tour. A brand new university hospital is being created to meet future demands for specialized and highly specialized healthcare.

Skanska project named in worlds top infrastructure projects

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:23:00 +0100

Skanska’s Royal London Hospital Redevelopment has been named among the world’s top 10 infrastructure projects and was declared number one in the healthcare category in KPMG’s Infrastructure 100 report.

150,000 honey bees on the roof of Skanska’s new head office

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:24:31 +0100

The preparations are now under way in the city, assisted by two biologists and organic bee-keepers, Karolina Lisslö & Josefina Oddsberg from the company Bee Urban. The first stage entails that both have just completed Skanska’s three-hour safety on height course. Falling from heights is actually the most common cause of serious accidents at construction sites. The course includes both theory and practice.

Precision surgery at No. 7 Line Subway

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:24:06 +0100

Building the missing subway link between Times Square and West 25th Street involves more than just drilling tunnels. Precision surgery under busy New York streets will make the lifeblood of the city flow a little smoother.

A1 in time for kick-off

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:24:56 +0100

It’s time for kick-off in Poland. Euro 2012 will draw large crowds of soccer fans from all over Europe. And getting to the games in Warsaw, Gdansk, Poznan and Wroclaw requires an excellent infrastructure – such as Skanska’s A1 expressway that links Gdansk to central Poland.

The Midtown Tunnel – connecting communities through partnerships

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:25:48 +0100

Long-named a priority for its critical infrastructure qualities, the Midtown Tunnel project is soon to become a reality for residents in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. The project, which will provide citizens with safer, more efficient facilities and increased gross regional productivity, reached Financial Close on April 13, 2012.

Taking Green to a higher level

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:29:24 +0100

The Green Tower Office Center is the first LEED Platinum building in Gothenburg, Sweden, and in Skanska’s own property register.

Re-creating Ground Zero

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:27:01 +0100

The World Trade Center Twin Towers used to be the financial center of the world. The 9/11 terrorist attacks changed all that and claimed nearly 3,000 lives. Skanska is part of the re-creation of southern Manhattan.

Find your way home on our new homes websites

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:28:21 +0100

Find your way home and all about the Skanska home offer on our new homes websites in Finland, Norway, Sweden and the UK. The websites are purposed to give visitors what they really want and need when searching for a new home.

40 years and still growing

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:26:23 +0100

It was 40 years ago today, in 1971, that Skanska first entered the U.S. - the world's largest construction market.

BoKlok – ready for the big world

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:29:51 +0100

After more than a decade of success in Sweden, BoKlok (Live Smart) is ready for the big time. The Skanska-IKEA home concept is targeting international expansion. BoKlok is Skanska hardware with a typical IKEA marketing and interior design twist and is designed for the smart, not for the rich. These affordable, modern homes are meant for many people.

Top ranked in Europe for sustainability

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:08:42 +0100

For a second year, we've received a top designation from the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark, a leading authority on sustainability in real estate.

Creating a planet-smart way to flush

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 19:00:22 +0100

Why use drinking water to flush toilets? With water forecasted to be less consistently available and more expensive in many places, in the Czech Republic we are pioneering a water re-use system that makes each flush more environmentally responsible.

Leading our sector in sustainability

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 10:19:55 +0100

Skanska received the top sustainability ranking in the Capital Goods category in the Sustainable Companies 2018 survey, which evaluated companies listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Sustainability is integrated into Skanska’s values and our Profit with Purpose Business Plan.

In a changing Arctic, adapting buildings and ways of life

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:13:37 +0100

At the top of the world, Svalbard is warming and increasingly wetter. Becoming more resilient to this changing climate means adjusting how, and where, to build.

Realizing his dream: Taking carbon out of construction

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 09:41:36 +0100

Since joining Skanska four years ago, Carbon Manager Conor McCone has not only carved out a pioneering role, he’s developing approaches that are helping lead our industry toward a greener future.

Three ways to advance gender equality

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:12:46 +0100

This marks my 29th year working in construction, most of those years for Skanska. Like many industries, traditionally mostly men have worked in construction, and that remains true. But over my career there’s been great progress – both at Skanska and across our industry – in providing more opportunities for women while also helping unlock higher performance in companies.

New listing: Digital home buying powered by blockchain

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:14:05 +0100

Imagine buying a new home from the comfort of your living room sofa and without ever having to sign a piece of paper. Thanks to a new application of blockchain technology, homebuyers in Finland can do just that, putting them at the forefront of a global trend with the potential to transform the real estate industry.

Step inside one of the world’s greenest schools

Fri, 10 May 2019 12:27:42 +0100

An ambitious title, and not one that is lightly achieved. Heimdal High School, in Trondheim, Norway, is one of the world's greenest schools.

Your mental health is your wealth

Thu, 16 May 2019 13:14:36 +0100

There is a strong connection between wellbeing, safety and performance. As we enter our 15th annual Health and Safety Week, our very own Dylan Roberts shares some insights on why people’s wellbeing is important, how we care for people’s mental health, and how this creates a safe, open and inclusive environment.

Engineering, the possibility to make a difference

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:36:37 +0100

As International Women in Engineering Day is coming up, we met some of our great female engineers to talk about what it is like to work in construction. We also asked Pia Höök, heading up Diversity and Inclusion at Skanska, why this day is important to highlight.

Collaborating to create healthier and safer cities

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:56:55 +0100

Given the high level of impact, buildings and cities need to be planned and developed in ways that contribute not just physical value, but social value too.

Bright opportunities for solar-powered homes

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:47:10 +0100

Imagine your house being not only a place to eat, sleep and live, but also as a source of power for your lives.

Making better mixes: Low-carbon and circular concrete

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:11:34 +0100

In the Czech Republic, waste from construction and building demolition accounts for up to half of the country’s waste, and the supply of natural aggregates is decreasing. To address both these challenges in a more sustainable way, Skanska in the Czech Republic has started producing concrete that uses 100 percent recycled concrete and/or masonry to fully replace natural aggregates, called RebetongThis circular approach enables new buildings to be constructed from other buildings at the end of their life cycle.

Gracefully connecting people and places

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:37:46 +0100

In December 1997, King Carl XVI Gustaf inaugurated Sweden’s High Coast Bridge – an early holiday gift to his country. This magnificent span provides a safer and more direct alignment of the E4 highway, and it remains one of the world’s longest suspension bridges.

Curbing equipment emissions through artificial intelligence

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:23:31 +0100

Skanska is working with partners to develop artificial intelligence for construction equipment to achieve less emissions, faster production and lower costs.

This bridge's 20,333 km journey to Stockholm

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:50:38 +0100

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.

Follow us @skanskagroup

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:40:52 +0100

Taking a pioneering approach to re-using concrete decks

Fri, 01 May 2020 07:00:40 +0100

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.

How does a power plant receive a sustainability certification?

Mon, 25 May 2020 12:51:16 +0100

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.

A time to stand up against racism, together

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:33:57 +0100

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 will the corona pandemic change the future workplace?

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 08:01:01 +0100

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.

The time to #ActOnClimate is now

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:43:52 +0100

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.

False recruitment offers

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:32:03 +0100

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.

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

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 09:33:24 +0100

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.

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

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:13:40 +0100

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.

It’s time to break silos

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:17:14 +0100

I have deep concerns about the climate situation, both as CEO of Skanska and as a citizen. We can do a lot as individuals to improve the situation step by step. However, as a CEO I have the possibility together with all our colleagues to drive positive change and enable decreased carbon emissions on a bigger scale. We need to create transformative solutions that drives our business forward and helps our customers succeed in fulfilling their ambitious sustainability goals. That’s how we will succeed - breaking our silos and working collaboratively across the public and private sectors.

No more “Business as usual” – time to scale up smart solutions towards net-zero

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:29:09 +0100

The principles of how buildings and infrastructure can be designed and built to lower carbon are currently being reshaped at a rapid pace. Going forward we need to scale the best innovations and solutions to accelerate the development towards net-zero further. On that journey we also need policy-makers to pave the way, creating a level playing field and daring to use the power of public procurement to speed up the green transition.

The knowledge & foresight to shape the way we live

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:56:22 +0100

Skanska Group has just launched a new Group Business Strategy. This will set the long-term focus for the Group going forward, helping it navigate and continue to create sustained value in an ever-changing context. To elevate the commercial ambition, set out in the Strategy, the Group has also launched a refreshed brand position and identity.

Local voices shape sustainable future for Prague riverside neighborhood

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:40:52 +0100

How do you turn a disused industrial site into a desirable, green riverside neighborhood? A good place to start is to talk to the locals.

New brand identity wins global design award

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:33:10 +0100

How do you capture 135 years of heritage in a modern brand identity? It was never going to be easy. So we were humbled when our new brand identity was recognized with one of the world’s leading design prizes, the Red Dot Design Award for 2022.