Tag: skanska
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Skanska deploys robot in lift shaft on London project
Stuart Cross, managing director of Schindler UK & Ireland, said: “Innovation and sustainability are at the heart of this new high-rise in London, so it makes sense for 105 Victoria Street to be the first in the UK to appoint Schindler R.I.S.E. We’ve seen the advances in quality, speed and safety that the robots bring…
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Skanska completes Portsmouth Marine Terminal offshore wind upgrade
Skanska has completed the redevelopment project for the Virginia Port Authority, upgrading 72 acres of Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT) and 1,500 feet of wharf that now serves as an offshore wind staging port. Dominion Energy uses the Portsmouth Marine Terminal staging port for its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, one of the largest offshore…
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Skanska completes George Mason University’s Life Sciences and Engineering Building
Leading global development and construction firm Skanska has completed George Mason University’s (GMU) new Life Sciences and Engineering Building on the school’s Prince William County Science and Technology (SciTech) Campus. The state-of-the-art, $85.4 million facility spans 132,000 square feet of purpose-built space, featuring advanced research laboratories, specialized teaching facilities and flexible innovation zones designed for…
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In pictures | The best images of February
A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. Tideway connected After 10 years of construction, the last of 21 connections has been made between the original Victorian sewers and the new 25km Thames Tideway Tunnel, bringing the entire system into operation, protecting the tidal Thames from sewage pollution. Canal cranage Contractor…
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Skanska Completes $19.8M Essex Road Bridge in San Bernardino
Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has announced the substantial completion of the Essex Road Bridge replacement in Essex, CA. The $19.8M project was awarded to Skanska by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and involved the replacement of Westbound and Eastbound bridges on Interstate 40 (I-40) over Halfway Hills Wash. The 20-month…
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Skanska establishes high-tech manufacturing unit
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Skanska USA, the American arm of the Swedish builder and developer, has established Skanska Advanced Technology, a new specialized operating unit focused on high-tech and semiconductor manufacturing, according to a Feb. 5 news release. SAT…
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Skanska establishes high-tech manufacturing unit
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Skanska USA, the American arm of the Swedish builder and developer, has established Skanska Advanced Technology, a new specialized operating unit focused on high-tech and semiconductor manufacturing, according to a Feb. 5 news release. SAT…
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BoKlok modular flats will be demolished, Skanska says
Christoffer Hallersbro, BoKlok UK regional director said: “During the winter of 2023/24, Block 5 at Fulbeck Avenue suffered significant storm damage. Unfortunately, poor weather conditions and high winds prevented the timely installation of the roof and temporary weatherproofing measures proved insufficient to safeguard the structure. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Skanska CEO sees ‘very stable’ US operations
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Sweden-based builder and developer Skanska reported a record-high backlog as its construction division continued to see strong demand, particularly in infrastructure, data centers and public projects. “We are well positioned when it comes to [data centers,] especially…
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Skanska to join McAlpine on £1.25bn Port Talbot art furnace project
Tata Steel UK’s head of project engineering, Dave Murray, added: “This £1.25bn investment in low CO2 steelmaking is the biggest commitment the UK steel industry has seen in generations. It is critical that it is delivered on specification, on time and on budget, so it is important for us to choose the very best industrial…