Skanska builds multi-purpose building at the University of Turku campus for EUR 69 M, about SEK 700 M
Skanska has signed a contract with The University Properties of Finland to build a new multi-purpose building in the campus area of Åbo Akademi University and the University of Turku in Turku, Finland. The contract is worth EUR 69 M, about SEK 700 M, which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the second quarter 2018.
The six-storey building, which will replace the old Juslenia building at the campus, will be divided into a laboratory and office zone, with a large glass and wooden hallway stretching throughout the entire building. The total volume will be 23,000 gross square meters and the building will host teaching and research facilities, rentable facilities as well as a gym and a restaurant.
Research and laboratory facilities set high demands for the construction. The overall floor plan and its versatile solutions will contribute to common activities and shared services, and ensure high utilisation rate for all future users. The project strives for the Excellent level of the BREEAM environmental certification system.
The new building will be completed during spring 2021 and taken into use the same autumn.
Skanska is one of the leading development and construction companies in the Nordics, with operations in building construction and civil engineering in Sweden, Norway and Finland, and developing residential- and commercial property projects in select home markets. The commercial development stream is also active in Denmark. Skanska offers services in public-private partnerships. Skanska had sales of about SEK 65 billion and more than 15,000 employees in its Nordic operations during 2017.
For further information please contact:
Liisa Salmela, Communication Manager, Skanska Finland, tel +358 50 374 3070
Andreas Joons, Press Officer, Skanska AB, tel +46 (0)10 449 04 94
Direct line for media, tel +46 (0)10 448 88 99
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Skanska is one of the world’s leading construction and project development companies, focused on selected home markets in the Nordic region, Europe and USA. Supported by global trends in urbanization and demographics, and by being at the forefront in sustainability, Skanska offers competitive solutions for both simple and the most complex assignments, helping to build a sustainable future for customers and communities. The Group has about 40,000 employees. Skanska's sales in 2017 totaled SEK 161 billion.
