Skanska builds new recreation center for Boston College in Massachusetts, USA, for USD 113M, about SEK 1 billion

Skanska has signed contract to build a new recreation center for Boston College in Massachusetts, USA. The contract is worth USD 113M, about SEK 1 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter of 2017.

Skanska will replace Boston College’s existing Flynn Recreation Complex with a new four-story, 22,500-square-meter recreation center. The center’s exterior will match the campus’ distinctive Gothic aesthetic. Its interior will consist of numerous flexible spaces to ensure versatility and functionality.

Construction is underway and the project is scheduled for completion in summer 2019.

Skanska is one of the leading development and construction companies in USA, specialized in building construction, civil infrastructure and developing commercial properties in select U.S. markets. Skanska also offers services in public-private partnerships. Skanska USA had sales of SEK 59 billion in 2016 and had about 9,300 employees in its operations.

For further information please contact:

Michael Iacovella, Communications, Skanska USA, +1 (917) 438 33 77

Andreas Joons, Press Officer, Skanska AB, tel +46 (0)10 449 04 94

Direct line for media: tel +46 (0)10 448 88 99

This and previous releases can also be found at www.skanska.com

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 41,000 employees. Skanska's sales in 2016 totaled SEK 151 billion.