Skanska to provide Design Build services for USD 45 million, SEK 385 million, for laboratory in Texas

Skanska has secured a Design Build contract to construct a research laboratory in Texas, USA. Skanska’s share of the contract amounts to USD 45 million, approximately SEK 385 million, which has been included in order bookings for the first quarter of 2009

The total contract is worth USD 61.1 million, corresponding to SEK 512 million, of which Skanska accounts for 75 percent.

The project pertains to the design and construction of a total of about 18,000 square meters of research laboratory premises. The construction phase will begin in August 2009 with expected completion in March 2011.

Skanska USA Building Inc. is a leading national and local provider of construction, pre-construction consulting, general contracting and design-build services. The company also provides validation services to clients in the pharmaceutical industry. Clients represent a broad range of U.S. industries including science and technology, healthcare, education, high-tech, aviation, transportation and sports and entertainment. The business unit is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey and has approximately 4,700 employees. Sales in 2008 amounted to about SEK 30.3 billion.


For further information please contact:

Tom Crane, Senior Vice President Communication,
Skanska USA Building, tel +1 973 753 3450
Peter Gimbe, Press Officer, Skanska AB, tel +46 10 448 88 38
Direct line for media: tel +46 10 448 88 99