Press releases & articles

Skanska named Europe’s Best Employer 2026 by the Financial Times

Skanska has been named Europe’s Best Employer 2026 in a ranking published by the Financial Times in partnership with Statista – placing Skanska at number one among employers in Europe and underscoring the company’s position as a leading workplace.

Skanska appointed preferred bidder as Master Developer of the Penn Station Transformation Project in New York, USA

Skanska, as a member in the Penn Transformation Partners together with Halmar, has been selected by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Amtrak as the preferred bidder as Master Developer of the New York Penn Station Transformation Project in New York, USA.

Skanska divests building rights in Västerhaninge, Sweden, for SEK 290M

Skanska divests a total of 198 building rights for single-family homes in Skarplöt, Västerhaninge, Sweden, to OBOS for SEK 290M. The building rights are being packaged in several stages and will be taken over during the years 2026-2028. The divestment will be recorded in the Residential Development stream in the second quarter of 2026.

Skanska does construction work for an unnamed customer for about SEK 1.9 billion

Skanska has signed an agreement to perform construction work for an unnamed customer. The contract is worth about SEK 1.9 billion, which will be included in the order bookings for Sweden in the second quarter of 2026.

Skanska builds correctional facility in Ulriksfors, Sweden, for about SEK 570M

Skanska has signed an agreement with Monen Fastighetsförvaltning to begin the construction phase of a new correctional facility in Ulriksfors, Strömsund, Sweden. The facility, which will be leased to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, will have space for approximately 140 inmates. The contract is worth about SEK 570M, which will be included in the order intake for Sweden in the second quarter of 2026.

Skanska builds football and athletics facility in Malmö, Sweden for about SEK 990M

Skanska has signed an agreement with the City of Malmö, Sweden, to begin phase two of the construction of a new football and athletics facility in Malmö. The contract is worth about SEK 990M, which will be included in the order bookings for Sweden in the second quarter of 2026.

Interim report, first quarter 2026

Skanska expands computer science center at university in New Jersey, USA, for USD 305M, about SEK 2.8 billion

Skanska has signed a contract with a university in New Jersey, USA, for the renovation and expansion of the University’s computer science center. The contract is worth USD 305M, about SEK 2.8 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter of 2026.

Skanska replaces North Station Draw One Bridge in Massachusetts, USA, for USD 1 billion, about SEK 9.3 billion

Skanska has signed a contract with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for the North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement and Associated Track and Signal Upgrades project across Boston, Cambridge and Somerville, Massachusetts, USA. The contract is worth USD 1 billion, about SEK 9.3 billion, which will be included in the U.S. order bookings for the second quarter of 2026.

Skanska constructs Hudson Tunnel Project Package 1C in New York, USA, for USD 363M, about SEK 3.4 billion

Skanska has, in a joint venture with Traylor Bros., Inc., and Walsh Construction, signed a contract with Gateway Development Commission (GDC) for the USD 1.29 billion construction of the Hudson Tunnel Project Package 1C: The Hudson River Tunnel Section in New York, NY, USA. Skanska will include its share of the contract worth USD 363M, about SEK 3.4 billion in the U.S. order bookings for the second quarter of 2026.

Skanska builds data center expansion in Espoo, Finland for EUR 100M, about SEK 1.1 billion

Skanska has signed a contract with atNorth to build a data center expansion in Espoo, Finland. The contract is worth EUR 100M, about SEK 1.1 billion, which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the second quarter of 2026.

Invitation to the presentation of Skanska’s interim report first quarter 2026 on May 7

Skanska builds industrial facility in Södertälje, Sweden, for about SEK 560M

Skanska has signed a contract with an existing client to build an industrial facility in Södertälje, Sweden. The contract is worth about SEK 560M, which will be included in the Swedish order bookings for the second quarter 2026.

Skanska signs 10-year lease agreement with Telenor in the office building Olivin in Stockholm, Sweden

Skanska has signed a 10-year lease agreement with Telenor Sweden and Telenor Connexion for approximately 6,600 square meters in the office building Olivin on western Kungsholmen in Stockholm, Sweden. The building is now about 87 percent let. Telenor is expected to move into its new Swedish headquarters in 2028.

Skanska builds multi-family houses in Bratislava, Slovakia, for EUR 45M, about SEK 480M

Skanska has signed a new contract to build a residential complex in Bratislava, Slovakia. The Matadorka Living project is being developed by Nová Matadorka, a.s., a part of OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT. The contract is worth EUR 45M, about SEK 480M, which will be included in the order bookings for Europe for the second quarter of 2026.

Communiqué from the Annual General Meeting 2026 of Skanska Financial Services AB (publ)

Cities must rethink how they create urban value: Skanska report

Cities, developers and investors need to move beyond a short‑term project-delivery perspective and focus on social and financial value that lasts for generations. In a new report, Skanska finds that cities that focus on short‑term performance risk undermining resilience, competitiveness and long‑term economic value.

New Skanska report highlights the future of urban value

Our new report, Shaping Sustainable Places, urges cities, developers and investors to move beyond short-term individual project delivery and focus on a more holistic view to city development that considers both long-term social and financial value creation. The report targets investors, tenants and decision-makers who are committed to fostering enduring value in cities and urban environments. Cities that fail to plan for long-term performance risk weakening resilience, competitiveness, and economic value.

Skanska constructs tech facility in USA for USD 142M, about SEK 1.3 billion

Skanska has signed a contract with an existing client to construct a tech facility in USA. The contract is worth USD 142M, about SEK 1.3 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the first quarter of 2026.

Skanska builds new double track railway in Norway for NOK 1.2 billion, about SEK 1.1 billion

Skanska has signed a contract with Bane NOR to deliver the Stange–Otterstad rail infrastructure project in Norway. The contract is worth NOK 1.2 billion, about SEK 1.1 billion, which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the second quarter of 2026.

Skanska builds data center in Georgia, USA, for USD 75M, about SEK 690M

Skanska has signed a contract with an existing client to build a data center in Georgia, USA. The contract is worth USD 75M, about SEK 690M, which will be included in the US order bookings for the first quarter of 2026.

Skanska signs lease agreement for new Norwegian headquarters in Oslo, Norway

Skanska has signed a ten-year lease agreement for approximately 7,500 square meters of office space in Christian Krohgs gate 2, which is a new office project developed by Skanska and Entra in a 50/50 joint venture, in Oslo, Norway. With this lease the building is now 35 percent leased. Skanska is expected to take occupancy of its new Norwegian headquarters in the fourth quarter of 2029.

Skanska divests ownership of I-4 Ultimate in Orlando, Florida, USA, for approximately USD 75M, about SEK 690M

Skanska has signed a binding sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for the sale of its entire 50 percent ownership of I-4 Mobility Partners HoldCo LLC, for approximately USD 75M, about SEK 690M. The buyer is the existing partner, John Laing I-4 Holdco Corp. The transaction has closed, including requisite governmental and lender approvals, and it will be recorded under the Central stream for the second quarter of 2026.

Skanska divests the elderly care home Villa Fågelsång in Sollentuna, Sweden, for about SEK 340M

Skanska divests Villa Fågelsång in Sollentuna, Sweden, to Folksamgruppen through KPA Pension, for about SEK 340M. The project includes a special adapted residence for seniors (SÄBO) with 80 apartments and a group home according to LSS (specialized, assisted living homes) with six apartments. The divestment will be recorded in the Commercial Property Development stream in the first quarter of 2026.

Skanska’s Board of Directors has resolved to acquire own Class B shares

The Board of Directors has resolved to exercise the authorization given by the Annual General Meeting to acquire own Class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm to secure delivery of shares to participants in the Skanska share saving program Seop 7.

Communiqué from Skanska’s Annual General Meeting 2026

The Annual General Meeting (the “Meeting”) of Skanska AB (publ) (the “Company”) was held on March 31, 2026. Presentations at the Meeting by the Chair of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), Hans Biörck, and the President and CEO, Anders Danielsson, will be available on Skanska’s website, www.group.skanska.com/.

Conversion of shares in Skanska AB

Skanska builds new high school in Issaquah, Washington, USA for USD 99M, about SEK 900M

Skanska has signed a contract with the Issaquah School District for the Issaquah New High School Project in Issaquah, Washington, USA. The contract is worth USD 99M, about SEK 900M, which will be included in the US order bookings for the first quarter of 2026.

Skanska constructs new building on campus in College Station, Texas, USA for USD 165M, about SEK 1.5 billion

Skanska has signed a contract with The Texas A&M University System, a repeat client, to construct a new Biology Teaching & Research building in College Station, Texas, USA. The contract is worth USD 165M, about SEK 1.5 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the first quarter of 2026.

Skanska builds high school in Halmstad, Sweden, for about SEK 440M

Skanska has signed an agreement with Halmstad Municipality to build a new high school for civil engineering including a sports hall. The contract is worth about SEK 440M, which will be included in the order bookings for Sweden in the first quarter of 2026.