Constructive Thinking

Showing up in the communities we help shape, during Black History Month and beyond

This Black History Month, we’re reminded of the importance of pursuing diversity and inclusion (D&I) every day.

An interactive infographic: Celebrating the completion of our I-4 Ultimate project

Meet Spot: A robot that’s being tested to keep construction sites clean

Housekeeping—or the practice of keeping a jobsite clean and organized—is critical in construction to reduce risk of injury.

Ride the new Birmingham Xpress bus rapid transit system

This fall, our Skanska Integrated Solutions (SIS) team celebrated the ribbon-cutting for Alabama’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) system, Birmingham Xpress. The $64 million public transportation project is our SIS team’s first BRT project. Explore the new 10-mile route and its impact on Birmingham’s transportation network.

Skanska’s abiding partnership with ACE mentoring program supports students when it matters most

Each year, the ACE Mentor Program of America (ACE), guides over 10,000 high school students into the possibilities that accompany a career in construction.

Galveston Bay Foundation’s new headquarters and Skanska’s role as Living Building Challenge advisors

In Kemah, Texas, our Skanska Integrated Solutions (SIS) team is serving as Living Building Challenge (LBC) advisors and project managers for The Gessner Center—the future headquarters for the conservation nonprofit Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF).

Building a more resilient New York

Anyone living in the New York Metro region in 2012 probably remembers exactly what they were doing when Hurricane Sandy hit.

Meet five Skanska interns who went full-time

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to transition from an internship to a career in the construction industry? We sat down with five previous Skanska interns who now have full-time careers at our company. They discuss the favorite parts of their internships, what their current jobs entail and what excites them about this industry.

Five things sustainability professionals can do to help the construction industry reduce its carbon footprint

According to the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, the built environment is responsible for nearly 40 percent of global energy-related carbon emissions, 11 percent of it coming in embodied form.

Vanderbilt renovation connects team with honeybees, a time capsule and more

In Nashville, Tennessee, honeybees have a home in a historic campus clock tower. Their residency, though not taking up much space, isn’t taken lightly, for their hive is at the heart of a Skanska project.

Sustainable Building Week: Highlighting the construction industry’s sustainability efforts

The fifth annual Sustainable Building Week, an event-filled week to educate, connect and foster opportunities for future collaboration to Keep Portland Green, kicked off on October 10, 2022.

Key takeaways from Autodesk University 2022

In person for the first time since 2019, Autodesk University brought together industry experts and technology leaders to discuss the future of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC).

Redesigning a campus that prioritizes the needs of the deaf and signing community

Building a center for the deaf and hard of hearing is a learning journey for our progressive design-build Skanska team members in southwest Washington.

Collective Impact: Creating a healthier and more equitable world

Last month, the 19th Collective Impact event kicked off in Los Angeles, California. This event series brings together thought leaders for discussions on how we can create impact in our communities and beyond.

Skanska’s ongoing commitment to clean air

California has some of the worst air quality in the country, often falling out of compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s standard for healthy air.

4 ways to support mental and physical health with office wellness rooms

As the global community returns to normal, we must not forget the pandemic has had serious repercussions on mental health, and returning to the office may trigger serious mental health concerns, such as suicide, for certain employees.

Mental health first aid training equips Skanska employees across US and UK

Can a first aid course in mental health begin to reverse statistics around mental health in construction? For Skanska UK, the answer is yes. After partnering with a mental health first aid program six years ago, our colleagues across the pond are sharing their biggest lessons learned with our US colleagues.

Cast your vote: Which Skanska-built pub table will win a spot at our Greenbuild booth?

Skanska’s sustainability team recently launched our Pub Table Challenge—an opportunity for our colleagues to form small teams and create a table for our booth at the annual Greenbuild Conference this November in San Francisco.

How a Baltic exchange program became a recipe for emerging technology success

“As an exchange program, CIEE allows us to work better nationally, internally and as a community. This program connects us with individuals from Baltic countries who bring different—and welcome—perspectives into our workplace,” explained Albert Zulps, emerging technology director at Skanska.

Tour the new Sixth South Apartments in Tennessee

Earlier this year, our Nashville team completed construction of the Sixth South Apartments (Sixth South) in Nashville, Tennessee.

Inside the internship: Spending a summer at Skanska

In honor of National Intern Day on July 28, we’re taking the opportunity to thank and celebrate our interns from across the country. We sat down with six Skanska interns to learn about their experiences working in the construction industry.

Ideation Labs: where Skanska’s business challenges get fresh solutions

“Empowering our colleagues to be part of the innovation and problem-solving process is critical to solving our most complex challenges,” says Brooke Gemmell, project manager. This is the mission of Ideation Labs, a cohort-structured program that takes a ground up approach to business solutions.

L300 project team prioritizes the environment during recent foreman training

Our Lynwood Link Extension (L300) project in Mountlake Terrace, Washington will allow riders to enjoy light rail service between south Snohomish County and the University of Washington, downtown Seattle, the Eastside, Sea-Tac Airport and other areas.

Connect with Emerging Technology: Meet Danielle O’Connell

Water, sustainability and stewardship within Civic Park at Hemisfair

Sitting down with Skanska’s 2023 ENR Top Young Professionals

Women in Construction Week: Many paths, one mission

Geo Week 2023: Takeaways from the emerging technology conference

Connect with Emerging Technology: Meet Michael Zeppieri

Rebuilding an iconic structure on the NYC World Trade Center site

Showing up in the communities we help shape, during Black History Month and beyond

An interactive infographic: Celebrating the completion of our I-4 Ultimate project

Meet Spot: A robot that’s being tested to keep construction sites clean

Ride the new Birmingham Xpress bus rapid transit system

Skanska’s abiding partnership with ACE mentoring program supports students when it matters most

Galveston Bay Foundation’s new headquarters and Skanska’s role as Living Building Challenge advisors

Building a more resilient New York

Meet five Skanska interns who went full-time

Five things sustainability professionals can do to help the construction industry reduce its carbon footprint

Vanderbilt renovation connects team with honeybees, a time capsule and more

Sustainable Building Week: Highlighting the construction industry’s sustainability efforts

Key takeaways from Autodesk University 2022

Redesigning a campus that prioritizes the needs of the deaf and signing community

Collective Impact: Creating a healthier and more equitable world

Skanska’s ongoing commitment to clean air

4 ways to support mental and physical health with office wellness rooms

Mental health first aid training equips Skanska employees across US and UK

Cast your vote: Which Skanska-built pub table will win a spot at our Greenbuild booth?

How a Baltic exchange program became a recipe for emerging technology success

Tour the new Sixth South Apartments in Tennessee

Inside the internship: Spending a summer at Skanska

Ideation Labs: where Skanska’s business challenges get fresh solutions

L300 project team prioritizes the environment during recent foreman training