Skanska Secures $36.3 Million Contract for Gjesdal Health Center Construction in Norway
Skanska, a prominent construction and project development company, has secured a contract worth Nkr360m ($36.3 million) from the Gjesdal Municipality in Norway to build the Gjesdal Health Center in Rogaland County. The 8,700m² facility will offer 76 institutional places and additional amenities, including a café, institutional kitchen, and therapy services. The development will also include a 2,000m² parking garage and will be linked to an existing residential and activity center. The project will implement Skanska's LowEx energy concept for heating and cooling requirements and strive for BREEAM Nor level Excellent certification. Construction is scheduled to commence in September 2025, with completion expected in June 2027. This project will be added to the company's Nordic order bookings for the second quarter of 2025. Skanska Group reported revenues of Skr177 billion in 2024 and has a presence in the Nordics, Europe, and the US, with around 26,300 employees. In addition to the Gjesdal Health Center project, Skanska has recently signed a Nkr1.7 billion contract with Fornebubanen for the construction of the Skøyen metro station in Oslo, which includes an underground station with dual tracks and two entry points. Skanska has also secured contracts in Scandinavia involving construction and redevelopment. In Norway, the company will upgrade a water tunnel and build a new 2km access tunnel for Statkraft's Saurdal hydroelectric power plant. In Sweden, Skanska has entered an agreement with Specialfastigheter to construct three new buildings at the Skogome prison in Gothenburg. It is important to note that the information provided on this site is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking or refraining from any action based on the content on our site.