Multinational construction and project development firm, founded in 1887, working across building, infrastructure, residential and commercial property development in Europe and the United States.
Skanska is one of the world's largest construction and project development firms, with an operating history stretching back nearly 140 years to its founding in 1887. Its U.S. operations generated $8.7 billion in revenue in 2025 and employ approximately 6,500 people, making it one of the largest and most financially sound construction and project development companies in the American market. The company works across Sweden, the wider Nordics, Europe and the United States.
The business runs through four streams: Construction, which delivers complex building and infrastructure projects; Residential Development; Commercial Property Development; and Investment Properties. Landmark projects in its portfolio include the Bank of America Tower, the Portland International Airport Terminal Core Redevelopment and the Portal North Bridge. Sector work spans healthcare, higher education, transportation, commercial development and infrastructure.
Technical work at Skanska concentrates on building and infrastructure construction, project development and sustainable construction practices, including a stated commitment to reducing carbon emissions from its own operations. The company frames its purpose as building for a better society, and describes itself as a firm with deep expertise in sustainable construction.
