Innovation with Impact
For over 135 years, Skanska has shaped societies around the world by pushing boundaries and pioneering solutions that respond to our customers’ unique and changing needs.
Using people-powered technology and data strategies, we investigate, implement and scale the right solutions at the right time to deliver maximum value to our teams, customers and communities.
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Leading the Construction Industry with Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions
Delivering Value Through Innovation
Our people, processes and technologies solve real problems. We make responsible and strategic investments in technologies to deliver project certainty in cost, quality, safety and productivity. From robotics and AI to production tracking dashboards, learn how we will deliver certainty for your next project.
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Project Spotlight
What was once a book storage facility has been transformed by Skanska and our design partners into a premier research and biomanufacturing facility that spans 130,000-SF. Skanska completed the first two stages of the multi-phased project, which included a variety of new construction and renovation.
Forge Biologics, Master Plan
Grove City, OH
About Skanska
In the U.S., our 6500+ employees deliver projects across many sectors, a few include life sciences, mission critical, healthcare, education, transportation and commercial.
Skanska is a multi-national construction and development company—one of the largest in the world.
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Built out 18 new ISO 7 (Class 10,000) clean rooms, three cell culture labs and quality control lab.
Installed two large chillers, two generators, and two 5,000-L bioreactors—as of 2023, the largest in the Midwest and East Coast—as well as new gas, storage and distribution equipment.
Performed significant structural upgrades, including 35 new steel columns to support rooftop energy recovery units.
Upgraded the natural gas supply line to a capacity of 36 million BTUs as well as electrical and water utility service.
Constructed a new two-story structure with 50,000-SF of office space and 5,000 square-feet of space for product development and demolished and renovated 6,000-SF of existing office space.
Our Team:
Building Turnover
digital twins, facilities management, closeout
Data Analytics
data visualization, automation, low/no code, AI, machine learning
Design + Fabrication
automation, prefabrication, generative design, robotics, 3D printing, 3D modeling
EHS
wearables, contact tracing, environmental sensors, safety communication, risk management, robotics
Planning
scheduling, logistics, procurement, budgeting, design options, value engineering
Visualization
AR, VR, 3D modeling, virtual mockups, walkthroughs
Reality Capture
drones, laser scanning, 360 cameras, site survey
Sustainability
benchmarking, verification, carbon tracking, green design, IoT, smart devices
Productivity
drawing and change management, reporting, inspections, material and progress tracking
QA/QC
constructability, planning, inspections, AI, data, reality capture and analysis, monitoring
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We research, pilot and implement both traditional and cutting-edge technologies to provide measurable value for our project teams and customers. Our proven processes streamline project delivery, ensure data and information remains secure, and leverage the knowledge of hundreds of subject matter experts, innovators and builders across our company. Learn how below.
Founded in the late 1800s on a commitment to forward-thinking ingenuity, Skanska has shaped societies around the world by pushing boundaries and pioneering solutions that respond to our customers’ unique and changing needs. Our motto is simple: innovation with impact.
Delivering Better Projects Through Data
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Data Champions Network
Skanska Metriks®
Dashboards and Reports
Artificial Intelligence
Our robust Data Strategy connects data and technology across our business and fosters data literacy. Our aim? Delivering maximum value for our customers and project teams. This strategy comes to life through the efforts of Data Solutions Team, a dedicated staff of data engineers, data scientists, business analysts and visualization specialists. Together, they ensure that data is accessible and actionable, empowering project teams to make more data-informed decisions and drive better project outcomes.
Our Data Solutions Team transforms the data we create and use every day—from project estimates to RFIs to financial forecasts—to help employees draw actionable insights and drive better business outcomes. Complementary to this, our Data Working Group brings together key stakeholders from across the company to formulate our data strategy, guide our data literacy efforts, develop data plans and timelines and communicate the value of our data solutions.
Data Solutions Team
Our national Data Champions Network comprises 30+ trained experts spanning roles in Project Planning, Operations, VDC, Emerging Tech, IT, Finance and Vendor Diversity, reflecting our commitment to making data accessible to all. These champions are dedicated to advancing our data strategy in local offices by optimizing data tools throughout the project lifecycle. By driving data literacy efforts and providing valuable insights for new use cases, they ensure our data empowers every team member and creates newer, better ways of working that benefit our customers.
Our Analytics Community is a national network that connects project teams to explore the possibilities of data-informed solutions. Through this network, our teams learn from peers tackling similar data challenges, share valuable training resources and apply insights learned from jobsites across the country. This collective expertise ensures that our solutions are cutting-edge and aligned with industry best practices.
Analytics Community
We leverage the data our teams create every day—from project estimates and financial forecasts to leading and lagging indicators—to provide our teams with actionable insights that deliver direct benefits to our customers and projects. Our low code task force develops custom applications and automations that connect data sources, improve data management workflows and ensure clean, quality data across systems. With over 20 custom-built dashboards and reports, our project teams and customers benefit from heightened visibility into critical project metrics, including budget, safety and schedule.
With recent advancements in Large Language Models and Traditional Machine Learning Models, AI-driven insights have become invaluable for enhancing project outcomes and delivering greater value to our customers. By leveraging in-house developed AI tools and third-party tools vetted through our tech enablement process, we develop more accurate cost models, automate redundant tasks and mitigate safety risks, translating to improved project delivery.
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With 28 offices across the country, our 6,500 teammates in the U.S. currently manage 750+ active projects. Leveraging our national scale, we democratize construction technology research and pilots through our Tech Enablement Process.
Where We Work, How We Connect
We thrive on a people-powered approach to innovation. Our national technology knowledge networks unite to build new solutions that challenge the status quo and improve project outcomes. It's not just collaboration; it's a collective commitment to reimagine the future of construction.
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Founded in the late 1800s on a commitment to forward-thinking ingenuity, Skanska has shaped societies around the world by pushing boundaries and pioneering solutions that respond to our customers’ unique and changing needs. Two teams from our Strategy organization are impacting innovation at Skanska—Emerging Tech and Data Solutions. Together, our motto is simple:
innovation with impact.
Our people, processes and technologies solve real problems. We make responsible and strategic investments in technologies to improve project outcomes for cost, quality, safety and productivity. From robotics and AI to production tracking dashboards, learn how we will deliver certainty for your next project.
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Harness, Scale and Implement Technology Through Tech Enablement
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Construction technology has grown 10x over the past decade, exceeding $30 billion in total venture funding. With limitless potential for us to harness and deliver for our customers and project teams, we recognized the need for a systematic approach to evaluate, pilot and scale emerging technologies on projects safely and effectively. Our Tech Enablement Process guarantees that our customers receive tailored solutions that enhance project outcomes and drive success.
Why We Created the Tech Enablement Process
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Our Tech Enablement Process streamlines how our teams integrate cutting-edge technology into project operations, ensuring the tech we use truly improves project outcomes. By evaluating and piloting solutions, this framework fosters innovation, increases knowledge sharing between jobsites and promotes responsible investment in technology. Additionally, it prioritizes data security and compliance while delivering tailored recommendations based on your project's needs.
Tech Enablement Process
Through communities like our Drone and VDC networks, we cultivate a culture of grassroots engagement and knowledge sharing. Our monthly technology calls unite tech enthusiasts nationwide, facilitating the exchange of success stories and lessons learned from recent jobsite pilots. Additionally, our quarterly technology report provides our project teams with the latest trends and best practices related to the most valuable contech tools and solutions.
Emerging Tech Community
As an expansion of our innovation ecosystem, we partner with universities, entrepreneurs, technology vendors, trade partners and industry leaders to explore and advance new ideas, products and services with the end user in mind. Cultivating these strategic external partnerships ensures that our project teams and customers benefit from the latest innovations tailored to their needs. This culture of continuous improvement delivers value throughout every stage of the project lifecycle.
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There is an exponential growth in construction technology, which has expanded 10x over the past decade, exceeding $30 billion in total venture funding. There is limitless potential for us to harness and deliver for our customers and project teams. Such opportunities require intentional implementation. We recognized we recognized the need for a systematic approach to evaluate, pilot and scale emerging technologies safely and effectively. Guided by our Data Strategy and partnership with IT, our Tech Enablement Process guarantees that our customers receive tailored solutions that enhance project outcomes and drive success.
Our eight-step Tech Enablement Process helps our teams integrate cutting-edge technology into project operations, ensuring the tech we use truly improves project outcomes. By evaluating and piloting solutions, we prioritize security and compliance while delivering tailored recommendations based on your project's needs. This framework promotes innovation, increases knowledge sharing between jobsites and ensures we make responsible investments in technology.
Recognizing the breadth of expertise across the company, we formed a national Technology Concierge Network. This network meets regularly to share knowledge on new solutions and lessons learned from jobsite pilots conducted across the country. Our concierges are directly connected to our boots on the ground, actively identifying, investigating and addressing pain points in the field. Ultimately, they focus on implementing the right technology to meet our customers' needs and improve the way we work.
Tech Concierge Network
Our partnership with IT ensures cyber safety for technologies we use, even in pilot phases. The collaboration with IT streamlines compliance, freeing project teams from navigating complex legal and IT procedures. This allows us to focus on problem-solving, innovation and continuous improvement to the benefit of our project teams and customers.
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New York, NY (3)
Philadelphia, PA
Parsippany, NJ
Boston, MA
Nashville, TN
Dallas, TX
Los Angeles, CA
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Atlanta, GA
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By connecting our knowledge experts, we ensure that the right technology solutions are applied to each project, streamlining operations and delivering the best possible projects to our customers.
Our national knowledge networks connect subject matter experts in tech and data to share knowledge and experience that leads to better project outcomes for our project teams and customers.
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We use our proprietary cost benchmarking tool Skanska Metriks® to develop comprehensive and reliable baseline estimates. With Metriks, we're harvesting nearly 400 specific, quantified attributes from every project we build. This allows our team to develop data-informed insights that both validate our baseline estimates and inform building designs as they progress. Metriks enables us to preserve the creative design process while preventing waste, design inefficiency and unrealistic expectations.
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Digital Twin Delivery for Houston Community College
Testing HP SitePrint at New York Penn Station
Improving Site Layout with Dusty Robotics
AI Site Cameras at Virginia State University
4D Logistics Planning
Thermal Imaging at Lourdes Mercy Health
Comparing AR and VR Technologies
Drones for Progress Tracking at PDX Airport
Laser Scanning for Building Tie-in at UVA Hospital
Progress Tracking with StructionSite by DroneDeploy
Partnering with Procore to Improve Workflow Efficiency
Skanska is leveraging autonomous robots from Nextera Robotics to help construct The Kaye, a 31-story apartment building in Seattle. The DIDGE robots perform daily site walks, photo documentation, and quality/EHS observations, significantly enhancing our project management capabilities. Previously, the project team spent 20-30 hours/week capturing images onsite. With DIDGE, this task is fully automated. These autonomous bots navigate the site, climb stairs, and capture HD images. The photos are uploaded into Nextera’s AI-powered software to track progress, ensure quality assurance/quality control and monitor jobsite safety compliance. By automating photo capture and providing on-demand, remote access to the latest jobsite data, we reduce the burden on our project teams, allowing them to prioritize critical tasks that keep the build on schedule.
Using Nextera's DIDGE robot for daily site walks and quality/EHS observations
Our team used laser scanning on several phases of the UVA hospital expansion project prior to performing. Prior to scanning, we opened existing parts of the building to reveal slab locations. This provided accurate information to architects, engineers and steel fabricators on how to develop and input existing conditions data into our models. The scanning ensured that we detailed the design and fabrication drawings to match the actual existing conditions of our building tie-ins. This led to accurate tie-in of the new steel, concrete and exterior facade to the existing structure. This efficient process saved time and money and mitigated impact to hospital operations. Our team also used coordinated BIM in-wall and above-ceiling medical equipment models to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
UVA Hospital Expansion | Charlottesville, VA
Skanska and Procore partnered to configure their software such that project teams, design and trade partners, and owners can easily and intuitively collaborate to raise and resolve issues, document design changes, review and approve submittals, manage project documentation, view 3D models in the field and leverage system-native dashboards to make data-informed decisions. The result of our partnership with Procore has been a seamless transition for employees and stakeholders, enhanced workflow efficiency through searchability and document control and data-dense, real-time updates for proactive, reliable decision-making.
At the Portland International Airport site, Skanska installed a 2,200-piece, 18-million-pound prefabricated timber roof. The project team coordinated with regulatory authorities to operate drones in controlled airspace. Our team carefully planned all bi-weekly drone flights, working with trade partners and the owner to identify and prioritize current needs and new use cases. The result was a consistent series of holistic imagery and 3D models of project progress, offering more visibility and insight to the owner.
PDX Airport | Portland, OR
Over the past eight years, Skanska has tested multiple VR and AR tools, extracting valuable insights that inform its usage for the benefit of our project teams and customers. VR is predominantly used for design reviews with owners and architects, trade coordination meetings, feedback sessions with facility managers and lifelike digital mockups and virtual tours. In 2023, Skanska conducted a VR demo using Resolve for a major institution in New York City. The immersive VR experience allowed the owner and facility managers to preview the built space before construction was complete. Over four months, Skanska flagged and reviewed more than 250 design issues with the owner.
A Pragmatic Approach to Using VR/AR in the Field
For this healthcare renovation/addition project, our team demonstrated that making minor upgrades to the existing building would offer long-term cost savings by increasing energy efficiency and reducing the risk of moisture/water damage. This type of inspection would normally require two crafts people and six to eight weeks of planning and permitting. By comparison, the thermal imaging drone requires one licensed operator, who can perform inspections and generate reports same-day. The result is a much safer, more efficient process with high-quality, data-informed results that influence current designs and future planning/investment.
Lourdes Mercy Health | Paducah, KY
We used cmBuilder, a cloud-based site logistics tool, to streamline the $257 million Belmont High School project by enhancing collaboration among teams. With its user-friendly interface and powerful simulation capabilities, cmBuilder visually depicted and effectively communicated project plans, ensuring clarity and comprehension among all stakeholders. Senior Superintendent Manny Hoyo and his team leveraged cmBuilder's versatility across the project lifecycle to navigate complex construction and renovation phases seamlessly.
Democratizing 4D Site Logistics Simulations
Evercam, an AI camera provider, has significantly enhanced safety and efficiency at the Virginia State University construction site in Ettrick, Virginia. By using photo and video archives for incident investigations and training, Evercam empowers project teams to proactively address safety concerns and improve protocols. Additionally, Evercam's auto-detection of vehicle traffic streamlines delivery logistics, ensuring seamless operations on site. The integration of live video feed with the 3D model further enhances project management by providing real-time insights and enabling accurate monitoring of construction progress. Through Evercam's innovative solutions, Skanska prioritizes safety, efficiency and project success.
Virginia State University | Ettrick, VA
Skanska partnered with Dusty Robotics and tested their FieldPrinter for automated printing of drywall, mechanical, electrical and plumbing layout for a three-story, 70,000 SF mixed-use medical facility. Dusty’s autonomous robot printed multi-trade layout in a single pass directly onto the construction site surface. By creating a single source of truth for Skanska’s trade partners, we eliminated bottlenecks and conflicts and increased layout efficiency.
Mixed-Use Medical Facility | San Francisco, CA
HP SitePrint, an autonomous robot revolutionizing construction layout, has significantly enhanced productivity and accuracy at prominent projects, including the LIRR Train Hall Renovation in Penn Station, New York. Our team used SitePrint to print wall layouts over a 2,400-SF area in just 45 minutes, a task that traditionally took seven hours manually. By leveraging precise positioning from a Robotic Total Station, SitePrint eliminates human error and accelerates layout processes, allowing project teams to focus on critical activities like quality control. This innovative solution streamlines workflows and reduces schedules, demonstrating its immense value in optimizing project efficiency and success.
Penn Station | New York, NY
Custom built by our Data Solutions Team to meet the unique needs of our projects, the 3D Model Based Production Tracking Dashboard leverages data from Procore, P6 and Assemble to create Power BI visualizations that help teams track and monitor trade partner schedule, workforce and percent complete data in real-time. This supports earlier identification and intervention in the event of underperforming trade partners to help operations teams to deliver schedule certainty for our customers.
Custom 3D Production Tracking Tool
Digital Twin
For over 15 years, our work with Houston Community College (HCC) has led to the delivery of projects like San Jacinto Memorial Building Historic Renovation, Missouri City Sienna Plantation Campus and more. Now, part of our partnership with HCC is going virtual. Recently, our team members partnered with HCC students and the school’s Reality Collab to create a digital twin of HCC’s Central Campus. One of the students who supported the development of the HCC digital twin said, "It’s a valuable map, essentially an urban planning model, which can show changes that HCC might want to make. It’s also a training model for everyone else—architects, engineers and teachers—and we can use it to simulate real-world scenarios within a safe environment."
Houston Community College | Houston, TX
Production Tracking
Robotic Site Layout
AI Site Cameras
Thermal Imaging
VR/AR in the Field
Drones
Workflow Efficiency
Laser Scanning
Progress Tracking
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$4.3B
in-progress S+T projects*
24%
of USB 2022 revenue*
1,880+
S+T construction employees
$11.8B
portfolio of S+T projects (last 10 years)*
4th
largest "S+T Facilities" contractor by BD+C
5th
largest “Labs” contractor by BD+C
For our customers project success is speed to market, scalability, and cost and energy efficiency—delivering on these priorities is what we do every day. Our unique strength lies in a purposeful and collaborative approach that connects the expertise of our local builders with national and global resources. From a wide variety of projects and perspectives, our S+T specialists will share knowledge and best practices that spark innovation, deliver optimal results and take your project beyond what’s expected.
We go beyond what’s expected to tackle today’s challenges and tomorrow’s demands.
Leaders in S+T Construction
Skanska has been serving the academic, public and private sector S+T communities around the world for more than 135 years. We have teams of subject matter experts that cross the spectrum of laboratory, research and production environments who are capable of building anywhere your project needs may take them. With over 1,580 S+T professionals to help build these projects across the U.S., we have the demonstrated skills and knowledge to successfully your specialized facility. To learn more, click on the highlighted projects below.
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Case Studies
Skanska piloted the HP SitePrint layout robot on our iconic New York Penn Station Project.
Learn more about Skanska's take on Digital Twins
Unlocking Business Insights with Data | Skanska
Jobsite Safety Tech Hinges on Data | Construction Dive
Interact with Evercam on Skanska's VSU Project
Follow the evolution of Skanska's drone program
Learn more about Skanska and Procore's strategic partnership
Watch to learn how Skanska and Procore strategically partner to deliver best-in-class projects.
Our teams consistently evaluate, test and integrate technologies that increase certainty in cost, quality, schedule, safety, sustainability and productivity. We maintain focus on tools and technologies that address real problems and add value for our project teams and customers.
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Learn more about Skanska's pragmatic approach to VR/AR in the field
At Skanska, innovation is people-powered. We connect subject matter experts, technology enthusiasts and data champions across the country to tackle problems, discover unique solutions, and implement technology with the full force of our collective knowledge and experience.
Connecting our Innovators
VDC Network
Drone Network
Skanska’s virtual builders go beyond model management basics to execute advanced strategies in estimating, coordination, logistics planning, production tracking, reality capture and facilities management. Using a combination of in-house tools and third-party software, our VDC experts support pursuits and projects with 4D logistics planning, 3D coordination, 3D production tracking, 5D benchmarking and even 6D turnover including digital twins for facility management.
VDC Knowledge Network
With over 50 FAA-licensed drone pilots and a diverse fleet of 30 drones, we harness the power of aerial data to revolutionize construction processes. Using the latest hardware from DJI and state-of-the-art DroneDeploy flight planning software, our operators capture and report on everything from area measurements to thermal imaging to underwater inspections. Through peer support and knowledge sharing, our Drone Network empowers our teams to stay ahead of the curve, leveraging the latest aerial technology to deliver exceptional results on every project.
Recognizing the breadth of expertise across the company, we formed a national Technology Concierge Network. This network meets regularly to share knowledge on new solutions and lessons learned from job site pilots conducted across the country. Our concierges are directly connected to our boots on the ground, actively identifying, investigating and addressing pain points in the field. Ultimately, they focus on implementing the right technology to meet the needs of our customer and improve the way we work.
Our national Data Champions Network comprises 36 trained experts spanning roles in project planning, operations, VDC, emerging tech, IT, finance and supplier diversity, reflecting our commitment to making data accessible to all. These champions are dedicated to advancing our data strategy in local offices by optimizing data tools throughout the project lifecycle. By driving data literacy efforts and providing valuable insights for new use cases, they ensure our data empowers every team member and creates newer, better ways of working that benefit our customers.
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Innovation with Impact: Emerging Tech and Data Solutions
Thermal Imaging Drones offer a much safer alternative to traditional building and roof inspections. They’re also 87.5% faster and require 50% fewer craft resources.
Nextera Robotics DIDGE on The Kaye Project
Precision Planning with 4D Logistics at Sutter Health
Automating Submittal Logs with Pype AutoSpecs
StructionSite by DroneDeploy has revolutionized photo documentation, enhancing project delivery for our teams. Initially piloted at our LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Terminal B Redevelopment project, StructionSite significantly reduced time spent capturing progress data and signifigantly improved progress tracking and quality control efforts. With over 6,000 photos taken at LGA, its impact during the COVID-19 pandemic was profound, enabling remote documentation and reducing on-site staff. Now deployed nationwide with over 3,000 active Skanska users, StructionSite continues to enhance efficiency, safety and transparency for our customers, providing unparalleled clarity by organizing data by location and date and linking it to Procore drawings.
360 Photography for Progress Tracking and BIM to Field Verification
Emergency Planning
Skanska used cmBuilder’s 4D logistics planning to execute a complex power transition at the Sutter Health Clinic in Palo Alto, CA. The project required taking two five-story buildings offline for the first time in 60 years without jeopardizing millions of dollars in temperature-sensitive medication. Initial planning in vPlanner proved too complex, leading to disengagement. To bring clarity and precision to the process, Skanska Project Engineer Cameron Ghoddoucy used cmBuilder to develop a dynamic 4D logistics plan. This allowed the team to visualize the entire sequence in a scaled 3D model, ensuring alignment on crew sizes, locations, and temporary cable routing. By integrating real-time updates with the Hourly Schedule, cmBuilder improved coordination, reduced stress, and kept all stakeholders aligned.
El Camino Real Sutter Health Clinic Palo Alto, CA
Workflow Automation
Managing submittals manually is time-consuming and prone to errors. Skanska streamlined this process with Pype AutoSpecs, an AI-powered tool that automatically reviews specifications and generates submittal logs in minutes. Manual cross-referencing was eliminated, reducing time spent on data entry and improving accuracy. The tool flagged discrepancies, ensured consistency across specification versions, and integrated seamlessly with Procore for efficient submittal management. By leveraging Pype AutoSpecs, Skanska was able to reduce administrative workload, enhance coordination and maintain a more precise and efficient submittal process.
Prrecision Planning with 4D Logistics at Sutter Health
Jobsite Robotics
Skanska is leveraging autonomous robots from Nextera Robotics to help construct The Kaye, a 31-story apartment building in Seattle. The DIDGE robots perform daily site walks, photo documentation, and quality/EHS observations, significantly enhancing our project management capabilities. Previously, the project team spent 20-30 hours/week capturing images onsite. With DIDGE, this task is fully automated. These autonomous bots navigate the site, climb stairs, and capture HD images. The photos are uploaded into Nextera’s AI-powered software to track progress, ensure quality assurance/quality control and monitor jobsite safety compliance. By automating photo capture and providing on-demand, remote access to the latest jobsite data, we reduce the burden on our project teams, allowing them to prioritize critical tasks that keep the build on schedule and under budget.
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Myrrh Caplan, Vice President of Sustainability at Skanska USA discusses how innovations and advancements in construction technology are impacting both sustainability and safety.
Construction Tech and Sustainability
Drones have become an essential tool for monitoring construction progress and providing quality assurance, and advancements in camera and drone technology are also enabling new use cases.
How Skanska Uses Drones for QA/QC
Skanska USA Building was an early adopter of UAVs and has navigated the challenges and benefits of deploying them on site.
Skanska's Drone Program Evolution
Each quarter, Skanska publishes the latest in construction market trends, including in-depth analyses of cost esclations, equipment and material lead times and trends by region.
Winter Market Trends 2024
Skanska Vice President of Emerging Technology Michael Zeppieri talks to ENR Associate Technology Editor Jeff Yoders about dumpster-diving for data and his experience in the U.S. Army, Boeing and MIT.
Dumpster Diving for Data
Gareth McGlynn, our host, sits down with the VP of Preconstruction and Data Solutions, Will Senner.
ChatGPT and AI with Will Senner
At every opportunity, construction firms large and small are looking to technology to help them become more efficient, streamline processes and improve sustainability.
Technology Levels Playing Field
08/14/2023
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07/26/2023
05/03/2023
Danielle O’Connell, senior director of Skanska USA’s emerging technology team, takes a holistic approach to keeping workers safe.
Jobsite Safety Hinges on Data
03/02/2023
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Coming Soon: Event Recap
Learn about Skanska's low code journey at the Advancing Construction Analytics conference in Austin, TX.
Low Code Presentation at ACA
Thursday, March 21, 2024 2PM EST
Join us as our market trends experts detail the latest in equipment and material lead times and what it means for your projects.
Webinar: Winter Market Trends 2024
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07/26/2023 | Construction Dive
The 2023 Procore Groundbreak conference brought together construction leaders and innovators from around the globe to share their vision for the industry’s future.
Procore Groundbreak Highlights
06/26/2023 | The Preconstruction Podcast
Playing a vital role in the design and construction industry for 25 years, LCI Congress brought together more than 1,400 industry leaders to discuss cutting-edge Lean methods and knowledge-sharing.
Takeaways from LCI Congress
09/13/2023 | Trade Talks
As the premier forum for construction technology, ENR Future Tech brings together industry innovators to discuss how they are applying new technology to improve quality, safety, productivity and profitability.
Lessons Learned at ENR FutureTech
08/14/2023 | ConExpo Con/AGG
Autodesk's annual conference returned to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2023 and focused on their Design and Make Platform, which connects people, processes and data.
Takeaways from Autodesk University
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08/28/2023
As one of the largest general contractors operating in the U.S., Skanska has a strong history of structuring innovation and promoting adoption of successful new technology products internally.
Driving Tech Innovation & Adoption
04/19/2023
Will Senner says artificial intelligence can be like a “super-enhanced search engine” that finds trends in company data.
AI for Construction Safety
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Initially used for military operations, UAVs—or drones as we know them today—have transformed from a novelty technology to an integral tool that benefits various industries, including our construction operations.
Building a Network of Drone Experts
04/18/2022
Skanska USA creates sustainable solutions and aims to be a leader in quality, green construction, work safety and business ethics to drive profitability and reduce construction timelines.
Creating Sustainable Solutions
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“Skanska has long been a company of innovators—we don’t leave innovation up to a single team or department. Our Emerging Technology team fosters and harnesses this inquisitive, tech-oriented culture, drives knowledge sharing throughout the business, and listens to our boots on the ground, ensuring the technology we implement delivers the best solutions for the right reasons.”
Chief Strategy Officer Skanska USA Building
Explore regional construction escalation insights and forecasts, supply chain lead times, material pricing and critical market indices through Skanska USA Building's interactive Market Trends Report.
Winter 2025 Market Trends Report
Earlier this month, Skanska launched a new AI chatbot called Skanska Sidekick, which helps our workforce be more productive by harnessing knowledge from across the entire company.
Skanska Launches New AI Assistant
Underwater drones can minimizing project costs, enhancing worker safety and better understanding the landscape of a project’s context before and during construction.
Underwater Drones Make a Splash
Technology helps streamline how general contractors, design teams and trade partners collaborate. Autodesk Construction Cloud enables real-time coordination for all stakeholders in a shared, digital environment.
ConTech for Real-Time Updates
05/14/2024
Recap: Members of Skanska USA Building's data team presented their experience with citizen development.
June 3-5, 2024 San Diego, CA
Skanska's Director of Data and Analytics Amy Jones and a panel of experts discussed the future of AI in the construction industry.
ENR FutureTech Emerging Leaders
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Emerging Technology
Below you will find contact information for Skanska's national Emerging Technology team.
Northeast Regional Offices
Boston, MA +1 617 574 1400 Address 101 Seaport Blvd Boston, Massachusetts 02210
Carteret, NJ +1 732 969 1700 Address 400 Roosevelt Avenue Carteret, New Jersey 07008
Glastonbury, CT +1 860 513 2792 Address 180 Glastonbury Blvd, Suite 404 Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033
Maspeth, NY +1 718 786 6557 Address 46-36 54th Road Maspeth, New York 11378
New York, NY +1 917 438 4500 Address 350 Fifth Avenue, 32nd Floor New York, New York 10118
Parsippany, NJ +1 973 753 3500 Address 389 Interpace Parkway, 5th Floor Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
Philadelphia, PA +1 267 470 1000 Address 518 E. Township Line Road, Suite 200 Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422
Rockville, MD +1 301 795 3100 Address 700 King Farm Blvd, Suite 200 Rockville, Maryland 20850
Queens, NY +1 718 340 0777 Address 75-20 Astoria Boulevard Queens, New York 11370
Vienna, VA +1 240 685 4272 Address 8521 Leesburg Pike, Suite 220 Vienna Virginia 22182
Waltham, MA +1 617 218 5900 Address 1365 Main Street Waltham, Massachusetts 02451
Washington D.C. +1 202 777 8600 Address 2112 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20037
Atlanta, GA +1 404 946 7400 Address 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 2500 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Charlotte, NC +1 704 409 2200 Address 4235 South Stream Blvd, Suite 200 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
Durham, NC +1 919 941 7900 Address 4309 Emperor Blvd, Suite 200 Durham, North Carolina 27703
Ft. Lauderdale, FL +1 954 920 5167 Address 350 E. Las Olas Blvd, Suite 1100 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Nashville, TN +1 615 656 6900 Address 5000 Meridian Blvd, Suite 100 Franklin, Tennessee 37067
Orlando, FL +1 689 206 8800 Address 111 N. Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1525 Orlando Florida 32801
Tampa, FL +1 813 282 7100 Address 400 N Ashley Dr, Suite 400 Tampa, Florida 33602
Southeast Regional Offices
Los Angeles, CA +1 213 314 7560 Address 633 W Fifth St, 68th Floor Los Angeles, California 90071
Phoenix, AZ +1 602 224 1020 Address 2800 N. Central Ave., Suite 1000 Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Portland, OR +1 503 382 0900 Address 1010 NW Flanders St., Suite 500 Portland, Oregon 97209
Bend, OR +1 541 948 2005 Address 2275 NE Doctors Drive, Suite 3 Bend, Oregon 97701
Riverside, CA +1 951 684 5360 Address 1995 Agua Mansa Road Riverside, California 92509
San Francisco, CA +1 628 895 6301 Address 1 California St., Suite 1400 San Francisco, California 94111
Seattle, WA +1 206 726 8000 Address 221 Yale Ave North, Suite 400 Seattle, Washington 98109
West Regional Offices
Cincinnati, OH +1 513 421 0028 Address 201 East Fifth Street, Suite 2020 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX +1 972 281 6440 Address 105 Decker Court, Suite 1060 Irving, Texas 75062
Evansville, IN +1 812 423 7832 Address 401 Northwest First Street Evansvillle, Indiana 47708
Houston, TX +1 713 401 5200 Address 800 Capitol Street, Suite 1210 Houston, Texas 77002
Central Regional Offices
San Antonio, TX +1 210 301 7100 Address 711 Broadway Street, Suite 305 San Antonio, Texas 78215
Our Data Solutions Team transforms the data we create and use every day to help employees draw actionable insights and drive better business outcomes. Complementary to this, our Data Working Group brings together key stakeholders from across the company to formulate our data strategy, guide data literacy efforts, develop data plans and communicate the value to the business.
Will Senner
Timothy Vines
Amy Jones
Madison Craise
Janie Coleman
New York, NY
Kirsten Zinser
Cameron Haldin
Tatiana Patrusheva
Mohammad Amini
Brian Tighe
Ian Cassidy
Lisa Neal
Sarah Vakili
Ryan Kline
Brian Karas
Michael Zeppieri
Danielle O'Connell
Our Emerging Technology team oversees the researching, piloting, implementing and scaling of technology solutions for our project teams and customers. They work closely with Operations to understand the problems faced in the field and bring together knowledge experts throughout the company to drive impactful, long-lasting solutions.
Data Solutions
Emerging Tech and Data Solutions Team Members
Vice President, Emerging Technology Boston, MA
Senior Director, Emerging Technology Boston, MA
Vice President of Preconstruction Durham, NC
Director, Data and Analytics Nashville, TN
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Albert Zulps
Graham Condit
