Employees from Skanska USA's Greater Philadelphia office recently teamed up with employees from Merck's Kenilworth branch to participate in Habitat for Humanity Newark's first annual Corporate Challenge. The team, composed of 15 Merck employees sponsored by Skanska, hung drywall in various homes located throughout the Ironbound section. Skanska also made a Bronze Hammer sponsorship of $2,500 to help bring Habitat for Humanity one step closer to its goal of providing quality, affordable housing to help revitalize the city, N.J. and surrounding communities in the state's Essex County. Skanska USA is a committed member of the philanthropic community and Skanska's Greater PA office often volunteers and participates in various altruistic efforts. In addition to Habitat for Humanity, employees have worked closely with hilAbundance, Ronald McDonald House, and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Merck is a global healthcare care leader and Skanska is committed to helping healthcare systems improve their facilities. Currently, Skanska is renovating a research and development laboratory at Merck's facility in Kenilworth, N.J., providing Merck with a new, state of art facility, which will help them advance current projects, such as new treatments for allergies, fertility and cancer.