Skanska signs $88 million contract with the NYCSCA to build Beacon High School; Architect is John Ciardullo Associates; Scheduled to be completed in May 2015

Skanska has signed a contract with the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to convert an existing New York Public Library book storage facility into the new Beacon High School. The contract value for Skanska is $88 million. Skanska's work includes demolition as well as the installation of a sub-slab depressurization system, classrooms, science labs and music rooms. The project also includes a two-story addition which will allow for a gymnasium and auditorium to be built for the school's about 2,900 students. The Beacon High School will be located in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. The project is scheduled for completion in May 2015. The architect is John Ciardullo Associates. A groundbreaking was recently held for the project, which was attened by mayor Michael Bloomberg and other city officials. Skanska is one of the leading development and construction companies in the country, consisting of four business units: Skanska USA Building, Skanska USA Civil, Skanska Infrastructure Development and Skanska Commercial Development. Headquartered in New York, Skanska USA has approximately 9,400 employees and its 2011 revenues were SEK 31.3 billion.