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Skanska Secures Billion-Kronor Contract for Texas A&M Facility
Construction group to build new teaching and research building on College Station campus.
Mar. 20, 2026 at 6:36am
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Construction group Skanska has signed a $165 million (approximately SEK 1.5 billion) contract with The Texas A&M University System to build a new 17,200-square-meter teaching and research facility focused on biology and life sciences on the university's College Station campus. The project is set to begin construction in spring 2027 and be completed by spring 2029.
Why it matters
The new facility will replace aging infrastructure and provide advanced research laboratories, modern classrooms, and collaborative spaces to bolster Texas A&M's education and research capabilities in the biological and biomedical sciences, which are key areas of focus for the university.
The details
The contract, which will be included in Skanska's Q1 2026 order bookings, calls for the construction of the approximately 17,200-square-meter facility designed to enhance Texas A&M's teaching and research in biology and life sciences. The new building will replace older infrastructure and include advanced research labs, modern classrooms, and collaborative spaces.
- Construction is scheduled to commence in the spring of 2027.
- The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2029.
The players
Skanska
A construction group that has secured a $165 million contract to build a new teaching and research facility for Texas A&M University.
The Texas A&M University System
The university system that has contracted with Skanska to construct the new biology and life sciences facility on its College Station campus.
The takeaway
This contract represents a significant investment by Texas A&M in upgrading its facilities for biological and biomedical research, underscoring the university's commitment to strengthening its capabilities in these critical academic and scientific fields.
