by Ann Withanee — September 20, 2010—Skanska, based in Stockholm, Sweden, has announced plans to develop and construct its second U.S. commercial office project near Washington, D.C. The investment amounts to $63.5 million. Skanska USA is one of the leading development and construction companies in the country.
The office building will be constructed at 1776 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia, a highly sought-after district close to central Washington, D.C. The building is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2012. Construction work will commence in the fourth quarter and will be implemented by Skanska’s building unit.
The 1776 Wilson Boulevard project has been designed to fulfill requirements in accordance with the international environmental certification system LEED. The aim is to achieve a minimum of LEED Gold certification by reducing the building’s water and energy consumption. There will also be power outlets in the garage for charging electric cars.
Skanska’s first commercial office project in the U.S. is currently being constructed at 733 10th Street, Washington, D.C. The project comprises about 16,000 square meters and is scheduled for completion in 2011. This project will also be LEED Gold certified.
Both projects have been developed by Skanska USA Commercial Development, which focuses on commercial office projects in selected markets, initially pertaining to Washington D.C., Boston, Massachusetts, and Houston, Texas.
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