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Skanska USA is one of the largest, most financially sound construction and development networks in the country, serving a broad range of industries including healthcare, education, sports, data centers, government, aviation, transportation, power, energy, water/wastewater and commercial. Skanska USA is committed to a set of core values which they call the Five Zeros: zero loss making projects, zero environmental incidents, zero accidents, zero ethical breaches and zero defects. Constructive Thinking is Skanska USA’s blog, where team members share their experiences and viewpoints on Skanska’s core values and explore trends in U.S. construction, development and infrastructure. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. 

Water mitigation on mass timber wood
Mass Timber

5 lessons in water mitigation for mass timber projects

Mass timber has gained popularity as a building material praised for its sustainability and aesthetic appeal. It offers significant environmental benefits because of its reduced...
Sept. 26, 2024
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Biophilic Design

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

Biophilic design supports the health and wellbeing of individuals by connecting people to nature. This includes incorporating elements of the natural world into indoor environments...
May 6, 2024
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Airports

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

The art of flight has captivated humans since the Wright Brothers made history with their first powered flight in 1903, changing our world forever. Over the next century, the ...
Dec. 4, 2023
K-12 school construction: 5 ways strong community relations can lead to success
School Construction

K-12 school construction: 5 ways strong community relations can lead to success

Skanska is a leader in K-12 school projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. We build schools that create supportive learning environments, and campuses that serve students and...
June 29, 2023
In A Collaboration With Autodesk Research And Boston Dynamics, The Skanska Usa Emerging Technology Team Is Testing Spot’s Ability To Help Keep Construction Sites Clean
AEC Tech

Skanska tests robots to keep construction sites clean

Trips and falls, falling objects, or cuts can often be avoided by routine housekeeping. This includes cleaning up debris, properly storing tools and materials, eliminating hazards...
March 14, 2023
Autodesk University Brings Together Industry Experts And Technology Leaders To Discuss The Future Of Architecture, Engineering, And Construction
AEC Tech

Key takeaways from Autodesk University 2022

With 26 Skanska employees in attendance from around the globe, Autodesk laid out its long-term vision to drive digital collaboration through cloud-based solutions and emphasized...
Jan. 27, 2023
Pete Van Lier Replaces A Hose After Filling A Forklift With Plant Based Diesel At Our Construction Yard In Mountlake Terrace
Sustainability

5 ways sustainability professionals can help reduce construction's carbon footprint

As sustainability professionals, we understand the science in depth. While I’m proud to work at Skanska, which has set a goal to achieve carbon neutrality across our entire operations...
Dec. 5, 2022
The Reser Theater
Performing Arts Centers

Tour the new Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Oregon

This month, the community of Beaverton, Oregon, welcomed a new haven for artistic expression with the opening of Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (The Reser). Over the past ...
July 5, 2022