Skanska to renovate Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, for SEK 700 mln (SE)

Skanska has signed a contract with the National Property Board of Sweden to renovate and reconstruct Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden. The contract is worth about SEK 700 million (approx. €77.4 million), which will be included in order bookings for Skanska Sweden for the second quarter of 2014.
The project comprises renovation of the main building, installation of lifts, technical installations, safety measures, the establishment of telecommunications equipment and minor works in the annex. In addition, a culvert connecting the buildings will be constructed.
Nationalmuseum has a gross area of 21,000 m² of the main building and 1,200 m² for the annex. The ambition is that the renovation will qualify the building for certification according to Miljöbyggnad, level Silver.
Construction start is planned for August 2014, and the renovation works will be completed in June 2017.
Source: Skanska