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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.

Airports | Skanska | Dec 4, 2023

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability.

AEC Tech | Skanska | Mar 14, 2023

Skanska tests robots to keep construction sites clean

What if we could increase consistency and efficiency with housekeeping by automating this process with a robot? Introducing: Spot.

AEC Tech | Skanska | Jan 27, 2023

Key takeaways from Autodesk University 2022

Autodesk laid out its long-term vision to drive digital collaboration through cloud-based solutions and emphasized the importance of connecting people, processes and data.

Sustainability | Skanska | Dec 5, 2022

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

Mark Chen, Sustainability Manager at Skanska, has found five specific ways to help the construction industry reduce its carbon footprint.

Building Team | Skanska | Jun 22, 2018

What owners should know before choosing the design-build project delivery method

Outside of drawing up a well-written contract, owners often overlook a key attribute that can significantly impact the success of a design-build project, writes Skanska’s Julie Hyson.

Sustainability | Skanska | Dec 7, 2017

Busting the myths: What the “S-word” can mean for construction and development

Sustainability, it’s a trendy term. The problem, however, is that it’s being used in so many different ways that people don’t even know what it means anymore.

Sustainability | BD+C Staff | Apr 19, 2017

Embracing the WELL Building Standard: The next step in green

When you consider that 90% of our time is spent in buildings, how these environments can contribute to workplace productivity, health, and wellness is the logical next step in the smart building movement.

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Skanska | Nov 13, 2015

It’s time to make MLB stadiums safer

Major League Baseball doesn't have official stadium design guidelines. Skanska's Tom Tingle has three ways the league can make the game safer for fans while still preserving its integrity.

Events Facilities | Skanska | Jun 19, 2015

4 ways convention centers are revamping for the 21st century

Today's convention centers require more flexible spaces, the ability to blend virtual and in-person events, and meaningful sustainability, writes Skanska's Tom Tingle.

Airports | Skanska | Apr 21, 2015

Trends driving airport construction

Upgrades to aviation infrastructure have not kept pace with the increase in airport traffic or even at a level sufficient to accommodate the life cycle of our many dated terminal facilities. Until now.

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