Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, has been awarded a $117 million contract to construct a 155,000-square-foot facility as part of the new Wake County Health and Human Services Campus. The new building will streamline services and the experience for Wake County citizens in need of social, health and economic assistance.
“As the population in Wake County continues to grow, it is imperative that the people who live and work in the community have a facility that can meet the increasing demand for important services,” said Mark Balling, executive vice president responsible for Skanska’s North Carolina and Virginia building operations. “We are proud to partner with the county to bring such a vital facility to fruition to serve those who need it most.”
To better enhance accessibility for visitors in need of Wake County Public Health and Social Services Programs, the new campus will be built along Swinburne Street in Raleigh. The 15-acre site and new campus is closer to communities most in need of county health and human services and closer to public transportation. Additionally, Skanska will also spearhead the construction of a new five level parking deck capable of accommodating over 500 vehicles.
“Public health plays a crucial role in promoting and protecting the health of our communities,” said Shinica Thomas, Wake County Board of Commissioners Chair. “This new, state-of-the-art facility reinforces our strong commitment to providing accessible and high-quality healthcare services to all our residents.”
Construction started in August of 2023 and is expected to be completed in late 2025.
About Skanska
Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest development and construction companies. We operate in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States. Skanska in the U.S. is headquartered in New York City with 29 offices around the country. In 2022, construction in the U.S. generated $6.9 billion in revenue, and as a developer in the U.S., Skanska has invested a total of $3.5 billion in commercial and multi-family projects. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,500 teammates in the U.S. and 28,000 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
