Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, announces the substantial completion of the new Fuquay-Varina Middle School, located at 1201 Bowling Road in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. The state of the art, 242,546 square-foot educational facility, which opens in the fall of 2024, was constructed to provide a dynamic learning environment that supports local growth and the diverse needs and interests of educators and students.
“This area of Wake County is experiencing exponential growth, and we are thrilled to deliver this exceptional facility that is poised to empower students, inspire educators and enrich the local community,” said Mark Balling, general manager and executive vice president overseeing Skanska’s operations in North Carolina and Virginia.
The construction of the new Fuquay-Varina Middle School prioritizes accessibility, wellness, and innovation, to create an environment conducive to learning and collaboration. Designed by Clark Nexsen Architects, the school emphasizes the connection between natural light, fresh air, and wellness through collaborative learning spaces, outdoor classrooms, and amphitheater, which provide an alternative learning setting and an opportunity to improve mental health. Additional amenities include two gymnasiums, an auditorium, and athletic fields for soccer, football, softball and an outdoor basketball court.
Operating from a regional headquarters in Durham, North Carolina, Skanska USA has completed nearly $2.9 billion of work in Virginia and North Carolina over the past ten years. Currently, Skanska has more than $640 million of projects in progress between the two states.
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 28 offices around the country. In 2023, construction in the U.S. generated $7.1 billion in revenue, and as a developer in the U.S., Skanska has invested a total value of $4.6 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 27,000 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
