Skanska to renovate Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, for SEK 700 M

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 square meters of the main building and 1,200 square meters 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.

Skanska Sweden is one of Sweden’s largest construction companies, with operations in building and civil-engineering construction. The business unit has approximately 11,000 employees and revenue in 2013 amounted to approximately SEK 30 billion. In Sweden, Skanska is also active in the development of residential construction and commercial premises.