ConDig (10-12–25)  Swedish developer and contractor Skanska has bagged a $60 million contract to upgrade a university library in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Under the additional contract with the University of North Carolina, the contractor will renovate the university’s original 1950s 4-story library and a 1970s 9-story tower addition. 

The project includes renovating about 21,700 square meters to integrate high technology group studies, central convening spaces and increased capacity for use by individual students. It is envisioned as a nexus of student academic success and transformative research resources, according to Skanska.

Construction kicked off in May and completion is scheduled for late 2027.

Earlier this week, Skanska has signed a supplemental contract with Virginia Tech to build a College of Engineering.

Last month, Skanska secured a $164 million contract to build a data center project in the Western US.