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| Skanska builds children’s hospital in Memphis, Tennessee Swedish construction group Skanska has been awarded the construction management assignment for a children's hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The contract amount is USD 146 M, about SEK 900 M, which is included in order bookings for the second quarter. The customer is Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center. The project comprises an approximately 57,000-square-meter twelve-story building. Construction is under way and is scheduled for completion in 2010. Founded in 1952, Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center is the Mid-South's first and only comprehensive pediatric medical facility. Every year Le Bonheur treats almost 140,000 children from 47 states and many countries. Le Bonheur is home to one of the 10 busiest pediatric emergency departments in the US and hosts one of the largest pediatric surgical brain tumor programs. Le Bonheur's investment for this project totals USD 327 M. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Construction News :: home page |