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| Skanska to build the Beacon High School in New York City  Swedish construction firm Skanska has signed a contract with the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to convert an existing New York Public Library book storage facility into the new Beacon High School in New York. The contract value for Skanska is USD 88 M, about SEK 605 M, which will be included in order bookings for Skanska USA Building for the third quarter 2012.Skanska's work includes extensive demolition as well as the installation of a sub-slab depressurization system, classrooms, science labs and music rooms. The project also includes a 2-story addition which will allow for a gymnasium and auditorium to be built for the school's about 2,900 students. The Beacon High School will be located in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan. The project is scheduled for completion in May 2015. write your comments about the article :: © 2012 Construction News :: home page |