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The doors are open for occupancy at Skanska holds an additional 40,000 square Havneholmen Atrium– the first office meters of building rights on Havneholmen. project ready for occupancy on Havne- During 2007, Skanska surpassed its holmen in central Copenhagen. Atrium all-time-high for leasing – contracts were comprises approximately 13,000 square signed covering more than 300,000 square meters and tenants include Svenska Han- meters. Moreover, 23 new commercial delsbanken’s office. The Havne- projects were started by Skanska Commer- holmen Atrium property has been sold to cial Development units. the Swedish property company Norrporten.

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8 The hand-over Sal Mancini. Johan Karlström succeeds Stuart Graham as Skanska’s President and CEO. 11 Going green The built-up environment is part of the problem - and Skanska is part of the solution. The Green Construction initiative is aimed at designing and delivering green facilities for Remade and living, working and traveling. Honored by Moles 21 Sal Mancini honored for remodeled outstanding achievement in construction. The New Year rang in a lot of new things. We have a new President and CEO, higher “outperform” targets, higher number of 23 Recruiting is crucial people and, of course, we will all became Recruiting is the greatest challenge in the one year older. years ahead. Skanska may indeed be getting older. But it is looking younger (but not like in the Who’s song Substitute “I look pretty young, but I’m just back-dated”). It’s for real. We have a spanking new brand – a 24 facelift in colors and brand profi le. The skanska.com website is remade and 11 Energy saving New remodeled – nicer presentation, more Gold winner. attractive and easier to navigate. And it is Save energy with the new hires Skanska energy saving tip attractive to all who may consider a career Meet four new hires book. with Skanska. Go see for yourselves! who are among Also it appears that temperatures are those who will shape getting higher. Skanska’s response is to Skanska’s future. launch the Green Construction initiative. 12 A green new Right now our green fi ngers are busy modeling the green offer. By becoming world a greener company, we can be a more It takes two to make the fertile business and maybe help save the world greener - Hanne planet. Henry David Thoreau grasped the Rønneberg and Noel Morrin basic idea: “What’s the use of a if are in charge of Skanska’s you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put green efforts. 28 Skanska Unlimited it on?” This thought has now become the Skanska Unlimited gives Skanska battle cry of the grassroots movements employees the opoportunity to work and for a greener society. Skanska shares their gain experience abroad. commitment. The New Year also means new faces and a quickening pulse of activity. Human resources are working overtime to raise the company’s attractiveness. Worldwide Cover Johan Karlström, new CEO. You can read about all this and much Photo: Holger Staffansson more in this issue. As you probably already Publisher responsible under Worldwide is the group magazine Explore the opportunities in development noticed Worldwide features a fresh new Swedish law from Skanska AB, and is intended and construction Worldwide #1.08 Karin Lepasoon, for employees, customers and other design. We hope you like it as much as [email protected] Skanska associates. The magazine is we do. Worldwide looks new but our Editor-in-chief published quarterly in English. Subscribe mission still is to keep you up-to-date about Alf Lindström, +46-8-753 88 17, free of charge by sending an application Skanska - where we are and where we are [email protected] by e-mail: [email protected], or by fax: Address Skanska AB +46-8-449 88 10. Worldwide is printed going. Keep an eye out for us. SE 169 83 Solna, on environmentally compatible paper

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244693 Worldwide #1•08 ny 0404endast sid 18o29.indd 3 08-04-29 10.36.06 A letter from Stuart Graham

You should all be proud – but not satisfied!

We had a very good year in 2007 that – last year. You should all be proud You now have a new leader, Johan Karl- achieving outperform results in all busi- but not satisfied. We now have new tar- ström. A true Skanska person. Johan has ness streams except residential develop- gets for the next three years; Outperform terrific experience, a great track record ment where we were just about half of II. The financial targets are even higher and a burning desire to make Skanska 1 percent short of our 10 percent operat- and there are now Five Zeros to pursue. a winner. He will be a great boss. I wish ing income target. In construction we To succeed in the next three years Johan and all of you the best. It has been surpassed the 3.3 percent target – after we will have to be even better; more in- a privilege working together with you. 3 years of steady progress. And we did it novative and more efficient. That means while maintaining our industry leading succeeding with Green Construction, capital efficiency. Commercial develop- achieving real productivity improve- Stuart Graham. ment not only achieved its return on cap- ments in construction, taking advantage ital target (ROCE) but also set a record of consolidated procurement, reducing with more than 300,000 square meters of the cost of residential construction and new leases and started 23 new projects. controlling overhead costs. And we have Our portfolio increased by to continue to improve our risk manage- nearly SEK 3 billion in value. And on a ment techniques. These are not just nice Group level we surpassed the return on ideas – they are absolute must-dos that equity target of 18 percent by achieving require action now! 21 percent. A lot to do in what will likely be more Progress on the Four Zeros was also difficult economic times. But I am con- good with zero ethical breaches and zero fident we will succeed. This is Skanska. environmental incidents; but we failed This is the company with unparalleled to improve on zero accidents. Lost time know-how and capacity; the company full accidents were 5.9 per million man hours of passion for the business and a desire vs. 5.8 a year ago. Our performance is to win. We have worked very hard to de- uneven throughout the organization but velop our managers over the past several if all business units can match the leaders years – it will show when the markets gets we will be best in the industry. more challenging. As I have always said Last year’s accomplishments were just – it’s not the market – it’s us.

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Top 10 A base for

One In Sweden Skanska swaps to Green electricity, i.e. from renewable sources. success For a minimal extra cost the company A demanding project in northern hereby contributes to a greener world Poland was finished in only 7 months despite by reducing 17.000 tonnes of carbon facing challenges such as high underground dioxide emissions. water on a limited construction site. The

Two project was awarded to Skanska Poland for Swedish business journalists rank Skanska the construction of LIDL’s new Distribution first. In the survey 70 journalists ranked 21 Centre and involved exchanging 67 thousand of Sweden’s largest corporations regarding cubical meters of subsoil and creating a 68 their relations to media. Skanska placed thousand cubical meters sand embankment. first, ahead of companies such as , Due to the limited lay-down area, self- , ABB and . propelled cranes installed prefabricated

Three pre-tensioned concrete ceiling girders Also, Skanska’s Group Press Officer, directly from vehicles. “The commitment and Peter Gimbe, was voted the best diligence of all involved contributed greatly to press/communications manager in a speedy and accident-free realization. It was Sweden. The journalists particularly a great success!” says Andrzej Porębski, Lidl value that Skanska is highly available Poland Plt Member of the Board. and very open to journalists.

Four Each year, through the non-profit organization Common Cents, New York City school children collect millions of Head offices The sky pennies to donate to charity. In 2007 for Hydro Skanska donated two trailers to carry over USD 90,000 in pennies. The coins Oslo, Hydro is not where dumped at Penny Harvest Field, has contracted Skanska which was located just north of the to construct a four- famous Rockefeller Plaza Christmas Tree. story office building adjacent to their existing the limit Five The Swedish Competition Authority headquarters on Vækerø, (Konkurrensverket) och Hexagon outside Oslo. The 15,000 , Sweden who will be the first tenants in square meters building Astronaut and professor Stockholm’s own Flat Iron Building, is scheduled to be installed. Ulf Håkansson, developed and built by you know completed in June 2009. (to the right) Skanska Project who in Stockholm. Skanska Norway has Support, was recently already carried out a installed as adjunct professor Six The first UK BoKLok (LiveSmart@ number of building in Tunneling at the division Home) show room has opened in construction and civil of Soil and Rock Mechanics Gateshead near Newcastle, UK. engineering projects for at the Royal Institute of this valued customer, Technology in Stockholm. Seven The new “Green Car” policy, which among which is the The first Swedish astronaut came into force in January 2008 expansion of the Ormen Christer Fuglesang was is aimed at reducing emissions Lange gas field, in which installed as affiliated from vehicles is vital in Skanska’s Skanska was responsible professor on the same environmental strategy for 2008–2010. for most of the land occasion. facilities. Christer Fuglesang Eight Two Skanska women, Cecilia Fasth and Ulf Håkansson. and Regina Kevius, are included on the list of Sweden’s 30 leading female executives under 35 prepared by the Shortcut and Ledarna network!

Nine Skanska was again chosen the most attractive employer for engineers in Poland in the category “Company for an engineer.” The first three most attractive employers in 2007 are Skanska, Siemens and Toyota.

Ten For the second year, Skanska was granted several awards in the Going Safely in the 21st Century. This occu­ pational safety competition is held annually in southern .

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A neat return on investment

Brazil Skanska has signed an agreement for the sale of its 50-percent equity interest in the Ponte de Pedra hydroelectric power plant in with a capital gain of USD 87M. The purchaser is the French Belgian energy company Suez-Tractebel, which is also acquiring Impregilo’s 50-percent interest. “This project manifests the strengths of our integrated offering, Correctional facility from the initial development all through construction, investment and asset deal locked management in creating excellent value Staffordshire, England The Dovegate training growth. This has also been enhanced prison in Staffordshire, England, will receive a by the strong Brazilian market and the new 260-cell housing block and a two-storey demand for renewable energy,” says activities building. Skanska was responsible Thomas Alm, Executive Vice president, for the design and construction of the existing Skanska AB, and acting President of 800-place prison, originally completed in Skanska Infrastructure Development. 2001. The new building is scheduled for completion in early 2010.

A prescription A Czech bullet Exclusive tenant Grunwaldzki

Czech Republic High-speed chooses prime Center for success trains of the future will be Prague location able to use a 40-kilometer Wroclaw, Poland Skanska New Jersey, USA Skanska USA Building has stretch of railway near Prague, is now developing and been chosen as construction manager for the the German border in the As one of the most dynamic constructing the second expansion of a pharmaceutical facility in New western Czech Republic players on Central ’s phase of Grunwaldzki Center, Jersey. The company has given Skanska five thanks to the rebuilding job liquid mineral fuel market, an office project in the center projects over the past three years that included Skanska and its local partners W.A.G. has chosen to of Wroclaw in southern office and laboratory renovations, a new parking are doing. The project also relocate its headquarters Poland. “Interest has been deck, cafeteria and fitness center as well as a includes renovation of to Skanska’s newest office very high. We’ve already new clinical manufacturing structure. The new seven train stations along building in Prague, the achieved a leasing level project involves construction of a three-story, the stretch. Work began Vyšehrad Victoria Building. exceeding 50 percent,” says 9.300- sqm building and renovation of an existing in January and should be The prime location of the Lars Vardheim, Business 11.600- sqm building that will coordinate global completed in December Victoria building offers 4,756 Unit President of Skanska supply operations and expand the current facility. 2010. square meter of high-quality Commercial Development and flexible office space. Europe.

Tough targets achieved

Three of the four business streams in Skanska are reached its targets, and even noted a year of record- Operating margin in Construction true outperformers. Construction, Commercial breaking leasing activities – 300,000 square meters Rolling 12 months (Percent) Development and Infrastructure Development leased to tenants in the Nordic region and Central all reached their targets for 2007. And the fourth, Europe. 4.0 Outperform target 2007: 3.3% Outcome: 3.4% Residential Development, was on the edge of success. In addition to achieving its targets, Infrastructure A few years ago Skanska’s Board established Development reported growth in unrealized 3.0 financial targets for 2005-2007. Dubbed “Outperform” development gains in its portfolio of PPP projects of

targets, they meant that the company not only would SEK 2.8 billion. With a 9.4-percent operating margin, 2.0 have to perform well – it would need to take its the Residential Development business stream was on profitability to a new level to be able to achieve them. the edge of achieving its “Outperform” target of 10 1.0 Many doubted that Skanska would succeed – the percent. financial market was particularly skeptical about the For the three-year period 2008-2010, the Board 0.0 company’s ability to go from 1.5 percent in operating has set new “Outperform” targets, with the aim 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 margin in construction to 3.3 percent. of stimulating Skanska to take a further leap in The Year-End Report for 2007 revealed that this profitability. You can read more about the new targets target was surpassed, with Construction posting a in Worldwide No. 3 2007, and more about the Skanska The 3.3 percent Outperform target margin of 3.4 percent. Commercial Development also Year-End Report 2007 at www.skanska.com. in Construction was surpassed.

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244693 Worldwide #1•08 ny 0404endast sid 18o29.indd 6 08-04-29 10.36.18 Stuart Graham to step down, Johan Karlström will take over as President and CEO of Skanska.

Johan Karlström Title Becomes President and CEO on April 3, 2008. Age 51. The hand-over Family Wife and three daughters. Resides Apartment in Stockholm. Stockholm, Sweden Skanska AB’s Board of Directors has Education Master in Science in appointed Johan Karlström as the new President and Chief Engineering Leisure Outdoor activities of all Executive Officer of Skanska. He will succeedStuart Graham, types, such as biking. Curiosa Has visited all of the who has previously announced his intention to step down 50 states in the U.S. from his position during 2008. Stuart Graham will continue in the role as Chairman of Skanska’s construction business units in the , Skanska USA Building and Skanska USA Civil.

Text Peter Gimbe Photo Holger Staffansson

Johan Karlström is a relatively well- and the new financial goals set by the known name for those who have tracked Board of Directors for the period Skanska over the years. He has been a 2008-2010. member of the Senior Executive Team “Our goals and strategies are set. since 2001 and, consequently, has played I have been involved in developing them. a major role in the work that resulted I support them and am looking forward in sharply improved profitability for the to leading the work to realize them,” says Group. This means that he has been Johan Karlström. part of developing the business plan No revolution then, but he emphasizes 

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244693 Worldwide #1•08 ny 0404endast sid 18o29.indd 7 08-04-29 10.36.22 I have a clear vision – that Skanska shall be perceived as the leading company in the world within green building. Customers who want to order environmentally friendly buildings and infrastructure shall feel that the natural choice is Skanska.

 that, naturally, he will put his own mark tion industry, it is people who determine pet projects. I believe strongly in team- on the company. whether the company becomes successful.” work and that we must have individuals The future will tell exactly how, he means. He left the company in the mid-1990s that complement one another, then the Johan Karlström joined the company to become president of the exchange-listed results improve. It is also important that in 1983, while he was still an engineering Swedish installation and services company we have role models, skilled leaders, student at the Royal Institute of Technol- BPA, later named Bravida. Five years later within Skanska.” ogy (KTH) in Stockholm. However, it was he was asked to return to Skanska and He describes his own leadership style as already a bit earlier, when he worked as a this he has never regretted. Among other “open, honest and transparent.” He likes carpenter for a few years that he became ­aspects, he is grateful for having Stuart straight talk. He also means that you have interested in the construction industry. Graham, CEO until April 3, 2008, as boss to see the individual. There are also people “Since then, I am genuinely passionate for a number of years. He has learned a lot to consider. And then there has to be action about the industry. I am always fascinated from Stu and is looking forward to main- – something has to happen. That’s what the about how we are part of creating something taining close contact when Stu now moves business thrives on. – residential areas, hospitals, roads and back to the US and becomes Chairman of Knowing where the company is going and bridges. Moreover, I am very action oriented. Skanska’s American construction opera- having visions are also important. He sees I like making deals and, particularly, I enjoy tions. himself more as a visionary than interested in working with people. So, the construction An interest that they share is manage- details. This is clearly apparent with regard to industry fits well.” ment development and leadership issues. environmental and climate issue. He also has a clear picture of why he likes With 60,000 employees worldwide and a “In this respect, I have a clear vision working at Skanska. need to employ 12,000 persons through – that Skanska shall be perceived as the “The most important factor is all the 2010, this is a prioritized area for Skanska. leading company in the world within green skilled people in the company, all over the Johan Karlström has also worked with pro- building. Customers who want to order world. They make Skanska a fantastic and moting diversity as a key element in this. environmentally friendly buildings and dynamic company. This is decisive, since “Developing leaders is the greatest infrastructure, shall feel that the natural this is a ‘people’s business’. In the construc- issue for Skanska, and it is also one of my choice is Skanska.

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244693 Worldwide #1•08 ny 0404endast sid 18o29.indd 8 08-04-29 10.36.24 “We have a distinct responsibility in “The years in the US were fantastic. It 3T in the 1990s, an initiative to increase these issues. Skanska has been involved in was fun and eventful. Moreover, I think productivity in construction. During his environmental efforts for some time, but we it was interesting and beneficial to view time as manager of building operations in are now seeing an increased demand from Sweden from the outside.” the Nordic region at the beginning of the customers. It involves doing what is right as Johan describes himself as an outdoors- 2000s, the prior poor performance was well as taking responsibility and to benefit man, who loves to be in the mountains reversed to profitability. Combined with from the new business opportunities.” and at the sea. But he soon adapted to New the rapidly improved margins in the US in In the environmental and climate York City life and used his weekends to recent years, this has resulted in some out- bike around in the big city to see and learn siders labeling him as the “clean-up artist,” more. with which he does not really agree. I want to take the Curiosity about seeing the new country “I don’t see it that way. What has also and understanding Americans and their interested ­me is change, to develop and company to the next society also provided the incentive to take drive Skanska forward. I want to take the on a big challenge – to visit all the 50 states company to the next level. It involves so level. It involves so much in the US. much more than profitability.” “It began with curiosity, but then became “I am driven by challenges and becoming more than profitability. a bit of a competition. I made the goal in the CEO of Skanska is the biggest chal- autumn 2007. The fact is that I have not lenge for me. Getting this opportunity to met anyone else within Skanska in the US be part of developing and influencing in debate, Johan Karlström has been that has done the same thing.” a company in which I truly believe will be influenced by his years in the US. He has During his years in Skanska he has held a very exciting.” l been responsible since 2004 for Skanska’s number of positions – including site man- construction operations in the U.S. – Skan- ager, estimator, project engineer, project ska USA Building and Skanska USA Civil leader and regional manager for Skanska – with his base in New York. Norrland. He was also project leader for

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244693 Worldwide #1•08 ny 0404endast sid 18o29.indd 9 08-04-29 10.36.30 Children in Horizon School enjoy their aquatic therapy pool.

Making a local impact Livingston, New Jersey, USA Installing an aquatic therapy pool for the children at the Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey’s (CPNJ) Horizon School provided necessary life changing therapy.

Text Gary Fabbri Photo Per-Anders Pettersson

When Skanska USA Building Business and autistic-like behaviors. CPNJ offers and I am proud that Skanska stepped up Development Director Cheryl Marraffino comprehensive educational and therapeutic to the plate to put this pool in place for the heard a TV news report that another programs supported by specialized medical children,” said Boyle. contractor abandoned the construction services for students ages 3-21 with multi- “Skanska and its subcontractors came to of a new therapy pool at the school, she ple disabilities. our rescue,” said Alan Mucatel, Executive contacted Skanska Area General Manager Superintendent Robert Boyle was respon- Director of CPNJ. “This is a company that Mike Leondi and they discussed what sible for managing the 1,500-square-foot normally works on larger construction Skanska could do to help out. addition, which includes two shower jobs, and they made us feel that this was Aquatic therapy is a well-established changing rooms, restrooms, storage for the most important job they had. They treatment method for many types of pool equipment and a pump room for helped us to keep our promise of delivering physical disorders and has been shown to the pool. “I am honored to have had the this therapy pool to our students and their be particularly effective in the treatment opportunity to work closely with CPNJ on families, and for that we owe them our eter- of cerebral palsy. It has also proven highly this project. This was a special cause for nal gratitude. We are proud to call Skanska effective in treating neurological disorders an outstanding organization and neighbor, our neighbor and our friend.” l

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The planet calls for action against climate change

The built-up environment is part of the problem – and Skanska is part of the solution. The company is stepping up the green ladder. The Green Construction initiative is aimed at designing and delivering green facilities for living, working and traveling.

Text Alf Lindström Illustration Staffan Millqvist

Skanska took the lead down the green mental when buildings are LEED® Gold in 2000 when it was the fi rst global and GREEN Building rated. Th e energy construction and development company to effi ciency of Skanska’s newly developed be ISO 14001 certifi ed. commercial projects signifi cantly surpasses Today, Skanska is the number one the norm. “Green Contractor” in the U.S. (according to the ENR trade magazine). More about Green Construction on the And the company’s green track record is following pages. expanding. Skanska’s expertise is instru- 

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In the green. Hanne Rønneberg and Noel Morrin are in charge of Skanska’s green efforts. Hanne will guide customers to green solutions, while Noel will ensure that 60,000 Skanska colleagues walk the talk.

A green new world – now in the making

Stockholm It takes two to make the world greener – and, of course, me and you and everyone else ... Hanne Rønneberg and Noel Morrin are in charge of Skanska’s green efforts. The green initiative is double- edged. And the Skanska line-up is a double team. Hanne will guide customers to green solutions, while Noel will ensure that 60,000 Skanska colleagues walk the talk.

Photo Holger Staffansson

Hanne is new in her position as Senior spread across Skanska so that behavior “The foundation for the venture into Vice President responsible for the Green and performance provides a strong foun- the green was laid already in 2000, when Construction initiative. She and her dation for Hanne and her team to work Skanska was the first global company five-person team of experienced people with our markets. He and his four-person in the industry to achieve ISO 140001 from the business units’ operations will team will continue to develop internal certification,” says Hanne. “Now we are focus on customers’ needs, helping the behavior, the company’s core of peo- stepping up to a level where we will help units developing products, services and ple and assets. This includes processes, customers fulfill their environmental solutions. These have to be energy effi- methods and equipment - all needed to commitments. I must stress, that we have cient and using environmentally friendly conduct business in a way that minimizes to be credible in all our actions.” materials. In other words, she will take the impact on environment. “And we have to join forces and work care of the market opportunities for envi- Noel has already been working with closely together with the global procure- ronmentally sound structures, buildings, green issues for some years. Results to ment initiative.” roads and other projects. date include the Green Car Policy and To achieve all this, Skanska of course Energy Efficiency Best Practices Guides What’s in it for the customer? has to have “its own house in order.” for ten categories of heavy equipment and “Quite a lot. In some U.S. states, for exam- Noel Morrin, Senior Vice President office managers. He is also responsible for ple, you can’t get a building permit unless Sustainability, will focus on ensuring that health and safety and business ethics as you are environmentally certified. Not best practices are available and widely part of a wider sustainability agenda. being “green” going forward will jeopard-

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ize your brand and you will be less attrac- “Already today, in several markets we survey. Also, for the second year in a tive in recruiting. In a few years time, this can offer buildings that are 30-40 percent row, Skanska UK was awarded the prize will be a basic requirement for a company more energy efficient than existing prop- as the Sustainable Contractor of the year that wants to be highly regarded among erties and at least 20-25 percent below in the UK, according to the UK Building consumers, partners and employees. The the norm,” says Hanne. Magazine. brightest minds will want to work and “And internally we can demonstrate Still there is room for improvement. live in green buildings,” says Hanne. how to save energy by improving our For example develop, design, produce equipment to reduce emissions by and manage Skanska’s own offices to And what’s in it for Skanska? switching over to low-emission vehicles become perfect “green show-rooms”. “Pretty much the same. It’s about prof- and being more resource efficient in Also PPP/PFI projects where Skanska is its, it builds pride, image, attractiveness construction, reducing waste and similar responsible from the early design phase in recruiting and enhances our competi- measures,” says Noel. and long into the operational phase are tiveness,” says Noel. Skanska has proven to be ahead of but a few of the areas where Skanska can competition. Skanska is the number one make a big - and green – difference. l But the overall winner must be the green builder in the US according to the environment? U.S. trade magazine ENR (Engineering More Info “Absolutely,” reply Hanne and Noel in News-Record), which last year released [email protected] unison. it’s first-ever Top Green Contractors [email protected]

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Green News

Warsaw First green goes green Warsaw Currently Skanska is developing and constructing Atrium City, a new 20,000 square meter office project in central Warsaw. Similar to building other Skanska projects, the building is being developed With a commitment to the environment, Skanska is developing one with a focus on energy- of Stockholm’s largest office projects Hagaporten III. Approved with efficient solutions to achieve environmental and cost GreenBuilding status, the more than 28,000 square meters office build- advantages in the operating ing requires 25 percent less energy than Swedish standards call for. As phase. a partner in the European Commission GreenBuilding project, Hans Wallström, Environmental Manager at Skanska Commercial Develop- Shine a light ment Nordic says, “Our goal is that the average for all of our newly developed buildings will fulfill the requirements in accordance with the Stockholm Skanska GreenBuilding norm by 2010.” l Equipment Rental Service in Central Sweden will change its lighting fleet from outdated energy consuming halogen lamps to more efficient prismalence lamps, which offer better light quality and huge energy savings. Thanks to their extended life-span, the new prismalence lamps will lower electricity and maintenance costs for projects considerably. One 1500 W halogen lamp can be replaced by a 150 W prismalence lamp.

Water, water everywhere

New York Yet another assignment for water treatment system upgrades has been awarded to Skanska. Demolition work and new foundations for the plant at Newtown Creek in New York is part of a massive upgrade to bring systems into compliance with Federal and State environmental standards. About 17,000 cubic meters of concrete will be demolished and recycled. The new foundation requires the excavation of 23,000 cubic meters of earth. Skanska is currently conducting seven water plant extensions in the New York area with its largest US order to date a USD 1.04 billion contract for the Croton Water Filtration Plant.

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Milan Kazda, Mayor of Kněžice. Waste in – power out

Kněžice, Czech Republic Winter cold is no longer a problem in Kněžice in the Czech Republic. A new biogas plant will enable the use of waste from surrounding farms in the production of biogas, electricity and heat. Everyone will profit from this effort. Emissions of greenhouse gases and waste products will decline and the price of heat will be halved. News of this project is spreading throughout Europe.

Text Alf Lindström and Jan Edén Photo Holger Staffansson

Kněžice, 100 kilometers east of Prague, ciding,” says Milan Kazda, Mayor of past and reduce costs by utilizing farming is a living example that something can be Kněžice. waste,” says enthusiastic Milan Kazda. done about the emission of greenhouse The EU is responsible for the largest Skanska constructed the vital fermen- gases, reducing the use of non-renewable portion of the major investment that tation plant, winter heating plant with energy sources and achieving sustainable was made jointly with the support of the a boiler for biomass and a distribution energy management. government of the Czech Republic and network comprising six kilometers of Fertilizers and waste from farms and the town. For inhabitants of Kněžice, the double pipes to households that are cur- slaughterhouses in the immediate sur- investment is both simple and economic rently connected. roundings are transformed into biogas, – switch to heat exchangers instead of “We are very satisfied with Skanska’s ef- which provides heat and hot water for using the coal-fired alternative, which forts, including finding solutions to design 400 of the village’s 480 inhabitants at half was not environmentally friendly or problems that were not anticipated by engi- the price compared with traditional coal- economic, and at the same time halve the neers. And, we have continued cooperation, heating. Coal previously accounted for 70 price of heating costs. A change with a for example, by preparing the technical and percent of the village’s heat requirements, sweet aftertaste. financial projects for further improvements but those days are gone. Milan Kazda is the driving force be- to the system,” says Milan Kazda. Out with the old and in with the new. hind the investment in the biogas plant. The biogas project has already become Most of the households in the village The original plan was to build a tradi- known throughout Europe and Kněžice are already connected to the new system tional heat plant, which would operate on was recently awarded the prestigious and it is only a matter of time before the purchased fuel in the form of wood chips European Energy Award at a ceremony in remaining households are connected to and straw. But, Milan Kazda, who was Dresden, Germany. l this green effort. born in the area, wanted to go further. “The inhabitants of the village want “In terms of energy, let us make the More Info proof that it really works before de- village more self-sufficient than in the [email protected]

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244693 Worldwide #1•08 ny 0404endast sid 18o29.indd 16 08-04-29 10.37.08 Clockwise from top left: Clarion Hotel Sign, Stockholm. , New York City. Zlote Tarasy, Warsaw. Met Office . Moorhouse, Lon- don. Nasdaq Times Square, New York City. Swiss Re, St Mary’s Axe, London.

Below from top: Sazka Arena, Prague. UN Head- quarters, New York City. Helsinki College of Technology, Helsinki. Flat Iron Building, Stockholm. The City Builder – coming to a corner near you

More than half of earth’s inhabitants live in urban areas. And the strong urbanization trends create new opportunities. The demand for new homes, workplaces and transport facilities increases in cities.

Text Alf Lindström Photo Holger Staffansson, Per-Anders Pettersson and Skanska

“Going forward, I think we can lever- tralia/New Zealand and Japan – the figures age our vast experience as a ‘City Builder’,” are even higher. In 2007, 74 percent of the says Johan Karlström, Skanska’s newly population of these regions live in urban appointed President and CEO. areas. The forecast for 2020 is 78 percent. “We can definitely make a greater The urbanization trends creates a strong impact by entering into more cities and demand for construction and develop- by expanding our services and combining ment services – more and better homes, our strengths in cities where we today have workplaces, schools and hospitals as well as limited ourselves to a certain sector.” transportation, water and energy facili- “There are some cities with high growth ties. In addition, there is a need for sports, in our home markets in which we are not recreation and shopping centers. present at all. And in some, we are strong in Skanska has been contributing to specific sectors, solely in building construc- improving people’s lives and the city tion or in civil construction or, for example, environment for decades. In Stockholm, in Public Private Partnerships projects,” for example, no matter what you do or how concludes Johan Karlström. you spend your day, you are most likely to Today, most of mankind are city-dwell- live, work or travel in a facility that Skanska ers. According to Population Division of constructed or developed. the Department of Economic and Social In London and New York, Skanska is Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat, among the largest contractors. And in last year marked the transition. several other metropolitan areas – such To be exact, 51 percent of the world’s as Prague, Warsaw, Oslo and Helsinki – population now lives in cities. And, if we Skanska is a key player. Of course, Skanska look specifically at the more developed will also continue to take on projects out- regions – Europe, , Aus- side urban areas. l

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244693 Worldwide #1•08 ny 0404endast sid 18o29.indd 17 08-04-29 10.37.12 Going green Driving toward sustainability

Riverside, California Going green has become more than just Green Car policy a trend. For many, it is a way of life. One of the most common announced ways of establishing this sustainable lifestyle is purchasing an Reducing emissions from vehicles in an environmentally friendly car. Low emission and fuel efficient integral part of Skanska’s environmental strategy for 2008-2010. The vehicles vehicles provide an ecological and economical solution to the role for better sustainability is described in Skanska’s new “Green Car” policy, growing number of congested highways and city streets. It which came into force in January 2008. It is no wonder more and more companies are recognizing the covers all company owned or leased cars, including cars provided for personal use, importance of improving their carbon footprint as well. pool cars and service cars. All owned and leased cars are classified Text Shana Bitterman Photo Skanska based on their carbon-dioxide emissions at four levels. Short term, new cars in Class 3 (131 to 260 g CO2/km) will be accepted The “Eureka!” moment came for engine with one part electric motor, hybrids only if the local markets do not offer a car Skanska USA Civil’s Riverside office after lower emissions and achieve greater fuel with a lower emissions level. In all other Skanska AB issued the Green Car Policy economy – some reach over 20 miles per cases, cars must be in Class 1 (>65 g CO2/ km) or Class 2 (66-130 g CO2/km). The aim that requires new cars to emit less than gallon more than non-hybrids. during the current strategy period is that 260 grams carbon dioxide per kilometer, Beyond these environmental advantages, 50 percent of the Group’s entire car fleet which adheres to the Environmental Pro- Mason says the hybrids are true outper- will be replaced with cars in Class 2 or tection Agency’s SmartWay or SmartWay formers. “The old convoy of Ford Explorers lower in the normal replacement cycle. Elite standards. held 17 gallons of gas. The Prius holds only All business units must make every effort Seizing the opportunity to comply with 11 gallons but drives up to 500 miles before to continually improve the share of cars at or below 130 g CO2/km. company regulations, Senior Vice President needing to be refueled. The Explorer ab- Eric Taylor resolved that the poor fuel solutely can’t do that.” The hybrids are also economy of Riverside’s convoy of trucks easy on Riverside’s pocket. Mason explains, More Info could be improved drastically with smaller, “Our fuel expenditures will be reduced sig- [email protected] energy efficient vehicles. (Even though the nificantly because their mileage is best on policy doesn’t cover trucks, the Riverside California’s overcrowded roads, where there office still chose to adhere to the mandate are frequent stops and idling periods.” in order to improve their impact on the As with all change, he admits there was environment.) some initial resistance. Accustomed to So, in July 2007, Eric empowered Equip- pickup trucks and SUVs, some expressed ment Manager Jeff Buckmaster and Yard/ concern about the small size of the cars. But Vehicle Manager Mason Ford to begin there is more to the new fleet than meets replacing the outsized vehicles. With ap- the eye: although they are low on emis- proximately 100 cars in the automobile sions, they are quite abundant in horse- class of the on-road fleet, the team have power. With this realization, most of those already substituted around one-third with involved are excited to be a part of this SmartWay certified cars. He expects to have pioneering green initiative. the fleet almost entirely made up of compli- “We’re doing our part to set the pace ant automobiles by the end of 2009. The within the construction industry,” Mason first delivery included ten Toyota Matrixes, remarks. “With management stepping up seven Honda CR-Vs, a Toyota Yaris, Honda to lead the charge, we’ve been able to dem- Civic and Lexus GS450h. Just in time for onstrate our wholehearted commitment to the holidays, the Riverside crew received an the environment and eliminating waste.” additional order of 19 hybrid vehicles con- While no one knows what the future sisting of Toyota Priuses and Highlanders holds, the Riverside office can rest assured and Ford Escapes. Mixing one part gasoline that theirs will be an eco-friendly one. l

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Pioneering the green car initiative. Eric Taylor, Mason Ford and Jeff Buckmaster cranking up Skanska USA Civil West’s new eco car fleet.

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Heated collaboration saves energy Sweden Externally, it looks like any modern 12-story building. Internally, Seglet is not the same as others. Jointly with the municipal housing company KBAB, Skanska has constructed Sweden’s first super-insulated multi-story building in Karlstad. Sweden. Without foregoing any comfort, the building is five times more energy efficient than what is prescribed in Swedish building standards.

Text Jan Edén Photo Holger Staffansson

Externally, it looks like any modern customer and supplier establish an effective focus on small, small details has yielded 12-story building. Internally, Seglet is not coordination to achieve a better end-result. large results,” says District Manager the same as others. Jointly with the munici- The guiding principles are overall view, Marcus Johansson. pal housing company KBAB, Skanska has dialogue and quality. Seglet is constructed in an existing area constructed Sweden’s first super-insulated In Gunnar Persson’s opinion, the team in Karlstad developed in the 1960s. It is multi-story building in Karlstad. Sweden. spirit shared with Skanska’s personnel 12-stories high with 44 apartments. Before Without foregoing any comfort, the build- – from project leader to skilled worker construction began in December 2005, ing is five times more energy efficient than – paved the way to success. new technical solutions were tested in a what is prescribed in Swedish building “Skanska’s personnel are responsible, in- full-scale test room. Among other features, standards. quisitive and committed – always with the the building has a new type of outer wall, “The tenants are highly satisfied with project’s best in focus. Without this form a ventilation solution and a simple, but everything – particularly the indoor of contracting, we would not have enjoyed ingenious heating system. climate. Even during the coldest days of the same success. Instead of pursuing costs There has been a stream of study visits to December the average temperature has in all areas, we tried to think in a lifecycle Orrholmen in Karlstad. Additional similar been 21.4 oC. However, energy savings is perspective. Our entire focus has been on construction projects are certain to start not the only incentive, creating improved finding technical solutions and work meth- around the country. Skanska will construct comfort is also key,” says Gunnar Persson, ods,” says Gunnar Persson. a similar building in Alingsås and there strategic coordinator at Karlstads Bostads Marcus Johansson District Manager are plans for another lower building in AB (KBAB). Skanska Sweden, also lauds the winning Karlstad. In addition to being an environmen- teamwork. “We are very proud and pleased about the tal and building technology success, “The combination of an involved Seglet project,” says Gunnar Persson. “It is a the construction project has also been a customer and proud skilled workers has normal apartment building that demonstrates triumph for the unique “Many projects permeated the entire project. The con- that you can accomplish a whole lot with in one” cooperation approach initiated in struction workers have been enormously simple methods. It literally feels that we are 2004 between KBAB and Skanska. The idea ambitious and detected even the smallest building for the future.” l behind the partnering initiative is that the crawl-space that was not airtight. The

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USA Sal Mancini, Skanska USA Civil Business Unit President was the recipient of The Moles Award for Outstanding Achievement in Construction. Text Alf Lindström Photo Per-Anders Pettersson

Yearly, two individuals from the U.S.–one “is to advance the art of heavy construc- a Mole member and the other a non-mem- tion and outstanding performance be ber are chosen to receive the award. recognized through awards; and that, in One of the most prestigious construc- the public interest, standards of construc- tion organizations worldwide, the Moles tion be raised both as to engineering and was formed over 70 years ago by a group of as to business ethics.” heavy civil construction workers (primarily Sal Mancini’s experience in the industry men involved with the tunneling under the began in 1968 when he joined then Under­ Hudson River between NY and NJ) from pinning and Foundation Constructors, the greater New York City area who special- ultimately Slattery Constructors, and now ized in underground work. part of Skanska USA Civil. l The primary goal of the organization

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Clarion Hotel Sign is open. In addi- which I hope will soon see a continua- tion to being Stockholm’s largest hotel, it tion,” says a satisfied hotel owner,Arthur probably features the largest collection Buchardt, who personally monitored the of Nordic interior decorating and design. work closely. All 558 rooms are characterized by one The Clarion Hotel Sign also brings to of the great Nordic designers – including Sweden master chef Marcus Samuelson’s Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen and Bruno New York success, the Aquavit restaurant. Mathsson. Moreover, the hotel is the Stockholm Skanska framed the artistry – con- debut for the architect, Gert Wingårdh, structed the building. who is being praised for the hotel’s black- “The Skanska team, led byUlf Jonsson, striped and windowless back in granite has been a highly creative and knowl- – a city planning requirement due to the edgeable partner. This has resulted in proximity to the railroad. delivery on time, with high quality and The hotel’s environmental profile was the right price. And Stockholm gets a established already during construc- fantastic hotel. It was a tremendous job tion. Most of the materials were deliv- carried out in such a great atmosphere. It ered by rail directly into the construc- has been a very positive cooperation, one tion site. l

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News Recruiting 2008–2010

In style work wear

New York How has Skanska inspired a new trend in men’s fashion? According to journalist David Coleman, New York Times’ Fashion & Style section, it was on a jobsite in Sweden at which two fashion entrepreneurs spotted the work wear and approached the company 12,000 about selling the apparel as high fashion. As it turns out, the style has become all the rage.

Puerto Rico pipeline

Puerto Rico Based on Skanska’s breadth of experience and proven track record in delivering projects on time and within budget, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority recently chose Skanska to build its first natural gas pipeline. The project comprises a 42 mile/67-kilometer pipeline with a diameter of 20 in. or 0.5 m. Skanska is responsible for designing, permitting, construction, commissioning “Recruiting is our greatest challenge in the years ahead,” and start-up. The project combines the strengths, says Johan Karlström, Skanska’s new President and CEO. knowledge and expertise of business units Skanska USA Text Alf Lindström Building and Skanska . The numbers speak for themselves. new experiences and approaches.” Skanska’s recruiting teams have to hire A series of new features have been A nice Norwegian 12,000 new colleagues by 2010, based on introduced to make it easier to apply and the figures from all the business units. to make Skanska more appealing. neighborhood Recruitment efforts have tripled in the – The corporate website has been Oslo The new Fornebu past three years. This requires strong joint upgraded to facilitate finding relevant residential area in Oslo offers recruiting efforts by all business units information and to apply for a job. New a special atmosphere. In active in the same country. country websites will be launched later addition to its close proximity Key success factors have been identi- this year. to nature, the project will fied. “We have a big differentiator in our – A Recruiting Toolbox enhances involve seven buildings with broad range of businesses. We can offer knowledge sharing a total of 158 apartments. The four- and five-story challenging career opportunities in a – Jobs.skanska.com – internal source residential buildings form variety of development businesses as well for job openings enclosed courtyards, with an as in different construction segments,” – Skanska Unlimited – a new exchange underground parking garage. says Anna Wenner, Manager, Attract and program has been introduced to encour- Skanska has a long-term Recruit, Skanska AB. age internal mobility. (see page 28) cooperation agreement for “A more diverse approach is a neces- – A Global Trainee Program and the continued expansion sity. We can’t rely solely on our tradi- several local trainee programs attract of housing on the closed Fornebu airport. Once fully tional recruiting base. We need greater hundreds of applicants. developed, the new housing diversity. More women and people of area is planned to comprise different ethnic and educational back- More about the people at Skanska on close to 4,800 apartments. grounds will enrich our company with the following pages. 

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New hires Skanska continues to recruit more people with even wider ranging levels of experience and from diverse­ cultural and educational backgrounds. Meet four new colleagues who are shaping Skanska’s future.

Charlotte Ingvarsson ‘Right now I want to be a really good foreman and to have my own project someday. The most important Time at Skanska: 6 months in March thing for me is to take in all there is. It seems like my Works as a foreman for Skanska Sweden in boss has planned both my work and my ‘on the job’ education. He gives me challenging tasks and lets me ‘The biggest difference between college and this job is find my own solutions. I’m learning 1,000 things a day.’ the focus on time planning and logistics,’ says Charlotte. In short ‘What surprised me most was the trust I have from Hobby? Skiing, traveling, wakeboarding everyone on site. They ask me about the drawings and Favorite tool? Passport often expect technical solutions.’ Dream project? On a complicated coordination project in NYC I’m learning 1,000 things a day

Toni Tuomola exciting challenge to balance them with our pro-active approach in construction.’ Time at Skanska: Almost a year. Started in May 2007 Works as a Project manager for Skanska Residential ‘I was in a conference in Gothenburg with Skanska Development Nordic in Tampere, Finland people from different countries. Now I know there are people within the company that I can call if I need help.’ ‘This is the kind of job that I wanted. You can influence so many different aspects of the project,’ says Toni In short comparing his job at Skanska to his previous work. ‘I’ve Most important quality in a good boss? Listening got a lot more behind me now and the projects Favorite tool? On the job - a ‘red pen’ are much larger.’ Places you’d like to live? Someplace warm and sunny You can influence so many unlike Finland ‘It’s interesting to talk to municipalities and governments. different aspects They have different priorities than we have and it’s an

Yannick Le Calvé ‘This is an open organization and the processes are well defined but there was a lot of scope for me to define my Time at Skanska? Started August last year own role which was a challenge in the beginning.’

Works as a Key account manager for Skanska Financial ‘One of the big differences from working as a consultant Services in Stockholm, Sweden is that, as part of a team, I get to see the whole chain in a project - launch, development and the results. I like being ‘In Skanska Financial Services we deal in very large part of a finished project.’ financial figures and help the business units manage risk,’ says Yannick who worked as a consultant before In Short joining Skanska. ‘The people on our team are excellent On a project or in the office? Project. I don’t see figures at it.’ for their own sake. Favorite word? Knowledge. You can resolve most problems through knowledge. I get to see the whole chain

Zeynep Guven learn something new each day.’

Time at Skanska: a year in April ‘I wrote a paper on life cycle cost analysis and my bosses are sponsoring me to present it at a symposium in Italy. I Works as an Office Engineer in the Project Controls feel that my diversity is highly valued. My background is a group for Skanska USA Civil in Virginia Beach perfect fit and I enjoy what I’m doing.’

My background is in material science and civil engineering but there’s still lot for me to learn about In Short construction,’ says Zeynep. ‘I’ve got loads of mentors Your near future? I’d like to take part in Skanska here. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the work Unlimited environment was extremely collaborative. Everyone is Hobby? Skiing, hiking, ice skating, traveling I’ve got loads of mentors here willing to share their knowledge, which allows me to Favorite tool? My Skis

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Senior policies at Jarle Gausen coaching Rune Stene. Skanska Norway Senior dialog for all who Senior bonus for each work turn 60 years old. year after turning age 62: Dialog conducted by HR For each work year from manager/local personnel age 62 to age 67, a senior manager and immediate bonus will be awarded supervisor. corresponding to 8 percent The dialog will result in a of annual base pay. This decision on which of the benefit requires participation senior benefit programs is in Skanska’s coaching right for the individual: course. People who are offered this benefit must AFP (early retirement have competence/expertise pension) with supplement: that is especially important The Norwegian public early for the company to pass retirement pension and an along. In addition, persons in additional gratuity pension question must participate in a I’m learning 1,000 things a day from the company. coaching role. Reduced work year: Continue as before: Up to eight extra weeks of Individuals may choose to vacation/reduced work time. continue as before, without Skanska provides 50 percent participating in any of the of salary during that extra benefit programs mentioned vacation. above. Sharing knowledge

Skanska Norway is investing in seniors. Employees over age 62 are encouraged to stay on coaching young colleagues. Jarle Gausen is one of the seniors that willingly shares his experiences.

Text Mattis Michaelsen Photo Erik M Sundt

He is 62 years old and has worked at the Jarle Gausen participated in an inten- important distinction between being a company for 37 years. Jarle could have sive, three-day course in knowledge-shar- coach and being a teacher,” says Pål P. taken early retirement but Skanska Nor- ing together with 11 other seniors. Syse, SVP and HR manager in Skanska way is doing its part to retain him and “I became more aware of how I interact Norway. other senior resources as long as possible. with younger people. Often, we are too “It has to be good!” Jarle is passionate about his job as chief quick to come up with solutions our- Rune Stene has truly experienced how engineer, with responsibility for construc- selves. Instead, we should put a greater inspiration and impulses move in both I get to see the whole chain tion machinery in Norway. Skanska’s sen- emphasis on encouraging our younger directions through his cooperation with ior benefit programs gave him additional colleagues to share their own viewpoints Jarle Gausen. Rune emphasizes that good reason to stay on longer in his job. and suggestions,” says Jarle. knowledge-sharing gives security and Seniors at Skanska can participate in one of He works closely with new hire Rune provides quality assurance. several favorable senior benefit programs. Stene. Rune has a Masters in environmen- “In addition, Jarle and I come from dif- All employees participate in a senior dialog tal management and Jarle appreciates the ferent professional backgrounds, which is when they turn sixty. The goal is to stake fresh approach his younger colleague gives. exciting. I come with an environmental out a path ahead. “Personally, I feel that our cooperation education and he is especially interested “Together with the HR manager, I dis- with younger colleagues is quite good. in machinery. He has mechanical train- covered that the benefit program offering a Especially when they dare to say what ing and a special interest in the environ- senior bonus for each year I work after turn- they think. My role as coach is to seek ment. Such cooperation is bound to lead ing 62 suited me well. Participation in the out their viewpoints,” says Jarle. to good solutions,” says Rune. l Coaching for seniors development program The 62-year old has understood a key is a prerequisite. I enjoy leadership roles so aspect of Skanska Norways’ philosophy More Info I would really like to try it,” says Jarle. for knowledge transfer. ”There is an [email protected]

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Krzysztof Mroz, Marek Krzyzak, Wojciech Gliszczynski, Janusz Wojtowicz, Tomasz Mezynski, Andrzej Olszewski and Jacek Wrobel from Skanska Poland are now mak- ing guest appearances within the frame- work of the Nordic Labor Pool initiative.

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Wojciech Gliszc- zynski, Krzysztof Mroz, Jacek Wrobel, Tomasz Mezynski, In depth connection Andrzej Olszewski, Janusz Wojtowicz Through the Nordic Labor Pool, the and Marek Krzyzak ”connect the dots” concept gains depth, from Skanska Poland experts and key personnel have enjoyed the join Skanska Sweden entire global Skanska as an open field for for six months. years. Now construction workers are being provided the same opportunity. Skanska employees gain the possibility to move about, without changing employer or jeopardizing their job security. Additionally, the business units can more easily ride out fluctuations in the economy – in a boom, you Pole positions borrow personnel – in a local recession, you can offer foreign service. The initiative to increase personnel cooperation across borders came from the Senior Executive Team. Christel Åkerman, in the Nordics Manager Nordic Labor Pool, has promoted and developed the concept assisted by Andrzej Kulpa from Skanska Poland. “The basic principle is that there should Sweden International cooperation is rising. Skanska units be equal terms, regardless of whether you are increasingly benefiting from one another and employees are are named Svensson or Kowalski. The union agreements and assurances apply for the taking the opportunity for assignments in other countries. Poles to the same extent as for their Nordic colleagues. The only difference is that we Workers from Skanska Poland are now helping the Nordic assist in arranging housing for them when they come here,” says Christel Åkerman, who Skanska units in solving their personnel needs. has herself worked in a number of Skanska countries in Europe and Latin America. “In Text Alf Lindström Photo Holger Staffansson addition, we pay for the travel to the new country and back home.” This is a story that is too good for the portunity. Pay is good and since we work daily press. Coverage focusing on foreign some overtime, it gets even better,” says The unions are labor often deals with illegal workers, Wojciech Gliszczynski. also positive wage dumping and below-standard hous- “It’s a great deal. It’s exciting to get out ing. But this is not the case when Skanska and see other ways of working. There are “We think it is favorable because it is works across borders. differences and we can learn from one Skanska colleagues being provided this Nearly 100 Polish workers are now another,” comments Marek Krzyzak. possibility. The entire concept is correctly making guest appearances in the Nordic “We have been very well received. We formulated and follows specific rules. And it is really good that they retain their region within the framework of the have quickly become part of the Swedish employment in Poland. It ensures job Nordic Labor Pool initiative. First in line team. It really feels that we are all work- security,” says Kjell Broman, the construction last year was the Havneholmen project in ing for Skanska,” says Andrzej Olszewski, workers union’s shop steward at Skanska Copenhagen, Denmark, – a residential who is an English-speaking foreman and Sweden. “The Skanska model is light project developed by Skanska Residential serves as a link to project management. years ahead of others that bring in Polish Development Nordic. Skanska Sweden has many projects un- subcontractors who can work in Sweden for The Polish workers receive union der way and manning issues are crucial. Polish wages and without our benefits and rules. The only aspect I am hesitant about is wages and consequently earn three times “We have a lot to do and it is difficult the temporary employment. We know that as much in Sweden than at home. They finding the right people,” saysKenneth these are good people since they are our can save some money, despite having to Wahlqvist, who is project manager for own colleagues.” pay Swedish taxes and rent. And after six broadening a 12.6-kilometer stretch of “We also have a great need for labor in months they can return to their ordinary the E20 highway at Götene, north-east of Poland. However, the fact is that being able job within Skanska Poland, where they Gothenburg. “This makes it easier for us to offer foreign services within the company, we give our own people a chance to develop retain their position. to deliver. And it’s a plus that it is Skanska their skills and we increase our attractiveness Worldwide spoke with seven Polish colleagues. We have the same goal.” l as an employer,” says Roman Wieczorek, bridge builders working on one of Skan- Business Unit President, Skanska Poland. ska’s highway projects in western Sweden. More Info “We are very happy to have this op- [email protected]

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244693 Worldwide #1•08 ny 0404endast sid 18o29.indd 27 08-04-29 10.37.52 “You constantly have to embrace Work abroad new challenges and you have to be with Skanska Unlimited a good team player. That is exactly what I had to do when I went on an exchange trip to Norway during 2007. I felt very welcomed in the Norwegian team. I even had the opportunity to meet and network with colleagues from the headquarters in Sweden. My overall perception of Skanska changed a lot under the assignment.”

Alexandre Lee, Civil Engineer Trainee, Skanska LA employee since 2005. Exchange with Skanska Norway for two months between October and December 2007. “It has been very interesting to learn about the journey Skanska has done in Florida the last years. The Skanska region is now one of the top regions in the United States. The sales process is very interesting as well, and I really want to continue to be part of the knowledge sharing bridge between Sweden and the US in the future.”

Jonas Toller, Design Manager, Skanska Sweden employee since August 1997. Worked for Skanska USA Building in Florida Work and one year. grow abroad

Global Skanska’s world is unlimited – and you can be part of it. Skanska Unlimited is the new global employee exchange program. Through Skanska Unlimited 25 persons will have the opportunity to work abroad.

Text Alf Lindström Photo Holger Staffansson and private “The main purpose of my stay in Sweden was to help out with the launch of the “Skanska Unlimited is about people The lucky ones who are chosen can Skanska Employee Ownership Program. development. It’s a great chance to grow expect to develop new skills and discover Working on a global program helped professionally and personally – and to new ways of communicating by working me to realize the international aspects expand your personal network within together with a new team of Skanska col- of our company. The cultural issues and Skanska,” says Christelle Bouétard, project leagues. They will also be able to bring back different needs had to be considered in the everyday work. I was never thinking manager for this Group initiative to en- new ways of working and solving problems about this while working in Skanska CZ. hance personal development and knowl- to their home business units. The open culture within the Group Com­ edge sharing. And who are qualified to apply? munications department enabled me “And it will benefit the whole of Skanska “The perfect candidates must have been to learn from my senior colleagues. The too in the long run.” working at Skanska for at least 2 years, and whole stay was a big learning experience “Initially we will choose up to 25 people have a genuine interest in experiencing for me it also made me grow as a person. Something I value a lot.” from within our business units, and provide another part of Skanska” says Christelle l them with 3-6 months of hands-on experi- Bouétard. Gabriela Dryakova, Communications ence in a whole new part of the world. Coordinator, Skanska CZ employee since Next year we will increase the number of More about Skanska Unlimited March 2005 Currently working for Skanska participants in the program.” info.collaboration.skanska.com/unlimited AB (Group HQ), in Sweden, for one year.

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Project facts Skanska Employee Ownership Program

Official project start within the business units: May 2007 50,000 information kits distributed in December 2007 Information material published in 11 languages

* Matching shares ** Performance shares if Business Unit achieves Outperform targets A buy-in for performance

Global Skanska employees worldwide are being offered the opportunity to become part-owners in the company and a chance to receive additional shares from Skanska. SEOP (Skanska Employee Ownership Program) was launched at the beginning of the year.

Text Annelie Kjellberg Illustration Tomas Öhrling

Buy shares, remain working for the com- ceive additional shares from the company. person must decide. The employees are pany for three years, receive more shares If the company generates good results, investing their own money and are tak- from the company. In brief, that’s the deal. employees who participate in SEOP will ing a risk, but also have the opportunity The idea is to strengthen the bond between benefit from: for a good deal,” says Agneta Ljunggren, the employee and the company and to • a potential share price rising Director Group Internal Communications, increase commitment. As a part-owner of • annual dividends Skanska AB. the company, you share in its earnings. • allotment of shares from the company “A global share-savings program has “This is our largest internal offer ever and A share allotment is guaranteed to been sought by the employees for some it is to all employees. I hope the advantages everyone who fulfills the requirements. time and our investigations have shown with SEOP are attractive and create even And if the employee’s business unit that interest is high to participate. Our hope more commitment and stimulus to affect achieves its outperform goals, there is is that there will be many who sign on. I performance, both individually and at an additional allotment. believe that this is a good way to create company level,” says Skanska CEO Stuart interest for a unified Skanska,” saysNiklas Graham. At the same time, everyone must be aware Jakobsson, Project Leader for SEOP. SEOP provides Skanska employees the that an investment in shares always involves Information about the SEOP offer in possibility to invest part of their pay in a risk. There are no guarantees. eleven languages was sent directly to all Skanska shares, either monthly, or in a “The stock market goes up and down, Group employees. single payment each year, over a three-year but to date the statistics show historically More information about SEOP and the period. Those that join the program, have that shares are a long term and favorable terms and conditions, is available at Group retained their shares and are still employed investment. It is important to remember Forum (info.skanska.com), or your busi- at Skanska after the three-year period, re- that investing in shares involves risk. Each ness unit intranet. l

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Skanska ID – A Diverse Team Just one look at the Skanska Infrastructure Development and it is clear why they are a model of diversity. Team members’ backgrounds range from physician and lawyer to psychologist and lifecycle specialist. And they come from all over the world. Skanska ID is not only a truly international business, it also serves a variety of stakeholders – investors, clients, authorities and users. Its personnel are hired for a number of qualities and their specialist ProfileMartine Gagnon abilities in different sectors. “To be successful, we need to “Diversity is essential for building understand all the stakeholders’ needs. And that’s a complex story. Take for strong teams and developing example a PFI/PPP-hospital project. We have to look at it from all angles. There customer relations,” says Martine are great expectations from a variety of groups. We must create a perfect Gagnon, Development Director for setting for doctors and nurses to serve patients in the best way. We have the development overview over the entire Healthcare at Skanska ID UK. supply chain. And we also have to consider it from an environmental and investment “I have an unusual background in terms job description called for. I did not have perspective,” says Jeanette Broberg, HR Director at Skanska ID. of diversity,” says Martine, who is a French UK experience, I did not have PPP experi- “It goes without saying that we need Canadian working in London. “I tick the ence, but I did bring other relevant skills expertise and experiences from different female box, the foreign box and I tick ‘the and experience. They hired me three years areas. Therefore, our recruiting is aimed English is not my native language’ box. ago. It has worked for me and I think it has at diversity. Our employees should reflect Mostly, I think the fact that I don’t have a worked well for Skanska,” says Martine. the heterogeneous environment in which construction background has a positive we work – the entire spectrum of society, The client experience women and men from different cultures and impact on the team. with varying educational backgrounds. We “Different industries approach chal- “People like people that are like themselves. need young people with growth potential as lenges in different ways. When issues arise, And clients don’t usually come from the well as older and more experienced staff.” it often helps to have people in the room construction industry,” says Martine. “If with varied backgrounds since the different you have a pool of diversity in your staff perspectives will contribute to finding bet- then you’ll find somebody in the group that ter and quicker ways forward. meshes with the client. It’s by making this “To recruit diverse people, you have to connection that you build strong relations.” have a diversity of approach in terms of recruitment. If you always use the same About diversity channels, whether it be headhunters, adver- ”I think having a diverse group brings a tising, or references from colleagues, you’ll diversity of thought. I think the openness, nearly always get the same type of people.” values, transparency and attitude of the people at Skanska help us achieve greater How did you get the job? results and satisfied customers.” l “Skanska did not recruit me. I approached Skanska and they were open to considering Jeanette Broberg, HR Director. a background that was not exactly what the

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Then it was 1937 and Skanska built a of the company’s long-term relations with malt silo for the brewery on Frydenlund in the country’s largest industrial compa- the Norwegian capital of Oslo. Today, the nies, such as Hydro, were forged. Today, premises are transformed into the Univer- Skanska is constructing Hydro’s new offices sity of Oslo. The time prior to WWII was in Vækerø, just outside Oslo. Among the highly intensive, with many large industrial largest projects for Hydro are the landbased projects in Norway. It was then that some facilities at the Ormen Lange gas field.

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Future meeting point Malmö. It was a home- team win for Skanska’s proposal. Malmö City recently held a com- petition to develop the Tyfonen block on Universitetsholmen, where Skanska has long traditions. The jury’s opinion about Skanska Commercial Develop- ment Nordic’s winning proposal was: Meeting Point Malmö ”will be a distinguished and sustainable land- mark building that blends with the central site’s significance in the city landscape and which through provid- ing functional diversity enriches city life on Uni- versitetsholmen.”

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