Skanska has been selected by Swedish company Boulevardfastigheter to build a new city campus for Kristianstad University in central Kristianstad, Sweden.
The construction contract is valued at approximately Skr1bn ($104m) and is slated to be included in Skanska’s order bookings for Sweden in the third quarter of 2026.
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The project involves creating a higher education facility designed for flexibility and tailored to contemporary teaching and research needs.
Once completed, the new campus will accommodate around 550 staff and 13,000 students. It will be located in the city centre and covers roughly 25,000m² of floor space, with additional technical areas.
According to project details, construction is scheduled to begin in early August 2026, with completion expected by June 2029.
Boulevardfastigheter, a subsidiary of the municipal ABK, will own and manage the new property.
In preparation for the new development, Skanska has dismantled unused sections of the neighbouring Galleria Boulevard.
Through collaboration with Boulevardfastigheter, a recycling initiative was implemented, enabling the reuse of materials such as taps, doors, glass partitions, facade panels and installation components.
Notably, around 10,000m² of concrete floor slabs have been resold for use in other construction projects, which the companies describe as one of Sweden’s largest concrete reuse initiatives.
Kristianstad Municipality, Skanska, Kristianstad University and Boulevardfastigheter have entered into a local climate agreement aimed at the campus project.
The campus design has been developed by Kristianstad-based Sesam Arkitekter, with consideration given to the local urban environment and nearby buildings, including the Church of the Holy Trinity, the theatre and the Savings Bank Building.
University staff and experts were involved in designing the internal spaces, emphasising flexibility, optimal use of resources and the creation of comfortable environments for staff and students.
Earlier this month, Skanska entered into an agreement with Hydro to build a new aluminium wire rod production facility in Karmøy, Norway.
