Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, today announced it has been honored as the recipient of a 2026 Excellence in Construction Award by the Metro Washington and Virginia Chapters of Associated Builders and Contractors for the firm’s work on George Mason University’s (GMU) Life Sciences and Engineering Building.
Located on GMU’s Prince William County Science and Technology (SciTech) Campus, the $85.4 million building spans 132,000 square feet of purpose-built space. Completed in January 2025, the state-of-the-art facility features advanced research laboratories, specialized teaching facilities, and flexible innovation zones designed for breakthrough work in bioengineering, bioinformatics, and computational life sciences.
The Excellence in Construction Awards recognizes and celebrates outstanding projects built by Washington-area ABC members annually. The awards serve to raise the level of construction standards throughout the industry by recognizing the workmanship of those who contribute and by showcasing the results of their dedication.
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“The Life Sciences and Engineering Building helps advance meaningful research and serves as a hub for George Mason students, so it is especially rewarding to see it recognized for its construction excellence,” said Mark Balling, executive vice president and general manager responsible for Skanska’s Mid-Atlantic region. “This achievement highlights our continued commitment to delivering exceptional facilities and community-focused development to support higher education institutions.”
The building enhances GMU’s SciTech Campus as a premier research and education nexus that supports the university’s growing student and faculty community. Located in the heart of Virginia’s tech corridor, the campus serves as a vital academic center for communities across Prince William, Fauquier, and western Fairfax counties along with the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and surrounding regions.
Operating from a regional headquarters in Durham, North Carolina, Skanska USA Building currently has more than $1 billion in projects in progress across its Mid-Atlantic region.
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Skanska Group uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work and connect. Over 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies, with 2025 revenue totaling $18.3 billion. We operate across select markets in the Nordics, Europe and the United States. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 25,900 teammates, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
