Skanska USA has announced that Nick Pemper, an industry veteran with nearly a decade of experience in commercial construction, has been promoted to project executive in Arizona. Pemper, who is based in Skanska’s Phoenix office, initially joined the company in 2016 and most recently served as senior project manager. He has served on the construction team for a number of regional construction projects including the Aligned Data Center, the Banner Health, Del Webb Medical Center

In honor on National Construction Safety Week, Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, has partnered with Colony Hardware and Radians to create a full line of off-the-shelf personal protective equipment (PPE) tailored to women employees. Skanska believes women shouldn’t be asked to compromise their safety by wearing unisex PPE that are too large. Instead, they are taking the lead again to make the industry better and safer. “I was encouraged to

In honor on National Construction Safety Week, Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, has partnered with Colony Hardware and Radians to create a full line of off-the-shelf personal protective equipment (PPE) tailored to women employees. Skanska believes women shouldn’t be asked to compromise their safety by wearing unisex PPE that are too large. Instead, they are taking the lead again to make the industry better and safer. “I was encouraged to

This year, Women in Construction Week is recognized March 3 through the 9. This annual event, which is a campaign by The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), highlights women as a visible component of the construction industry. This week of recognition is also time for the industry to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and emphasizes the growing role of women in the industry. So with Women in Construction we

Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, recently announced that Joe Cannon has been hired as an assistant project manager for its Phoenix office. In his new role, Cannon will be responsible for assisting in the planning, management, and execution of work for assigned construction projects. He is currently working on the Yavapai Regional Medical Center. Previously, Cannon was an assistant project manager for Okland Construction in Salt Lake City

Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, announced it will once again participate as a founding sponsor of the Valley’s third Big Dig in the Desert event with the American Cancer Society. WHAT: The Valley’s third Big Dig in the Desert event with the American Cancer Society. Skanska is sponsoring the “Kid’s Zone,” which will feature all types of kid-friendly activities, including Lego building, coloring and crafts. WHY: Big Dig in the Desert give

Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, recently announced that Michael Hawpe has been hired as a superintendent for its Phoenix office. In his new role, he will be responsible for building inspections, conducting safety meetings and monitoring safety throughout the duration of each project. He will also coordinate logistics, budget, design, value engineering exercises, and coordinate shut down of building systems in order to ensure zero facili

Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, announced it has promoted Kevin Connor to vice president & project executive. He has been with Skanska for 17 years and was previously a project executive. In his new role, he will continue oversight of the construction process for his customers, aiming to deliver projects that align with their business goals. Connor has worked on EdgeCore Data Centers in both Arizona and Texas, Yavapai Regional Medical C

The American Cancer Society held its second annual Big Dig in the Desert, raising over $175,000 for pediatric cancer research at DMB’s Eastmark Mesa property. Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, was once again a founding sponsor of the event. Big Dig in the Desert gives local Phoenix children, including those with cancer, the opportunity to operate heavy machinery, including back-hoes, diggers, excavators (with supervision), and much more.

Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, announced it will once again participate as a founding sponsor of the Valley’s second Big Dig in the Desert event with the American Cancer Society. Big Dig in the Desert gives local Phoenix children, including those with cancer, the opportunity to operate heavy machinery, including back-hoes, diggers, excavators (with supervision), and much more. The event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, at DMB’s E

1784 Capital Holdings will be developing $10 Million Oro Valley Self-Storage Facility 1784 Capital Holdings, based in Scottsdale, has purchased 1.61 acres in Oro Valley and plans to build a $10 million self-storage facility. TLW Construction of Gilbert is scheduled to start building in November, according to a press release. “This rapidly growing Tucson suburb is home to several bioscience and high-tech companies, and, as a result, households there have some of the area’s hig

We wanted to know more about Ross Vroman, executive vice president and general manager of Skanska Phoenix, which is a project development and construction company that builds hospitals, stadiums, airports, corporate headquarters, bridges, etc. First, some key facts: Skanska started over 125 years ago in Sweden The company is based in almost all 50 states including Puerto Rico It has offices in 31 metro areas Vroman answers our questions: Q: Tell us about your life growing up

Skanska Begins Work on Arizona Center Skanska is beginning construction on upgrades to the Arizona Center at 455 N. Third Street in Phoenix, according to a press release. This $11.6 million project will provide Arizona Center customers and tenants with an updated and upgraded shopping and dining experience. The project consists of exterior finishes upgrade of the open-air retail space that includes structural steel, metal panels, painting, stucco, pavers, concrete paving, lan