Skanska in the UK

We build for a better society

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Skanska, a leading construction company and developer, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build for a better society.

Known for major projects like the Gherkin and Crossrail, we are creating, upgrading and maintaining the country’s buildings and infrastructure, working with private and public-sector organisations around the UK.

Drawing on our Scandinavian heritage, we are green, innovative and progressive. We bring together people and technology, helping to make our industry safer and more collaborative.

And, as a truly values-driven business, committed to our customers, employees and the societies where we work, we always build for a better society.

Welcome

Cover image: Brent Civic Centre

Fresh, clean water to over 20 million people

Over 6,000 UK jobs£274 million in salaries into the economy

224,000 energy-saving street lights across six local authorities406,672m2

of commercial office space created since 2010

Over 25 million road journeys and 1 billion rail journeys improved each year

£1.35 billion worth of work per year for our supply chain

168 Considerate Constructor Scheme awards

Keeping 14 million homes safe and warm

(since 2001)

860 volunteer days delivered in 2016

200 education ambassadors inspiring young people

59 new and upgraded schools

In the last five years we have trained 4,583 of our people in green awareness and leadership

Over 7,500 custodial and secure places delivered across the UK

17,500 secondary pupils enjoying a better learning environment

10,500 new primary school places

Energy use in our offices cut by 40% since 2010

500,000m² of new space in hospitals for 4,000 new beds

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What we do

Construction: • Ceilings and partitions• Civic buildings• Commercial offices• Custodial• Defence• Education• Energy• Healthcare• Highways

Development: • Development partnerships• Property development

Maintenance: • Facilities management• Highways maintenance• Rail maintenance• Street lighting maintenance

• Mechanical and electrical fit out• Mixed use and residential• Pharmaceutical and research facilities• Piling and foundations• Public spaces• Rail• Tunnelling• Water

Investment: • Public-private partnerships• Public-private partnership projects

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Building for a better society,

Gloucestershire street lightingPeople benefit from sustainable, low-energy and cost-efficient lighting across the county, which helps to improve the environment, enhance visibility and reduce crime.

Better Bristol schoolsAs part of the country’s first Local Education Partnership, we’re working with Bristol City Council to create thousands of new schools places.

We have permanent offices and facilities in Rickmansworth (head office), London, Woking, Slough, Bristol, Ipswich, Bridgend, Birmingham, Doncaster and Motherwell, as well as premises to support our projects and contracts all around the country.

around the UK

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• Darker shaded areas show where we deliver framework and regional contracts.

West Dunbartonshire CouncilSince 2001, our facilities management team has been keeping 300 council properties, from schools to historic buildings, in perfect working order.

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Motorway upgradeImprovements to the motorway junction that links the M1, M6 and A14, near Rugby, are easing the journeys of over 140,000 drivers every day.

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Project WellesleyNew living quarters and a world-class training centre at Worthy Down are part of an estate improvement plan we’re delivering for the Ministry of Defence.

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Welsh WaterNew technology is helping us boost efficiency and reduce costs, whether it’s installing wind turbines, refurbishing a dam or upgrading water treatment works.

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New Papworth HospitalWe’re building a new home for this renowned cardiothoracic specialist hospital in Cambridge, next to some of the world’s leading research and education teams.

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Improving energy supplies We’re working with National Grid to improve the supply of gas to millions of people in north London and the east of England, as far north as Leicester.

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Northern HubThe Ordsall Chord, part of a programme to improve railway connections in Manchester, will revolutionise travel for the region and support local regeneration.

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MindenhurstAs development manager for this new Surrey neighbourhood, we’re creating 1,200 homes, improved roads, a school, shops, sports facilities and over 69 hectares of public green space. 7

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Peterborough highways maintenanceThe local authority will save more than £7 million over 10 years through careful transport planning and asset management, including use of our fire-breathing patching ‘dragon’ for road repairs.

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The Monument BuildingDeveloped and built by Skanska, this City of London office and retail development creates a modern backdrop to the historic Monument and provides high-quality accommodation for multiple businesses.

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Bentley WorksOur northern hub in Doncaster is also our greenest project in the UK. The new offices and workshops are self-sufficient in energy and the site has created over 50 new jobs.

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Building for a better society,

A great place to work

Skanska is a great place to work – our employees tell us so. At Skanska, there’s a strong sense of family. We look after each other, and we have the freedom to give back to the communities where we work, in lots of ways.

with our employees

A welcoming workplace

We employ around 6,000 people across the UK, building and nurturing careers in hundreds of disciplines.

Employing locally wherever we can, we provide jobs and opportunities for the people who will benefit directly from what we build and maintain – hospitals, offices, schools, energy networks and road and rail systems.

Over 200 young people benefit from our early careers initiatives every year, and many more through our projects

Dedicated programmes help us find talent in lots of different places:• ex-military placements • returners to work• ex-offenders• the 5% Club membership, supporting

apprentices and graduates• internships, trainee placements

and work experience

We also support employees through our:• mentoring scheme, with mixed pairs of

women and men• placements in different countries and

teams to stretch and develop individuals• training through our Skanska Academy• personal development through the

Skanska Leadership Profile• coaching for leadership

We’re proud to work for Skanska

Skanska encourages and manages diversity and equal opportunities

Skanska is committed to safety

Our employees say:

83% 82% 95%

We want people to enjoy life, at work and at home, and keep a healthy balance between the two.

To create a safe environment, we promote our Injury Free Environment (IFE) culture for everyone – on site, in the office and at home – including subcontractors and visitors.

Safer, healthier, happier

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A positive legacy

Our aim is to create opportunity and support economic growth wherever we work. The community work we do supports local employment and education, working with our customers, local authorities and the community.

Skanska project teams also contribute to neighbouring communities by giving their expertise and time to worthwhile causes.

Volunteering days, raising money for charity and working with community partners are some of the ways we do our bit.

Well networked

It’s good to talk and share experiences. A number of networks, established by employees, help us do just that.

• women’s network• lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender network• disability and care employee network • ex-military network• mental health and wellbeing network

A network of 200 mental health ambassadors provides informal, confidential support and guidance to anyone who wants to talk during times of stress or anxiety.

In 2016, we signed the ‘Time to Change’ pledge, backed by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, in support of our aim to end mental health discrimination

The work we do at Skanska makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. For me, that’s a great way to be rewarded for the work we do each day.

Whether we’re building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or looking after hospitals to create the perfect environment for patients, it all contributes to our purpose to build for a better society.

Gregor CraigPresident and CEO, Skanska UK

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Building for a better society,

Skanska is part of the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS). A CCS award shows that we have been assessed on how much we care about the appearance of that site, our respect for the community and our measures to protect the environment, secure everyone’s safety and value our workforce.

These awards are important to us, because they are important to society and for the reputation of our industry.

Skanska has won over 168 CCS awards since 2001, with improvements year on year.

We were the 4th-highest-scoring associate member (out of 61) in 2016, and 6th-highest (out of 56) in 2015.

with our customers

Enhancing reputation

How we behave reflects on our customers and our industry, so we aim to set the right example. When people think Skanska, they should think ‘trustworthy’, ‘honest’ and ‘transparent’.

We strive to be an ethical company because we want our industry to set a good example. In practice, that means all of our employees taking part in an ethical dilemma discussion at least four times each year. If people feel comfortable talking about difficult issues, they are far more likely to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.

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Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct is a guidance document that supports us in our day-to-day work, especially when we face difficult situations. A separate code for our suppliers and partners clarifies the standards we expect everywhere we work.

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Building for a better society, with our partners

Together, we’re stronger We pool our expertise and experience with others’ to deliver some of the country’s biggest infrastructure projects.

South East Electricity Substation Alliance (SEESA) for National GridSupporting the upgrading and renewal of the UK’s electricity transmission network. In joint venture with General Electric and Mott MacDonald

M25 widening and upgrading, construction and maintenanceConstruction and maintenance to widen and upgrade the M25 London orbital, during which it remained open to the 200,000 vehicles it serves each day, 15 per cent of the UK’s motorway traffic. In joint venture with Balfour Beatty, as part of the Connect Plus consortium

Crossrail (central London sections)Helping to increase London’s rail network capacity by 10 per cent, support regeneration and cut journey times across the city. In joint venture with Costain

eight2O allianceDesign and delivery of solutions for water and wastewater processing facilities and infrastructure that support Thames Water and its 15 million customers.

Alongside Thames Water, Costain, Atkins, MWH, Balfour Beatty, IBM and Black & Veatch

@one AllianceDelivering more than half of Anglian Water’s capital investment in water treatment, water mains and the sewerage network for its 6 million plus customers in the East of England. Alongside Anglian Water Asset Delivery, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Sweco, MWH, Mott MacDonald and Bentley

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Northern Hub rail for Network RailThe Ordsall Chord links Manchester Victoria and Piccadilly stations for the first time, as part of a £1 billion plus rail upgrade plan to increase capacity for rail passengers across Northern England.

In joint venture with BAM

London Power Tunnels for National GridA new underground electricity superhighway to meet increasing demand and ensure safe and reliable electricity supply for millions of Londoners. In joint venture with Costain

A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme for Highways EnglandOne of the UK’s largest road projects, designed to relieve congestion, unlock growth and connect communities.

In joint venture with Carillion, Balfour Beatty and Costain

Waterloo and South West Upgrade for Network RailBetter connections and 30 per cent more capacity for the millions who use this busy part of the rail network.

In joint venture with AECOM, Colas Rail, Mott MacDonald and Network Rail

Gas distribution for National GridImproving gas supply to millions of people in North London and the East of England.

In joint venture with Morrison Utility Services

River Humber Gas Pipeline Replacement Project for National Grid Building the longest gas pipeline in a tunnel in the world to deliver gas to millions of customers in the UK.

In joint venture with PORR and A.Hak

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Building for a better society, with the supply chain

Supporting the whole industry Our capability and our reputation rely heavily on the suppliers we use and the companies that help us deliver our contracts to customers. It’s vital, then, that we support each other and work hard to improve what we do, together.

Fair and prompt payment

We value strong, long-term relationships with our supply-chain partners and we understand the importance of prompt payment.

It’s why we have pledged our support to the Construction Supply Chain Payment Charter, which commits us to standard contractual payment terms.

We will ensure that payments are made to our supply chain not more than 30 calendar days from the end of the calendar month in which the works are carried out or products are supplied.

It’s a step towards greater transparency and the right conditions for the industry’s supply chain to grow and thrive.

Around 78 per cent of our 5,750 suppliers are small and medium-sized businesses

65 per cent of the £1.35 billion we spend with suppliers each year is with these companies

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Looking out for each other

The brickwork subcontractor at our Creechurch Place project, a trusted member of our supply chain, was going through a tough financial period. We agreed a payment schedule with this family business that helped it to deliver to the programme. We also offered to pay the manufacturer direct for their materials.

The project team went beyond the requirements of the payment charter, saving this subcontractor from bankruptcy. Had we not, a loyal supplier would have fallen victim to the recession.

We’re proud to have co-founded the Supply Chain Sustainability School, which now has 45 partners and 20,000 members – and counting. www.supplychainschool.co.uk

Getting better all the timeOur commitment to helping people across the industry to develop new skills led to the launch in 2012 of the Supply Chain Sustainability School.

An online, industry-wide, free resource, it has tailored self-assessments and training packages that help small to medium-size businesses to become more sustainable.

On the back of this success, we’ve supported the launch of the Offsite Management School, to help improve industrialised prefabrication skills, and the Facilities Management School.

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Building for a better society, with the latest thinking

Skanska’s Bentley Works in Doncaster is featured in The World Green Building Council’s report ‘Building the Business Case: Health, Wellbeing and Productivity in Green Offices’, illustrating the powerful case for investing in greener offices.

Improving air quality and increasing natural light can bring environmental benefits, such as using less energy, as well as improved employee productivity and reduced staff turnover.

Leading the way The courage to try something new and to encourage others to follow means more of us share the benefits of progress, whether that’s cost savings, lower carbon emissions or greater transparency in how we work.

Healthy buildings

Through our involvement in the World Green Building Council reports and the Better Places for People research programme, we are leaders in designing and operating buildings that support good health and wellbeing for occupants.

We also have WELL Building Standard Accreditated Professional credentials to help our customers move beyond green buildings to healthy buildings.The benefits at Bentley Works include:

• We have reduced electricity usage by 50 per cent and gas usage by 80 per cent since 2012 – that’s 270 tonnes less CO2 emitted, the equivalent of 42 fewer cars on the road.

• We saw a 77 per cent increase in employee satisfaction on office amenities and location.

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360-degree view

Construction and engineering projects in the water industry are focusing more and more on efficiency and productivity to ensure customer targets are met.

On Welsh Water’s AMP6 capital delivery framework, Skanska has introduced technological innovations to boost efficiency and reduce costs. The BIM igloo – a 360-degree visualisation platform – has brought designs to life for the supply chain and operations teams alike.

Laser scanning provides accurate data for the BIM technology and drones have been used for site surveys.

The technology even helped the team plan the best route to get a large piling rig to site without incident.

It’s cut travel time, reducing carbon footprint and cost, as well as improving safety. Most importantly, it has helped collaboration between alliance members and Welsh Water.

Technology provides insight

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is now essential kit for buildings and infrastructure.

At 66 Queen Square in Bristol, the technology helped us to build collaborative relationships with our customer and partners, and supported more efficient project delivery.

Ideas take flight

With the support of £1,449,364 of funding from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, and other partnering organisations, we put our flying factories concept into action at the Battersea Power Station development, phase one.

We took work traditionally

completed on site into a more secure and weather-proof environment, close to the project site.

Plumbers and electricians worked together on utility cupboards for 550 apartments.

It led to a 44 per cent cost saving, 65 per cent reduction in time and 75 per cent fewer defects.

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Building for a better society, with our industry

Being a leader We think it’s important to share our views and experiences with policymakers and industry leaders, and to lead the way in improving our industry and what it delivers to the public.

Getting involved

Skanska people contribute to numerous industry initiatives and activities at operational level, including: • Open Doors, an annual recruitment event run by Build UK• research into building healthy offices with the World Green

Building Council • the Institution of Civil Engineers’ industry response to Brexit

New safety standards

Our target is zero accidents. That’s a huge challenge in an industry that often involves large machines, heavy loads and working at height.

We work hard to keep construction sites as safe as possible. Indeed, some of the safety standards developed by Skanska are now endorsed and adopted by industry.

For example:• new standards for excavator quick

hitches, reducing the risk of an excavator bucket becoming detached from its lifting arm during use

• anti-crush devices on boom-type mobile elevated working platforms, reducing the risk of people getting trapped at ceiling level

• 360° all-round visibility cameras for drivers on a selection of construction plant, reducing the danger to people working in the vicinity

Affiliations

We work with a range of organisations that help us be a responsible member of society and leave a positive legacy.

We also hold our own events to champion issues we feel are important to the industry, such as: • diversity and inclusion• health, safety and wellbeing• future cities• green construction

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Time to talkIn 2016, Skanska UK became one of the first construction companies to commit to end mental health discrimination by signing the ‘Time to Change’ pledge, in association with the charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness.

Just one of the many things we have done since then is establish a network of mental health ambassadors which, within a year, had more than 200 members and continues to grow.

The ambassador network provides informal support to anyone needing to talk during times of stress or anxiety. Employees can then be directed to various forms of help, including Health Assured, Skanska’s employee assistance programme, which offers around-the-clock support and counselling.

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EthicsStriving to be an ethical company helps us stand out for the right reasons. It helps us deliver projects better while enhancing the reputation of our customers and, in turn, benefiting society.

Doing the right thing

Health and safetyFostering a culture of care and concern for others is at the heart of our Injury-Free Environment programme. Working together, our target is zero accidents and a good work-life balance.

Safer, healthier, happier

Diversity and inclusionWe aspire to be a truly diverse and inclusive organisation, because we believe it is central to a successful and sustainable business.

Changing the face of construction

GreenWe’re committed to making an active contribution to a green society – doing more while using fewer resources and thinking about the environmental consequences of everything we do.

Living and breathing green

Community investment By giving our time and resources to the local communities where we work and by employing local suppliers on our contracts, we leave a positive and lasting legacy.

Investing in our communities

Sustainability at Skanska

We think that sustainability is more than just green. We want to be recognised in these areas:

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Living our values Our values express who we are, how we behave and what we believe in.

Living by our values helps us make the best decisions, be successful and stand out for the right reasons.

It’s clear that doing the right thing has always been important to Skanska.

The foundations of Skanska’s strong values were laid down by the company’s founder Rudolf Frederik Berg (1846 to 1907), who was committed to social responsibility.

He was a pioneer who established healthcare centres for children and helped support the construction of homes that his workers could own. When there was a famine, he brought cows to the office stables so that employees could buy milk cheaply to feed their families.

Rudolf Frederick Berg Founder, Skanska

Commit to Customers

Be Better – Together

Care for Life

Act Ethically & Transparently

A history of social responsibility

Produced by Skanska UK’s communications teamSK-Comms-006 Summer 2017

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