SAN MARCOS, TX — Skanska, a global construction and development firm, recently broke ground on Texas State University’s new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Classroom Building. The significant milestone marked the start of construction of the new $137 million project located on the San Marcos campus.

The new eight-story, 168,000-square-foot structure academic and lab building will house the Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science and will provide teaching space, class labs, departmental offices, and research labs for several other academic disciplines. The project also requires site and utility improvements and upgrades to support the new building. Architects are PGAL and Ayers Saint Gross. The project is expected to be complete by summer 2026. 

“[This] marks a significant milestone for Texas State University and the broader community, and Skanska is honored to take part in further elevating the university’s reputation as a world-class institution,” said Ryan Aalsma, Skanska USA Building San Antonio Executive Vice President and General Manager. “Their investment in the students, region, and the state of Texas demonstrates a strong commitment to educational innovation, providing future generations with opportunities to push the boundaries of knowledge and contribute meaningfully to society.”  

In Texas, Skanska has completed more than 130 higher education projects throughout the state, resulting in over $1.8 billion.

Skanska operates in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States. Skanska in the U.S. is headquartered in New York, New York, with 28 offices around the country. In 2023, construction in the U.S. generated $7.1 billion in revenue, and as a developer in the U.S., Skanska has invested a total value of $4.6 billion in commercial and multi-family projects. The company has 6,500 teammates in the U.S. and 27,000 globally.