Swedish construction firm leading $38M convention center project

TAMPA — Skanska, a construction and development company with projects around the globe, is heading up a $38 million renovation and expansion of the Tampa Convention Center.

The firm will lead the two-phased project that includes updates to infrastructure components, installation of updated technology and the implementation of several sustainability initiatives. Among the key objectives of the project is to add 18 new meeting rooms with waterfront views adding 18,000 square feet to the convention center and an extensive update to the HVAC system.