Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Pensacola Bay Bridge barge damage
Barges associated with the Pensacola Bay Bridge project broke loose during Hurricane Sally and struck the bridge, destroying or damaging major sections and making the crossing unusable for an extended period.
2013
Slovak bid-rigging ruling
Slovakia's Supreme Court confirmed participation by Skanska DS in a construction cartel involving a tender for the D1 highway between Mengusovce and Jánovce.
2012
Brazil Petrobras bribery allegations
Subsequent allegations involving a Petrobras pipeline led to Skanska being barred from bidding for Brazilian government work for two years. The company later withdrew from South American operations.
2009
United Kingdom construction blacklist
A Skanska-related UK business was reported to have used the Consulting Association, which was exposed for maintaining an unlawful construction-industry blacklist. Later compensation efforts were criticized by unions and parliamentary commentators, and litigation was announced by Unite.
2007
Argentina pipeline bribery allegations
Skanska was implicated in reports of illegal payments connected with a natural-gas pipeline contract. The company conducted an internal investigation, dismissed employees and cooperated with authorities; former managers and a consultant were arrested in connection with the inquiry.
1997
Hallandsås Tunnel sealant contamination
During construction of Sweden's Hallandsås railway tunnel, the acrylamide-containing sealant Rhoca-Gil was used. Contamination was associated with illness among workers, affected livestock and fish, and restrictions on agricultural products. Construction was halted, criminal charges followed, and senior personnel resigned. Remediation preceded the eventual restart of the project.
1996
Mater Dei Hospital construction quality controversy
Reports concerning Malta's Mater Dei Hospital alleged that lower-grade cement had been used in parts of the project, limiting the ability to add floors or a rooftop helipad. Skanska's contractual liability was described as limited.