Annual Report 2000 - Skanska

New businessesSkanska’s performance in recent years has notonly been characterized by volume growth inits building and civil construction business.The development of new construction-relatedservices is of ever-greater importance. Thephotos on this page provide some examplesof projects and businesses that illustrate this.In Maputo, Mozambique, an expansionis currently underway to enable the port tohandle increased cargo volume. Skanska is partof an international consortium that has beengranted a concession to expand and managethe port, under an agreement that runs for 15years. This is an example of a privately financedinfrastructure project. Build-Own-Transfer(BOT) projects are expected to become increasinglynumerous during the next few years.Skanska is one of the international companiesthat has the capacity to participate in all phasesfrom design, construction and managementto arranging financial solutions. However,these projects are usually implemented in partnershipwith other companies that can provideadditional expertise.In Santiago de Chile, Skanska will carry outa highway project over the next few years, whichis another example of a BOT project. This projectis presented in more detail on pages 14–15.The expansion and infrastructure needsof the telecommunications sector are creatingnew roles and opportunities for Skanska.The newly established business unit SkanskaTelecom Networks is managing and developingSkanska’s international operations in this sector.Skanska’s services are primarily related to design,technology and construction of infrastructure.Skanska is also investing in the developmentof international facilities management operations.These contracts include a broad spectrumof services related to management and maintenanceof properties, together with tailor-madeagreements on support services at each property.The aim is to offer customers a packagesolution – but with Skanska largely procuringthe services from specialized subcontractors.New highwaysare needed inSantiago de Chile.(BOT project)Facilities management– package solutions inproperty-related services.The port of Maputo,Mozambique, is beingexpanded to accommodateincreased cargo volume.(BOT project)Expansion of infrastructure for mobile(cellular) telephone systems in Argentina.10 NEW BUSINESSES Skanska Annual Report 2000