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Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic  + DC Metro  + Office  |  December 21, 2023
Emily Fu
By: Emily Fu

Skanska Tops Out VA New Central Forensic Science Lab 

Skanska has topped out the new Central Region Forensic Laboratory in Hanover, Virginia. This 281,425-square-foot facility will house the Virginia Department of Forensic Science and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.  

“We are proud of the hardworking men and women who have been working diligently to provide an exceptional facility on behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth,” said Mark Balling, executive vice president responsible for Skanska’s North Carolina and Virginia building operations. “We are pleased to have reached this milestone safely and look forward to delivering an outstanding facility that will serve the Commonwealth for generations to come.” 

The facility will host various laboratories for forensic analysis, autopsy performance, administrative functions, and more. Construction commenced in 2023 and is set for completion in 2025. 

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About Emily Fu

Emily Fu is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, where she covers the east coast markets, including New York, Boston & New England, and DC & Mid-Atlantic markets. She produces daily news stories as well as longer-form content, ranging from Q&As to thought-leadership pieces. She also writes feature stories for Connect Money. With previous stints at Reuters, Seeking Alpha, and Commercial Observer, Emily has covered the finance side of the commercial real estate industry, technology, media, telecom (TMT), and fashion. She attended the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism and currently resides in Manhattan.
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