The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington has awarded Skanska USA Building Inc. a design/build contract for the new Naval Network and Space Operations Command Center at the Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Virginia.

The new facility will be used to operate and maintain the Navy’s space and global telecommunications systems and services for promoting innovative technology solutions. Design and construction will meet LEED Certified standards.

Skanska’s design partner on this project is Kling of Washington, D.C. The project is expected to be completed in March 2006.