How Skanska became NYC’s go-to infrastructure builder

From the June issue: LaGuardia Airport, which last year saw nearly 30 million travelers, is one of the most derided transportation hubs. It’s been compared to a Third World country, criticized for its outdated facilities and relatively puny size. So when Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a $4 billion redesign last summer, it was considered one of the most important public infrastructure projects in the country. To win the redevelopment competition was a chance to create a city icon and win a plum contract. But at the end of the day, given its scope, only a handful of companies could vie for the project. [more]