Skanska Begins Construction on New $68 Million Artisan Lakes Elementary in Parrish
Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has signed a $68 million contract with the School District of Manatee County to build the new Artisan Lakes Elementary School in Parrish, Florida.
Located on a 20-acre greenfield site along Buckeye Road, the new school will span 122,550 square feet and serve more than 969 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The two-story facility will feature 63 classrooms, a covered playground, and a boardwalk that extends into adjacent wetlands, offering both functional and environmental learning opportunities.
Construction is currently underway, with completion expected in the third quarter of 2026.
Headquartered in Sweden, Skanska is one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, known for delivering innovative and sustainable building solutions across Europe and North America. The Artisan Lakes Elementary School project represents its continued investment in U.S. education infrastructure and its partnership with the Manatee County community.
