Florida SouthWestern State College, Skanska Partner for Humanities Hall Renovation

  • By Matt Jones
  • 09/18/25

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) in Fort Myers, Fla., recently announced that it is partnering with construction firm Skanska to renovate the school’s Humanities Hall, according to a news release. The $12.8-million contract involves renovating over 50,000 square feet as a response to rising enrollment.

The facility is 43 years old and covers 57,316 square feet, the news release reports. The facility’s classrooms, music practice rooms, makerspace, black box theater, and student lounges will all see major renovations, as will the building’s MEP systems.

“Skanska is honored to return to FSW to renovate Humanities Hall to create a more modern and collaborative learning environment for students and faculty,” said Bob Kramer, Vice President and Account Manager with Skanska. “Our team is proud to partner with FSW leadership to bring their vision for Humanities Hall to life and to support the continued overall growth of the college.”

The college also partnered with Grace Hebert Curtis Architects for the project’s design. Construction began in July, and the project has an estimated completion date of August 2026, according to the news release.

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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