In this episode of Beyond Prequalification, Shayne Gaffney, VP of Product and Engineering at Highwire, sits down with Chris Hillyer, Senior Vice President and Regional Director of Pre-Construction Services at Skanska USA Building. Chris shares his nearly 30-year journey in the industry and offers an inside look at Skanska’s central U.S. portfolio from higher education and healthcare to mission-critical, multifamily, and developer-led projects that are reshaping skylines.

Chris explains how his teams are navigating today’s market forces, from tariffs and cost volatility to labor shortages and specialized trade capacity, while still delivering predictable outcomes for clients. He also emphasizes the importance of the use of AI in pre-construction to help improve efficiency and create a more seamless work experience, where everyone can work in the same place at the same time

Whether you’re a preconstruction leader, operations leader, or trade partner, this episode is valuable to see how a major general contractor like Skanska is using data, technology, and relationships to navigate a changing construction landscape.

To learn more about Skanska, visit usa.skanska.com