Skanska invests USD 216 million, about SEK 1.8 billion,in the office development project 17xM in Washington, DC, USA. The construction contract is worth USD 105 million, about SEK 890 million, which will be included in the US order bookings for the third quarter 2021. The office space in the building is more than 50% leased. 17xM will become a 30,700 square meter, 11-story office building located in Washington, DC's Central Business District, at the intersection of 17th Street and M Street Northwest. It is pursuing LEED Gold and Fitwel certifications. Currently, 17xM is the first WiredScore SmartScore certified office buildings in North America. Skanska has signed a 16-year lease agreement with the global law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP for about 15,200 square meters. Construction is expected to start in the Fall of 2021 and the project is scheduled to be completed in 2024.