BRIEF-Skanska wins $80 mln U.S. hospital contract

STOCKHOLM, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Skanska AB :

* To construct hospital in Richmond, USA, for USD 80 mln, about SEK 545 mln

* Says awarded contract to construct a new Children's Pavilion at Children's Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

* Says contract will be included in order bookings for Skanska USA Building in the third quarter 2012

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