Clancy & Theys Construction Company provided construction management services for the MacArthur Memorial Museum expansion project, which replaced the Theatre and Gift Shop buildings with a one-story structure. The new facility incorporates the functions of a new museum, a theater for visitor films, small exhibit galleries, visitor lounge, staff working areas, secure storage areas, and a gift shop.
This project was constructed on a tight, downtown campus that remained open to visitors, supporters, and staff throughout construction. This project also required additional coordinated with the city of Norfolk regarding logistics because of the light rail construction. The light rail was adjacent to two boundaries of our site, and construction was happening simultaneously with our expansion. Additionally, two other buildings on the Museum campus remained open to the public requiring close coordination with the owner, specifically regarding utility work. With the site’s central location to Downtown Norfolk, Clancy & Theys also worked closely with the city to not impede special events. On several occasions, our team re-opened sidewalks and the central courtyard to allow the city’s special events to run smoothly. Our team also collaborated with the owner throughout construction to coordinate tours of the facility and fundraising events. Despite all these factors, Clancy & Theys was able to deliver the project ahead of schedule, which provided the owner an additional month to prepare the exhibits.
During the preconstruction phase of this project, Clancy & Theys provided important time and cost-saving suggestions. Through collaboration with the VDC team and the owner, we were able to bring the project within budget by suggesting creative solutions that either maintained or improved the overall quality of the project. A prime example was the incorporation of an architectural façade, which reduced costs, increased the building’s useful life, and minimized the footprint required to construct the project.
