Construction is uniquely challenging, complex, and often stressful for the people with the most at risk—building owners. At Clancy & Theys, it’s our job to put their minds at ease, and to make their experience as predictable, efficient, and enjoyable as possible. We reduce inherent risks through careful planning and analysis, and by breaking projects down into systematic steps and processes using the best management tools in our industry. 

We combine leading-edge technology with experience and common sense to turn complexity into carefully-orchestrated simplicity.  

Construction is not like manufacturing. Every building is a prototype, not an exhaustively-tested product assembled over and over. Designs continue to evolve—in shop drawings and fast-track scenarios—past the start of construction. The factory floor doesn't contend with weather like we do in the field. A typical project has several design firms and dozens of subcontractors and suppliers. Potential delays, changes, and unforeseen conditions add risk for everyone involved. We provide mature leadership that will turn challenges into uninterrupted collaboration and action—that's the Clancy Way.

We build high-quality buildings for our clients. Our promise is to do it—invariably— with fairness, integrity, and mutual support in our relationships with everyone involved. That attitude is culturally-ingrained at Clancy & Theys.

We want our clients to be happy with their buildings, yes. We want those buildings to fulfill their highest levels of need and imagination. But the quality of their experience with Clancy & Theys is just as important as how they feel about the physical product. We want them to be happy they chose us, and then to choose us again. So, with both construction work and relationships, we always aim to do the right thing, the right way. That’s The Clancy Way.

Clancy & Theys Construction Company was founded in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1949 by brothers-in-law E.I. Clancy and John Theys. Mr. Clancy’s sons have managed the company since 1986. David T. “Tim” Clancy is president. His brother Joel T. “Tick” Clancy is executive vice president. The company’s headquarters is in Raleigh. Clancy & Theys expanded to Wilmington, N.C, Newport News, Virginia, Orlando, Florida, and then to Charlotte, N.C. between 1984 and 1995.

Clancy & Theys built houses during the post-WWII boom years, but quickly turned to commercial work. Today, Clancy & Theys builds a wide range of project types. It has built in 15 states from coast to coast, and has been listed among the top U.S. builders of office buildings, hotels, religious and cultural buildings, reconstruction and renovation projects, and warehouse and distribution projects. The company is also known for specialties including research and development facilities, adaptive re-use of vintage buildings, and renovation and preservation of historic buildings. Museums, aquariums, and performing arts centers built by Clancy & Theys are popular destinations.

The company has long been known for its spirit and practice of collaboration and is among the nation’s Top 100 CM at-Risk providers. Clancy & Theys has become a technology leader, using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and computer tablets for field communication and planning. Sustainable construction practices including LEED® are strengths—Clancy & Theys is also among the nation’s Top 100 Green Contractors.

Clancy & Theys takes pride in being a good corporate citizen of the communities where it works, and has been recognized as one of the top philanthropic companies in its home market. The company has consistently provided substantial support to charitable and community causes, the performing and visual arts, medical research, and to schools, colleges and universities.

Clancy & Theys employees are encouraged to volunteer, and have provided a great deal of time and energy to numerous local and statewide boards, commissions and humane causes.

We believe that giving back is a responsibility of successful companies.

Clancy & Theys has been a leader in developing and promoting programs for the inclusion of Historically Underutilized Businesses in the construction industry. We have a long history of strong MWBE relationships that have helped us, and our partners, grow and prosper.

Inside our company, we were an early adopter of Joint Ventures, Mentor/Protégé and Associate relationships, and outreach programs to include construction managers, first- and second-tier subcontractors, and suppliers in our projects. In the community, we have provided executives to help lead statewide programs and initiatives to help promote the interests of Minority-Owned businesses.

Each of our divisions has the responsibility to open its doors to new relationships that help small and emerging businesses become strong partners in our industry and with Clancy & Theys. Please see our “Locations and Opportunities” section to contact the office in your market. 

RANKINGS

2012 Engineering-News Record Magazine

• 211^th Largest US Contractor
• 92^nd Largest US Green Contractor
• 95^th Largest US Construction Manager

2011 Engineering-News Record Magazine

• 163^rd Largest US Contractor
• 163^rd Largest US Green Contractor
• 65^th Largest US Construction Manager

2012 Building Design + Construction Magazine

• Not released yet.

2011 Building Design + Construction Magazine

• 46^th Largest Contractor, Giants 300
• 17^th Largest Hotel Contractor
• 51^st Largest Green Contractor
• 38^th Largest in Office Construction
• 51^st Largest in University Construction
• 70^th in LEED® AP Staff

2012 Business North Carolina Magazine

• 35^th largest private company in North Carolina

AWARDS

Founder Awards

• 1990 Sir Walter Raleigh Award, Lifetime Achievement, Mr. E.I. Clancy, City of Raleigh
• 1998 Citizen’s Award, Mr. E. I. Clancy and Mr. J. C. Theys, American Society of Landscape Architects, North Carolina Chapter. For their many contributions to the preservation of our natural heritage and devotion to the careful development of landscapes
• 1987 Life Achievement Industry Recognition Award, Mr. E.I. Clancy, General Contractors Association of Raleigh

Personnel Awards

• 2011 CFO of the Year, Andrew L. Oakley, Raleigh Headquarters, Triangle Business Journal
• 2010 Legacy Leaders, Scott Cutler, Raleigh Headquarters, Triangle Business Journal
• 2008 Isosceles Award, Tim and Tick Clancy, AIA Triangle

PROJECT AWARDS

2012

• Imprint Award, Center for Architecture & Design, Downtown Raleigh Alliance 
• Eagle Award, Nature Research Center, DENR, ABC of the Carolinas 
• Merit Award, Genomic Science Building, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,  (Joint Venture), ABC of the Carolinas
• Merit Award, Mechanical, Materials. and Aerospace Engineering Laboratory, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, ABC Excellence in Construction
• Sustainable Design Award, Green Square Complex, Raleigh, NC, Sir Walter Raleigh Award, City of Raleigh
• Site Enhancement Award, North Carolina State Archives Building Plaza Renovation, Raleigh, NC, Sir Walter Raleigh Award, City of Raleigh
• Pelican Award, Central Coast Restoration Project of the Year Award,  NC History Center at Tryon Palace, New Bern, NC, Designer: BJAC, North Carolina Coastal Federation

2011

• Pinnacle Award- Best Building Project, Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC, Carolina AGC
• Star Award, NC History Center at Tryon Palace, New Bern, NC, Designer: BJAC, Construction Professionals Network of NC
• Eagle Award, Partnership III, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, ABC Excellence in Construction
• Horizon Award, Partnership III, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, AGC
• Best Multi-Family, Award of Merit, Monticello Station, Norfolk, VA, HRACRE- Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate
• Best Office Building, Award of Excellence, The Virginia Arts Festival Headquarters, Norfolk, VA, HRACRE- Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate
• 2010
• Champion Award- Best Development Project, Imperial Tower, Durham, NC, TCREW-Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
• Best Mixed-Use Project, Wells Fargo Center, Norfolk, VA, Virginia’s Best Project Brokers and Deals 
• Best Office Building, Award of Excellence, Wells Fargo Center, Norfolk, VA,HRACRE- Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate
• Best Interior, Award of Merit, Wilcox & Savage Office build-out, Norfolk, VA, HRACRE- Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate
• Best Interior, Award of Merit: Wells Fargo Branch Bank build-out, Norfolk, VA, HRACRE- Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate
• Best Multi-Family, Award of Merit, Belmont at Freemason, Norfolk, VA, HRACRE- Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate
• Design Award, Honor Award, Park Shops, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, Designer: PBC+L, AIA Triangle

2009

• Horizon Award in its category - Hawk’s Cay Resort at Duck Key, Duck Key, FL, AGC
• Building of America Award for Winter Garden City Hall, Orlando, FL, Real Estate and Construction Review
• Project of the Year Nominee, Winter Garden City Hall, Orlando, FL, ABC Excellence in Construction
• Eagle Award, Winter Garden City Hall, Orlando, FL, ABC Excellence in Construction
• Eagle Award, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Gainesville, FL, ABC Excellence in Construction
• Merit Award, Harmony Community School, Harmony, FL, ABC Excellence in Construction
• Merit Award, New Beginnings Education Center, Kissimmee, FL, ABC Excellence in Construction
• Merit Award, Hawk’s Cay Resort at Duck Key, Duck Key, FL, ABC Excellence in Construction
• Honor Award, Park Shops, North Carolina State University,Raleigh, NC, Designer: PBC+L, AIA North Carolina

2008

• National Best Large Indoor Aquatic Facility, Triangle Aquatic Center, Cary, NC, Aquatics International
• Jurors’ Awards, Best Recreation / Entertainment / Hospitality Project, Best Interior, Award of Excellence, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach, VA, HRACRE- Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate
• Best Interior Project, Award of Merit, Amerigroup II, Virginia Beach, VA,   HRACRE- Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate
• Best Renovated /Historic Rehabilitation Project, Award of Excellence, Colonial Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center, Williamsburg, VA, HRACRE- Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate
• Best Institutional/Public Building, Award of Excellence, Tri-Cities Building and Virginia Modeling Analysis & Simulation Center, Suffolk and Portsmouth, VA
• Eagle Award, Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld, Orlando, FL, ABC Excellence in Construction
• Merit Award, Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, Orlando, FL, ABC Excellence in Construction
• Merit Award, City of Lake Mary Events Center, Lake Mary, FL, ABC Excellence in Construction

2007

• Project of the Year, NASA Operations Building II, Cape Canaveral, FL, AGC Horizon Award Construction
• Best Multi-Family, Award of Excellence, The Sanctuary at False Cape, Virginia Beach, VA, HRACRE- Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate
• Service Award, Diversity Champion, Sandler Center for Performing Arts, Virginia Beach, VA, City of Virginia Beach Minority Business Council, in recognition of Exceptional Service Delivery

Clancy & Theys Construction Company strongly supports the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in all its employment policies and practices. We are committed to making employment decisions based on each person’s ability, performance and potential. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status or veteran status, each person has the same opportunity to succeed.

If you would like to submit your resume please email to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or mail to:

Cynthia Dunmire
Human Resources
Clancy & Theys Construction Company
PO Box 27608
Raleigh, NC 27611

Clancy & Theys was an early adopter of 3-D Building Information Modeling (BIM) and actively contributes to the national BIM dialogue. We co-authored the AGC’s Contractor’s Guide to BIM, Edition 2, helped develop the first national BIM credential, CM-BIM, and presented a case study to the national BIM Forum.  

We use BIM to “build” the building twice—first in virtual form, where we can easily identify and resolve issues without costs or delays—then in the field, where the optimized project is constructed. BIM is technology-driven, but we think that its value in optimizing communication and collaboration among the design and construction team is as powerful as the technology itself. 

BIM helps us find and fix problematic details and spatial conflicts among materials and systems while the plans are still developing. It allows some building components to be precisely fabricated in the shop rather than on the site. And in the field, it is an indispensable tool to create coordination drawings for all trades, identify exact locations of penetrations and sleeves, and to visualize the project’s schedule, sequence, and logistical requirements. 

Clancy & Theys integrates industry-leading software packages to deliver comprehensive project management, including cost estimating, scheduling, cost control, and project administration. 

We start with Sage Estimating (Timberline), which organizes highly-detailed cost estimates. We add On Center Software’s On-Screen Takeoff for quantity surveys, and InSite SiteWork for excavation and earthwork analysis. Schedules are handled with Oracle’s Primavera P6, which gives us a powerful control tool for managing complex schedules. 

Our Building Information Modeling group uses Autodesk’s Revit and Navisworks, and Trimble SketchUp to provide industry-leading Virtual Design and Construction services.

Our project administration tool is Oracle’s Primavera Contract Manager, which has powerful reporting capabilities and a unified document management system to track every piece of information. Project owners can access our files to facilitate RFI responses and submittal management.  Contract Manager helps us track the status of every unresolved issue and to identify who is responsible for closing it. 

For cost control and accounting, we use Explorer’s TCMS with ezDocs document imaging, a robust construction accounting package tailored to Clancy & Theys’ requirements. 

We are proud to continue our history of pushing the envelope in field communication systems. Field Management Software by Vela Systems lets us communicate instantly with words or images from the point of construction, with immediate access to the construction documents, BIM model, and checklists to control quality and ensure safety. 

Clancy & Theys Construction Company is a national leader in bringing digital tools to the jobsite. Before today’s tablet computers, Clancy & Theys won the AGC of America’s Best Information Technology System national competition for its pioneering use of a touch-screen PC field communication tool. 

Today we use BIM 360 Field Software by Autodesk. This cloud server based tool utilizes iPads to give our teams the most advanced system for instant communication from the point of construction to other team members, no matter where they may be. Instead of rolls of paper drawings, our teams can carry the updated construction document library and BIM model in one hand. Checklists for quality control, safety, commissioning, issue tracking, the status of materials, and punch list management are literally at their fingertips. 

From the moment any issue in the field is identified, solutions can start being formulated without delay. Our projects operate efficiently, and this powerful tool helps us meet demanding schedules and quality standards. 

Clancy & Theys specializes in team approaches to design and construction, and is among the nation’s Top 100 Construction Managers at-Risk. Collaboration is always the key, whether we provide highly-structured CM at-Risk services, Design/Build, or the modified CM delivery we call “Team/Build.” To set the stage for these scenarios, we provide comprehensive pre-construction services including:

• Cost modeling and conceptual estimating
• Comprehensive scheduling including pre-construction activities
• Value analysis and cost containment
• Constructability reviews
• BIM modeling and clash detection
• Cost menus for comparing materials and systems 
• Site logistics planning
• Safety planning
• Subcontractor pre-qualification
• Strategies for the inclusion Minority- and Woman-Owned businesses
• Subcontractor and supplier bid management

Clancy & Theys is a General Contractor, Construction Manager at-Risk, and Design/Builder. We provide comprehensive construction services that are tailored to the type and complexity of projects we undertake. In our industry, the trend is that big construction companies no longer self-perform any work. We still do. 

Of course we have the most sophisticated project administration and management tools, but we are builders first and foremost. Our roots and our boots are grounded—not in paper—but on jobsites. We expertly plan and execute getting buildings out of the dirt with concrete and steel, and finished with the highest quality materials and systems. Our processes support quality, but it is just as important that our superintendents know what it looks like and how to lead a team of professionals to achieve it.

Our services include:

• Project management and administration
• Construction supervision and site management
• Scheduling
• Cost control and accounting
• Subcontracting 
• Purchasing/material procurement
• Safety planning and management
• Logistics planning
• Building Information Modeling 
• LEED administration and management
• Grading, excavation and backfill
• Foundations, slabs and site concrete
• Rough and finished carpentry
• Trucking and hauling 
• General labor

No job is so urgent that it cannot be done safely. Clancy & Theys is deeply committed to creating and maintaining an accident-free workplace. That means ZERO accidents. Working safely is both a condition of employment, and a responsibility to coworkers and loved ones. We have an award-winning safety program, yet perfection is the goal.

Clancy & Theys believes that the preventing Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) incidents requires partnership and cooperation with all project stakeholders including OSHA. 

We put together ES&H teams during the planning stages of our projects. Our goal is to establish an integrated and informed team. We clearly communicate our ES&H expectations and standards, eliminate risks through careful planning and comprehensive training, and help our teammates recognize, avoid, abate and prevent hazards. 

The goal is for everyone, on every job, to focus every day on their own safety and the well-being of others.  

2012

ABC of Carolinas: Step Award

2011

NC Department of Labor: Certificate of Safety Achievement - Gold (Charlotte & Raleigh offices)

2010

NC Department of Labor: Certificate of Safety Achievement - Gold (Charlotte & Wilmington offices)

2009

NC Department of Labor: Certificate of Safety Achievement - Gold (Charlotte & Wilmington offices)

2008

NC Department of Labor: Certificate of Safety Achievement - Gold (Charlotte & Wilmington offices)

Clancy and has responded to the dramatic expansion of LEED® and green construction and is ranked as one of the nation’s 100 largest Green Contractors by Engineering News-Record magazine. 

Our first LEED projects—both in 2005—were Rubenstein Hall for Duke University and Carrington Hall for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since that time, we’ve built projects earning Platinum, Gold, and Silver LEED status. We have numerous LEED projects under-construction or awaiting certification.

Two of our high-rise buildings earned LEED notice—Imperial Tower in Durham, N.C., earned LEED Silver for both its 12-story shell and the interior work. The Wells Fargo Center, a 22-story office in Norfolk, Virginia, earned LEED Gold. Most recently, Jennette’s Pier in Nag’s Head, N.C., became the first state-owned project to earn LEED Platinum.

Clancy & Theys provides cost menus and value assessments of LEED strategies. Our subcontractors get specific LEED requirements and templates in our bid packages. We know how to deliver comprehensive LEED administration and waste recycling during construction. Our goal is always to gain and maintain LEED points to reach the owner’s sustainability goals.

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