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 16 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 often 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 has also been among the nation’s Top 100 Green Contractors.

 We believe that giving back is our responsibility. Clancy & Theys takes pride in being a good corporate citizen of the communities where we work 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.

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.