Chanen Construction marked a big milestone on the $32 million expansion project at the historic Phoenix Theatre Company. Subcontractor, Rouser Concrete, completed the final concrete pour for the structural walls for the new Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J Stephenson Theatre, under construction in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Crews battled the physical and structural challenges of building in extreme summer heat, working early morning hours to avoid recorded temperatures up to 130 degrees in the basement area.
To recognize workers for their dedication, Chanen Construction, a Dick Anderson Construction Company, hosted a celebratory lunch on October 23 and paid special recognition to the team from Rouser Concrete. With the concrete walls complete, the project enters a new phase of building. Steel workers, mechanical workers, electricians and masonry workers will join the construction team with the goal of completing work by summer 2025.
When completed, Arizona’s oldest producing theater will have a technically sophisticated venue with ADA accessible seating and a larger capacity to fit 500, similar to a Broadway-sized theatre. It will also have a full fly loft, below-stage traps, orchestra pit, and cutting-edge lighting effects for pre-Broadway show development. Many Broadway hits, such as Hamilton, Jersey Boys, and Les Misérables got their start in a regional theatre like The Phoenix Theatre. The project is being funded by a combination of fundraising, donations, corporate partnerships and grants.
About Chanen:
Founded in 1955, Chanen Construction has a legacy of building Arizona’s landmarks, including Midwestern University, Phoenix Sky Harbor Int’l Airport, and the state’s first high-rise office building. In the 69 years since its formation, Chanen has compiled an impressive list of award-winning commercial and infrastructure projects in the Healthcare, Higher Education, Hospitality, Entertainment, Commercial, Aviation, Manufacturing, and Government sectors.
About Dick Anderson Construction:
Founded in 1975, Montana-based Dick Anderson Construction (DAC) has become a regional general construction and contracting industry leader. For nearly 50 years, DAC has remained at the forefront of innovative delivery with a market-leading portfolio of commercial construction, GC/CM, and Design-Build projects. DAC continues to provide clients and design teams with best-practice knowledge to optimize budgets, maximize programming value, and realize project goals. For the past seven years, Engineering News Record (ENR) has recognized DAC as one of the Top 400 Contractors in the nation. For more information about “The DAC Way” and for current job opportunities, visit daconstruction.com.
Feature Image Courtesy of : Chanen Construction hosted a lunch to celebrate a building milestone at The Phoenix Theatre on Oct. 23.
