EIGHT YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP | SIX PROJECTS TO DATE
ONE VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
When the University of Delaware set out to renovate its Morris Library, a bustling hub housing irreplaceable Special Collections, without disrupting daily life inside one of its busiest academic spaces, they needed a partner who understood the weight of that challenge. Protecting rare books, manuscripts and art, keeping students moving through the building, and anticipating issues before they surfaced required a team that could treat construction as both skilled work and careful responsibility.
Following a competitive bid process required for all University of Delaware projects, IMC was selected for its extensive project experience and proven expertise in renovating buildings on campus. Today, after six major projects spanning nearly a decade, IMC has become a trusted partner, known for turning complex visions into reality while ensuring the safety of students, faculty and staff.
The IMC-UD story begins in 2011, when Larry Warner—who at
the time was with a different firm—delivered the East Campus
Residence Halls project. This project set the stage for the relationship to flourish, with it being one of the first times the UD team ever got money back on a GMP-delivered project.
When Warner joined IMC Construction in 2019, he brought credibility with UD’s facilities leadership and a proven track record and saw an opportunity to leverage IMC’s unique expertise and exceptional team to further build the already strong partnership.
“IMC Construction’s project performance, transparent approach, clear communication and ability to solve challenges creatively have built a level of trust that allows us to stay focused on what matters most:
delivering exceptional spaces for our students and faculty.”
– Sarita Sen, Architect & Senior Project Manager, University of Delaware
“Our partnership with the University of Delaware represents exactly what IMC stands for—transparency, teamwork and shared purpose. Over more than eight years, we’ve grown from a contractor to a true strategic partner, helping UD bring its vision for innovation and hands-on learning to life.”
– Mike Lloyd, President & CEO, IMC Construction
Proactive Problem-Solving: IMC anticipates challenges and engineers’ solutions before issues impact cost or schedule.
Transparent Communication: No surprises.
No hidden costs. Problems come with proposed solutions already in hand.
Institutional Knowledge: After six projects, IMC understands UD’s campus, culture, and standards for excellence.
Technical Expertise: From protecting rare manuscripts to modeling complex mechanical systems, IMC brings the right skills to every challenge.
Consistency: Same values and standards. Project after project, year after year.
