Last week, CROFTON relocated this 8-foot-tall bronze statue from Willett Hall to its new home at Crawford Circle across from the Portsmouth Pavilion.

The project involved carefully excavating and removing three bronze statue figures originally embedded in approximately two feet of concrete, disassembling components as needed for transport, and reinstalling the artwork onto a newly constructed concrete footing at the new location.

Because of the statue’s age, significance, and craftsmanship, the relocation required extensive planning and coordination across multiple CROFTON teams. Specialized welders, riggers, crane operators, concrete crews, and support personnel worked together to ensure the artwork was safely removed, transported, and reinstalled without modification or damage to the original structure.

Through careful execution and strong communication between field crews and management, the entire relocation was completed in just four days, with no damage to any statue components.

Shout out to all the team members on this project! We appreciate the pride they took in preserving and protecting pieces of Portsmouth’s history.

We enjoyed today’s Portsmouth State of the City, hosted by the Hampton Roads Chamber, and appreciated hearing from Mayor Shannon Glover about the continued growth and momentum across the city. We were also honored to see CROFTON recognized in the program’s “Major Investments: Powering the New Blue Economy” section for our London Boulevard expansion and continued service to the industrial waterfront.

We also had the opportunity to reconnect with Leroy Bennett of Suffolk City Council. Leroy worked alongside Juan Crofton and Kenny Crofton during his years at Newport News Shipbuilding before retiring 26 years ago. While the event highlighted projects and progress, we remember that today’s success is also built on decades of relationships.

We’re proud to continue investing in Portsmouth, supporting the future of the New Blue Maritime Economy, and building relationships that keep our community strong.

 

CROFTON team members were proud to attend the Virginia Port Authority’s 7th Annual SWaM Networking and Information Event yesterday, hosted by The Port of Virginia.

This year’s theme was “Supply Chain Diversification: Navigating the Cost of Global Trade.” The event brought together businesses from across the region to connect, share resources, and strengthen partnerships with SWaM-certified companies.

Thank you to the Port of Virginia for hosting a great event! We’re always grateful for the chance to engage with partners who are helping move our industry forward.

Congratulations to Raymond Hales (pictured here in a blue shirt), who officially retires today after nearly 25 years with CROFTON!

As a crane operator, Raymond became a trusted and steady presence in the field. His experience and work ethic helped support countless team members and projects over the years. We are grateful for his contributions and the role he’s played in shaping who we are today.

Congratulations to Raymond on his retirement! We thank him for his years of hard work and dedication and wish him all the best in this next chapter!