
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
$65M
Lead Construction Manager
Cincinnati, Ohio
Dugan & Meyers
The Brown Organization
Blackburn/Boora Architects
2005 Aon Build America Award Winner
Located on the Ohio River at an historic landing point for those seeking freedom from slavery and oppression, the National Underground Railroad Freedom center lifts up the values of courage, cooperation and perseverance. A deeply personal project for Megen, the saga of the Underground Railroad, and its courageous participants, inspires visitors to renew their commitment to fight for freedom wherever tyranny exists.
Throughout construction, the center’s central urban location required tremendous cooperation with multiple public and private entities. There were many challenges with this project including difficult site logistics and coordination of exotic materials (stone from Italy). Despite these challenges, Megen’s dedicated team maintained the original schedule and delivered the building on time.
160,000
Square Feet
30%
Project Diversity
44
Managed contractors
1,350
Workers on-site
Achieving a level of workforce inclusivity unprecedented in the city’s history.
“Working with Megen for several years, we forged a close relationship characterized by respect and trust. They faced many challenges making real our vision, but their success stands proudly for all to see.”