2006 News
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Construction of New Skyscraper Underway in Downtown Chicago
— Construction is underway on 300 North LaSalle, a new 60-story office building in downtown Chicago. The 1.3-million-square-foot building, being developed by Hines, is located on the west side of LaSalle Street on the north bank of the Chicago River. Clark Construction Group, LLC is serving as the general contractor for this project. Rising over 800 feet, the building will be one of Chicago’s tallest upon completion. It will offer dramatic views of the city’s skyline. The project includes...
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Mid-Atlantic Projects Among Best of 2006
— Mid-Atlantic Construction, a McGraw-Hill publication, recently recognized three projects constructed by Clark Construction Group, LLC as part of its Best of 2006 Awards competition. The awards, presented on November 29 in Baltimore, recognized the year’s best construction projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. Clark projects in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia were recognized. Mid-Atlantic Construction chose the Children’s National Medical Center - Decontamination Addition, in Washington, D.C., as the Best of 2006 in its small projects category. In Maryland,...
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Refurbished Cupola Adorns Top of Murch Elementary School
— Clark Construction Group, LLC recently refurbished the cupola atop Murch Elementary School in northwest Washington, D.C. The cupola is a neighborhood icon, often appearing in images of the surrounding area. The cupola on the 76-year-old school was in poor condition when Clark representatives visited the school this summer. The structure leaked, its copper roof had been painted white, and the wooden supports and walkway surrounding it were rotting. Clark refurbished the cupola by replacing the deteriorating sections of...
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Clark Completes New Building Adjacent to George Mason University’s Arlington Campus
— Clark Construction Group, LLC recently completed 3434 North Washington in Arlington, Va. for GMUF Arlington Campus, LLC. The building is located adjacent to George Mason University’s Arlington campus. The 384,912-square-foot building, developed by The Orr Company, features 192,000 square feet of office space, 13,000 square feet of retail and food service space, and four-levels of underground parking for the university’s students. Clark completed the project on a fast-track, 20-month schedule. The five-story building is a concrete-framed structure with...
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Clark Projects Earn Washington Contractor Awards
— The Associated General Contractors of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. recently recognized three projects by Clark Construction Group, LLC with Washington Contractor Awards. The awards, presented on October 19 during a ceremony at the Galleria at Lafayette Center in Washington, D.C., recognized the year’s best construction projects built by AGC members in the national capital area. It is the sixth consecutive year in which Clark has earned an award in the competition. Two Clark projects in Washington, D.C. were...
Sunday, October 8, 2006
Construction of 300 New Jersey Avenue Underway in Washington, D.C.
— Work has started on a new 10-story above-grade office building that will connect to the Acacia Building at 51 Louisiana Avenue, N.W. - one of the closest commercial office buildings to the U.S. Capitol - for the law firm of Jones Day. The JBG Companies of Chevy Chase, Md. awarded Clark Construction Group, LLC a contract to construct the new building and atrium, to be known as 300 New Jersey Avenue, N.W., which will replace a...
Sunday, October 1, 2006
Clark and D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission Launch LSDBE Strategic Partnership Program
— Clark Construction Group, LLC and the D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission have launched a comprehensive initiative to enhance the capabilities of local, small and disadvantaged businesses in the Washington, D.C. area. The first Local, Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (LSDBE) Strategic Partnership Program - developed in cooperation with the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) - started on July 11 with an orientation for...
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Clark Projects Earn Local ABC Awards
— The Metro Washington and Virginia Chapters of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently recognized six projects constructed by Clark Construction Group, LLC with Excellence in Construction Awards. The awards, presented on September 14 at a ceremony in Tysons Corner, Va., recognized the year’s best construction projects built by ABC members in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Three projects in Washington, D.C. were recognized. The International Monetary Fund Headquarters 2 was the winner in the Specialty Concrete...
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
CBZG Design Builders, LLC Awarded U.S. Navy’s Camp Porter Project
— CBZG Design Builders, LLC has been awarded the Camp Porter Barracks and Infrastructure contract for the United States Navy at the Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. The total contract value is $186.9 million (the base contract amount is $98.1 million and options total $88.8 million). CBZG Design Builders, LLC is composed of Clark Construction Group, LLC, Blinderman Construction Company, Inc., M+W Zander U.S. Operations, Inc., and Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer and Associates, Inc. Naval Station Great...
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Clark Completes First Phase of New Housing at Fort Irwin
— Clark Construction Group - California, LP completed the first phase of military housing improvements at Fort Irwin this spring, six weeks ahead of schedule. The development, known as Crackerjack Flats, features 241 new single-family and duplex houses, ranging in size from 1,696 square feet to 1,965 square feet. The three- and four-bedroom homes are energy-efficient and feature granite counter tops, fiber optic wiring, interior storage space and two-car garages. Military personnel and their families began occupying the...
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Condominium Development Underway at Former D.C. Laundry Plant
— Construction is underway on a condominium building and below-grade parking garage on the site of the former Yale Steam Laundry plant on New York Avenue in northwest Washington, D.C. The project is being constructed by Clark Multi-Family Builders - Mid Atlantic, LLC. GIBG YL Partners, LLC is the owner and IBG Partners, LLC of Washington, D.C. is serving as the development manager for the project. Built in 1902 at a cost of $40,000, the Yale Steam Laundry...
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Clark Completes Fort Bliss Project in Texas
— Clark Design/Build, LLC successfully completed the turnover of all three phases of construction on the $171-million Temporary Unit of Action Facility Project at Biggs Army Airfield, Fort Bliss, Texas, for the United States Army Corps of Engineers - Fort Worth District. The project was completed eight months after construction began. The design/build entity consisted of Clark Construction Group, LLC of Tampa, Fla. and LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. of Charleston, S.C. Other team members included GE Modular Systems;...
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Clark Begins Capitol View, Trophy Class Office Building at 425 3rd Street, SW
— A new trophy class office building, 425 3rd Street, SW - Capitol View, is underway just south of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The owner, Square 537 Associates LLC, awarded Clark Construction Group, LLC the contract to construct the 12-story project. Designed by Shalom Baranes Associates of Washington, D.C., the 317,000-square-foot building features a granite-clad, precast facade highlighted by punch and curtain wall window systems with metal panel accents. Wood veneers, stone flooring and ornamental metal...
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Clark Begins First Phase of Hobby Airport Expansion Project
— Clark Construction Group, LLC has started the first phase of the William P. Hobby International Airport expansion project for the Houston Airport System. Phase 1 consists of three stages: a five-gate expansion of the Central Concourse; demolition of Concourse C and the West Apron; and demolition and abatement of Concourse A. Hobby Airport, which has been in operation for over 60 years, served more than 8 million passengers last year. The Central Concourse will remain open during...
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Clark Completes Renovations on Historic American Red Cross Building in D.C.
— Clark Construction Group, LLC has completed renovations on the American Red Cross building at 1730 E Street, N.W., in Washington, D.C. The 4-story, 21,000-square-foot building is one of three historic buildings with marble facades comprising Red Cross Square, nestled between the Corcoran Museum of Art and the Daughters of the American Revolution building. Originally constructed in 1928, the building is known for its dramatic exterior, which consists of white marble and classic Ionic columns. It is composed...
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Clark Begins Housing Improvements at Fort Leavenworth
— Clark Construction Group, LLC has been selected to revitalize housing at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas for the U.S. Army. The project will provide attractive and high-quality homes for soldiers and their families. Clark recently received a Notice to Proceed and broke ground on the first of seven phases. The project includes demolition of 703 houses; renovations on 588 historic and non-historic houses, as well as non-residential buildings; and construction of new infrastructure, 708 duplex homes, and...
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Clark/Smoot Begins Work on DC USA Retail Complex in Washington, D.C.
— Clark/Smoot DC USA, A Joint Venture recently was awarded a contract to construct DC USA, a $150-million retail complex at 14th and Irving Streets, NW, in Washington, D.C. The complex will provide residents of the Columbia Heights neighborhood with local access to popular national retail chains. Retailers such as Target, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshalls and Staples will occupy significant portions of this 550,000-square-foot development. Washington Sports Club also will open a 40,000-square-foot facility which...
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Six Clark Projects Earn Craftsmanship Awards
— The Washington Building Congress (WBC) recently recognized the skills and achievements of craftsmen on six Clark Construction Group, LLC projects in the Washington, D.C. area. The 50th Annual WBC Craftsmanship Awards were presented during a ceremony at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. on May 13. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Headquarters II, in Washington, D.C., earned five Craftsmanship Awards in the categories of Masonry/Exterior Stone; Masonry/Interior Stone and Marble; Woods & Plastics/Architectural Millwork; Electrical/Power Generation,...
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Clark Earns Five Awards for Projects in Maryland and D.C.
— Clark Construction Group, LLC was honored with five awards at the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Maryland/D.C. Chapter’s annual Awards of Excellence Gala on May 4. The awards honor superior performance in commercial and institutional real estate. Clark earned the Best Urban Office (over 150,000 square feet) Award for 1700 K Street, in Washington, D.C.; Best Build-to-Suit Office Award for the International Monetary Fund Headquarters 2, in Washington, D.C.; Best Institutional Facility Award for...
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
Clark/Hunt/Smoot Begins Construction on New Major League Ballpark in D.C.
— The D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission has given Clark/Hunt/Smoot, A Joint Venture the green light to proceed with construction of the new Major League Ballpark in Washington, D.C. The new ballpark will be located at the base of the South Capitol Street Bridge along the Anacostia Waterfront, and will serve as the new home of the Washington Nationals baseball team. The 1,050,000-gross-square-foot facility will seat approximately 41,000 fans. Groundbreaking took place in early May. “As members of...
Monday, May 1, 2006
Clark Chosen to Renovate Downtown D.C. Office for Howrey, LLP
— Howrey, LLP recently awarded Clark Interiors the renovations contract for the global law firm’s office space in Washington, D.C. The project is located at 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, adjacent to the Warner Theatre. The contract includes the phased renovation of five floors of high-end office space, as well as a secretarial corridor, conference room and atrium. A full renovation of restrooms on seven floors will be completed as an additional phase. Work will include demolition of all interior...
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Clark Begins Pearson Square Condominium for Carr Enterprises in No. Va.
— Carr Enterprises, LLC recently awarded Clark Multi-Family Builders, Mid-Atlantic a $56 million contract to build Pearson Square Condominium project in Falls Church, Va. This project is one of the first new, large-scale condominiums to be built in the city in recent years. “Pearson Square will be one of the premier condominium developments in Northern Virginia and will become a focal point in Falls Church, Virginia,” said Adam Schulman, principal of Carr Enterprises. Designed by WDG of Washington,...
Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Clark Completes a New Class A Office Building at 1601 K Street in D.C. for JBG
— A new Class A office building has opened on K Street, in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s central business district. The JBG Companies was the developer manager of this 11-story building with two levels of below grade parking. Clark Construction Group, LLC served as the general contractor on the 276,000-square-foot project. Located two blocks from the White House, 1601 K Street displays a style that is elegant and distinctive. Its facade features pre-cast concrete, detailed spandrel panels,...
Monday, February 6, 2006
Boston Properties Begins Class A Office Building in Downtown D.C.
— Boston Properties and KEG Associates 1, LLC recently awarded Clark Construction Group, LLC a $48 million contract to build 505 9th Street in northwest Washington - one of the last remaining undeveloped land parcels in the Penn Quarter neighborhood. Located at the corner of E Street, 505 9th Street is midway between the White House and the U.S. Capitol and just two blocks from Pennsylvania Avenue. The site is centrally located in the heart of the District’s...
Monday, January 30, 2006
Clark Construction Completes Westin Hotel in No. Va.
— Northern Virginia’s first Westin Hotel will open shortly in the Ballston section of Arlington. The hotel is the last component of Arlington Gateway, a mixed-use development also featuring a 411-unit residential tower and 330,000-square-foot office building. Clark Construction Group, LLC served as the general contractor on all three buildings. The JBG Companies of Chevy Chase, Md. was the developer on this mixed-use project. With Reagan National Airport, Metro and the business district of Washington just minutes away,...