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Q&A with Urban Alliance Interns, Leslie Hernandez and Therry Buhdeng: Wrapping Up Six Months of Hands-on Learning at Metropolitan Park

… In an effort to mentor and grow the next generation of construction professionals, Clark Construction has found a strong partner in Urban … school youth. Since 2007, Clark has worked alongside the organization to provide meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities for nearly 40 high school students from diverse backgrounds. In … experience working on the Metropolitan Park project and discuss their future plans. What was one of the biggest challenges during your internship? LH : When my internship was still …
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In Her Boots: Taryn Swopes

… problems with a team. What really drew me into the world of construction was driving by the Fort Bliss Replacement Hospital project. I ultimately ended up working on that project when I … fabricator and it really lacked a team atmosphere. I stopped by the Fort Bliss jobsite trailer one day and I was hired to work on document control. I immediately knew this was going to be the … the finish line. I am proud of the project we delivered, the whole team, and the friendships we formed. What is your proudest professional achievement? I am really proud of speaking at a Women …
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In Her Boots: Peta-Gaye Simpson

… to showcase and provide an inside look at what a day in the life looks like in the shoes (or boots) for some of the exceptional women at Clark. Our first feature is Peta-Gaye Simpson. … from the day before. At the core of my responsibilities, I am making sure that everyone on my team has everything they need to keep the job moving in a cost-effective, timely, and … ground up. He taught me how to collaborate and communicate effectively with others and get work done. What is your proudest professional achievement? Hands down, managing the completing the …
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C3M Power Systems: Delivering the Infrastructure that Keeps America’s Transit Systems Moving

… short time since its inception, C3M has already made a name for itself in the transit market— one that it intends to build upon for years to come. Since C3M’s founding in 2014, Senior Vice … for Fairfax County, Virginia. Starting at C3M with 15 employees, they hit the ground running. Four years later, and the company employs more than 150 individuals working on 11 projects in 9 … a fraction of a typical eight-hour shift. Foreman Wayne Kirkpatrick designed 21 custom junction boxes that significantly improved how much work could be done during active rail operations. It …
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Sustainability

… professionals on our team and 500-plus sustainably certified projects completed, we are one of the nation’s top-ranked green builders. Our commitment to being a responsible builder … NEWS Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Amazon's Arlington Headquarters …
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Willis Tower Renovations

… The Willis Tower Renovations project modernizes and enhances the iconic Willis Tower Skydeck experience. … while leading to elevators that take visitors to the 103rd-floor observation deck – one of the busiest tourist attractions in Chicago. The scope of work also included improvements … existing observation space and installing new high-end finishes, a fifth observational glass box on the 103rd floor, and MEP systems, such as an air handler system on the 104th floor. …
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Under the Hard Hat with Mario Lio Peltroche

… State University, East Bay, for grad school. What type of project are you currently working on? What are your responsibilities? I am a preconstruction manager currently working on project … assigned to Clark’s Highland Hospital project, a 592,000 square-foot facility that represents one of the largest healthcare projects undertaken by Alameda County. My professional end goal …
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Clark, SmithGroup and HKS Celebrate Groundbreaking of the New El Paso VA Health Care Center

… EL PASO, Texas – On August 28, 2024, the design-build team of Clark Construction Group and the SmithGroup + HKS Joint Venture celebrated the groundbreaking of the new El Paso VA Health Care Center in Fort Bliss, Texas. The design-build team joined the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, to commemorate this milestone. The new health center will be a 492,000-square-foot ambulatory care facility located on the …
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4040 Wilson

… 4040 Wilson Boulevard is a 23-story mixed-use building located in the heart of the Ballston neighborhood … building in Arlington County with office and residential space stacked vertically on top of one another within one building. It is also the tallest building in Ballston, offering residents … between office tenants and residents, 4040 Wilson Boulevard features two main entrances –one opens into an expansive first-floor office lobby and includes elevator access to the …
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In Her Boots: Karri Novak

… to showcase and provide an inside look at what a day in the life looks like in the shoes (or boots) for some of the exceptional women at Clark. Today we’re highlighting Karri Novak. … I started my career as a field engineer at Atkinson Construction, a subsidiary of Clark. One of my first assignments was doing field layout on a seismic bridge retrofit in San …