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Builders at Heart: Don Ramsey

… later years. What are your favorite projects you’ve worked on at Clark? It’s hard to pick just one! My first job at West L'Enfant Plaza, where I fell in love with construction, will always be special. The James Madison Memorial Building of the Library of Congress, Robert Trent Jones Clubhouse, FBI Washington Metropolitan Field Office, National Institute of Standards and Technology Laboratory , US Institute of Peace , and ECB2 at Fort Meade all tie for first place, with a number of others coming in at a close second. …
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Under the Hard Hat with Briana Allen

… is your role at Clark? What are your responsibilities? As a design manager, I am responsible for ensuring all project stakeholders are aligned during the design phase of construction for … girls, singing at my church, and participating in service projects with my sorority. What is one of your proudest moments (personal or professional)? Helping to start Dream | Design | … room, it was for a reason, and my contributions were valuable. What advice do you have for someone looking to start a career in construction/design management? Treat your everyday …
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Under The Hard Hat with Karla Sanchez

… with Clark in 2019, they gave me the opportunity to solder copper. This is something I had done before, but never for pipes that were longer than three feet. Have you completed certifications or training? Clark sent me and four others to test for our brazing certification, and I was the only one who passed the exam. I …
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Under the Hard Hat with Nate Barksdale

… Museum project. It was a very challenging job, and I really was happy with it when we were done. The Wilson and The Elm is also one of my favorites. It was a turning point for me in regard … project. Anyone who knows about doing this knows it is a difficult job. We were averaging about four to five a day, and we came in one Saturday and put in the final eight in about half a day. …
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Clark Completes The Artisan in Downtown D.C.

… Washington, D.C., the 12-story condominium building features 160 units, including studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The high-end residences include gourmet kitchens with maple … two levels of underground parking. Restaurant space is incorporated at street level, along with four residences reserved for artists’ live/work studios. The building also features an elevated … the historic facades of three existing buildings into the new structure. The project, near Ford’s Theater, also preserves an alley through which John Wilkes Booth fled after assassinating …
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Enhancing Clean Water Resilience and Infrastructure

… of people to enjoy clean water daily. With the maintenance and provision of clean water being one of the most pivotal health measures for our communities, water engineering is more crucial … tunnel and a 100-by-35-foot holding shaft before being introduced into the treatment plant once water levels return to normal. In Richmond, crews will replace two existing gates that … bodies of water, and in turn, countless communities and ecosystems within these cities and as far as the rivers flow. …
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Under the Hard Hat with Aurelio and Simon Miranda

… at Clark. I’m a project engineer, and I am currently helping oversee MEP project development for a 139-unit affordable housing facility for So Others Might Eat (SOME). SOME is a charitable … so many unique responsibilities that allowed me to push myself to operate outside my comfort zone. The construction industry's fast-paced environment, blended with Clark's culture, creates a …
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Under the Hard Hat with Shavay King

… is designed to showcase the diverse people who make up the Clark team. To celebrate Women in Construction Week, we are excited to highlight the incredible contributions and stories of women … in her career. Where did you grow up? I am a native Washingtonian and currently live in the Fort Totten area. How did you get your start in the construction industry? I joined the … colloidal mixer, which pumps grout to a machine that installs tiebacks. From there, I transitioned to learn how to operate the drill rig for the tieback machine, which is a really …
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Builders at Heart: Maria Arevalo

… This article is part of our series Builders at Heart , where we highlight the passions and backgrounds of the Clark team — the things that shape us — that allow us to tackle … for Clark Concrete currently working on the Twinbrook Quarter project and participating in the form builders apprenticeship program. Read about who has had the biggest influence on her life … most about your current role. I like that I get to do new things, and I'm not stuck doing only one thing. What is your proudest accomplishment? Either personally or professionally? Finding …
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"How Do You Build a Culture of Safety?"

… unify safety and operations and discussed what truly engages a workforce and motivates everyone on site to maintain the highest standard of safety. How, essentially, do you build a culture … to be a resource and assist my superintendents in safely completing the work they need to get done." TAKE GREATER INITIATIVE Another way for safety professionals to integrate themselves …