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In Her Boots: Blanca Santos and Consuelo Herrera

… professionals are the backbone of our business. Today we're highlighting Blanca Santos and Consuelo Herrera, two Clark Concrete carpenters on the Reston Gateway project in Reston, Virginia. Maria Rivas, a safety manager at Clark, sat down with Blanca and Consuelo to learn about their backgrounds and their roles at Clark. When did you get started in … the opportunity to build something that is a part of the community where I live. Consuelo : Ever since I was a kid, I loved to work with my hands. Additionally, I’ve always found …
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Clark/Parsons Reaches Substantial on Virginia Avenue Tunnel Reconstruction Project

… venture with Parsons, has reached substantial completion on the CSX Virginia Avenue Tunnel Reconstruction project. Located in southeast Washington, DC, the Virginia Avenue Tunnel is a … trains. Delivered utilizing Progressive Design-Build delivery, the Virginia Avenue Tunnel Reconstruction project occurred in two phases with no interruption to CSX’s active train … to travel through DC, and locations in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland for the first time ever. During the second phase of the project, the team demolished the remaining sections of the …
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Michelle Cousté on Ensuring Quality as a Woman Field Leader in Construction

… the Silver Line Phase 2A project team, she is the rare young woman in her field. And now, the 26-year-old native Marylander and current Arlington, Va., resident has found her ultimate role … Writing was the big focus for the school, so in every class you took you had to write a paper. Even in AP Calculus. The teacher said, “I'm going to have each of you write a report on a type …
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Axiom Construction Takes Flight in Kansas City

… as the head of a thriving minority-owned business that is leaving its mark on Kansas City’s ever-evolving landscape. After spending time working in the field of education, Felder realized … desire to become his own boss. With some encouragement from a friend, he began to pursue small construction opportunities with Kansas City’s housing authority and eventually secured a … his first construction contract, but some things haven’t changed, including his profound perseverance and desire to succeed. “To be working on a project like the New Terminal and gain the …
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It's Hangar Time: Tackling the Complexities of Hangar Construction

… cutting-edge technology and rigorous safety systems. Welcome to the world of hangar construction. These aren't just big boxes; they're complex engineering marvels, integral to … construction, airfield paving demands specialized expertise beyond typical concrete work. Leveraging in-house capabilities, Clark crews are installing one million square feet of airfield paving for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southwest’s largest-ever airfield expansion in Lemoore, California, as part of the P-351 F-35C Aircraft Maintenance …
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Clark Construction Group Launches New Small Business Inclusion Program

… WASHINGTON, D.C. – Clark Construction Group has officially launched a small business inclusion initiative with construction project participation targets, reaffirming its commitment to fostering inclusive … achieving at least a 15 percent small or disadvantaged business participation on all projects – even those that don't include small business requirements. This approach includes subcontracts …
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Virtual Walk-Through Gives NAVFAC a Look at Finished Facility Before Construction Begins

… Norfolk, Va. – In August, a Clark project team anxiously watched as several members of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) toured the new P123 Bachelor … The NAVFAC group, which included representatives from its Mid-Atlantic headquarters, project construction and design personnel, and Base Command, found several issues to discuss around the property. Were there too many seats in the courtyard? Are …
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Clark Construction Named a 2019 Finalist for Prestigious U.S. Chamber Foundation Citizens Award

… BETHESDA, Md. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has named Clark Construction Group’s Strategic Partnership Program as a finalist in the 2019 Corporate … is to grow the capacity of small, local contractors to enable them to contribute to large-scale construction projects in the community. More than 800 small business owners and entrepreneurs … are leveraging the lessons they learned throughout the program to elevate their businesses, and even more rewarding when they are able to apply those skills on a Clark project.” Offered at no …
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Clark Construction Partners with San Francisco Police Department to Sponsor Inaugural Black History Month Celebration at the Fillmore Heritage Center

… SAN FRANCISCO – Clark Construction is proud to be a sponsor of the first Black History Month Celebration presented by … Under the leadership of San Francisco Chief of Police William Scott, SFPD’s first-ever Black History Month event honored the contributions and history of African-Americans in San … great leaders who fought for civil rights, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Medgar Evers. “Black history is American history,” said Sockwell, “Know black history, know American …
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Clark's SDSU Alumni Prepare Next Generation of Students for Careers in Construction

… Community involvement is a core component of each Clark Construction project. It begins long before ground is broken, and it continues long after the … Clark is proud to have hired more than 30 SDSU students and alumni over the years with several being promoted into leadership positions within the organization. Real-World Application … jobsite. This taught me the importance of relationships in construction.” Wendy is just one of several SDSU graduates who now work full-time with Clark Construction. Her portfolio includes …