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Under the Hard Hat with Dan Wilson

… Clark team. We recently sat down with Dan Wilson, a superintendent on Clark's Vandenberg Air Force Base project, to learn about his background and what he enjoys most about working in the … Describe your background. Where did you grow up? I was born in Southern California. My family moved to the central coast to a little town called Los Osos when I was in the 5th … are launched into polar orbit. I am responsible for overseeing the construction for two of the four buildings Clark is delivering as part of the project. What do you like most about working …
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Builders at Heart: Paula McCracken

… decades – and her advice to newer team members. Tell us a little bit about your background. My father was in the US Air Force, so I moved around a lot growing up – but I have lived in Maryland for the past 35 years. …
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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. … . A normal day is pretty hectic and is always different 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 safe …
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Builders at Heart: Mario Riaño

… Concrete. Tell us a little bit about your background. Born and raised in Colombia, I began my career as a carpenter before earning my civil engineering degree. When my wife and I moved to the United States in 2000, I drew on …
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Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center

… goals, and accessibility. The structural renovation included removing over half of four large floors between levels one through six, then rebuilding structural floors at a more … the façade and interiors to align with Johns Hopkins' institutional mission. During seven visits to the stone quarry, the team hand-selected and dry-laid more than one million pounds of … curtainwall systems required “pre-loading” several of the floors with 95 totes filled with over 26,000 gallons of water for a distributed load totaling over 215,000 pounds, which simulated the …
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Under the Hard Hat with Aurelio and Simon Miranda

… grid. Simon Miranda: I graduated from Duke in 2017 and moved to Washington, DC to start my career 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 …
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Builders at Heart: Crystal Beltran

… before moving to the DC area nine years ago. I have three children who are 16, 18, and 20. My sister Angel Fortner worked for Clark for nine years and inspired me to move here, get into construction, and join Clark. Who has had the most influence on your life and why? My sister has had the most influence on my life. When I was a young child, she stepped up and …
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Builders at Heart: Don Ramsey

… a career in the construction industry? Did any early experiences influence your career path? My father told me, “If you can't draw it, you probably can't build it.” That advice, combined … or professionally? I'm incredibly proud of my 54 years with Clark, raising a family of four children, and my volunteer work. I currently serve as a volunteer project leader for the …
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Under the Hard Hat with Anderson Gradel

… Throughout college, I boxed competitively and was named a captain of the women’s boxing team my senior year. My time boxing instilled many values in me, including teamwork, consistency, and getting …
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Under the Hard Hat with Staci Tsuda

… in Northern California. What occupies your time outside of work? I love spending time with my family and finding every excuse to be outdoors! Whether it’s hiking, biking, snowboarding, paddle boarding, watching my son’s tee ball game, or lounging in a hammock, my family and I love trying new things and …