Exciting news! In an effort to support shorter commute times for our team members who live across the greater Kitsap region, we are leasing an office location in Poulsbo. Currently, we have active construction projects in ten zip codes across the greater Puget Sound region. Poulsbo is a central location and therefore a natural fit. We plan to maintain our Bainbridge office, which we own, to act as a homebase...Continue Reading
While we try to make the expression of gratitude a regular practice at Clark, in the spirit of this season of thanks, we want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the many incredible partnerships we’ve made and fortified this past year. We are thankful for our wonderful clients, for the trade partners that do outstanding work on our jobsites every day, and for the community we...Continue Reading
We were humbled and honored to be recognized last week by the Bainbridge Community Foundation as Outstanding Philanthropic Company for 2023. The success of our company is due to our strong support network of clients, trade partners, and community, and to our nearly 100 employees (many of whom are shareholders), who have a heart for service to community. Read article here: https://bainbridgecf.org/news-and-events/bcfnews/bcf-honors-local-philanthropists Continue Reading
Clark Construction has been a member of the SMART A-Team for 8 years which specializes in increasing safety standards and lowering experience factors and the premium paid to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. These costs are lowered through claim management, safe job sites, and dedication to safety company wide. “The SMART Dream Team has averaged between 35 and 50 percent group refunds since its inception in 1995”. Thanks to the never-ending dedication...Continue Reading
Clark Construction Inc. Recognized as Groundbreaker Award Winner in Two Categories. Honored in Project Excellence and Groundbreaker of the Year Clark Construction Inc. announced that it has been honored as a recipient of Procore’s 2023 Groundbreaker Awards in two categories. The first award was for Project Excellence for the reHOME sustainable community building project. The second came in the form of individual recognition for Clark CEO, Casey French, who...Continue Reading
Clark Construction Inc. was recently featured in the sustainable building issue of a Canadian based construction industry magazine. The article focuses on two award winning projects, Loom House and reHOME. Loom House is considered one of the most sustainable residences in the world, with a photovoltaic system and a grey water treatment system, to name a few of the innovative technologies included on this property. We also followed the strict materials Red List during renovation. The mission of the reHOME project was to...Continue Reading
Clark Construction is proud to partner with the Tacoma / Pierce County Habitat for Humanity on the Canterwood Homes project. A three-home affordable housing development, Canterwood is approximately one mile north of St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor. Vertical construction has begun, and we’re using innovative and sustainable building materials like Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) and Biochar. These homes have three bedrooms, two bath and have daylight basements that lead...Continue Reading
We’re thrilled to announce that Clark Construction Inc. has been selected as a finalist in two categories for the 2023 Groundbreaker Awards hosted by Procore Technologies. These annual awards celebrate everything our industry can do—and the people who make it all possible. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and unwavering commitment to excellence demonstrated by every member of our team. We are looking forward to attending Groundbreak...Continue Reading
Enetai Townhomes on Suquamish Shores are under way! We were honored to participate in the recent groundbreaking for the Suquamish Shores project and are excited to begin active construction. We have partnered with Rice Fergus Miller Architects on this multifamily housing project, which consists of 20 townhomes surrounded by community common areas, natural landscaping and green space. Eight 1,200 sf 2-bedroom townhomes Eight 1,500 sf 3-bedroom townhomes Four 1,672 sf...Continue Reading
Jim Tsolomitis, lovingly referred to as Jim T. around the Clark construction sites, joined the company after 27 years in a high-stakes financial management career. “Every day is a new day in construction, but there is still a structure to be followed from job-to-job”, that’s what Jim loves most about the work he does now. “Everyone needs housing, and working on affordable housing projects is incredibly gratifying. To build houses that...Continue Reading
Our Summer Interns are finally here! Our HR team knocked it out of the park in making sure the newest members of our team feel welcome and are ready for an exciting and rewarding summer. At Clark, we don’t just build structures – we’re building a great team. Our people are our number one resource and biggest investment. We care about supporting young people entering the workforce, and we want...Continue Reading
We are proud to have company shareholders and employees who served in the Army, Navy, Marines, Airforce, and Coast Guard. Many of these amazing folks came out with their families to walk in Bremerton’s 76th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade this past Saturday, put on by the Greater Kitsap Chamber. It was also fun to show off a few of our electric vehicles. We are on our way to becoming...Continue Reading
Clark Construction Inc. CEO Casey French announced key leadership transitions that will go into effect June 2023, upon the retirement of Founder and President, Rachele Turnbull. Kellen Bond will step into the role of President, and Chris Dykeman will become Vice-President of Construction. Kellen Bond joined Clark in 2014 and has over 17 years in the construction industry. He worked his way up in the company, from project manager, Superintendent,...Continue Reading
April 24, 2023 – Rachele Turnbull announced that she is retiring from Clark Construction Inc. (CCI) which she founded in 2006. She will remain with the company until June 2023. Clark Construction (CCI) is an employee-owned general contracting firm, with a team made up of nearly 50% women, minority, and under-represented groups (unheard of in the construction world), offices in Sequim and on Bainbridge Island, and a projected volume of...Continue Reading
It was about three years ago that the team at Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP) first approached Clark with the 7th Haven project, and through some stops and starts (including Covid), they persevered, continued with us as their general contractor, and we broke ground together. They knew the quality of the work that Clark does, as well as our experience in multifamily construction. They also knew that housing instability is...Continue Reading
Clark has a longstanding partnership with Procore, the construction management software that we use to communicate with our trade partners and keep our projects on-schedule. We’re excited to be on the ground floor of their newest product launch: Procore Risk Advisors. Read their press release here: https://www.procore.com/press/procore-launches-construction-insurance-brokerage-to-empower-buildersContinue Reading
Carlos has had a strong work ethic and likes jobs that keep him in motion. His first job was at a full-service car wash before enlisting in the Army (with his dad’s permission), at the age of 17. By the age of 19, Carlos was serving in Iraq where he received the Purple Heart along with other awards. During his time in service he had the opportunity to visit many...Continue Reading
Clark Construction is proud to announce that Rachele Turnbull, President and Founder of Clark Construction, is among the nominees for the NAHB PWB Woman of the Year Award. Each nominee has been nominated by their peers “for contributing to the strength of women within the industry through leadership and professional excellence.” The NAHB Woman of the Year Award is the premier award for women in residential construction. It recognizes a...Continue Reading
