On Friday morning, we were honored to tour U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer and staff through our 7th Haven affordable housing complex, currently under construction in Port Townsend.Continue Reading

Together we built Bainbridge Island’s first affordable tiny homes. This collaborative community project utilized repurposed and recycled materials, showcased new and innovative green building design, and reduced construction waste. The reHOME leadership team (Coates Design, Clark Construction, Housing Resources Bainbridge and Friends of the Farms) is grateful to the exceptional local businesses and individuals who donated time and materials to make this project a success. reHOME Morales will help ease...Continue Reading

Being built for the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, at the Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim WA, this classroom’s shape is evocative of a traditional round cedar “potlatch” hat, a nod to the rich heritage of the Coast Salish. The design is courtesy of Kirk Nelson, Jamestown S’Klallam senior construction manager. River Center director Powell Jones offered input on the design and Otak provided the final drawings. The building will provide...Continue Reading

Clark’s reHOME project made headlines in the Daily Journal of Commerce: “The process has been fantastic, it’s been really fun to focus on finding materials and thinking of innovative ways to use them in the project,” Turnbull said. “One of the biggest challenges has been to adapt the recycled materials for a strong structure,” Coates Design added. “This project has been a great challenge,” Brian Bond, labor superintendent at Clark,...Continue Reading

Clark’s Hyla Tenant Improvement project was featured in the Daily Journal of Commerce: “Clark Construction is the general contractor and completed the renovation of the first building, which incidentally happened to be the firm’s former office, this summer.  The renovations and remodel included the additional of a new third mezzanine level to create additional space.  Flexible learning spaces are located on each level.  There is a lounge-style area and library...Continue Reading

Phase 1 of the Warrior Ridge Supportive Housing Project in Port Gamble is making great progress. Framing has just started on duplex buildings D and E while framing layout is taking place at buildings B and C. The footings have been poured for the H type buildings. Building types F and G have been excavated and are next in line for forms and rebar! Learn more about this ambitious residential...Continue Reading

Clark’s Warrior Ridge project was featured in the Daily Journal of Commerce: “In late July, crews from Clark Construction broke ground on phase one of Warrior Ridge, an extensive development that aims to create 370 units of affordable dedicated tribal housing.” Read the article here.Continue Reading

We were humbled to be able to assist with this installation of the new interpretive artwork on the Japanese Exclusion Memorial Departure Deck that Clark constructed early last year. The new artwork, fabricated by our partner Turner Exhibits consists of a number of rusted steel sculptural pieces by Vaughan, Washington artists Anna Brones and Luc Revel, and an imposing gate by long-time memorial advocate John Buday.  The artwork was formally presented to...Continue Reading

Jim’s career in construction began unexpectedly in 1981 when he was hitchhiking to Radio Shack to submit an employment application. A man in a pickup truck offered him a ride and asked if he knew how to use a chop saw. He lied and said, “yes”. He didn’t even know what a chop saw was, let alone how to use one. Despite his lack of knowledge, the man let him...Continue Reading

Clark has been pleased to work with The Kitsap Building Association apprenticeship program to support the training of interns into full-time skilled employees.  The Builder Grant Program provides internship opportunities in the home construction industry, focusing on carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting & coating, and HVAC. Selectees are given a stipend for tools and teamed up with a trade mentor, working fulltime over a six-week period in an effort to educate...Continue Reading

Promotion announcement by Clark founder Rachele Turnbull, who assumes President role   After 16 years in business, with 85 employees, Clark Construction is on track to complete nearly $50MM of work in 2022. When reflecting on what has made the company so successful over the past 16 years, founder Rachele Turnbull says, “it is the people who take ownership and responsibility for the company through their hard work and actions.” Two such people, Casey French and Kellen...Continue Reading

With Summer now in full swing, a flurry of activity and progress continues at our various job sites across the Kitsap Peninsula.  See what amazing structures are being built:  Continue Reading

Team Clark won Best Hole at the Putt-Putt Clash presented by Blackmouth Design this past weekend.  Local builders, designers, engineers and makers built 12 custom mini-golf holes for 360 attendees (coming from Bainbridge, Bremerton, Seattle, Portland and Cheney!) who came to play the custom built course for the day.  A peoples choice vote on the best hole, deemed our “Camp Clark” hole the winner! Thanks Blackmouth for creating such a...Continue Reading

It is with great excitement that we announce the ground breaking of our Warrior Ridge project.  Through this community supportive housing initiative and in collaboration with the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, our project team will construct homes on Port Gamble Tribal lands that are both affordable and provide services the residents need to thrive. The first phase of this project is on 8 acres of land and involves the construction...Continue Reading

Miranda is a Project Leadership Team (PLT) Coordinator at Clark Construction. Utilizing her core values of compassion, kindness and generosity, she serves as a key support member to the Project Leadership team on a variety of complex construction projects. Miranda is responsible for all support duties for her projects including: processing and tracking receipts, reviewing and entering man hours, monitoring billability, processing invoices and a whole lot more. Miranda knew...Continue Reading

We are thrilled to announce that our first reHOME project has broken ground! Through pro-bono services from local professionals, trade partners and volunteers, three tiny homes will be constructed (from recycled materials!) at Morales Farm on Bainbridge Island. This collaborative community project will help ease our affordable housing crisis while utilizing new and innovative ideas in sustainable architecture. The team (HRB, Coates Design, Friends of the Farm & Clark) have...Continue Reading

We are happy to once again be supporting Bainbridge Youth Services as they raise funds for their critical work. Register now for their annual FUN RUN happening July 4!  askbys.org. BYS is committed to supporting youth mental health and well-being. All proceeds from the Fun Run go towards keeping all BYS services free and accessible for all youth. Find information on all of the Bainbridge Grand Old 4th of July festivities here.Continue Reading

Clark’s reHOME project was reported on in the Bainbridge Island Review.  The article discusses the resourcing of relatively new materials being saved from the former Harrison Medical Building on Madison Avenue that is going to become the new BI police-court facility, also a Clark project. These materials from the demolition will be recycled to make the three tiny homes at Morales farm – providing affordable housing for future farm interns....Continue Reading

This year’s recipient of the Clark Construction Craft Scholarship went to Bainbridge High School graduate Alex McAbee. Alex is a dedicated student who took classes related to the trades each year of his high school term and was recently accepted to the school of Wooden Boat Building in Port Hadlock, with aspirations of going into a trade-specific career. This annual scholarship fund, gifts promising Bainbridge High School graduates money towards...Continue Reading

Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War, has been celebrated by African Americans since the late 1800s. President Biden signed legislation last year that made Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, a federal holiday. At Clark Construction, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a successful one. Because of this, we are excited to announce the launch...Continue Reading