“Clark Construction typically works in multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and high-end custom residential projects. It joined the reHOME team because sustainability is a big part of its business model, said company president Jeff Krueger. He said the industry needs to work harder to put to good use salvageable material from building projects. “What do you see on every jobsite? You see a job trailer and a dumpster…” Our reHOME project gets...Continue Reading

We are excited to announce that our affordable housing apartment project at 7th & Hendricks in Port Townsend broke ground last week.  Clark is honored to be the General Contractor for this 43 unit complex that is intended to house 130 people, including 35-40 children, from “low” and “very low” income brackets.  The preliminary apartment mix is 6 studio apartments, 18 one-bedrooms, 15 two-bedrooms and 4 three-bedroom units intended for families....Continue Reading

The Clark team visited our recently completed North Madison project designed by Mark Olason. Here are some photos of the team and owners enjoying a beautiful day at the property. You can learn more about this project here: https://clarkconstruct.com/portfolio/north-madison/Continue Reading

The residential offerings at Pleasant Beach Village are expanding once more and Clark Construction continues as the General Contractor building these sought-after homes.  The Corner Homes, designed by Wenzlau Architects are the newest and 3rd residential neighborhood Clark has built on this beautiful hillside, and consists of 22 units that come in 3 different configurations: twelve 1200sf single level units, two 1500sf two-story units, and eight 1100sf carriage homes.  High-end...Continue Reading

Our Loom House project was selected as the 2021 Architizer A+Awards Jury Winner in the Private House (M 2000-4000 sq ft) category. We are honored to have Loom House selected as a winner.  Congratulations to the entire project team.  See the winning project through the link here, https://bit.ly/3AKofJg Also, enjoy this insightful blog post from Karen one of the homeowners of our award-winning Loom House.  “Our architects like to joke...Continue Reading

We welcomed these amazing students from Seattle University and University of Washington to our Summer Construction Intern Program!  Under the direction of our Project Leadership Teams, these students will experience hands-on learning both in the office and out in the field. Our hope is to create a beneficial relationship, and an important growth opportunity for students interested in the Construction industry.Continue Reading

We are experiencing a drought of skilled laborers and craftspeople in the construction industry across the 50 states and here at Clark Construction we are working to regain respect for the trades and encourage our youth to enter this vital and much needed career path. We have established an annual scholarship fund, gifting two promising Bainbridge High School graduates $1000 each towards their pursuit of work in the construction industry...Continue Reading

Loom House is a recipient of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) National 2021 Housing Awards. This award recognizes ten homes that emphasize the importance of good housing as a necessity of life, a sanctuary for the human spirit, and a valuable natural resource. Learn more about Loom House on the AIA website here, https://www.aia.org/showcases/6397261-loom-house and all the 2021 winners here: https://www.aia.org/resources/6398627-2021-housing-awardContinue Reading

Clark Construction is a big-time booster for KidsUp Playground at Battle Point Park. Clark sponsored the Lookout Pier structure with a financial gift and a pledge of volunteer labor. After the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District construction team built the structure and roof, the Clark team of volunteers put their carpentry skills to use and stepped in to finish the job with beautiful railings.  During these challenging times,...Continue Reading

Progress is moving along swiftly at our North Shore project in Belfair, WA. This family vacation compound, custom-designed by BC&J to accommodate three generations, consists of 5 structures. The 3,000 sf main house is divided into two sections to create private living space for the primary owners, and shared living space for visiting family – a 1000 sf space accessed via a breezeway. Additional structures on the property include a...Continue Reading

Rachele Turnbull, Clark Founder and CEO gave an inspiring keynote at Oregon State Universities 49th Annual Contractors Night.  An alum of OSU, Rachele earned her degree in Construction Engineering Management in 1996. The theme of the night was Celebrating Resilience in a Challenging Time.  The night’s program recognized the accomplishments throughout this difficult year at OSU School of Civil and Construction Engineering and highlighted industry partners, students and faculty.  You...Continue Reading

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Coates Design highlights some of the history of the Morales Farm, where we are currently designing three houses for farm interns as part of The reHOME Project! Learning about the rich history of the Morales Farm and Asian Americans on Bainbridge Island is enlightening to say the least. Read their blog post here: https://bit.ly/2S5nwR6Continue Reading

Our Loom House project is showcased beautifully in the May/June 2021 issue of Dwell Magazine. It certainly deserves attention as the first renovated residence in the world to achieve full Living Building Challenge certification by The International Living Future Insitute. “The hope is that the renovation will show how an older home can be interwoven with more resilient systems for the future, rather than razed and lost.” – Dwell   “With...Continue Reading

Clark recently completed a 4000 sf tenant improvement in the South Greenlake Seattle neighborhood.  This two story space was converted from a restaurant into office space for the growing firm Cone Architecture.  All 30+ windows and doors were replaced, and new skylights installed for better light.  Triple framework was needed to fix severe decay in the existing building.  Complex electrical was installed throughout the new space which allows the new tenants to run a...Continue Reading

Clark Construction continues to be a proud sponsor of IslandWood – supporting their efforts to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. Next week is IslandWood’s Community Week and we are sponsoring the Open Trails Day on Wednesday, May 5th. Enjoy a leisurely walk on the open trails of the Bainbridge Island campus!  Find what is blooming in the forest, listen for frogs, and welcome back our winged migrants as...Continue Reading

This recent article published in the Bainbridge Island Review discusses the formation of reHOME and our first project here on Bainbridge. Read the full article hereContinue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local “reHOME” Coalition Launches Ingenious Sustainable Design Solution to Tackle Housing Crisis [BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash.] – Resilience and regeneration.  This is the reHOME motto, a project that aims to provide affordable housing neighborhoods utilizing one hundred percent recycled or repurposed materials for a third the cost of today’s construction prices. A creation of Architect Matthew Coates, the reHOME team, is comprised of Bainbridge Island firms: Coates Architects,...Continue Reading

Our historic Fort Worden project was featured in the Daily Journal of Commerce this past week. It is a fantastic article in which Signal Architecture shares their design process, the research, and intentionality behind this important project. “’While preservation is not without challenges, the opportunity to merge the historic and future lives of the buildings has been incredibly rewarding,’ said Mark Johnson, a principal at Signal Architecture. ‘Looking back at the design process...Continue Reading

The Clark team recently visited our newest completed project – the extension of the historic Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial.  The construction of a cantilevered deck representing the original departure dock evokes the experience of the many Japanese Americans who were forced from their homes during World War II.  At this same location 79 years ago these families left their homes behind and boarded a ferry bound for a...Continue Reading

We are at a crucial moment in our shared history–the last decade for real change. It is imperative that our environmental action is not only swift but just. Join us for this online event and help transform communities that answer the question, “What does good look like?” We are proud exhibitor sponsors of this years Living Future annual (online) conference.  On April 20-23, 2021, we will gather virtually to examine...Continue Reading