Building
What
Matters
Clark Construction Group
Clark Construction Group is one of the most
experienced and respected building and civil
construction firms in the United States.
For more than a century, we have been transforming the ideas and visions of our clients into projects that strengthen our communities. We build with the intention of exceeding our clients’ expectations for safety, quality, functionality, and aesthetics, and deliver assets that stand the test of time.
We are uncompromising in our pursuit of excellence, and we take great pride in delivering high-quality assets and experiences. We continually find ways to work faster and smarter, respond to challenges with ingenuity and innovation, and earn the trust and respect of our clients and stakeholders. We believe in doing things right the first time, every time, and place value on diligent planning and strong relationships.
A Foundation for
How We Build
ȫ Putting Safety First
ȫ Delivering Excellence
ȫ Creating Opportunities
for our People
ȫ Acting with Integrity
ȫ Building Inclusive and
Diverse Community
Building What Matters
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FEATURED SAN DIEGO PROJECTS
A. UCSD North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood, La Jolla, CA
B. Otay Mesa Land Port of Entry, San Diego, CA
C. Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA
D. San Diego FBI Field Office, San Diego, CA
E. Naval Replacement Hospital at Camp Pendelton, Oceanside, CA F. SDSU KPBS Expansion and Renovation, San Diego, CA
Building for
Breakthroughs
Now more than ever, the pace of research and the teaching of scientific subjects are developing at an exponential pace. New buildings for scientific research, practice, and related engineering and biotechnological facilities evolve just as quickly, requiring more specialized construction capabilities.
Building for the sciences is different from the very beginning: highly unique materials, casework, and equipment often require longer procurement periods. As construction progresses, only meticulous quality control can ensure the precision and integrity of the facilities. Clark has developed equally precise and specialized processes for these projects. Our teams always focus on understanding the mission of our client and the facility end-users whose work is so important to scientific innovation.
A. The George Washington University, Science and
Engineering Hall, Washington, DC
B. Argonne Energy Sciences Building, Argonne, IL
C. University of Kansas, Integrated Science
Building, Lawrence, KS
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LABORATORY & RESEARCH PROJECTS
$3.8B 11M+ SF
Full Breadth of Laboratory Experience
Clark understands the technical, operational, and financial requirements and considerations with each type of facility. We work actively with our laboratory clients, scientists, and designers to build facilities that maximize the program and the quality of the facility within established budgets and schedules. Clark’s portfolio of successful laboratory projects spans a full range of facility types:
ȫ Biosafety Level (BSL) 2 and 3 Laboratories
ȫ cGMP Manufacturing
ȫ Class 10/1000/10,000 Cleanrooms
ȫ Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Vibration, and
Acoustics Sensitivity
ȫ Environmental Rooms
ȫ High-Bay Space
ȫ ISO Cleanrooms 5, 6, and 7
ȫ Precision Temperature and Humidity Control
ȫ Vivariums
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A Full Range of
Laboratory Clients
Clark has built many of the nation’s top
research facilities and laboratories for both
public and private clients. We are proud to
count among our trusted partners these
leading science institutes:
Academic
ȫ San Diego State University
ȫ The George Washington University
ȫ The Johns Hopkins University
ȫ University of California, Los Angeles
ȫ University of California, San Francisco
ȫ University of Kansas
ȫ University of Maryland
ȫ Vanderbilt University
Private
ȫ Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Developer-Led
ȫ Breakthrough Properties
ȫ McCarthy Cook
ȫ Stonebridge
ȫ Trammell Crow Company
Federal
ȫ National Institute of Standards and
Technology
ȫ US Food and Drug Administration
ȫ Argonne National Laboratory
ȫ US Army Medical Research Institute of
Chemical Defense
ȫ Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
UCSF Sandler Neurosciences Center
San Francisco, CA
University of California, San Francisco
237,000 SF / Public-Private Partnership, Design-Build
Clinical AreaVivariumBSL-2 and BSL-3 Laboratories
Office SpacesFlexible Research Laboratories
San Diego State University
Engineering & Interdisciplinary
Sciences Complex
San Diego, CA
San Diego State University
91,000 SF / Design-Build
Classrooms
LEED Gold
Wet/Dry Teaching Laboratories
Class 1000 Cleanrooms
Torrey View Life Science Campus
San Diego, CA
Breakthrough Properties
1,000,000 SF / CMAR
Feature [Fill S]
Multi-Tenant Life Science Campus
LEED Gold Goal
Class A
High-End Amenity Spaces
BD Biosciences at Torrey View
San Diego, CA
BD Biosciences
220,000 SF / CMAR
Tenant Fit-Out
Feature [Fill S]Biotech Offices & Laboratories
Vivarium
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
BioEPIC Research Building
Berkeley, CA
US Department of Energy
73,000 SF
Academic Research Offices & Laboratories
LEED Gold GoalEarth & Environmental Sciences
Biosciences
A Leading Education
Builder, Dedicated to
Serving You
Clark builds educational facilities that inspire creativity and ingenuity, promote the learning process, and strengthen the academic mission of our clients. Among the nation’s top education contractors, we have delivered more than 100 academic structures for public and private institutions across the country. Our vast experience in this market, innovative approach to building, and expertise in alternative project delivery — including PPP (P3) and design-build — enables us to bring much- needed facilities to campuses and communities more efficiently and cost effectively than ever before.
Our longstanding partnership with San Diego State University is a testament to our commitment to being a dedicated partner, and to delivering the highest caliber of work at an exceptional cost.
San Diego State University
Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego, CA
San Diego State University
35,000-seats
Multi-Use Stadium
LEED Gold
Premium Amenity Spaces
San Diego State University
KPBS Modernization & Expansion
San Diego, CA
San Diego State University
67,195 SF
Newsroom
Administrative & Office Space
Virtual Studios Community Space
San Diego State University
Huãxyacac Hall
San Diego, CA
San Diego State University
200,000 SF
Student Housing
Faculty Offices
Multi-Purpose Spaces
San Diego State University
Mission Valley Site Development
San Diego, CA
San Diego State University
Project Infrastructure
Transit-Oriented Development
Mixed-Use
ȫ 30 Years with Clark
ȫ 30 Years in the AEC Industry
ȫ B.S., Building Construction,
University of Florida
ȫ Juris Doctor, Whittier Law School
Jim McLamb
Senior Vice President | Regional Executive Officer
Jim oversees all San Diego operations and administration by leveraging the strength of the whole organization while employing the leanness, agility, and culture of a smaller, local company. He is accountable for day- to-day operations, including execution of work and oversight of Clark’s most precious resource–its people. Jim will make certain that appropriate resources are made available to ensure success of the Millenia project.
SDSU Snapdragon Stadium and Mission Valley Site Development San Diego, CA / 160 Acres / $450M / 2023 / Progressive Design-Build Regional Executive Officer
Clark led the design and construction of SDSU’s new multi-use stadium and development of the 160-acre site in preparation for the new SDSU West campus.
The 35,000-seat stadium serves as the new home for the SDSU Aztec football team, professional soccer, NCAA championship games, and concerts. SDSU West will be a vibrant, mixed-use, transit-oriented development that will include retail, housing, and 80 acres of community parks and open space, including a 34-acre river park.
Torrey View Life Science Campus
San Diego, CA / 515K SF / $239M / 2023 / CM at-Risk
Regional Executive Officer
Clark is constructing a new commercial life sciences campus on a 10-acre site featuring three R & D buildings, a tenant clubhouse, and a below-grade parking structure. High-end amenity spaces include multiple dining options, a fitness center, pickle ball courts, and surfboard and bike storage. Clark was also contracted to build the first tenant fitout at Torrey View for BD Biosciences.
Renovation of Various Buildings at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) Santa Barbara County, CA / 41K SF / $69M / 2022 / Design-Build Regional Executive Officer
Clark is providing design-build services to Northrop Grumman at the VSFB. The project utilizes both traditional construction methods and prefabricated modular units to create one- and two-story office, laboratory spaces, and a battery storage facility. The spaces are constructed to comply with strict security requirements for classified government operations.
ȫ 14 Years with Clark
ȫ 22 Years in the AEC Industry
ȫ B.S., General Building,
Construction, Arizona State
University
ȫ LEED AP
ȫ Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
Albert Valdivia
Vice President | Executive-in-Charge
Albert is responsible for achieving the project goals through consistent communication and coordination with Chesnut Properties, the design team, and Clark’s management team throughout all phases of design and construction. With access to Clark’s full range of corporate resources, he will ensure that the project receives the personnel and equipment required to meet stated project objectives.
SDSU Engineering & Interdisciplinary Sciences (EIS) Complex San Diego, CA / 91K SF / $75M / 2017 / Progressive Design-Build Project Executive
Clark provided design-build services for the state-of-the-art science and engineering building, comprised of both wet and dry laboratories and flexible research space to accommodate a range of STEM programs. The building features a clean lab that provides ISO 6 (Class 1,000) clean space pressurized by a high- performance mechanical system. Located just south of the existing engineering building, which is connected by a bridge to the new facility, EIS was delivered 25 days ahead of schedule and became the fastest design to completion duration that SDSU has ever achieved.
SDSU Snapdragon Stadium and Mission Valley Site Development San Diego, CA / 160 Acres / $450M / 2023 / Progressive Design-Build Vice President/Executive-in-Charge
Clark led the design and construction of SDSU’s new multi-use stadium and development of the 160-acre site in preparation for the new SDSU West campus.
The 35,000-seat stadium serves as the new home for the SDSU Aztec football team, professional and collegiate soccer, NCAA championship games, concerts, and other events. SDSU West will be a vibrant, mixed-use, transit-oriented development that will include transit, retail, housing, and more than 80 acres of community parks and open space, including a 34-acre river park.
SDSU Huãxyacac Hall
San Diego, CA / 200K SF / $114M / 2019 / Progressive Design-Build Project Executive
Clark provided design-build services for a new residence hall that houses more than 1,100 first-year students configured in double, triple, and quadruple occupancy rooms. The new Freshman Housing complex is a significant addition to SDSU’s student life program and features multi-purpose spaces, faculty offices, study areas, and student lounges. Delivered on time and on budget, the project offers modern amenities, including a market, café, community center, communal kitchen, courtyard, and an outdoor plaza for food trucks and farmer’s market vendors.
Andy Armstrong
Vice President | Construction Executive
Andy provides senior leadership to Clark’s field activities for all projects in San Diego. He has ultimate responsibility for all field operations, including developing the project plan and master construction schedule; leading the project team during construction execution, on schedule, within budget, safely, and in compliance with the plans and specifications; executing the quality control program; site safety plan, and commissioning plan; and, managing the activities of all field employees and trade partners.
Torrey View
San Diego, CA / 515K SF / $239M / 2023 / CM at-Risk
Construction Executive
Clark is constructing a new commercial life sciences development on a 10-acre site that will consist of three research and development buildings, a tenant clubhouse, and a below-grade parking structure. High-end amenity spaces will include multiple dining options, a fitness center, pickleball courts, and surfboard and bike storage.
The project is designed to achieve LEED Gold certification.
BD Biosciences Fitout at Torrey View
San Diego, CA / 211K SF / $75M / 2023 / CM at-Risk
Construction Executive
Clark is providing preconstruction and CM services for a tenant fitout for BD Biosciences at Torrey View, a 10-acre commercial life sciences development currently under construction by Clark. BD Biosciences will occupy the largest of three research and development buildings on the campus, which also includes a tenant clubhouse. The tenant improvement will feature approximately 100,000- SF of laboratory space with a vivarium on the first floor, office and support space, serving as home for an expanded San Diego Reagent Innovation Center for the company’s growing biosciences business.
SDSU Snapdragon Stadium and Mission Valley Site Development San Diego, CA / 205K SF / $451M / 2023 / Design-Build
Construction Executive
Clark led the design and construction of San Diego State University’s new multi-use stadium, situated on the 160-acre SDSU West campus. The new 35,000-seat stadium serves as the new home for the SDSU collegiate sports teams, NCAA championship games, concerts and other events. The stadium is part of the first phase of SDSU’s campus expansion in Mission Valley, a 1.6-million-square-foot campus expansion located adjacent to the stadium.
ȫ 20 Years with Clark
ȫ 24 Years in the AEC Industry
ȫ Member, AGC Construction
Leadership Council
ȫ Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
ȫ OSHA 30-Hour Trained
ȫ SDSU Lean Enterprise Certified
ȫ SWPPP Compliance Certified
ȫ Engineers Manual 385 (EM385)
Certified
ȫ 15 Years with Clark
ȫ 19 Years in the AEC Industry
ȫ B.S., Construction Management,
Wentworth Institute of Technology
ȫ LEED AP
ȫ Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
ȫ OSHA 10-Hour Trained
Scott Wentworth
Preconstruction Executive
Scott will draw from his experience leading preconstruction on the SDSU EIS Complex and Torrey View Life Science Campus to develop and coordinate conceptual, schematic, and design development estimates, and provide budget updates and preconstruction management during project development. He will manage the value analysis process and product selection during design and participate in regular discussions with Chesnut Properties and the design team to evaluate changes in scope.
SDSU Engineering & Interdisciplinary Sciences (EIS) Complex San Diego, CA / 91K SF / $75M / 2017 / Progressive Design-Build Preconstruction Manager
Clark provided design-build services for the state-of-the-art science and engineering building comprised of both wet and dry labs and flexible research space to accommodate a range of STEM programs. The building features a clean lab that provides ISO 6 (Class 1,000) clean space pressurized by a high-performance mechanical system. Connected by a bridge to the adjacent existing engineering building, EIS was delivered 25 days ahead of schedule and became the fastest design to completion duration that SDSU has ever achieved.
Torrey View Life Science Campus
San Diego, CA / 515K SF / $239M / 2023 / CM at-Risk
Preconstruction Executive
Clark is constructing a new commercial life sciences development on a 10-acre site featuring three research and development buildings, a tenant clubhouse, and a below-grade parking structure. High-end amenity spaces include multiple dining options, a fitness center, pickle ball courts, and surfboard and bike storage. Scott is concurrently leading preconstruction for the first tenant fitout at Torrey View. BD Biosciences will occupy the largest of Torrey View’s R&D buildings for their San Diego Reagent Innovation Center. The $75 million TI will feature 100,000 SF of laboratory space with a vivarium on the first floor, office, and support space.
SDSU Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego, CA / 205K SF / $267M / 2022 / Progressive Design-Build Project Executive
Clark led the design and construction of San Diego State University’s new multi- use stadium, situated on the 160-acre SDSU West campus. The new 35,000-seat stadium serves as the new home for the SDSU Aztec football team, collegiate football, professional and collegiate soccer, NCAA championship games, concerts and other events. The LEED Gold stadium is part of the first phase of San Diego State University’s campus expansion in Mission Valley.
ȫ 14 Years with Clark
ȫ 16 Years in the AEC Industry
ȫ B.S. Construction Engineering,
San Diego State University
ȫ LEED AP, BD+C
ȫ Safety Trained Supervisor in
Construction (STSC)
ȫ OSHA 30-Hour Trained
Wendy Bohn
Project Executive
Wendy brings a dynamic, innovative, and critical thinking point of view with strong skills in assessing and balancing the parameters of design, specification, schedule, and cost. Wendy brings expertise in identifying and mitigating risks, and uncovering and vetting opportunities for delivering efficiencies and acceleration that will be vital in providing successful project oversight for the Millenia project.
SDSU Engineering & Interdisciplinary Sciences (EIS) Complex San Diego, CA / 91K SF / $75M / 2017 / Progressive Design-Build Senior Project Manager
Clark provided design-build services for the state-of-the-art science and engineering building, comprised of both wet and dry laboratories and flexible research space to accommodate a range of STEM programs. The building features a clean lab that provides ISO 6 (Class 1,000) clean space pressurized by a high- performance mechanical system. Located just south of the existing engineering building, which is connected by a bridge to the new facility, EIS was delivered 25 days ahead of schedule and became the fastest design to completion duration that SDSU has ever achieved.
SDSU Huãxyacac Hall
San Diego, CA / 200K SF / $114M / 2019 / Progressive Design-Build Senior Project Manager
Clark provided design-build services for a new residence hall that houses more than 1,100 first-year students configured in double, triple, and quadruple occupancy rooms. The new Freshman Housing complex is a significant addition to SDSU’s student life program and features multi-purpose spaces, faculty offices, study areas, and student lounges. Delivered on time and on budget, the project offers modern amenities, including a market, café, community center, communal kitchen, courtyard, and an outdoor plaza for food trucks and farmer’s market vendors.
Renovation of Various Buildings at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) Santa Barbara County, CA / 41K SF / $69M / 2022 / Design-Build Project Executive
Clark is providing design-build services to Northrop Grumman at the VSFB. The project utilizes both traditional construction methods and prefabricated modular units to create one- and two-story office, laboratory spaces, and a battery storage facility. The spaces are constructed to comply with strict security requirements for classified government operations.
ȫ 21 years with Clark
ȫ 21 years in the AEC Industry
ȫ BS, Civil Engineering, San Diego
State University
ȫ Design-Build Professional (DBIA)
ȫ LEED AP
ȫ OSHA 30-Hour Trained
ȫ Safety and First-Aid Trained
Supervisor (STS)
Matt Gerard
Project Executive
Matt started working for Clark as an intern on the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel and CALTRANS District 11 Replacement Office Building while working toward his Civil Engineering degree at San Diego State University. He was hired as a Project Engineer upon graduation, and has climbed the ranks over the last two decades serving as a Project Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, and Project Executive. A leader in San Diego, Matt has managed large, complex, multi-phased projects, most recently the new Snapdragon Stadium for San Diego State University.
SDSU Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego, CA / 205K SF / $267M / 2022 / Progressive Design-Build Project Executive
Clark led the design and construction of San Diego State University’s new multi- use stadium, situated on the 160-acre SDSU West campus. The new 35,000-seat stadium serves as the new home for the SDSU Aztec football team, collegiate football, professional and collegiate soccer, NCAA championship games, concerts and other events. The LEED Gold stadium is part of the first phase of San Diego State University’s campus expansion in Mission Valley.
SDSU Engineering & Interdisciplinary Sciences (EIS) Complex San Diego, CA / 91K SF / $75M / 2017 / Progressive Design-Build Project Executive
Clark provided design-build services for the state-of-the-art science and engineering building comprised of both wet and dry labs and flexible research space to accommodate a range of STEM programs. The building features a clean lab that provides ISO 6 (Class 1,000) clean space pressurized by a high-performance mechanical system. Connected by a bridge to the adjacent existing engineering building, EIS was delivered 25 days ahead of schedule and became the fastest design to completion duration that SDSU has ever achieved.
Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center, F-Tower and F-Elevator Tower Building Seismic Upgrades
Northridge, CA / 101K SF / $56M / 2016 / Design-Build
Senior Project Manager
Clark provided design-build services for the seismic retrofit of the Northridge Hospital Medical Center, bringing the F-Tower and F-Tower Elevator Tower into compliance with California SB1953 regulations. In addition to seismically upgrading the facility, the hospital opted to renovate or build-out several new units.
The largest component of the improvement scope is the construction of a new five- story, two-cab elevator tower to be built between two existing towers.
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Baltimore, MD
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