Changing the Norm
Whether it’s the Notre Dame or the Empire State, construction of large, monumental buildings has been around for thousands of years. Some structures, such as the Pyramids of Giza, seem to be impressive feats of technology for the period in which they were built.
Everyday Inventions
Part of Clark Pacific’s mission has been to “Build Different, Achieve More”. With this motto in mind, we find that our employees are upholding and expanding on our core values every day. One of those employees is Thad Saunders, a member of Clark Pacific for over 20 years.
Top 5 Reasons to Consider Prefabrication for Your Next Project
Our industry is one of the largest in the world, with around $10 trillion spent on construction related goods and services each year. Yet many of us are still wondering, what is holding back the transformation of the construction industry?
Parking Structure Design & Construction Without Surprises
Value is important when you invest money in anything, but it’s especially important in design and construction. In most cases, owners do not realize the value from their projects.
The Business Case for LEAN Construction… There is a better way!
How do you increase speed to market and/ or improve the return on investment of your capital projects? The Lean Construction Institute sponsored two separate research studies, conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics and the University of Minnesota, to explore how and why projects excel. Empirical evidence now shows that projects
Tekla Case Study: Clark Pacific Improves Efficiency, Productivity and Quality
For more than 50 years, Clark Pacific has helped shape the vibrant urban landscape of the West Coast. The award-winning design-build manufacturer of architectural and structural precast concrete has completed over 2,500 large structural projects spanning high-profile commercial, residential, parking structures and stadiums, including the new 49ers stadium in Santa
‘Big Room’ Collaboration – Integrated Project Delivery Cuts Schedule Down by 30%
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is gaining attention and popularity by encouraging in-depth team collaboration, which leads to fast delivery, ease of budgeting, and high-quality design and construction. This approach was used by an 11-member team that entered into an IPD Agreement with a stated goal of delivering the Sutter Medical
Student Enrollment Increases Demand for Housing
Even as the first of the millennial generation transforms the modern office, their younger siblings are attending college as never before. Fall college enrollment in the United States touched seven successive new highs from 2003 through 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Education. While growth is expected to slow