How We Work Philosophy

We Listen, Focus,
and Collaborate.

Construction management is a deliberate and collaborative process, with a team dedicated to its safe and successful completion.

How We Get It Done

At our core, Clark is a company that desires to collaborate and develop long-term relationships built on trust with clients, A/E partners, trade partners, and our communities. We strive to be honest, transparent, and speak with candor at every level of a project.

Our process is highly inclusive and we really listen to every stakeholder. This collaborative approach gives our teams the incentive to explore new ideas and innovations, ensuring we can deliver the best outcomes on every project.

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Dave Reece, COO, talks about
why Clark is different in the
way we work on projects

The way Clark collaborates on projects is different than any other company I've worked for. We build an inclusive culture with the team from day one."

Dave Reece, AIA COO

PHILOSOPHY

Our Commitment To Safety

Clark Construction Company has developed some of the best safety procedures, practices, and programs in the industry as evidenced by our numerous safety awards. Safety is a top priority at Clark. Everything we do is built with safety at its core and it is key driver in how we conduct business. Ultimately, at its core, safety is about a personal commitment to caring about the people around us. Safety is not about “policy” to us; it’s about people.

SAFETY PROGRAMS

See below for the latest issue of Left of Zero, Clark's Safety Newsletter

Safety Programs

  • The trade contractors that work on Clark projects have recordable incident rates 40% lower than the OSHA and MIOSHA industry averages.
  • EMR below 1.00 and continued efforts to be leaders in Construction safety
  • Clark partners with AGC and MIOSHA for professional on-site training and voluntary MIOSHA inspections on a regular basis, known as the AGC MIOSHA Alliance.
  • Clark’s BRAVO program in which individual workers conduct impromptu safety observations of other work areas and document the results.

SITE SAFETY

  • 100% PPE requirement for hardhats, safety glasses, high viz vest, cut resistant gloves, safety boots and fall protection.
  • Site Specific Safety Orientation is given to all workers on Clark Project Sites.
  • Weekly safety audits are conducted by a Clark Safety professional on-site.
  • Daily Stretch and Flex Program in which all workers warm up and stretch before beginning their shift to help mitigate soft tissue injuries.

AWARDS

  • Clark is the recipient of numerous industry safety awards, most notably the 2017, 2015, and 2013 AGC of America Construction Safety Excellence Award
  • Clark is the first construction company in Michigan to receive MIOSHA’s “CET Platinum Award” for more than nine years and 2.8 million work hours with no lost time injuries.
  • In addition, we have earned numerous industry honors as one of the safest contractors in the United States including being recognized three times as First in the Nation in Safety by Associated General Contractors of America and awarded the Construction Safety Excellence Award. In 2020 we received the AGC Gold Outstanding Safety Performance Award (500,000+ hours worked).
  • See the latest issue of Left of Zero, Clark’s Safety Newsletter.
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