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Kids Dig Sparks Interest in World of Building

by Bob Clark | October 04, 2022 | Highlight, Impact, Impact - Highlight

Clayco hosted our first-ever Kids Dig in Chicago! This incredible event offered the patients of Lurie Children’s Hospital and their families the opportunity to explore construction in a fun and interactive way! Over 100 kids joined throughout the day at one of...

Developing Careers and Communities through CCDI

by Bob Clark | September 30, 2022 | Highlight, Impact, Impact - Highlight

Clayco always does outstanding work through our Construction Career Development Initiative (CCDI). CCDI positively impacts local communities in St. Louis, Chicago, and beyond by bringing diversity to the design and construction industry. The program focuses on student...

September’s Architect of the Month: Thomas Phifer and Partners

by Bob Clark | September 22, 2022 | Architecture, Architecture - Highlight, Highlight

Thomas Phifer founded Thomas Phifer and Partners in 1997. He takes a human-centered approach to design, connecting the built environment to the natural world. Thomas’s work has a sense of openness and community. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Thomas received his...

Climate Week at Clayco

by Bob Clark | September 21, 2022 | Highlight, Thoughts, Thoughts - Highlight

Climate Week is the perfect time to open the dialogue about what companies and individuals alike are doing to leave a positive impact on our environment. NYC hosts an annual Climate Week with a program of events dedicated to analyzing climate change and evaluating...

Supporting UChicago Obama Foundation Scholars

by Bob Clark | September 07, 2022 | Highlight, Impact, Impact - Highlight

The Clayco family is humbled to continue our support to The University of Chicago Obama Foundation Scholars program with $200,000 on behalf of The Clayco Foundation. Our donation began in 2021 and will benefit the amazing scholars participating in the program until...

August’s Artist of the Month: Marcellina Akpojotor

by Bob Clark | August 30, 2022 | Art - Highlight, Art Collection, Highlight

“Blooming Red Soil” (2020) “Blooming Red Soil” (2020) A young artist whose work I admire immensely is Marcellina Akpojotor. She is from Nigeria and her art explores female empowerment and the roles of women in African society. She says she was drawn to art from an...