THOUGHTS
2023 Pillars in the Community Award
Out of all of the structures and concepts I have helped bring to life throughout my decades-long construction career, what has always mattered the most to me is how the work affects the people living in those communities. I am profoundly humbled and overjoyed to be...
Clayco’s Alumni Night in St. Louis
Wow, what a reunion! This week I was fortunate enough to have a few slices of pizza with some amazing Clayco alumni and current team members. We shared memories and reflected on how we got to where we are today.I couldn’t help but think about all the challenges...
Receiving the 32nd Annual Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership
Last night’s 32nd anniversary of the Burnham Award Dinner was a massive success! The award honors Chicago leaders for making the city a better place to work and live – and I am humbled to be among them. I made Chicago my home back in 2010 and moved Clayco’s...
Creating a winning way is about developing a culture of
community service and impact through purposeful action.
THOUGHTS
2023 Pillars in the Community Award
Out of all of the structures and concepts I have helped bring to life throughout my decades-long...
Clayco’s Alumni Night in St. Louis
Wow, what a reunion! This week I was fortunate enough to have a few slices of pizza with some...
Receiving the 32nd Annual Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership
Last night’s 32nd anniversary of the Burnham Award Dinner was a massive success! The award honors...
THOUGHTS
2023 Pillars in the Community Award
Out of all of the structures and concepts I have helped bring to life throughout my decades-long...
Clayco’s Alumni Night in St. Louis
Wow, what a reunion! This week I was fortunate enough to have a few slices of pizza with some...
Receiving the 32nd Annual Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership
Last night’s 32nd anniversary of the Burnham Award Dinner was a massive success! The award honors...
Reading list
Medicine 3.0: how to live a long, strong and happy life
How to live longer and healthier is a topic that’s currently drawing a lot of attention. I recently read Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Canadian physician Peter Attia, co-authored by Bill Gifford. The book highlights the significant health problems...
American Prometheus unveils the complexity of an enigmatic genius
While I was serving as U.S. Commissioner General at Expo 2020 Dubai, I read a remarkable book that is back in the spotlight. American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, was the inspiration for the current...
Life 3.0 explores the exhilarating future of AI and humanity
I recently read the exhilarating (and terrifying) book Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2017) by the Swedish American Max Tegmark, a professor of physics at MIT and president of the Future of Life Institute. The book explores the impact of...
BUILDING
Advancing Communities through Cancer Center
Working in the design-build industry isn’t just about constructing spaces, it’s about laying the...
Toasting to Success with Mark Anthony Brewing
Cheers to the creativity and innovation sparked by Clayco and our partners! Clayco, Lamar Johnson...
Groundbreaking at Renewal by Andersen Manufacturing Facility
Construction has started on a new facility for America's premier window and door manufacturer –...
Remembering Radcliffe Bailey: A Great Artist
I was sad to learn that Radcliffe Bailey, a game-changing American contemporary visual artist, passed away recently. I was truly inspired by the time I spent with him. Radcliffe’s unique artistic approach, mixing media, paint, and sculpture, explored African-American...
May’s Artist of the Month: Rashid Johnson
Rashid Johnson is a New-York based conceptual artist who was born in 1977 in Chicago, Illinois. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Columbia College in Chicago and his Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Rashid has had numerous...
April’s Artist of the Month: El Anatsui
El Anatsui is a Ghanaian sculptor who has gained international recognition for his ground-breaking work in transforming everyday materials into stunning, monumental sculptures. Born in Anyako, Ghana, in 1944, he studied at the College of Art, Kwame Nkrumah University...
IMPACT
The Clark Family Branch is Coming Along Amazingly!
Libraries aren't just quiet spots to read; they are vibrant places for people to gather and...
Illumination 2023: An Underwater Success!
Illumination 2023: Underwater was a tremendous success last weekend! Since it started,...
Our ESG Report: Upholding Environmental, Social, and Governance Goals
Read our full ESG report here. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The time is always right to do...
BUILDING
Advancing Communities through Cancer Center
Working in the design-build industry isn’t just about constructing spaces, it’s about laying the...
Toasting to Success with Mark Anthony Brewing
Cheers to the creativity and innovation sparked by Clayco and our partners! Clayco, Lamar Johnson...
Groundbreaking at Renewal by Andersen Manufacturing Facility
Construction has started on a new facility for America's premier window and door manufacturer –...
Creating a winning way is about developing a culture of community service and impact through purposeful action.
BUILDING
Advancing Communities through Cancer Center
Working in the design-build industry isn’t just about constructing spaces, it’s about laying the foundation for human connection and advancement. Our Clayco brand family understands that by...
Toasting to Success with Mark Anthony Brewing
Cheers to the creativity and innovation sparked by Clayco and our partners! Clayco, Lamar Johnson Collaborative, and Concrete Strategies are happy to announce that our project, Mark Anthony Brewing...
Groundbreaking at Renewal by Andersen Manufacturing Facility
Construction has started on a new facility for America's premier window and door manufacturer – Renewal by Andersen! The company selected Clayco, CRG, and Lamar Johnson Collaborative to channel our...
ART COLLECTION
Remembering Radcliffe Bailey: A Great Artist
I was sad to learn that Radcliffe Bailey, a game-changing American contemporary visual artist, passed away recently. I was truly inspired by the time I spent with him. Radcliffe’s unique artistic approach, mixing media, paint, and sculpture, explored African-American...
May’s Artist of the Month: Rashid Johnson
Rashid Johnson is a New-York based conceptual artist who was born in 1977 in Chicago, Illinois. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Columbia College in Chicago and his Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Rashid has had numerous...
April’s Artist of the Month: El Anatsui
El Anatsui is a Ghanaian sculptor who has gained international recognition for his ground-breaking work in transforming everyday materials into stunning, monumental sculptures. Born in Anyako, Ghana, in 1944, he studied at the College of Art, Kwame Nkrumah University...
ARCHITECTURE
August’s Architect of the Month: Jean Nouvel’s dynamic vision
Jean Nouvel is one of the most important architects of the past 50 years. His style fuses innovation, contextual awareness, and a willingness to defy conventions. I admire his work because it...
July’s Architect of the Month: SHoP
SHoP Architects was founded in New York City in 1996 by five partners — Gregg Pasquarelli, Christopher Sharples, Coren Sharples, William Sharples, and Kimberly Holden. The firm is renowned for its...
May’s Architect of the Month: Donald Wexler
I have always admired the work of Donald Wexler (1926-2015), an architect known for his significant contributions to modernist architecture in the mid-20th century. Wexler was born in Sioux Falls,...
ARCHITECTURE
August’s Architect of the Month: Jean Nouvel’s dynamic vision
Jean Nouvel is one of the most important architects of the past 50 years. His style fuses innovation, contextual awareness, and a willingness to defy conventions. I admire his work because it...
July’s Architect of the Month: SHoP
SHoP Architects was founded in New York City in 1996 by five partners — Gregg Pasquarelli, Christopher Sharples, Coren Sharples, William Sharples, and Kimberly Holden. The firm is renowned for its...
READING LIST
Medicine 3.0: how to live a long, strong and happy life
How to live longer and healthier is a topic that’s currently drawing a lot of attention. I recently read Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Canadian physician Peter Attia, co-authored by Bill Gifford. The book highlights the significant health problems...
American Prometheus unveils the complexity of an enigmatic genius
While I was serving as U.S. Commissioner General at Expo 2020 Dubai, I read a remarkable book that is back in the spotlight. American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, was the inspiration for the current...
Life 3.0 explores the exhilarating future of AI and humanity
I recently read the exhilarating (and terrifying) book Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2017) by the Swedish American Max Tegmark, a professor of physics at MIT and president of the Future of Life Institute. The book explores the impact of...
IMPACT
Adventurer in Hope
We get to choose our priorities and how we spend our time. Over the course of my life, my priorities have shifted immensely, and I now spend a large amount of my time focusing on the work that our foundation is doing, as well as being engaged in impactful community efforts. I’ve created Bob Clark Beyond as a space where I share my thoughts, impressions, and the lessons I’ve learned; but also to share about the work we are doing and encourage others to “go beyond,” by joining me in creating impact beyond our own walls.
The Clark Family Branch is Coming Along Amazingly!
Libraries aren't just quiet spots to read; they are vibrant places for people to gather and connect. I had the chance to tour the Clark Family Branch of the St. Louis County library system with Jane. The two-story, 74,000-square-foot development is coming along...
Illumination 2023: An Underwater Success!
Illumination 2023: Underwater was a tremendous success last weekend! Since it started, Illumination has been one of my favorite events to advocate for and attend. It was an unforgettable night filled with musical performances, a laser light show, glowing artwork,...
Our ESG Report: Upholding Environmental, Social, and Governance Goals
Read our full ESG report here. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The time is always right to do what is right,” – and Clayco has a rich history of doing the right thing. We have continuously operated with our people, places, and clients in mind to build “Beyond These...
READING LIST
Medicine 3.0: how to live a long, strong and happy life
How to live longer and healthier is a topic that’s currently drawing a lot of attention. I recently read Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Canadian physician Peter Attia, co-authored by Bill Gifford. The book highlights the significant health problems...
American Prometheus unveils the complexity of an enigmatic genius
While I was serving as U.S. Commissioner General at Expo 2020 Dubai, I read a remarkable book that is back in the spotlight. American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, was the inspiration for the current...
IMPACT
Adventurer in Hope
We get to choose our priorities and how we spend our time. Over the course of my life, my priorities have shifted immensely, and I now spend a large amount of my time focusing on the work that our foundation is doing, as well as being engaged in impactful community efforts. I’ve created Bob Clark Beyond as a space where I share my thoughts, impressions, and the lessons I’ve learned; but also to share about the work we are doing and encourage others to “go beyond,” joining with me in creating impact beyond our own walls.
The Clark Family Branch is Coming Along Amazingly!
Libraries aren't just quiet spots to read; they are vibrant places for people to gather and connect. I had the chance to tour the Clark Family Branch of the St. Louis County library system with...
Illumination 2023: An Underwater Success!
Illumination 2023: Underwater was a tremendous success last weekend! Since it started, Illumination has been one of my favorite events to advocate for and attend. It was an unforgettable night...
EXPO 2020 DUBAI
The Expo’s core message of “Connecting Minds and Creating the Future” with a sub-focus on sustainability, mobility, and opportunity reflected the priceless values and goals of so many innovative leaders. We collaborated together as colleagues, explorers, and adventurers in each other’s cultures and values in a hopeful and diplomatic spirit.
EXPO 2020 DUBAI
The Expo’s core message of “Connecting Minds and Creating the Future” with a sub-focus on sustainability, mobility, and opportunity reflected the priceless values and goals of so many innovative leaders. We collaborated together as colleagues, explorers, and adventurers in each other’s cultures and values in a hopeful and diplomatic spirit.