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Clayco’s Mission-Critical Expertise Supports Data Center Boom

Clayco has been at the forefront of the data center boom across the US! Our team delivers high-performing centers fast and efficiently as we work alongside mission-critical design teams and engineers. Data centers are built by people for people, with every project team committing to positively impact the local community through improved morale, attracting labor, and setting up career paths with top talent in nearby cities. If there are construction elements that we can consistently guarantee, it’s that our team will deliver a fusion of high-performance projects with creative solutions. As society increasingly depends on technology, so does the need for more facilities with enhanced performance capabilities. We also understand the importance of confidentiality in projects and design and use proven practices to build facilities safely and privately.

August 28, 2023

2023
Business
Clayco
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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 box office hit Oppenheimer. This 721-page-long book is tough to read at times, and incredibly captivating. Twenty-five years in the making and exhaustively researched, the biography won the Pulitzer Prize in 2006. It’s a captivating portrait of a brilliant, complex, and flawed figure who played a critical role in shaping the course of 20th-century history.

August 22, 2023

2023
Inspiration
Books
Beyond Book Club
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
GRI Real Estate

August’s Inspiration of the Month: Lisa Goodman

If you’re looking for a leader who embodies what it means to use your skills and resources to spark positive change, look no further than my good friend Lisa Goodman. Lisa is my August inspiration because of her dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout her impressive 30+ year career path and tireless commitment to advancing communities. Lisa is a successful businesswoman with experience in complex and capital-intensive sectors, including technology, health care, retail, financial services, commercial real estate, and hospitality. She is currently on the executive team of The Benaroya Company, a real estate company that finances, develops, and manages projects for global and regional organizations.

August 10, 2023

2023
Inspiration
Innovation
Essays

CRG's Grand Opening for Chapter at The Streets

The next generation of living is here – and it has taken the form of a residential community in the vibrant Streets of St. Charles, Missouri! CRG recently hosted its grand opening for Chapter at The Streets. This 245-unit development aims to give residents a space to live comfortably and thrive. Designed by Humphreys & Partners Architects and constructed by Brinkmann Constructors, the 304,291-square-foot multifamily development includes various state-of-the-art amenities. Residents will enjoy a swimming pool with a hot tub, an outdoor recreational sun deck with fire pits, grilling stations, a fitness center, a resident lounge, coworking spaces, and more. There is also plenty of access to parking, electric car charging stations, and bicycle storage.

August 2, 2023

2023
Business
Clayco

Celebrating the Next Generation of Innovators

Companies that don’t invest in the next generation never last long! That’s why we love celebrating National Intern Day at Clayco, to recognize and thank our hardworking interns for their various contributions. Our team works diligently to build a better future for our communities and foster a company culture that inspires innovation. We support the ambitions of young creatives and provide them with the resources and opportunities required to bring the most complex and dynamic projects to life. Interns provide a wellspring of new ideas, fresh insights, and the energy needed to keep things moving forward. At Clayco, we help interns implement and refine their skills and collaborate with some of the best builders in America to gain crucial real-world experience. Our team focuses on creating meaningful, effective, and enduring environments that hold space for people from all walks of life.

July 28, 2023

2023
Inspiration
Innovation
Life 3.0
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The Legacies of Two Great American Heroes

I recently read two truly inspiring biographies on American heroes, And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle, by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham and King: A Life, by Jonathan Eig. Reading these acclaimed authors' latest books back to back is the way to go. They do a great job of storytelling in a way where the audience can grasp the reality of the moment and the greatness of both of these men – even though, at the time, they were in constant doubt about their impact. Meacham’s book examines how and why Lincoln refused to accept secession, attacks on democracy, and the tragedy of slavery in order to bring about his vision for America. He starts with Lincoln’s journey from his early years as a farm boy in Kentucky. He goes on to describe his move from law to politics and then to the presidency and his assassination in 1865. Meacham pays close attention to the influences on Lincoln's ideas and values and how he aligned his views with the emerging Republican Party, an administration that at the time brought welfare to a persecuted and disadvantaged minority.

July 7, 2023

2023
Inspiration
books
And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle by Jon Meacham, King: A Life by Jonathan Eig
President Biden and Bob Clark

In Memory of Jim Crown

I am deeply saddened to hear that my colleague from The University of Chicago, Jim Crown, passed away on his birthday yesterday following a motorsport accident. Jim was an unbelievable business and philanthropic icon, and his commitment to improving the lives of others had a direct impact on his hometown of Chicago and beyond. Jim served in various leadership roles, including Chairman Emeritus of the Aspen Institute Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Commercial Club of Chicago, and the Civic Committee's Public Safety Task Force. He was also a member of the Intelligence Advisory Board to the Obama Whitehouse, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Stanford Public Interest Law Foundation, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

June 26, 2023

2023
Adventure
Life Lessons
Essays

June's Inspiration of the Month: Maxine Clark

Our society is filled with compassionate people who work daily to bridge the gap communities face with accessing wealth, resources, and opportunities. While the movement toward equality continues to gain momentum, leaders and advocates must unite and do the groundwork necessary to implement sustainable change. One of these exceptional people, who is also my June Inspiration of the Month, is my good friend Maxine Clark. Maxine is the Founder and Former Chief Executive Officer at Build-A-Bear Workshop, and her long-standing career demonstrates record successes in retail innovation and building stakeholder value. She recently received the Entrepreneurial Leadership Award from the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) in recognition of her successful mission to continuously practice the “Golden Rule” and inspire children's imaginations everywhere. Her honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Washington University in St. Louis is another representation of the dedication she pours into everything she does to enhance society. Maxine is a pivotal member of the St. Louis community and teaches the youth that if your bank account is full, but your heart is empty, you will not live life to the fullest. She suggests that one of the ways to live the most fulfilling life is to convert passions into actionable plans and turn ideas into modern business realities.

June 15, 2023

2023
Inspiration
Innovation
Essays

Rashid Johnson’s Exploration of Black Escapism

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 solo exhibitions at prestigious institutions such as the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston. He is known for his mixed-media works, which incorporate a wide range of materials including shea butter, black soap, ceramic tile, and plants. He explores themes of race, identity, and memory through his art, often using cultural symbols and imagery from African American history.

May 31, 2023

2023
Impact
Inspiration
Clark Art Collection
Art
Tina Turner

Group14 Technologies EV Battery Facility

Clayco is underway in the design and build of one of the most important projects in the US. Group14 Technologies, a global manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, is on a quest to electrify the world. Clayco and Lamar Johnson Collaborative are providing fully integrated engineering, procurement, and construction services for Group14’s new silicone anode factory in Moses Lake, WA. Group14 created its one-million-square-foot campus to be home to the world’s largest factory of advanced silicon battery materials for EV programs to meet global decarbonization targets. This new 520,000-square-foot facility is the second plant of its kind on the campus and will bring new performance capabilities and increase the capacity and range of Lithium Ion batteries as the nation transitions to EVs.

May 24, 2023

2023
Business
Clayco
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