Clark Construction
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Founded | 1906 |
| Founder | George Hyman |
| Headquarters | McLean, Virginia , United States |
| Products | Commercial and civil construction services |
| Revenue | Over $5 billion (2018) |
Clark Construction Group, LLC is a construction enterprise based in McLean, Virginia, established in 1906. With revenues surpassing $5 billion in 2018, it stands as one of the foremost commercial and civil contractors within the United States. Prominent projects undertaken by the firm include Capital One Arena and L'Enfant Plaza.
History
The firm's origins trace back to 1906 when it was founded as George Hyman Construction Company, initially specializing in excavation and distinguished for operating Washington's sole steam shovel. The business expanded into general construction in 1923 by securing its inaugural contract at Wheatley Junior High School and played a role in military construction efforts throughout World War II.
Following the passing of founder George Hyman in 1970, leadership transitioned to his nephew Benjamin Rome. In 1969, A. James Clark purchased the company from the Hyman family, catalyzing significant expansion including involvement with projects such as L'Enfant Plaza. Clark established a separate division in 1977 dedicated to managing non-union work within the local market. The consolidation of Hyman, Shirley Contracting Company, Guy F. Atkinson Construction, and OMNI in 1995 resulted in the formation of Clark Construction.
After A. James Clark's death in 2015, company management acquired ownership from Clark Enterprises in 2016, enabling a concentrated focus on construction operations while the parent company redirected its efforts toward private equity and real estate ventures.
In 2025, under the Trump administration, Clark Construction was awarded a $200 million contract alongside AECOM and McCrery Architects to construct a state ballroom at the White House, which included demolition and alterations to a section of the East Wing.
Subsidiaries
- Building & Infrastructure Group:
- Clark Construction – serves as general contractor
- Guy F. Atkinson Construction – specializes in heavy civil contracting
- Shirley Contracting Company – focuses on transportation, heavy civil, and site work
- C3M Power Systems – provides transportation systems and electrical contracting
- Clark Civil – heavy civil contracting services
- Clark Concrete – self-performing concrete contractor
- Clark Foundations – offers engineering solutions related to excavation support
- Clark Water – dedicated to water and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Asset Solutions Group:
- Align Capital Solutions – financing partner
- Altura – building commissioning and smart building consulting services
- Carta – delivers project advisory expertise
- Coda – develops construction software and engineering solutions
- Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate – manages development and assets for public buildings and infrastructure
- Fractile Studio – BIM and VDC engineering service provider
- S2N Technology Group – technology design, consulting, and project management firm