Clayco

02/02/2026

Positive mental health practices are key to safety in the workplace.

That theme shaped a hands-on, collaborative workshop led by Dan Lester Sr., ECMCA at World of Concrete. In "Building Trust & Ensuring Safety: Mental Health in Construction Operationalizing Psychological Safety," participants explored practical ways to foster trust, encourage speaking up, and support one another in high-risk construction environments.

When people feel psychologically safe, jobsites are safer and teams are stronger.

Learn more by exploring Clayco’s second annual mental health survey results on our website: https://ow.ly/7MwQ50Y7E6N

01/30/2026

The future of pharmaceutical and biotech facilities is being shaped right now, and Clayco is proud to be part of the conversation.

On February 2–3, our Life Sciences team will be in San Diego at the ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference, connecting with industry leaders focused on next-generation manufacturing, digital innovation, sustainability, and workforce-ready environments.

With experience delivering complex, integrated life science facilities, Clayco helps translate evolving operational and regulatory demands into high-performing, flexible spaces built for what’s next.

If you’re attending ISPE connect with Marc Hanson or Jose Rivera to to discuss how together we can bring these complex facilities to life.

01/29/2026

As client expectations continue to rise around speed, quality, and predictability, Clayco is reinforcing its commitment to self-perform as a core ex*****on strategy by appointing Jason Mrozek as President of Self Perform to lead this focus across the enterprise.

Self-perform has long been a competitive advantage for Clayco, giving our teams greater control over critical scopes of work and the ability to deliver certainty on complex projects.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Zh8A50Y5ru6

01/28/2026

We are honored to be selected as the design-build lead for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago’s proposed low-acuity pediatric hospital in the Downers Grove area.

This project reflects a shared commitment to expanding pediatric healthcare in Chicago’s western suburbs. In partnership with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Skender, ZGF Architects and LJC, our team is proud to support a patient- and family-focused, community-based care model through integrated design and construction expertise.

We look forward to collaborating as planning moves forward. Learn more:

Lurie Children’s is beginning plans to develop a low-acuity pediatric hospital in the Downers Grove area, expanding access to world-class pediatric care for families in Chicago’s western suburbs.

01/27/2026

Winter hit our jobsites hard this week: snow, high winds, and subzero temperatures.

Our Clayco project teams planned ahead to keep people safe while work continued in challenging winter conditions by focusing on the following safety practices:

• Preventing slips by slowing down, shortening stride length, and staying aware of surfaces
• Maintaining clear walkways, proper traction, and using boot traction devices
• Preventing frostbite with winter-rated PPE and dry replacement gear
• Managing cold stress through proper layering, warm breaks, and hydration
• Allowing extra time for winter driving and keeping emergency kits in vehicles
• Establishing warm zones and addressing cold-weather risks in daily briefings

Safety doesn’t pause for winter. Our commitment to protecting our teams remains constant in every condition.

01/23/2026

What does it look like when thousands of people build with purpose every day?

Across Clayco, our teams captured moments that reflect the energy, creativity, and collaboration behind our work, from early morning jobsites to design studios and everything in between.

These images come together in our annual publication, offering a look at a milestone year that included moving into our new St. Louis home and delivering projects across markets nationwide.

Step into “A Day in the Life” and experience Clayco through the moments that define how we turn vision into reality for our clients.

https://ow.ly/lKUn50Y1TiV

01/22/2026

This week, members of our non-field teams stepped onto the jobsite at Albion West End, a 30-story residential tower rising in St. Louis’ Central West End, to experience Clayco’s work firsthand.

When complete, the project designed by LJC will deliver 305 luxury residences wrapped in a striking curved glass façade by Ventana, reflecting the impressive scale of what’s taking shape. What resonated most, however, was seeing the collaboration and problem-solving our field teams rely on every day, along with the dedication it takes to operate hundreds of feet above the ground.

Site visits like these help bridge the gap between office and field, giving teams a clearer understanding of the coordination, innovation, and commitment required to build complex projects safely and successfully.

Interested in high-impact work that helps shape city skylines and communities? We’re always looking for talented people who want to build something that matters.

Learn more about careers at Clayco: https://ow.ly/wPhS50Y1rUt

01/20/2026

Set to open in 2027, the Neil S. Hirsch Center for Alumni and Career Engagement is taking shape at Washington University in St. Louis as construction moves forward. Designed by Christner Architects, a CannonDesign company, the more than 30,000-square-foot, three-story building will serve as a welcoming front door for alumni returning to the Danforth Campus and a dynamic hub for students, alumni, employers, and campus visitors.

The center is designed to encourage meaningful connection, featuring spaces for interviews, career coaching, networking, and large-scale events. Opening onto a tree-lined courtyard at the intersection of Forsyth and Skinker boulevards, the Neil S. Hirsch Center will bring career engagement and alumni services together under one roof.

For more on this project: visit: https://ow.ly/M2ro50Y0fUi

01/19/2026

"Our goal is to create a beloved community and this will require a qualitative change in our souls as well as a quantitative change in our lives.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

That belief aligns with how we approach our work. Construction has the power to do more than shape skylines. When done with intention, it can strengthen neighborhoods, create opportunity, and support the people who call those communities home.

Going Beyond These Walls means recognizing the responsibility that comes with what we build. It means investing in inclusive growth, sustainability, and partnerships that deliver impact long after construction is complete.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on the importance of building with purpose and contributing to the kind of progress Dr. King envisioned.

01/16/2026

This year’s first new hire orientation brought together 60 new team members from across the Clayco enterprise. Different backgrounds, disciplines, and career paths. One shared standard: talent ready to build what’s next.

We hire the best and the brightest because the work demands it. Complex projects, integrated teams, and a culture built on creativity, grit, urgency, and results. These new hires are stepping into real responsibility from day one, contributing to projects that shape communities nationwide.

Teams across Clayco, CRG, LJC, Concrete Strategies LLC., and Ventana Design-Build Systems are growing, with opportunities open across markets and roles. If you are looking for a place where expectations are high and growth is earned, look at where we are headed and how you can be part of it.

To view open positions, visit: https://ow.ly/xoiJ50XY21N

01/15/2026

Rising 30 stories at the gateway to St. Louis’s Central West End, Albion West End is actively taking shape and transforming the skyline in real time.

Developed by Albion Residential, designed by LJC and delivered by Clayco, Ventana and Concrete Strategies, this landmark residential tower will bring 305 luxury residences, resort-style amenities, a rooftop terrace with panoramic city views, and ground-floor retail to the Central West End. Designed to serve professionals, families, and the neighboring medical campus, the project reflects the next chapter of urban living in the Central West End.

With its striking curved glass façade now emerging, Albion West End is anchoring a key corner of the neighborhood and signaling continued investment in the future of St. Louis.

To see the project renderings, visit: https://ow.ly/7kkN50XXGog

01/13/2026

Construction continues to advance at The Cubes at Shepherdsville, a next-generation logistics facility delivered in collaboration with CRG and LJC. Located just east of I-65 in Bullitt County, this 500,240-square-foot cross-dock building is built to support companies that need speed, flexibility, and efficient access to regional and national markets.

With modern building specifications, scalable layouts, and direct connectivity to Louisville International Airport and UPS Worldport, the project is positioned to help users move goods faster, maximize operational efficiency, and adapt as global supply chain needs continue to evolve.

For more on this project, visit: https://ow.ly/WkYO50XWpRY