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That model now defines Clarke. The business operates across advisory, newbuild construction, fire remediation and retrofit services. Clarke’ s advisory teams work with clients, asset owners and design teams during pre-construction. Eugene adds,“ We work to understand the building, identify challenges and develop the right solution. On new-build projects, that means influencing the design early, drawing on our experience of materials, construction methods and façade performance to help deliver the best outcome.”
Clarke’ s ability to combine advice, design, manufacturing and delivery sets it apart from contractors who join projects later in the lifecycle. The market increasingly demands earlier collaboration, especially for building safety, retrofit and carbon reduction.
Clarke’ s collaborative approach has driven steady growth. Its revenue grew from around £ 3 million in 2005 to an expected £ 60 million next year.“ It’ s been a huge journey – enjoyable, but we’ ve learned a lot and gained valuable experience.”
Northern Ireland gave Clarke its foundations, but local opportunities could no longer support its goals. Then came London.“ We felt we were starting to outgrow the scale of projects we wanted to be involved in, so we looked at London and thought, let’ s see what opportunities are out there.
“ The first project we won in London was worth £ 50,000 in 2011. Now, we’ re preparing to sign a £ 36 million contract, so it’ s a very different business from the one that landed that first job.”
Most of Clarke’ s work now takes place in the UK. Still, Eugene doesn’ t see expansion, investment or project wins as the biggest milestone in the company’ s history.“ One of the biggest turning points came when we
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