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“ We’ re trying to break the stereotype that construction is just concrete and cement. There are opportunities in digital design, AI and 3D modelling, and most young people are amazed when they see the range of work that goes on in the business.” The programme creates opportunities through schools, colleges, work experience placements and apprenticeships, giving people early exposure to different disciplines before they settle into specialist career paths.
He sees the impact long before someone reaches a senior role.“ You can see the person blossoming. You can see them growing into adults and taking control of their own life. It’ s really satisfying.”
Clarke’ s people-first focus shapes its relationship with the local community in Ballymena, where the company supports local organisations, skills development, and participates in manufacturing task forces,
sustainability groups, educational initiatives and community events.
While many businesses rush to define comprehensive AI strategies, Clarke takes a different approach.“ There’ s definitely a role for AI. We don’ t have a formal policy or charter yet, but we’ re already using it in different parts of the business. We’ re putting the right governance and ethical safeguards around it while giving people the freedom to explore what’ s possible. The next step is understanding which processes and tasks AI can genuinely improve and making those part of how we operate.”
Clarke applies that balance between experimentation and oversight beyond technology. The company encourages new ideas but ensures implementation is measured.“ We must be careful about how we introduce AI. Some people are nervous it’ s going to take their job, so we need
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