“In founding Clune Construction in 1997, it was my dream to build an environment that fosters and rewards everyone’s achievements and pride in all aspects of the company’s efforts.”
Photography: Left ©Clune Construction, Center by ClUNE CONSTRUCTION Right: ©Gensler / Ryan Gobuty
“Since our founding, Clune has grown immensely while maintaining the focus on our people that Mike Clune initiated.”
Our core values
Service Through Stewardship. We support our clients, colleagues and communities with humility and purpose. We strive to build trust, add value and help advance our clients’ goals in everything we do.
We actively give back in the communities where we live and work, with many employees engaged in charities nationwide. Each year, Clune donates a portion of our profits to more than 100 organizations, and in 2023 we furthered these efforts by establishing the Clune Cares Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Respect at Every Level. We listen, include and lead with empathy. We treat every voice – client, trade partner or teammate – with fairness and professionalism. We recognize and appreciate our people, encouraging new ideas that create positive social value. We are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact, assessing our Scope 1–3 emissions and pursuing science-based targets. Our diverse team is our strength, and we foster inclusion through engagement, learning and community support. Guided by unwavering ethics and integrity, we hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards in every aspect of our work.
Teamwork in Action. We believe collaboration drives excellence. We show up for one another, share credit and work as One Clune across every project and region. Our culture of co-leadership and cross-departmental collaboration, spanning every regional office, fosters an environment where diverse perspectives thrive.
Excellence Without Exception. We don’t settle for “good enough.” We plan ahead, focus on every detail and deliver work our clients are proud to stand behind. Our consistent recognition as a Best Managed Company and Best Place to Work reflects this commitment and shows that excellence is not just a goal, but how we operate every day.
Innovation That Matters. We embrace new ideas, technologies and methods that make building smarter, safer and more efficient. Our focus is progress, not novelty. We invest in our people so they can stay current, grow their skills and continuously improve. Innovation is our mindset, guiding how we work, think and plan for the future of our clients and teams. Our in-house virtual construction group advances this effort through reality capture and BIM, improving coordination, revealing issues early and strengthening collaboration across every project.
Safety
At Clune, safety is more than a priority – it’s a core value ingrained in every step of our process. Our dedicated Safety Team develops project-specific safety plans from the very first kickoff meeting, addressing potential issues long before work begins. We take every measure to ensure that everyone on-site returns home safely, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence and care.
Service
Sharing appreciation and recognition for our staff emboldens employees at all levels to bring new, creative ideas to the table that provide positive social value. Our internal teams continually look for ways to improve our environmental impact, ethical approach and personal relationships.
Environment: Recognizing the urgency of environmental sustainability, Clune is committed to making choices that reduce our impact, both on jobsites and in our offices, and has assessed our Scope 1-3 impacts with a view to developing SBTis be the end of 2025. Our structured approach emphasizes commitment, operational support, communication, evaluation and continuous improvement. Through collaboration with third-party experts, we are working to monitor and elevate our environmental performance across all aspects of our business.
People-Centric: Clune’s strength lies in the diverse experiences, perspectives and cultures that make up our team. We strive to foster understanding and inclusion in everything we do, prioritizing initiatives in workplace engagement, learning and development and community outreach and support. By integrating these into our daily work, we build a stronger and more inclusive future.
Ethics: At Clune, ethical conduct is a standard that guides every action. We are steadfast in our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and corporate responsibility, creating a culture where ethical practices are recognized and celebrated by all employees.
Respect
Sharing appreciation and recognition for our staff emboldens employees at all levels to bring new, creative ideas to the table that provide positive social value. Our internal teams continually look for ways to improve our environmental impact, ethical approach and personal relationships.
Environment: Recognizing the urgency of environmental sustainability, Clune is committed to making choices that reduce our impact, both on jobsites and in our offices, and has assessed our Scope 1-3 impacts with a view to developing SBTis be the end of 2025. Our structured approach emphasizes commitment, operational support, communication, evaluation and continuous improvement. Through collaboration with third-party experts, we are working to monitor and elevate our environmental performance across all aspects of our business.
People-Centric: Clune’s strength lies in the diverse experiences, perspectives and cultures that make up our team. We strive to foster understanding and inclusion in everything we do, prioritizing initiatives in workplace engagement, learning and development and community outreach and support. By integrating these into our daily work, we build a stronger and more inclusive future.
Ethics: At Clune, ethical conduct is a standard that guides every action. We are steadfast in our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and corporate responsibility, creating a culture where ethical practices are recognized and celebrated by all employees.
Teamwork
At Clune, teamwork is the foundation of every successful project. We work with architects, project managers, trade partners, clients and stakeholders to bring each project to life. Our culture of co-leadership and cross-departmental collaboration, spanning every regional office, fosters an environment where diverse perspectives thrive.
Excellence
For over 20 years, Clune Construction has earned recognition for both project achievements and company-wide excellence, including accolades such as US Best Managed Companies, Best Places to Work and Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces. These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence at every level – proof that our corporate values are not just principles but a way of life embraced by our employees. Each award reinforces that, together, we are continuously striving toward the highest standards in everything we do.
Innovation
At Clune, we believe in continuous evolution and innovation, not just in the tools we use but in the way we think and run our business. We invest in our people to stay current on new trends, to build their skills and honestly assess themselves and improve. It is a mindset. We think about the future and how we can make it better for our clients, our teams and our clients. In addition to individual growth and improvement, we also think about the future of construction. We have an in-house virtual construction group dedicated to reality capture and applying Building Information Modeling (BIM). We utilize Virtual Construction to elevate our field verifications, strive to make information easier to read, and keep information readily available for all project members to use. It also allows Clune’s team members to weed out unknown issues with existing conditions, produce final build visualizations for the owner, and increase open collaboration with all project stakeholders.
Leadership
Leadership content
Our team
Board of Directors
Mike Clune
Chairman of the Board
Chicago
Paul Hensel
Board of Directors
Chicago
C-Suite
Department Leadership
HR & Talent Acquisition
Business Development, Marketing & Communications
Risk, Corporate Counsel & Safety
Finance, Accounting, & Corporate Compliance
IT, Corporate Systems, MEP Coordination
Operational Systems
What our clients and team members say about us
Being an intern in the 90’s was a lot different than that of today, but what remains the same is the exposure to great people, new opportunities and to be a part of the inner workings of construction management. Applying what you are learning in real world, everyday experiences is important to the development and understanding of the career path you are choosing. Being a Civil Engineering major I never had the idea of being a General Contractor, but my internship changed all of that and I’m glad it did.
Clune Construction is always available to us and they are excellent with follow-up. They really understand our processes. Clune is flexible and proactive for mission critical work. They are a partner. When we were up against the wall, they came up with good solutions.
I am forever grateful to Clune for giving me the opportunity to intern and gain experience within the construction industry during college. My internship experience with Clune better prepared me for when I started my career… As an intern, I was able to see how a GC operated, what specific roles consisted of, and how a project team works together to accomplish one common goal… My internship experience was a very rewarding one and my advice to any college student is to take any opportunity you have to intern before beginning your full-time position.
Clune is a partner we’ve used for years. They have become one of our top GCs across the country because they perform so well for us. Clune is a team player. They are willing to go the extra mile and are very flexible with our schedule. There is a lot of critical work that needs to be done in data center work, ensuring everything is all set up and safe. The Clune team really invests themselves in Cyrus One’s projects. It’s like having a good friend– when you need them, they are there.
When we have a project in Clune Construction’s area, we know they are the team for us—no question. Clune takes a collaborative approach to our projects together. The team’s business sense is unparalleled, and our people and theirs have great relationships. Deltek is responsible for large-scale, complex projects, and Clune makes it easy on me. They take stuff off my plate, own it and manage it. Clune is an extension of my team.
I want to send along a personal thank you to you and your team on the recent turnover of Tecovas in SoHo. I understand it was a very clean turnover and appreciate the effort this takes… We look forward to building many more with Clune.
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and your team for the great work you've done in getting us to this point in the project… I really appreciate the way you've stayed on top of everything throughout the closeout process. Your responsiveness, attention to detail, and commitment to wrapping things up properly haven't gone unnoticed. It makes a big difference, and it's been a pleasure working with you. Thanks again.
Being a safety intern at Clune was a wonderful experience, both personally and professionally… With proper direction and guidance, I was given all the tools needed to succeed. I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to stay on, when the summer internship was over. And when the opportunity to move to the Clune Los Angeles office came up, I jumped on it. I consider myself very lucky to be a part of Clune and to be able to grow along with the continued company growth… Being a part of something bigger than yourself is very rewarding.
When I started as an IT intern I was brought up to speed gradually through on the job training, I’d learn a new aspect of IT responsibilities each week and add it to my repertoire until I was operating at the level of a full time Systems Technician. In my experience a Clune internship is a great way to learn a lot about a profession very quickly.
I walked into my first internship interview in 1992, hoping for a summer job. Instead, I found a lifelong career. That experience was the beginning of my journey that led me to now serve as a Managing Director at Clune, proof that the right opportunity, taken at the right time, can shape everything.
Building more than structures
