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By: Dan Nielson, Vice President, Senior Project Manager Historically, the construction industry has been thought of as “shady” or “unethical”. While these stereotypes can be rooted in some truths, Clune has been combating this perception for its entire 24-year history through our award-winning company ethics and open book methodology When assembling a Guaranteed Maximum Price …

Transparency in Construction Management – Clune’s Open Book Methodology Read More »

By: Colin O’Connell, Vice President, Project Executive Located on at 44 Montgomery St., Boies Schiller Flexner’s (BSF) new San Francisco office represents a new trend in legal work places in the Bay area. It focuses on how attorneys and clients work and collaborate. The space was designed by Schiller Projects with local representation by Cole …

BSF San Francisco Evolves with the City – A Project Case Study Read More »

By: Nick Vanek When Clune joined the team to renovate DIRTT Environmental Solutions’ showroom in early 2020, everyone was looking forward to NeoCon in June. NeoCon is an annual international event held in Chicago that serves to display and launch innovation within the commercial design industry. DIRTT was planning a complete renovation of their showroom …

DIRTT Showroom – An Immersive Experience Read More »

By: Enda Crowley, Vice President, Team Leader Over a year ago, the abrupt and unexpected changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic left companies in search of solutions for conducting business at a social distance. As a result, the construction industry has spent much of the past year researching and implementing solutions to meet the needs …

Get to Know Clune’s Service Group – Our Secret Weapon for Re-Occupancy Planning Read More »

By: Mike Themanson, Vice President, Safety This week, May 3rd through 7th, is Stand for Safety Week, and this year the construction industry is focusing on the topic of mental health. Mental health not only affects our overall well-being, but impacts how we make choices, handle stress, and relate to others, both on and off …

Safety Isn’t Just Physical – Mental Health in the Construction Industry Read More »

Increased demand for content during the pandemic has led to a greater demand for production space By: Randy Starbird, President, West Region Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the term “binge-watching” was a common household phrase. Of course, it has increased in popularity in the past year. As the hub of entertainment production, the uptick in …

How Binge-Watching Leads to Increased Entertainment Construction Read More »

By: Annette Barbato, Corporate Training & Internship Coordinator Established over 20 years ago, Clune Construction’s Internship Program has played an essential role in growing our talented team. In recent years the program has grown significantly. With National Internship Awareness month taking place in April, Clune is reflecting on the program’s successes and its opportunities for …

Clune’s Internship Program – Training the Next Generation of Construction Leaders Read More »

A Project Case Study By: Denise DeSisto, Senior Project Manager In 2018, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, a leading multidisciplinary national professional services firm, made the forward-thinking decision to relocate its Los Angeles headquarters to a modern, state-of-the-art space with collaboration as a focus. As part of the firm’s path to becoming the professional services of …

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips – A Professional Services Firm of the Future Read More »

By: Jack Murphy, Senior Project Manager While COVID-19 has severely impacted most sectors of the construction industry, data center construction continues to climb at unprecedented rates. As the pandemic continues, the exponential increase in data usage is adding increased demand for storage capacity. Data center providers are faced with the challenge of how to manage …

Pre-Fabricated Solutions for Data Center Demand Read More »

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Clune asked our employees across the country what they love most about their job at Clune. Check out some of the responses below to learn more about our people and company culture.  “What I love most about my job at Clune is the people. My teammates and co-workers have truly …

What Do You Love About Your Job at Clune? Read More »

By: Sean O’Neill, Vice President, Senior Project Superintendent As the General Contractor working on a project, two of the main elements that are crucial to delivering a successful outcome: cost and schedule. These two components need to remain at a constant balance. A disruption to either the cost or schedule of the project can cause …

Planning Efficient Coordinated & Organized Construction (PECOC) Read More »

By: Jack Murphy, Senior Project Manager The onset of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in early 2020 has caused dramatic ripples across the global construction landscape. In some US cities, new commercial and residential construction through June slowed by as much as 78%. The pandemic has forced many office jobs to be relegated to employees’ homes …

The Increased Demand for Data Center Construction in the COVID Era Read More »

By: Sean O’Neill, Vice President, Senior Project Superintendent It has now been many months since the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has become the driving force in the way we live our lives, both personally and professionally. After months of working remotely, many employers are now wondering when and how it will be safe to go back to …

Getting You Safely Back to Work Read More »

By: Charlotte Norgaard, Communications Manager Clune recently announced the opening of our permanent office in Dallas, and while the Dallas-Fort Worth area may be a newer to Clune, it has a long and celebrated history that we are excited to experience. “Big things happen here,” the official slogan for Dallas, not only addresses the city’s …

“Big Things Happen in Dallas” – They Really Do! Read More »

By: James Holt, BIM Manager Even before this time of social distancing and stay-at-home restrictions, Clune’s Virtual Construction (VC) department has regularly implemented new technologies and the best solutions to continue to help deliver construction projects on-time and under budget. Today, with many project stakeholders unable to visit a jobsite in person, VC technologies have …

Virtual Construction – Keeping You Connected to Your Construction Project During Social Distancing Read More »

By: Amanda Sollenberger Over the past weeks, most Americans have experienced a shift in their daily routines due to the COVID-19 virus. While much of the current situation is out of our control, it is important to do our best with what is in our control, while following the state and federal guidelines for keeping …

Constructing A Working Environment at Home Read More »

By: Chris Roland Recently, our team was tasked with the installation of a complicated custom powder coated metal ceiling panel as part of a project’s unique finish elements. This ceiling detail was originally an integral part of the design for a relaxation area where workers could escape from their desks for meet-ups, a quick one-on-one …

Mirror Polished Stainless Steel – A Versatile Replacement to Standard Glass Mirrors Read More »

By: Nick Vanek As a company’s workforce grows and changes, their office needs shift. There are many options to refresh/modernize and accommodate growth between major office renovations. These can be completed with minimal disruption to employees’ everyday work and can increase productivity in the long run. Depending on the specific goals of the company, there …

Small Ways To Refresh an Office That Make a Big Difference Read More »

Randy Starbird has been named President of Clune’s West Region and Tony Giachinta, President of Washington, DC Region Clune is pleased to announce that two of its most seasoned executives have been appointed President of their regional offices. Randy Starbird is now President of Clune’s West Region, which includes its Los Angeles and San Francisco …

The Evolution of Leadership for Clune’s West and Washington, DC Regions Read More »

By: Emmalie Wolter The average employee spends over 2,000 hours per year in their office space. Therefore, it is safe to say that a work environment can have a large impact on the quality of an employee’s life. It is essential that a company has people dedicated to developing and maintaining wellness and sustainability initiatives …

Workplace Wellness – How to Promote Sustainability and Healthy Habits in the Workplace Read More »

With more than 20 years of experience working on major mission-critical projects nationwide, Clune is one of the nation’s leading data center general contractors. Clune recently completed the construction of DataGryd’s MegaSuite 6 facility in New York, City. It is the most modern and efficient high-density, high-performance data center in the East Region. “The opportunity …

Clune Completes Construction of Data Center Facility in the Heart of New York City Read More »

By: Victoria Hensley, Safety Manager When starting a position in the field, whether you’re fresh out of school, or are starting a new chapter of your career, there are a few things to keep in mind in order to have the smoothest possible transition. Unlike a typical office job, there are many possible hazards and …

8 Things To Know Before Starting In The Field Read More »

This Good Day Chicago broadcast on Fox 32, highlights the 64th Gold Coast Fashion Show, benefiting Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, which takes place Thursday, September 26th. Clune is proud to be the presenting sponsor of this year’s event, which is the premier fashion event in Chicago. All funds raised will …

Fashion for a good cause at the Gold Coast Fashion Show Read More »

Most people in the Construction/Real Estate Industry do not typically associate the role of a Project Manager with the need for a lot of creativity. They typically associate this job with technical skills; budgeting, scheduling and overall project organization. Although those skills are most definitely necessary, creativity is also an important aspect of construction. When …

Creativity in Construction Management Read More »

How to Set the Table for a Successful Project As a pre-construction minded individual, I am not a fan of the term “value engineering”.  This term makes me think the pre-construction process did not head in the right direction. I believe the key to a successful project is set-up that does not need value engineering …

Value Added, Not Value Engineering Read More »

Entering my 23rd year as a safety professional, I look back and can’t help but notice the tremendous changes that have taken place in the field that are the result of advancements in technology.  When I started in the industry, I was handed a pager, a computer with Windows ‘95 and shown how to use …

Back To The Basics – Using Technology To Make Fundamental Safety Practices More Effective Read More »

The only constant of the healthcare landscape is that it is constantly changing.  The baby boomer generation (made-up of 76 million Americans) is now between the ages of 54 and 74 and has had a large impact on shaping healthcare across the US. As baby boomers have aged, their healthcare requirements have caused an upsurge …

Advanced Capabilities For a Healthcare Industry In Transition Read More »