Clark Contractors

What Clark Contractors does

Clark Contractors is a commercial general contractor and construction manager founded in 2009 and headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The company delivers pre-construction planning and full-service construction management across twelve market sectors—including higher education, K-12 education, healthcare, hospitality, commercial, cultural, athletic, historic, industrial, and retail/restaurant—primarily through negotiated, team-concept engagements that account for over 95% of its work. It operates three offices (Little Rock, Rogers, and Southlake in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex) serving clients across Arkansas and the DFW market, and as of 2025 the firm reports over 170 employees and $270 million in annual revenue.

The company monetizes through project-based contracts spanning lump-sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), design-build, and competitive-bid delivery methods. Its service mix is anchored by two core offerings: Pre-Construction Services (project scheduling, constructibility reviews, value analysis, GMP preparation, long-lead-item management, and permit acquisition) and Construction Services (field operations, change-order management, MEP coordination, project close-out, and warranty support). Marquee customers include the University of Arkansas, UAMS, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Arkansas Heart Hospital, CHRISTUS Health, Marriott, Great Wolf Lodge, Relyance Bank, and Simmons Bank—indicating an enterprise-focused GTM with multi-project institutional relationships. Marketing is primarily relationship- and project-portfolio-driven, supported by LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram channels, plus industry association memberships (AGC, ABC of Arkansas, ULI Northwest Arkansas).

Clark is founder-led and privately held, with William Clark serving as CEO, Shannon Earls as Founding Partner and President, Matt Morrow as EVP of Texas Operations, and Chris Shepard as CFO. The senior team has unusually long tenure, with multiple executives on staff since the 1990s. The firm is ranked the 4th largest general contractor in Arkansas (Arkansas Business) and is named to Engineering News-Record's Top 400 U.S. Contractors, with recent awards including the 2025 ABC Eagle Award for the Pleasant Valley Country Club renovation.

Name

Clark Contractors

Legal name

Clark Contractors, LLC

Website

https://clarkcontractors.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Clark Contractors is a commercial general contractor and construction manager delivering pre-construction and construction services across healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and commercial sectors in Arkansas and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Construction management
• Pre-construction planning
• General contracting
• Design-build delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction Management Services: Full-service construction management for commercial projects including pre-construction planning, scheduling, field operations, and project close-out. Revenue generated through negotiated contracts and competitive bidding on construction projects across various market sectors.
2. General Contracting: Commercial general contractor providing full range of construction services with focus on safety, quality, schedule, and performance. Revenue derived from lump-sum contracts, GMP contracts, and various project delivery methods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Clark Contractors is a commercial general contractor and construction manager providing pre-construction planning services (schedule development, design review and support, budget estimating and GMP preparation, constructibility reviews, value analysis, long lead item management, subcontractor procurement, and permit acquisition) and full construction execution services (field operations management, scheduling coordination, change order management, project close-out, warranty program support). Projects are delivered through conventional, design-build, GMP, and alternative delivery methods across market sectors including higher education, K-12, healthcare, hospitality, commercial, cultural, athletic, historic, industrial, and retail/restaurant.

Product overview

Clark Contractors is a commercial general contractor and construction manager offering a unified portfolio of pre-construction planning and construction execution services. The company operates across twelve distinct market sectors including athletic facilities, commercial, cultural, higher education, K-12 education, healthcare, historic renovation, hospitality, industrial, and retail/restaurant construction. Services are delivered through two core offerings: Pre-Construction Services (encompassing scheduling, design review, budget estimating, constructibility reviews, value analysis, and permit acquisition) and Construction Services (covering field operations, scheduling coordination, change order management, and project close-out). Projects range from tenant finish-outs to major healthcare facilities, university buildings, and hospitality complexes across Arkansas and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Construction Services Pre-construction planning services including project scheduling, design review and support, budget estimating and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) preparation, constructibility reviews, value analysis, long lead items management, subcontractor and supplier procurement, and permit acquisition. Designed to maximize project value, control costs, and keep schedules on track before construction begins.
• Construction Services Full-service construction management covering schedule coordination, field operations management, change order management, project close-out processes, commissioning coordination, MEP coordination meetings, testing and inspection requirements, and warranty program support. Designed to execute projects smoothly from groundbreaking to completion on time and within budget.
• Healthcare Construction Construction services for healthcare facilities including hospitals, cancer centers, medical office buildings, clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers. Includes specialized medical construction, occupied-facility construction, and regulatory compliance for Arkansas Children's Hospital, UAMS, Arkansas Heart Hospital, and CHRISTUS Health engagements.
• Higher Education Construction Construction services for colleges and universities including academic buildings, student unions, STEM and nursing facilities, residence halls, dining halls, and recreation centers. Includes University of Arkansas Student Union, Windgate Studio and Design Center, Windgate Galleries, and East Central University STEM & Nursing Building (65,000 SF).
• K-12 Education Construction Construction services for K-12 schools including new school buildings, additions, renovations, gymnasiums, auditorium additions, and storm shelter facilities. Includes North Little Rock School District 80,000 SF indoor athletic facility and Fayetteville Public Schools Ramay Junior High School (145,000 SF mass timber campus serving 900 students).
• Hospitality Construction Construction services for hotels, resorts, and event venues including new construction, renovations, and additions across major hotel brands. Includes Marriott Moxy Hotel (131 rooms, 55,994 SF), Embassy Suites, Residence Inn, Homewood Suites, and Great Wolf Lodge $27 million additions and renovations across 15+ phases.
• Commercial Construction Commercial construction services including office buildings, headquarters, tenant finish-outs, mixed-use developments, and corporate facilities. Includes Relyance Bank 40,000 SF headquarters (White Hall, AR, 2022) and Simmons Bank Headquarters construction project.
• Athletic Facilities Construction Construction services for athletic facilities including school gymnasiums, indoor athletic facilities, stadiums, and sports complexes across K-12 and higher education markets. Includes North Little Rock School District indoor athletic facility and stadium projects.
• Historic Renovation Historic preservation and restoration services for historically significant buildings, including period-accurate renovations and adaptive reuse projects.
• Industrial Construction Industrial construction services including manufacturing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, and processing plants.
• Cultural Facilities Construction Construction services for cultural projects including theaters, libraries, country clubs, churches, parks, and community centers. Includes the 2025 ABC EIC Eagle Award-winning Pleasant Valley Country Club renovation ($20 million, 45,000 SF renovation, 3,500 SF expansion).
• Retail and Restaurant Construction Construction services for retail establishments and restaurants, including adaptive reuse and tenant finish-out projects.

Named customers13 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Associated General Contractors (AGC) - Building DivisionminorOthersProfessional membership organization for the construction industry providing networking, training, and advocacy resources.
• American Society of Healthcare EngineersminorOthersProfessional membership for healthcare engineering professionals, providing resources and standards for healthcare facility construction.
• Associated Builders and Contractors of ArkansasminorOthersState chapter of national construction association providing training, safety resources, and advocacy for construction companies.
• Urban Land Institute Northwest ArkansasminorOthersLand use and real estate development organization providing education and research for responsible land use decisions in NWA region.
• MetRock Forward PartnersminorOthersRegional economic development and workforce initiative partnership in the Arkansas construction and development community.
• Rotary Club of Little RockminorOthersCommunity service organization providing networking and civic engagement opportunities in the Little Rock area.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CDI Contractors: Little Rock-based general contractor with similar size and multi-sector portfolio across healthcare, education, hospitality, and commercial. Direct Arkansas-market competitor serving overlapping client base.
• Manhattan Construction Group: Oklahoma-based commercial GC with national reach across sports, healthcare, education, and hospitality. Comparable in size and vertical exposure, with similar negotiated delivery approach and family-led culture.
• Nabholz Construction: Arkansas-based (Conway) commercial general contractor with multi-state operations across the South and Midwest. Highly comparable to Clark — similar size, regional footprint, vertical mix in healthcare/education/commercial, and negotiated delivery approach.
• Crossland Construction Company: Regional commercial GC with significant Midwest/Southern operations, comparable size and diversified vertical mix including healthcare, education, hospitality, and industrial. Similar culture of employee ownership and relationship-based delivery.
• Baldwin & Shell Construction Company: Little Rock-headquartered commercial general contractor with comparable revenue scale, central Arkansas footprint, and similar higher education, healthcare, and commercial project portfolio. Direct Arkansas-market competitor.
• Flintco, LLC: Native American-owned commercial GC headquartered in Tulsa with offices across the South/Southwest. Comparable in size, vertical mix, and relationship-based delivery model; serves healthcare, education, and commercial clients across overlapping Sun Belt geographies.

Broad incumbents

• JE Dunn Construction: Larger national commercial GC headquartered in Kansas City with offices across the Sun Belt. Comparable verticals (healthcare, higher ed, commercial) and delivery methods; a broader incumbent that competes for larger institutional projects.
• Brasfield & Gorrie: Larger Birmingham-based commercial GC operating across the Southeast and nationally. Overlaps in healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and commercial; serves as a broader incumbent with deeper resources and self-perform capabilities.
• Hensel Phelps: Large national GC with strong healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and government practices. Competes for larger-scale institutional projects of the type Clark is increasingly pursuing (e.g., the $70M Arkansas Children's facility).
• McCarthy Building Companies: Large national employee-owned commercial GC with deep healthcare and higher education practices. Overlaps significantly with Clark's healthcare and education portfolio and competes for similar institutional clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clark-contractors
• Instagraminstagram.com/clark.contractors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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