In its 100-year history, Clark Nexsen has grown from a design firm focused on institutional projects in central Virginia to a prominent multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm with a diverse portfolio across the MidAtlantic and Southeastern states. During the last three decades, its size and reach has grown tenfold—from one office of 40 employees to 10 offices and a staff of about 400.
In recent years, that growth strategy has paid off. The Virginia Beach, Va.-based firm jumped eight spots, to 29th on this year’s ENR MidAtlantic Top Design Firm list, as its regional revenue increased more than 20%, to $53.94 million. As the firm navigates an uncertain market, it is seeking to draw on its broadened range of capabilities to stay the course.