Nic Clark talks to building about guitars, Rome鈥檚 Pantheon, and tall blokes getting in the way at gigs
What has been your biggest career challenge to date?
I guess my move into subcontracting. It鈥檚 been my most rewarding too.
Why did you choose construction as a career?
Because I wasn鈥檛 a good enough guitar player.
If you could change one thing about the industry, what would it be?
The culture 鈥� too much adversarial behaviour, not enough collaboration, too much focus on cost, not enough on value.
What have you worked on that you鈥檙e most proud of?
It would have to be our team here at KLH 鈥� the culture, the 鈥渇amily鈥�.
What鈥檚 the most helpful advice that you have ever been given?
Wow, I鈥檓 51, so I鈥檝e been given a lot of advice over the years. I鈥檇 pick the importance of integrity and courage.
Who do you most admire in the construction industry?
I guess it would be Swan Housing 鈥� some real progress in making it different.
What鈥檚 your favourite building in the world?
Some days it鈥檚 my home ! Seriously though, it would be the Pantheon in Rome 鈥� it just blew me away.
What鈥檚 your favourite food?
A nice piece of fish 鈥� sea bream or a skate wing.
What famous building do you wish you鈥檇 worked on?
The Eiffel Tower 鈥� we cycled to Paris from London in 2017 and it was a great target to head for.
What do you think is your best quality?
Being tall.
What鈥檚 it like being you?
Getting a great view at gigs.
What trait do you most dislike?
Tall blokes at gigs getting the way.
What鈥檚 a secret skill we don鈥檛 know you have?
I play guitar in a band 鈥� but 鈥渟kill鈥� is stretching the description of my playing.
What鈥檚 your most prized possession?
I鈥檓 very fond of my Gibson 335.
Nic Clark, managing director, cross-laminated timber supplier KLH
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