Russell Construction began in 1987 after John Russell turned a career in carpentry and management into a family business focused on quality work and doing the job right the first time. The company grew from retail construction roots into a broader commercial builder and developer, with services that include construction management, design-build, general contracting, preconstruction, real estate development, and site selection. Russell also works across numerous market verticals, including retail, healthcare, higher education, senior living, multi-family housing, historic preservation, hospitality, K-12 education, offices, industrial and manufacturing, and sports and recreation. The business maintains a significant Midwest presence and describes its work as serving clients across commercial construction and real estate development projects.