Name

Russell Construction Services

Legal name

Russell Construction Services, Inc.

Website

https://jarc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Building Equipment Contractors (2382), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Commercial general contracting
• Construction management services
• Design build construction
• Facilities maintenance services
• Historic building restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Rutland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Construction Services: Traditional general contracting services for new construction, renovations, historic restorations, and additions. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with fixed pricing or competitive bidding.
2. Construction Management: Construction management services where Russell acts as dedicated partner and advocate from planning stage to building occupancy. Provides Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts.
3. Design/Build Services: Integrated design and build services under single contract, providing efficiencies through one firm handling design, management and construction.
4. Facilities Maintenance Services: Ongoing facilities repair and maintenance services including preventive maintenance, repairs, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services for commercial properties throughout Vermont.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Russell Construction Services is a commercial general contractor providing construction management, design/build, general construction, historic renovation and restoration, and facilities maintenance and repair services for commercial, institutional, governmental, healthcare, education, financial, hospitality, and senior living clients across Vermont and New England. The company operates as a single-source construction partner handling projects from pre-construction planning through warranty and ongoing maintenance, with expertise in LEED-certified sustainable construction and renovating buildings while they remain occupied.

Product overview

Russell Construction Services is Vermont's oldest general contractor (established 1934) providing a comprehensive suite of construction services through five interconnected offerings. The core portfolio includes General Construction (new construction, additions, historic restorations), Design/Build Services (integrated design and construction delivery), Construction Management (three-phase project oversight), Pre-Construction Consultation (planning and feasibility), and Facilities Maintenance Services (ongoing repair and maintenance). An additional specialty is Renovation and Restoration services for occupied buildings and historic properties. These services span commercial, healthcare, education, government/municipal, financial, and residential sectors throughout Vermont and New England.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Construction Consultation Services Expert pre-construction consultation that helps commercial clients understand project expectations, costs, and timelines before construction begins, including preliminary estimating, budgeting, feasibility assessments, and planning support to guide projects from idea to execution.
• Design/Build Construction Services Integrated design and construction services delivered under a single contract, where Russell is responsible for both designing and building the project, providing single-point accountability, lower overall cost, and streamlined communication between owner, designer, and builder.
• Construction Management Services Comprehensive construction management across pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases including project coordination, quality control, cost management, and expert guidance from planning through warranty; available under Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts for cost certainty with value engineering options.
• General Construction Services Traditional general contracting for new construction, building additions, and historic restorations across commercial, retail, industrial, healthcare, education, financial, hospitality, and residential sectors, delivered with a focus on quality craftsmanship, safety, schedule, and budget.
• Facilities Maintenance Services Ongoing facilities repair and maintenance delivered through the Russell Facilities Maintenance and Repair Division, including preventive maintenance, repairs, carpentry, HVAC maintenance, plumbing, electrical, and other building trades for commercial properties throughout Vermont, including quick response for off-site facilities managers and regional/national companies needing local coverage.
• Renovation and Restoration Services Specialty renovation and restoration of existing buildings including interior demolition and remodeling, MEP retrofits, facade restoration, ADA upgrades, structural support, historic preservation, and damage repairs from fire, flood, or wind storms, with proven ability to perform work while buildings and facilities remain occupied.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed $3.2 million Paramount Theater historic restoration in November 2000
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Housing VermontcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing Vermont partnered with Russell Construction Services for the Vernon Senior Housing Facility project, a 24-unit HUD-financed senior living complex. Russell served as the general contractor for this affordable housing development.
• Brattleboro Area Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrattleboro Area Land Trust collaborated with Russell Construction Services on the Vernon Senior Housing Facility, contributing to affordable senior housing development in southern Vermont.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Engelberth Construction: Vermont/New Hampshire-based commercial GC serving education, healthcare, senior living, and institutional clients with design-build and construction management services. Closely comparable to Russell in size, vertical mix, and regional New England footprint.
• PC Construction: Vermont-headquartered commercial general contractor of comparable size with a similar service mix across construction management, design-build, and general contracting. Directly comparable in geography, customer verticals (education, healthcare, hospitality), and family-influenced culture.
• Bread Loaf Construction: Vermont-based general contractor specializing in commercial, educational, and institutional construction with strong historic restoration credentials. Comparable in scale, geography, and emphasis on craftsmanship-driven institutional work.
• ReArch Companies: Vermont-based construction management and general contracting firm serving commercial, healthcare, and senior living markets. Comparable in service offering, regional focus, and project-scale band.
• DEW Construction: Vermont-headquartered GC delivering pre-construction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting across commercial and institutional sectors. Directly comparable regional competitor with similar service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Whiting-Turner Contracting: National construction management and general contracting firm with a significant New England presence. Competes for many of the same institutional and commercial projects but at a substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Bond Brothers: Established New England construction manager and general contractor with a focus on commercial, institutional, and historic restoration projects. Overlaps with Russell on renovation/restoration expertise but at substantially larger scale.
• Consigli Construction: Larger New England-based construction management and general contracting firm with broader geographic reach and deeper bonding capacity. Comparable service model (CM, design-build, pre-construction) but operates at significantly greater scale across the same region.
• Shawmut Design and Construction: National construction management firm with strong New England roots delivering commercial, institutional, and healthcare projects. Comparable service mix and LEED/sustainability expertise, but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Suffolk Construction: Large national construction manager competing for institutional, commercial, and healthcare projects across the Northeast. Represents the scale tier above Russell and a key competitive threat on larger regional bids.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RussellConstructionServicesVT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/john-a-russell-corporation

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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