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For the Mission
WHY RICHARD
Agile like a startup. Trusted like an institution.
We’re redefining what it means to build for the public good. As one of the nation’s fastest-growing general contractors, we pair the speed and creativity of a small business with the rigor, safety, and accountability the federal mission demands.
From administrative offices and mission-critical centers to disaster-resilient infrastructure, our teams deliver in occupied, sensitive, and security-controlled environments, without disrupting the work that can’t stop. Every project doesn’t just meet federal standards. It sets new ones.
Government Impact
Federal experience
$654 M+
in contracting since 2016
Quality rating
85%
Above-average or higher CPARS
Built around you
73%
Of projects in occupied spaces
Safety
3,400+
Days with no lost-time
OUR WORK
Government Projects
FORGE
MICHIGAN HOSPITAL CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is launching into the future with a bold modernization of its Electronic Health Record system at its Battle Creek Medical Campus.
VITALITY
RESTORE AMBULANCE BAY
Renovation and reconstruction of the ambulance bay and front entrance vestibule at the Edward J. Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Chicago, IL.
VITALITY
OKLAHOMA CITY MEDICAL CENTER
The existing B-MOD facility needed a complete renovation to accommodate the new PACT model requirements while maintaining operational efficiency.
FORGE
SIOUX FALLS DATA INFRASTRUCTURE
Richard aimed to enhance the healthcare community and accelerate technology by upgrading critical infrastructure for a 40-acre medical campus.
Government
PEORIA LOCK AND DAM CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
This project provided critical repairs and updates to the federal lock and dam in Peoria, IL, modernizing infrastructure that supports over 12 million tons of annual river commerce.
What we build
Mission-critical from the ground up.
Six areas of deep federal expertise — engineered for security, continuity, and the people who depend on these spaces every day.
Mission-Critical & Secure Facilities
Command centers, data-rich environments, and controlled-access spaces built to spec and built to last.
VA & Federal Healthcare
The nation’s #1-ranked VA facility builder — operating rooms, MRI suites, and patient care that can’t go dark.
Occupied-Space Renovation
73% of our work happens around live operations – phased, dust-controlled, and invisible to the mission.
Life-Safety & Code Modernization
Fire suppression, Legionella prevention, and systems upgrades that bring aging assets up to today’s standard.
Infrastructure & Resilience
Locks, dams, and disaster-resilient infrastructure designed to hold the line for decades to come.
Water & Environmental Systems
Treatment, remediation, and clean-water infrastructure that protects communities and the people who serve them.
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Recognized nationally
Top Veterans Affairs facility builder in the country.
Ranked #1 on Building Design+Construction’s Top 15 VA Facility Construction Firms for 2025 — proof that purpose and performance build the same buildings.
BD+C Giants 400 · 2025 Ranking