Richard Purpose Builders Named to BD+C’s 2026 Top Contractors List
CHICAGO, IL (September 22, 2026) Richard, a Chicago-based national general contractor, has been named to Building Design+Construction’s Top 160 Contractors for the third consecutive year. The list is part of BD+C’s Giants 400 Report, now in its 50th edition and one of the most widely referenced national rankings in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. […]
Richard Named to Crain’s Fast 50 for 5th Year
CHICAGO, IL JUNE 22, 2026 Richard, a Chicago-based national general contractor founded in 2014, has earned a place on Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 for the fifth year. The firm ranked No. 27 on the 2026 list, which ranks companies headquartered in the Chicagoland area based on five-year revenue growth, spotlighting those driving innovation and […]
Inc. Names Richard No. 17 on 2026 Regionals Midwest List of Fastest-Growing Companies
CHICAGO, IL – March 31, 2026 – Richard has been ranked No. 17 on the 2026 Inc. Regionals: Midwest list, recognizing the fastest-growing privately held companies in the region. This marks a significant jump from No. 34 in 2025, underscoring the company’s continued momentum and growth across its national project portfolio. The Inc. Regionals list […]
Richard Ranked No. 1 on BD+C’s Top 15 Veterans Affairs Facility Construction Firms for 2025
CHICAGO, IL – March 13, 2026 – Richard has been ranked No. 1 on Building Design + Construction’s Top 15 Veterans Affairs Facility Construction Firms for 2025, as reported in BD+C’s 2025 Giants 400 Report. The ranking places Richard ahead of nationally recognized contractors including Walsh Group, ranked No. 2, and Clark Group, ranked No. […]
Richard Receives 2025 Hire Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor
Chicago, IL – December 9th, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Labor has recognized Richard as one of the record-breaking 887 recipients of the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. This marks the fifth consecutive year Richard has received this honor. Richard earned the gold award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting […]
Richard Climbs in Building Design + Construction’s 2025 Giants 400 Rankings
Richard has once again earned national recognition in Building Design + Construction’s 2025 Giants 400 Report, advancing across multiple established categories. The firm climbed from No. 44 to No. 41 among Healthcare Facility Construction Firms and from No. 150 to No. 138 among Top U.S. Contractors, reflecting continued momentum and strengthening performance across core markets. […]
Richard Honored Alongside Industry Giants Gensler and WJE at Chicago Marketing Awards
90-day company rebrand for 10th anniversary earns recognition as one of only three winners in prestigious competitionCHICAGO, IL – Richard, a purpose-driven construction firm, has been honored at the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Chicago Excellence in Marketing Awards, earning recognition as one of only three AEC companies selected out of a record number […]
Richard Dominates Illinois Construction Rankings on Inc. 5000, Claims #1 in Employee Growth and #2 Overall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago, IL – August 12, 2025 – Richard, a leading purpose-driven general contractor, has been recognized on Inc. Magazine’s prestigious 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies ranking 1,475, achieving a remarkable three-year growth of 295% in 2024 while securing multiple top rankings within the Illinois’ construction sector. Richard has […]
Richard Ranks #1 in AEC Industry and #16 in Chicago for Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 12, 2025 Richard Climbs Crain’s Fast 50 List of Fastest-Growing Construction FirmsRanks #1 in the Construction Engineering & Architecture, #16 Overall CHICAGO, IL — June 12, 2025 — Richard has again been named one of the fastest growing companies in the Chicago region, earning a spot on the 2025 Crain’s Chicago Business […]
Richard Ranks #1 in Illinois Construction, #34 on Inc. Regionals: Midwest List
Inc Regionals Award Announcement: Woman in Richard helmet FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago, IL – April 1, 2025 – Richard, a leading purpose-driven general contractor, has secured the #34 position on Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Regionals: Midwest list for 2025, while also achieving the #1 ranking among Illinois construction companies. These recognitions highlight the company’s exceptional growth […]
Richard Secures Multiple Rankings in 2024 Building Design & Construction’s Giants 400 Report
Richard has achieved notable rankings across several categories in Building Design + Construction’s prestigious 2024 Giants 400 Report, ranking as the third-largest Illinois-based healthcare and hospital construction firm. The company secured the #40 position among the nation’s top healthcare contractors placing it among industry leaders like Turner Construction. This achievement is complemented by Richard’s #44 […]
Richard Group Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc.’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2024
Richard Group Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc.’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2024 Richard Group named the best workplace in Illinois for Construction Companies