MARKETS / Forge
Building
THE
BACKBONE OF
INDUSTRY
WHY RICHARD
INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE.
Richard delivers industrial construction services for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, distribution spaces, and critical infrastructure. We partner with owners to create durable, efficient environments that support demanding operations and provide long-term value.
From facility renovations and utility upgrades to production spaces and emergency power systems, our teams understand the coordination required around specialized equipment, active operations, and complex schedules. Through disciplined planning, transparent communication, and dependable execution, Richard delivers industrial facilities built to keep businesses moving.
Forge Impact
Project Portfolio
$720M+
IN DIVERSIFIED PROJECTS SINCE 2016
Client Relationships
91%
REPEAT CLIENT RATE
Built around you
73%
Of projects in occupied spaces
Safety
3,400+
Days with no lost-time
OUR WORK
Forge 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
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES BUILT TO KEEP OPERATIONS MOVING.
Industrial construction requires more than a durable building. Facilities must support efficient workflows, specialized systems, worker safety, and uninterrupted operations. Richard delivers industrial construction solutions designed around each client’s equipment, processes, schedules, and long-term production goals.
MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION FACILITIES
Purpose-built environments designed around production flow, specialized equipment, workforce safety, technology integration, and changing operational requirements.
WAREHOUSES & DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
Efficient storage and logistics facilities that support inventory management, material movement, secure access, and dependable daily operations.
FACILITY MODERNIZATION
Strategic industrial renovations that improve aging facilities, modernize building systems, and extend the useful life of existing infrastructure.
PROCESS & EQUIPMENT INTEGRATION
Precisely coordinated spaces that accommodate manufacturing equipment, production systems, utility connections, and specialized technical workflows.
CRITICAL UTILITIES & POWER SYSTEMS
Electrical, plumbing, fuel, backup power, and supporting utility infrastructure designed to improve resilience and protect continuous operations.
OCCUPIED INDUSTRIAL RENOVATIONS
Carefully phased construction completed around active facilities to reduce downtime, manage risk, and maintain productivity throughout the project.
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BUILDING THE FUTURE OF INDUSTRY
INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION THAT KEEPS BUSINESS MOVING.
Richard delivers industrial construction for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, critical utilities, and occupied renovations. We build efficient, dependable environments designed to support production and long-term operational success.
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