The Richard Group, under the leadership of Founder CEO Jed Richard, has established itself as a prominent construction and design-build firm guided by their "Keep Your Head Down Growth" philosophy [1]. This customer-centric approach, combined with a commitment to adaptability and innovation, has positioned the company as an industry leader and earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in the U.S. [2].
The company maintains a comprehensive service model that integrates advanced capabilities across the construction lifecycle [3]:
- Pre-construction planning and risk mitigation
- Design-build services with in-house architectural teams
- Self-performed construction operations
- Operations and maintenance services
- LEED-aligned sustainable building practices
- Virtual management and technology integration
As a veteran-owned business and federal government contractor [2], Richard Group demonstrates exceptional financial strength and operational excellence through their quality management metrics [3]:
- A++ Rating from Liberty Mutual
- $200 million Single Project Capacity
- $500 million Aggregate Capacity
- EMR Rating: 0.71
- UFI: Qst7a5n63tl4
- DUNS: 078658430
- Customer-centric project delivery
- Team development and employee growth
- Stakeholder value and humble leadership
- Sustainable practices and technological innovation [1]
Richard Group has achieved significant recognition in 2024, demonstrating their continued excellence in both business performance and workplace culture [1]. Notable achievements include:
- Named to Inc.'s 2024 Best Workplaces list
- Ranked as Best Workplace in Illinois for Construction Companies
- #20 on CRAIN'S CHICAGO BUSINESS Fastest Growing Companies list [2]
The company's sustained growth in the Chicago market and leadership position in the Illinois construction sector is evidenced by three consecutive years of recognition on CRAIN'S Fast 50 list [2]. Their specialization in defense and healthcare projects [2], combined with consistent workplace excellence recognition from 2022-2024 [3], demonstrates their commitment to both project excellence and employee development.