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Russell is a professional services firm with 100+ full-time

professionals, providing Construction, Planning and

program Management, Property Management, and Real

Estate Development services across the Midwest. Since

its inception in 1983, Russell has remained committed to

a client-entered approach; core ideologies of integrity,

innovation, and professionalism; appreciation for its team

members, and lasting community impact.

With more than 32 years of success, Russell is dedicated to

providing clients with value-driven solutions and optimized

outcomes by delivering an exceptional client experience.

Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, our culture promotes

a collaborative and productive work environment that

strives to exceed our client’s expectations and provide

life-time career opportunities for our professionals. Having

completed more than $1 billion in projects across 30 states

and Canada, Russell remains a market leader in its core

construction markets.

ABOUT RUSSELL

WHAT DOES A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER DO?

• Construction Manager and

Architect hired congruently

• Provide input and feedback on

scope, schedule, constructability,

and quality

• Provide estimates at three stages

during design

• Generate Value Engineering

alternatives to assure best value

• Develop General Specifications

(Divisions 0 & 1)

• Public advertisement

• Plan distribution

• Hold pre-bid meetings

• Solicit bids from industry

• Coordinate with Architect to

administer addendums

• Hold public bid opening process

• Qualify and analyze bids received

• Recommend contracts to be

awarded to subcontractors

• GMP is established with owner,

based on qualified bids received

and project contingency

• Hold and administer subcontracts,

coordinate insurance certificates,

pay applications, and change

order management

• Project coordination, safety, and

schedule

• Generation of punch lists,

collection of Owners &

Maintenance Manuals, and owner

training sessions

DESIGN PHASE PUBLIC BID PROCESS CONSTRUCTION PHASE

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT?

• Budget-guided design

• Closer evaluation of building

system alternatives

• Less wasteful design re-work

• More project for the construction

dollar

• Owner advocates

• No surprises

• Appropriate bid packaging to

increase local bid participation

• Ability to release early bid

packages for long-lead items

• Eliminates gaps in scope and

reduces the possibility of change

orders during construction

• Cash flow projection for more

accurate decisions on timing of

expenditures

• In-depth executive progress reports

• Improved accountability and

transfer of risk to contractor

• Fewer change orders

• Owner spends significantly less

time administering the project

• Improved compilation of as-built

documentation and owner’s

manuals

DESIGN PHASE PUBLIC BID PROCESS CONSTRUCTION PHASE

HAMILTON ELEMENTARYMoline-Coal Valley Community School District, Moline, IL

In autumn 2015, Russell completed work on the award-

winning Hamilton Elementary school. The project consisted

of a 17,075 sf remodel and 60,925 sf addition to the

existing building. The state-of-the-art school features new

classroom / lab spaces, an imaginarium, learning stairs,

administration suite, new gymansium / stage, cafeteria, and

enclosed outdoor play area.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Preconstruction Services

Construction Manager (CMc)

COST: $17,300,000

JOHN DEERE MIDDLE SCHOOLMoline-Coal Valley Community School District, Moline, IL

The Moline-Coal Valley Community School District chose

Russell to oversee a 96,000 sf renovation to the existing

four-story John Deere Middle School. We also provided

a 14,000 sf addition including: fitness area with locker

rooms, kitchen and cafeteria, resource center, classrooms,

IT center, and the expansion of the gymnasium.


Construction Manager (CMa)

COST: $14,000,000

LOMBARD MIDDLE SCHOOLGalesburg Community School District, Galesburg, IL

Russell’s work on Lombard Middle School marked the first

project in the “Operation Rebuild Achievement” Master

Facilities Plan. The work included renovation of 86,000 sf of

the existing school, adding a new geothermal mechanical

system, electrical system upgrades, new entry lobby

renovation, opening up the second floor to create open

space, remodel of classrooms, music room, art spaces, and

auditorium.



COST: $10,700,000

STEELE ELEMENTARYGalesburg Community School District, Galesburg, IL

Russell completed a 47,250 sf renovation and addition to

the existing elementary school. The renovations included

a remodel of classrooms, new gymnasium / multipurpose

space, a new administration area, and new mechanical /

electrical systems. Geothermal heating was selected as a

cost-reduction method for the district. This project is the

second sequence in the “Operation Rebuild Achievement”

Master Facilities Plan.



COST: $5,500,000

GALESBURG HIGH SCHOOLGalesburg Community School District, Galesburg, IL

The work on Galesburg High School was completed in two

phases. Phase I included the construction of a new 50,514

sf multi-purpose building consisting of an 1/8 mile track,

two basketball courts, two tennis courts, and attached

two-story fieldhouse. A 2,840-seat stadium with new eight-

lane synthetic track, football / soccer field, scoreboards,

lighting, grandstands, and track and field event areas was

also constructed; along with two new softball fields and

renovations to surrounding area. Phase II was completed

with 160,000 sf roof replacement and masonry restoration

to the 1960s building.



COST: $19,200,000

COSTA CATHOLIC ACADEMYGalesburg, IL

Russell worked with Costa Catholic Academy to finalize

the 8,500 sf addition and renovation of their existing

all-masonry school. The finished work resulted in a new

full-service kitchen, technology classroom, the expansion of

multi-purpose room and cafeteria into a new gymnasium,

repurposing of the existing gymnasium into a cafeteria,

and the computer lab / music room relocation.

RESPONSIBILITIES: General Contractor

COST: $1,423,000

PERFORMING ARTS CENTERBettendorf Community School District, Bettendorf, IA

Russell was selected by Bettendorf High School to

complete two notable construction projects on their

campus. The first project, Bettendorf High School’s

Performing Arts Center, included the 63,800 sf addition

/ renovation of the existing performing arts center

including 840-seats, entry and media center, and a new

administrative center.



COST: $16,455,000

TOUVELLE STADIUMBettendorf Community School District, Bettendorf, IA

Russell was selected by Bettendorf High School to

complete two notable construction projects on their

campus. The TouVelle Stadium project included

improvements to the existing stadium including a synthetic

turf field, track, lighting, new ticket / entry booth, and

concessions / restrooms building.


COST: $4,000,000

NEIL ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARYBettendorf Community School District, Bettendorf, IA

Russell completed work on the new 52,300 sf new

K-5 elementary school. The two-level facility includes

classrooms, gymnasium, lunch room, commons (including

stage), parking, playground, administrative offices,

computer laboratory, music and performance room, art

room, and main entry rotunda.



COST: $8,000,000

BETTENDORF MIDDLE SCHOOLBettendorf Community School District, Bettendorf, IA

34,450 sf addition and renovation of library space,

classrooms, and restrooms was completed for the 8th

grade classrooms in Bettendorf Middle School.



COST: $4,000,000

FILLMORE ELEMENTARYDavenport Community School District, Davenport, IA

Our work on Davenport Community School District’s

Fillmore Elementary included the 52,316 sf renovation

and 12,950 sf addition to the existing school. This resulted

in six new classrooms, renovation and expansion of

current classrooms, a new multi-purpose room, HVAC

improvements, and parking lot expansion.



COST: $7,300,000

WOOD INTERMEDIATEDavenport Community School District, Davenport, IA

Alongside Fillmore Elementary, Russell was selected to

complete work on Davenport Community School District’s

Wood Intermediate. This project consisted of the 11,240

sf renovation and addition to the existing school; resulting

in a 9,600 sf gymnasium, cafeteria expansion, remodel of

music rooms, and HVAC upgrades.



COST: $7,700,000

DAVENPORT WEST HIGH SCHOOLDavenport Community School District, Davenport, IA

Russell completed a 48,500 sf addition and renovation to

Davenport Community School District’s Davenport West

High School and YMCA. This project consisted of a locker

room remodel, YMCA expansion, gymnasium, racquetball

courts, fitness room, and multipurpose room.


Hard Bid

COST: $5,000,000

MADISON ELEMENTARYDavenport Community School District, Davenport, IA

Russell partnered with Davenport Community School

District to perform a 9,000 sf renovation and addition to

the existing Madison Elementary. The scope consisted of a

library and computer lab, corridor renovations, new canopy

entrance, new parking lot / bus stop, and new playground.


COST: $1,000,000

SUMMIT SCHOOLJohnston School District, Des Moines, IA

Russell worked with Johnston School District to construct a

new 164,000 sf school. This state-of-the-art school features

an eight-lane swimming pool, round library wing, cafeteria

/ auditorium, and gymnasium / stage. The exterior design

of the two-story facility features masonry and steel.


Hard Bid

COST: $11,300,000

MARTIN LUTHER KING ACADEMYDes Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA

Russell was selected to renovate the interior of the 51,100

sf Martin Luther King Academy. The interior improvements

included classroom space, library, restrooms, office space,

nursing area, and hallways.


COST: $4,900,000

JAMES VAN ALLEN ELEMENTARYIowa City Community School District, Iowa City, IA

LEED Silver Certified

Russell partnered with the Iowa City School District to

achieve Iowa’s first LEED Silver Certified school in the

state. The project included construction of a new 26,000

sf maintenance facility, 61,000 sf elementary school made

of masonry and steel. The school featured new cafeteria,

gymnasium, and soccer field.


COST: $8,000,000

DENKMANN ELEMENTARYRock Island / Milan School District, Rock Island, IL

Russell completed a 5,500 sf addition and renovation

including cafeteria, staff development area, and minor

remodeling for existing main office for Denkmann

Elementary.


COST: $1,200,000

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLDavenport CSD, Davenport, IA

44,690 sf new two-story auditorium addition including:

908-seat theater, orchestra area, and stage. 31,414 sf

new pool area including: eight-lane competition pool,

warm-up pool, wet classroom, coaches office, and

locker rooms / restrooms.

SILAS WILLARD ELEMENTARYGalesburg CSD, Galesburg, IL

Construction of a 69,249 sf new two-story elementary

school including: 5,640 sf gymnasium, 4,606 sf

multi-purpose building, 20 full-sized classrooms, art

room, music room / stage, administration offices, and

restrooms / maintenance areas.



COST: $25,000,000



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QUINCY HIGH SCHOOLQuincy Public Schools, Quincy, IL

67,000 sf one-story “in-fill” classroom addition, 8,400

sf two-story addition, 5,050 sf PE addition, 4,000 sf

misc. inside improvements, parking lot, and bus lane.

NORTH SCOTT FITNESS CENTERNorth Scott CSD, Eldridge, IA

This new 26,000 sf facility includes a weight room with

turf area for plyometrics, as well as a multipurpose

space large enough for two basketball courts and

batting cages. We are considering several additional

amenities such as nutrition bar, offices, and restrooms.



COST: $12,000,000



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