Iowa City / Cedar Rapids Corridor Construction & Real Estate Development
24 1/2 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 | (563) 459-4600
serving the Iowa City / Cedar Rapids corridor.
Our Iowa City office opened in 2026 to serve the Iowa City / Cedar Rapids Corridor and surrounding areas. It’s the newest addition to a company that has been building in Iowa since 1983. Thanks to our client-centric approach, we’re not just in the state of Iowa anymore! We’ve expanded to five locations, grown to a staff of 350+, and completed work in 34 states.
Our core values remain the same. Appreciating people and safety will always come first at Russell!
Commercial Construction.
Our commercial construction process involves frequent transparent communication, meaning there is never any question as to where things stand. As leaders in general contracting, construction management, and design/build. We’ll take you through the full spectrum of construction services with safety top of mind.
At the end of the day, we’ll deliver your commercial construction project on time, on budget, and beyond what you expected. Plus, we’ll do it with a smile, because we love what we do!
real estate development.
Russell is a leader in commercial real estate development solutions from complicated land transactions and financing, to solving complex design and construction process challenges. We possess the necessary capital resources, professional expertise, performance history, and partner network to make your commercial real estate development process successful and seamless.
Our team becomes part of your team to fully understand all aspects of your real estate investing needs. Our goal is the same as yours: to make your business goals a reality. From site evaluation to navigating city approvals, we’ve got you from beginning to end!
Our Leadership team.
We invite you to meet our leadership team. A team of true leaders who are knowledgeable, committed, accessible, and passionate about serving the Iowa City / Cedar Rapids Corridor.
As President, Caitlin is responsible for the overall company leadership tasks, roles, and strategies. Caitlin is skilled…
In his role as Vice President of Business Development, Tom is responsible for connecting Russell to Iowa…
Projects & DevelopmentS
Seeking examples of quality work located around the Quad Cities and beyond? Look no further!
Black Hawk College – Building 2
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A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. Foundry
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UnityPoint Health Clinic – Mulberry
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Rock Island Federal Building
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University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art
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Le Méridien – Sheraton Clayton Plaza St. Louis
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R. Richard Bittner YMCA
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Courtyard by Marriott – Bettendorf
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Community Engagement.
Since our inception in 1983, we have been focused on providing exceptional construction services, real estate developments, and fostering a culture of giving back.
Our commitment to our local communities and beyond is vast in scope and tied to our core value of community. We strive to create a culture where our employees feel encouraged to give back in whatever capacity they are able.
In all, Russell has donated more than $1 MILLION DOLLARS (and counting) to local nonprofit and community service agencies across the Quad Cities. Whether it be through monetary donations, sponsorships of events or organizations, or our annual charity golf outing – we love giving back!
Interested in having Russell sponsor or donate to your next event?
build your career at russell.
Bring your ideas, grow your career, and help us shape what comes next. At Russell, you’ll find competitive salaries, modern benefits, flexible work options, and a forward-thinking workplace where team members can thrive.
