Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Construction Management Services in Wisconsin & Illinois
Founded in 1965 by Charles N. Chuck Riley, our company has grown from a basement operation in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to a respected regional construction management firm with offices across the Midwest. Our family-owned business continues to uphold the values of Humility, Integrity, Flexibility, and Initiative (HIFI) that defined our founder's approach. We specialize in delivering tailored construction solutions for commercial, healthcare, industrial, and municipal projects, combining decades of hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology like Building Information Modeling (BIM). Our team of 250 professionals maintains a client-centric philosophy, evidenced by the fact that 80% of our work comes from repeat customers.We hold industry-recognized positions as #3 Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firm and consistently appear on regional fast-growth lists. Our proprietary InSTEP methodology integrates Lean production principles with collaborative planning to ensure project success. With self-performed masonry, concrete, carpentry, and demolition services, we maintain quality control while optimizing costs. Our commitment to transparency is demonstrated through phased budgeting, value engineering programs, and cloud-based project management systems that keep stakeholders informed throughout every project phase.
Services
Preconstruction Services
Construction Management
Masonry
Concrete
Carpentry
Drywall
Demolition
Value Engineering
BIM Modeling
Project Scheduling
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer 60 years of construction management expertise in Midwest markets
- Our proprietary InSTEP methodology ensures efficient, collaborative project delivery
- We self-perform 5 key trades to maintain quality control and cost efficiency
- Our phased budgeting process includes 4 detailed estimation stages for accuracy
- We maintain #3 ranking among Milwaukee's largest construction firms
Services
Preconstruction Services
Our comprehensive preconstruction services include four-phase budgeting, value engineering, and BIM modeling. We analyze project feasibility, optimize costs, and create detailed schedules using 50+ years of cost history data. Our collaborative approach with design teams ensures accurate estimations and constructability analysis.
Construction Management
We offer full-spectrum construction management through various delivery methods including CMAR, Design-Build, and Integrated Project Delivery. Our team coordinates all aspects from permitting to quality control, utilizing cloud-based software for real-time project tracking and stakeholder communication.
Self-Performed Trades
Our 150 skilled tradespeople handle masonry, concrete, carpentry, drywall, and demolition work. This in-house capability ensures quality control, faster execution, and cost efficiency while maintaining strict safety standards through our InSTEP safety program.
Value Engineering
Our collaborative value engineering process identifies cost-saving alternatives without compromising quality. Working with design teams, we analyze high-cost areas and implement solutions that maintain project integrity while improving budget efficiency through our proprietary methodology.
BIM Modeling
We utilize advanced BIM technology to create detailed 3D models for project visualization and coordination. This allows early detection of MEP clashes, accurate cost estimation, and virtual walkthroughs to refine designs before construction begins, reducing potential errors.
Questions
What construction services does Riley offer?
We provide full-service construction management including preconstruction planning, value engineering, BIM modeling, and self-performed trades like masonry and carpentry across Wisconsin and Illinois.
How long has Riley Construction been in business?
We've been serving Midwest clients since 1965, providing 60 years of construction expertise with a focus on quality craftsmanship and client relationships.
What makes Riley's approach unique?
Our proprietary InSTEP methodology combines Lean principles, collaborative planning, and technology-driven solutions to ensure efficient project delivery while maintaining our core HIFI values.
Do you work on specialized project types?
We specialize in commercial, healthcare, industrial, municipal, and science & technology projects, with extensive experience in GxP compliance facilities for regulated industries.
What areas do you serve?
We operate from four regional offices covering Wisconsin and Illinois, with headquarters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and project experience across the Midwest region.
Can you handle complex construction challenges?
Our team of 250 professionals uses advanced BIM technology and 50+ years of cost history data to solve complex challenges through proactive constructability analysis and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
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