£25m Hollinwood Junction Regeneration Project Reaches Completion
The £25m Hollinwood Junction regeneration project in Oldham has reached completion, with Russell WBHO delivering the main part of the scheme for … Continued
- Leading North West Contractor
- Regional • National • Global
- Construction Excellence
One of the North West’s most active main contractors we are responsible for some of the region’s largest and most high profile construction projects.
Read MoreHaving built the best team of construction professionals in the region, and primarily active in our North West heartland, we are developing a national footprint with projects right across the UK as part of the £2bn international WBHO construction group.
Read MoreOver the last 27 years we have built a reputation for excellence at every stage, working collaboratively with clients and partners to ensure the best outcomes; in build quality, problem solving, open communication, delivery on programme, on budget and on specification.
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Quality as standard
Russell WBHO is an award-winning contractor
From business success to training excellence to buildings which exceed expectation, the Russell WBHO team has picked up numerous awards in the recent years.
- Investors in People – Platinum Employer
- Municipal Buildings – Best Conservation Project (Merseyside Civic Design Awards)
- Municipal Buildings – Development of the Year (Insider Liverpool Property Awards)
- Municipal Buildings – Best Refurbishment / Revitalisation Project (RICS North West Property Awards)
- Constructing Excellence NW Contractor of the Year
- TCS&D Cold Store Contractor of the Year
- University of Salford Apprenticeship Awards Large Employer of the Year for 2020 & 2024
- Axis Tower – LABC Building Excellence and Constructing Excellence North West Awards
- Russell WBHO is certified as a CarbonNeutral® company, in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol, the leading global framework for carbon neutrality
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Core Values
Why Russell WBHO
Comprehensive, full service main contractor
High quality delivery & client satisfaction
Highly experienced & professional team
Industry Sectors
With a portfolio of clients spanning all sectors, including commercial, industrial, retail, leisure and residential, Russell WBHO has the experience and expertise to deliver schemes of any size and complexity on time and on budget nationwide.
Lineage Peterborough Phase 3
- Client: Lineage Logistics
- Location: Peterborough
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- Location: Peterborough
- Contract: JCT Design & Build 2011
- Architect: AEW
- Engineer: Healey Consulting
- M&E: 24.7 Electrical
Clayton Hotel
- Client: Portland Street Property Ltd
- Location: Manchester
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- Location: Manchester
- Contract: JCT2016 Design & Build
- Architect: Stephenson Studio / Leach Rhodes Walker
- Engineer: WSP
- M&E: Ridge & Partners
Oxygen Tower
- Client: Store Street Developments Ltd
- Location: Manchester
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- Location: Manchester
- Contract: JCT Design & Build 2011 with Contract Amendments
- Architect: Jon Matthews Architects
- Engineer: Healey Consulting
- M&E: Compass Energy
Chatham Waters
- Client: Peel Holdings
- Location: Gillingham, Kent
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- Location: Gillingham, Kent
- Completion: Summer 2021
New Century Hall
- Client: Federated Hermes International
- Location: Miller Street, Manchester
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- Location: Miller Street, Manchester
- Architect: Shepherd Robson
- Engineer: Healey Consulting
Global Team
We've merged
The merger of two successful businesses – Manchester based Russells Construction and global construction giant WBHO – formed Russell WBHO in 2018, a landmark moment to support the growth ambitions of both companies.
We're growing
Russell WBHO currently has more than 200 employees in the UK, and several hundred sub contractors and suppliers. With a turnover in excess of £140M, the firm has demonstrated strong and sustained growth over the last two decades.
Latest News
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Russell WBHO Completes Second Extension and Recladding Project at Village Hotel Solihull
Russell WBHO has completed the final works at Village Hotel Club Solihull, successfully delivering our second completed project for the hotel operator … Continued
07th Oct 2026
One Year On: Four Russell WBHO Building Students Reflect on Their First Year
From taking ownership of work packages and chairing design team meetings to experiencing projects from early stages through to handover, our 2025 … Continued