Graduation celebrations for Building Student trainees
Five years’ hard work has paid off for Russell WBHO trainees Stephen Smyth and Harry Warburton who have graduated from the University … Continued
- Leading North West Contractor
- Regional • National • Global
- Construction Excellence
One of the North West’s most active main contractors, with a turnover in excess of £123m and more than 200 staff, 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 25 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
- 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
- Axis Tower – LABC Building Excellence and Constructing Excellence North West Awards
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Core Values
Message from Managing Directors
“We believe we have the best team in the industry, our work and professionalism brings a quality that is unsurpassed, and that is down to the individuals who work for Russell WBHO”
– Andrew and Gareth Russell, Founders and Joint Managing Directors
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
Russell WBHO has worked with developers and end users from across a broad range of sectors throughout the North West and beyond.
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
08th Aug 2022
21st Jul 2022
New recruit for HSEQ team
Russell WBHO has expanded its health, safety, environment and quality department with the arrival of a new home-grown recruit. Building Student Lydia … Continued
07th Jul 2022
Concrete knowledge for Building Students
Getting a solid foundation in their site management expertise, a group of Russell WBHO Building Students enjoyed a recent visit to Hanson’s … Continued