Fashion Fair Mall
Expansive foundations & parking concrete
Fresno, CA
Formerly All West Construction
Fresno’s Commercial
Concrete Contractor
Building the Valley Since 1978
Commercial, government & complex structural concrete specialists — serving Central California with decades of proven expertise.
Proven Track Record
Local Fresno Landmarks, Built by Russell
River Park
Office & mixed-use structural concrete
Fresno, CA
Buchanan High School
Classrooms, facilities & stadium concrete
Clovis, CA
UC Merced Campus
Dormitories, dining hall & common buildings
Merced, CA
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
Structural concrete & foundations
Visalia, CA
Industrial
US Cold Storage
200,000 SF insulated tilt-up double-floor system
Fresno, CA
Industrial
Kraft Foods Tilt-Up
Industrial tilt-up facility
Fresno, CA
Commercial
Whole Foods Market
Structural & site concrete
Fresno, CA
What Builders Say About Russell
Incredible structural work — professional and timely. Russell handled a complex tilt-up and finished ahead of schedule.
They’ve been our concrete sub for over 20 years. Public prevailing-wage work or private builds — they deliver without drama.
From intricate foundations to decorative flatwork, the finish quality is exactly what our owners expect. Highly recommended.
Specialty Divisions
Custom, Restaurant & Repair Concrete
Beyond our commercial roots, Russell Construction now self-performs concrete for custom homes and Sierra cabins, restaurant and fast-food builds, and demolition and repair — bringing the same crews, licensing, and standards to some of our fastest-growing work.
Custom Homes & Cabins
Foundations and flatwork for custom homes and Sierra mountain cabins — including the complex, engineered foundations difficult terrain demands.
- Custom home foundations & footings
- Complex mountain & hillside foundations
- Stem walls, grade beams & retaining walls
Restaurant Concrete
Site and structural concrete for restaurant and fast-food builds — pads, slabs, drive-thru lanes, and flatwork, delivered on tight retail schedules.
- Building pads & foundations
- Slabs on grade & interior slabs
- Drive-thru lanes & approaches
Demolition & Concrete Repair
Hard demolition, concrete removal, structural repair, and remodel concrete — tearing out the old and rebuilding it right.
- Selective & structural concrete demolition
- Slab, foundation & wall removal
- Concrete cutting, coring & breaking
What We Build
Three Ways Russell Delivers Concrete
Since 1978, Russell Construction has self-performed nearly every phase of commercial concrete across Central California. Whatever the sector, one experienced crew handles your forming, pouring, and finishing — no subcontracting the structure out.
Commercial Concrete
Structural concrete for the buildings that drive the Central Valley’s economy — retail centers, office buildings, warehouses, distribution centers, and multi-story developments. We self-perform every phase, from deep footings to laser-screeded slabs and tilt-up walls, so your schedule stays on track.
Explore Commercial ConcreteGovernment & Public Works
Prevailing-wage public projects handled routinely and to code — DSA school buildings, correctional and secure facilities, police and fire stations, and military installations. We manage the certified payroll, inspection, and documentation these jobs demand.
Explore Government & Public WorksCustom & Complex Structural
The hard jobs others pass on. Intricate multi-story foundations, hillside and difficult-terrain work, seismic detailing, heavily reinforced structural elements, and architectural finishes — placed to exacting tolerances by supervisors with 400+ combined years in the field.
Explore Custom & Complex StructuralTechnical Mastery
Engineered for the Hard Jobs
Difficult terrain, tight tolerances, and demanding structural specs are where our field supervisors — 400+ combined years of experience — do their best work.
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Technical Mastery in Rebar & Foundations
Deep footings, spread and mat foundations, grade beams, and heavily reinforced structural elements. Our field supervisors carry a combined 400+ years of concrete experience placing rebar and formwork to exacting tolerances.
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Hillside & Difficult-Terrain Foundations
Stepped and pier foundations, retaining structures, and drainage systems engineered for challenging grades and soil conditions — keeping structures level, stable, and built to last.
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Seismic Retrofits & Structural Concrete
Cast-in-place and tilt-up walls, shear walls, and reinforced structural upgrades that meet current California seismic standards for commercial and public buildings.
Why Builders Choose Russell
A Concrete Partner GCs Trust with the Hard Jobs
General contractors, developers, and public agencies across California have relied on Russell Construction for more than four decades. Here’s what sets our crews apart.
We Self-Perform the Concrete
One accountable crew forms, pours, and finishes your structure — no subbing out the most critical scope on the job. That means tighter tolerances, fewer delays, and one point of responsibility.
Safety-First Job Sites
A full-time safety program, twice-monthly training, and recognition from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association and ABC. We supply every crew member’s protective equipment — no exceptions.
400+ Years of Combined Experience
Our field supervisors and foremen have placed rebar and formwork on everything from prisons to hospitals to the UC Merced campus. The hard, intricate pours are where we do our best work.
Prevailing-Wage & Public-Works Ready
Certified payroll, DSA and state inspection, and code compliance are routine for us. Government, commercial, and private builders are all handled the same way — done right.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
B, C-8 & C-12 License · CSLB #1065710 and SBE Cert. #0019544. A California corporation with the bonding capacity and lines of credit to back large, fast-track commercial work.
Local Since 1978
From our Fresno yard we know Central Valley soil, inspectors, ready-mix suppliers, and building conditions. Decades of local relationships keep your project moving.
1978 Building Central California since
60,000 Cubic yards of concrete poured yearly
400+ Combined years of field experience
100% Self-performed structural concrete
Where We Work
Serving Commercial Builders Across Central California
From our Fresno home base, Russell Construction pours structural concrete, tilt-up, and flatwork across 7 Central Valley counties and 20+ cities — on prevailing-wage public work and private commercial builds alike. Find your city below.
View All Service AreasFamily-Owned Leadership
A Woman-Owned Business, Expert-Led
Russell Construction is a California woman-owned business — led by President Michele Russell, with founder Don Russell still running the field. You get the responsiveness and values of a family-run company, backed by nearly five decades of hands-on concrete expertise.
Michele Russell
President
Michele Russell leads Russell Construction as a California woman-owned business — carrying forward the family standard her father built, and giving general contractors, developers, and public agencies a responsive, accountable partner on every bid.
Don Russell
Founder & Responsible Managing Employee
Don has poured concrete since 1978 and still runs the field. A licensed concrete and general contractor with 45+ years hands-on, he’s the technical authority behind every Russell pour — from intricate foundations to state prisons, hospitals, and the UC Merced campus.
1978 Founded by Don Russell
1993 Licensed General Contractor
45 yrs Founder’s hands-on expertise
100 + Crew members & foremen
Common Questions
Concrete Contractor FAQs
Answers to what general contractors, developers, and owners ask us most about working with Russell Construction.
What areas does Russell Construction serve?
Russell Construction is based in Fresno and serves commercial and public builders across Central California — including Clovis, Madera, Visalia, Merced, Modesto, Hanford, and Lemoore — across more than 20 cities and seven San Joaquin Valley counties.
Does Russell Construction work with general contractors?
Yes. Most of our projects are performed as the concrete subcontractor to a general contractor. We bid accurately, mobilize on schedule, and coordinate around your other trades — the way GCs need a concrete sub to work.
What types of projects has Russell Construction built?
Everything from retail centers, offices, and warehouses to schools, hospitals, prisons, and military facilities. Our work includes the UC Merced campus, Kaweah Delta Medical Center, Fashion Fair Mall, Buchanan High School, and 200,000 SF cold-storage and big-box tilt-up buildings across the Valley.
Does Russell Construction self-perform its concrete work?
Yes. We self-perform nearly every phase in-house — forming, pouring, and finishing structural concrete, tilt-up walls, foundations, and flatwork. We do not subcontract out the critical structural scope, so quality and schedule stay in our hands.
Does Russell Construction do prevailing-wage and public-works projects?
Yes. Prevailing-wage public work is routine for us — DSA school buildings, correctional facilities, police and fire stations, and military installations — including the certified payroll, inspection, and documentation these projects require.
Is Russell Construction licensed, bonded, and insured?
Yes. Russell Construction holds California contractor’s license CSLB #1065710 — classifications B (general building), C-8 (concrete), and C-12 (earthwork & paving) — and carries the bonding capacity and lines of credit to back large, fast-track commercial projects.
How long has Russell Construction been in business?
Founder Don Russell began pouring concrete under his own name in 1978, and the company — formerly All West Construction — has grown into one of Central California’s most trusted structural concrete contractors.
How do I get a bid from Russell Construction?
Send us your plans through our Contact / RFP page and our estimating team will get you a competitive concrete bid. General contractors, developers, and owners are all welcome to submit projects for bidding.
Formerly All West Construction
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