Company Overview
Russo is a modular construction company that builds complete commercial structures, such as Coffee Shops, Drive Thrus and Fast Food locations, in a controlled production yard before transporting them to their final site for installation.
Unlike many contractors, Russo self-performs nearly all of the work in-house, including welding, electrical, glazing, and production operations. This model allows them to control quality and speed, but it also requires consistent access to skilled trades and production staff. That’s where ABLEMKR stepped in.
The Challenge
As a fast growing Industry Best Manufacturer, Russo Modular requires people in their organization with a strong aptitude for consistent quality of delivery. Equally important is that a potential hiring partner comes with strong professionalism and reliability, as staffing gaps when not filled create undue pressure on production timelines. Russo needed a staffing partner that could deliver qualified tradespeople while maintaining compliance and professionalism, without slowing down production.
The ABLEMKR Approach
ABLEMKR initially entered the picture through a trial engagement. Russo needed welders for their production yard, and ABLEMKR stepped up to prove the value of their unique approach to finding “hard to find” quality workers.
ABLEMKR delivered:
- High-quality candidates
- Fully vetted and compliant workers
- Reliable communication and service
What started with welders quickly evolved into a broader workforce partnership. Russo’s Shop Manager- Jimmy- began turning to ABLEMKR when new hiring needs emerged across the production floor.
ABLEMKR expanded support to include:
- Welders
- Electricians
- Glaziers
- Framers
Today, ABLEMKR provides continuous workers in Russo’s production yard, supporting the company’s ability to meet aggressive build schedules.
From Vendor to Strategic Partner
Over time, the relationship shifted from transactional staffing requests to a true workforce partnership. Russo now trusts ABLEMKR to:
- Vet candidates for hard-to-fill roles
- Maintain a pipeline for evergreen positions
- Provide honest feedback when placements aren’t the right fit
- Help solve workforce challenges before they impact production
The trust built between the teams has created a collaborative dynamic where ABLEMKR acts as an extension of Russo’s hiring team.
Business Impact
With reliable staffing support in place, Russo can focus on what they do best: building high-quality modular structures at scale.
ABLEMKR helps Russo:
- Maintain consistent production staffing
- Fill skilled trades roles quickly
- Reduce hiring risk
- Keep build timelines on track
- Support continued company growth
Why This Matters
The Russo partnership highlights how ABLEMKR supports companies that self-perform critical work in-house, particularly in production-based construction environments like modular building. By delivering reliable, vetted skilled trades talent, ABLEMKR helps modular builders scale production without sacrificing quality or compliance.
