Providence, Rhode Island

Built with intention.
Designed to last.

Racland Incorporated is a full-service design-build firm specializing in commercial and residential real estate construction and development. From new construction to renovation and historic restoration — one partner, start to finish.

35+ Years
RI Lic. #4704
553/555 Hope Street Condominiums by Racland Incorporated
553/555 Hope St Condominiums Providence, RI
01 Approach

One team. Drawing board to key handoff.

The design-build model eliminates the gaps that derail most construction projects — the friction between architect and contractor, the surprises at permit review, the finger-pointing when something changes. We own the full arc: design, engineering, permitting, construction, and finish.

That accountability is why clients come back for second and third projects, and why Racland-built homes still look intentional decades after move-in.

Richard A. Cardillo
Founder & Principal
RI Contractor Lic. #4704
— Featured Projects

Project highlights.

A sample of our work across Rhode Island — commercial, residential, historic restoration, and more.

553/555 Hope Street Condominiums

553/555 Hope Street Condominiums

Residential · New Construction

New residential construction designed by Richard A. Cardillo. Three stories with shingle and clapboard siding over a brick base, built to fit the scale and character of the East Side neighborhood.

Coldwell Banker Building

Coldwell Banker Building

Commercial · New Construction

Ground-up commercial construction near T.F. Green Airport. A double-height central window anchors the facade, flanked by cedar shingle gables — modern commercial design grounded in New England form.

Niagara Engine Company #5 — Jerry's Artarama

Niagara Engine Co. #5

Historic · Complete Restoration

Complete interior and exterior restoration of the historic Niagara Volunteer Engine Company #5, also known as Providence Fire Department Hose #17 and Steam Engine Co. 5. Adapted into commercial retail space — now home to Jerry's Artarama.

27-29 Elmway Street Condominiums

27–29 Elmway Street Condominiums

Residential · Fix & Flip

A complete gut renovation transforming a deteriorated property into a beautiful two-unit condominium building. Fully redesigned inside and out with twin gabled entries and signature red doors.

— Services

Full turn-key. End to end.

Whether you're breaking ground on a new build, reimagining a commercial space, or restoring a historic structure — one phone number, one accountable team from concept through construction.

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Building Design

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Commercial Projects

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Custom Home Building

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General Construction

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Home Additions

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Home Renovations

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New Home Construction

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Project Management

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— Since 1990

Thirty-five years of building Rhode Island.

Racland Incorporated was founded in 1990 on a simple principle: a single firm taking full responsibility from design through construction produces better buildings. Not faster, necessarily — but truer to the intent and built to stand.

Most of our work comes from repeat clients, their families, and the architects and contractors we share this region with. That's how a design-build firm on Hope Street outlasts the trends.

35+
Years in Business
RI
Lic. #4704
— Get in Touch

Let's talk about what you're building.

Whether you have a finished set of drawings or just a sketch and a lot, we'll walk it through together. Consultations are complimentary.

Email Us → Call 401·524·5343
Office 553 Hope StreetProvidence, RI 02906
Cell 401·524·5343
Tel 401·351·0481
Email raclandcompany@gmail.com
Hours Mon — Fri · 8:00 — 5:00Site visits by appointment