Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Godfrey, IL
Since 1952, Morrissey Construction has built a legacy rooted in honesty, hard work, and trust. Our expertise spans multifamily, senior living, commercial, school, and historic renovation projects, where we integrate construction management, traditional general contracting, and sustainable green building practices. With over seven decades of experience, we prioritize competitiveness, versatility, and innovation while maintaining strict adherence to quality assurance, safety, and client collaboration. Our pre-construction services ensure budget accuracy and project feasibility, while our design-build approach streamlines timelines and costs.We specialize in creating energy-efficient solutions, exemplified by projects like Lexington Farms, a LEED Platinum-certified affordable housing community. Our three-tier inspection process guarantees exceptional results, and our OSHA-certified team enforces rigorous safety standards. By combining time-tested principles with modern techniques, we deliver projects that meet exacting specifications while fostering long-term client relationships. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures every project reflects our high standards for quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
Services
Multifamily Construction
Senior Living Construction
Commercial Construction
School Construction
Historic Renovation
Construction Management
Design-Build
General Contracting
Pre-Construction Services
Green Building
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of specialized construction expertise across multiple sectors.
- Our integrated approach combines construction management, design-build, and general contracting services.
- We maintain a three-tier quality assurance program for consistent project excellence.
- Our team holds OSHA and CPR/First Aid certifications for rigorous safety compliance.
- We pioneered LEED Platinum-certified affordable housing developments with zero-energy utility systems.
Services
Construction Management
Our construction management services oversee entire building processes from design phase value engineering to project completion. We coordinate architects, engineers, and subcontractors while implementing checks and balances to control costs, shorten timelines, and ensure quality outcomes. Clients benefit from concurrent design and construction phases that reduce expenses and deliver high-value results through our 70+ years of industry expertise.
Design-Build
The design-build approach provides single-point accountability by managing architects, engineers, and subcontractors under one contract. This method optimizes cost control and accelerates timelines through coordinated design and construction phases. Our experienced team ensures feasibility assessments, material selection, and budget adherence while maintaining strict quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Green Building
Our green building services incorporate renewable energy systems, energy-efficient materials, and LEED-certified practices. Projects like Lexington Farms demonstrate our capability to create zero-energy communities through solar panels, wind turbines, and advanced insulation techniques. We balance environmental responsibility with cost-effectiveness while staying at the forefront of sustainable construction trends and technologies.
Pre-Construction Services
Pre-construction services include budget analysis, constructability reviews, and value engineering to maximize investment returns. Our scientific budgeting approach compares client goals with historical project data to create accurate estimates. We identify long-lead items early and optimize scheduling logistics to minimize change orders and ensure projects stay on time and within budget.
Historic Renovation
Historic renovation services preserve architectural integrity while integrating modern energy-efficient systems. We specialize in restoring culturally significant buildings by combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary materials. Our process maintains original design elements while meeting current building codes and sustainability standards, ensuring historical structures remain functional for future generations.
People
Ed Morrissey
Founder
Ed Morrissey co-founded Morrissey Construction in 1952, establishing core principles of honesty and quality that continue guiding the business today.
Trix Morrissey
Founder
Trix Morrissey co-founded the company with Ed Morrissey, contributing to the development of foundational practices that have sustained the business for over seven decades.
Questions
What construction services do you specialize in?
We specialize in multifamily, senior living, commercial, school, and historic renovation projects, along with construction management, design-build, and green building services.
Do you offer sustainable building solutions?
Yes, we provide LEED-certified green building services including solar energy systems, energy-efficient materials, and zero-energy community developments like Lexington Farms.
How do you ensure project quality?
Our three-tier quality assurance program includes systematic inspections, constructability reviews, and value engineering to guarantee results meet our stringent standards.
Are you licensed for school construction projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience meeting local building regulations and managing school construction projects within specified budgets and timelines.
What safety measures do you implement?
Our OSHA-certified superintendents enforce strict safety protocols through weekly audits, SIBA toolbox talks, and comprehensive evacuation plans on all job sites.
Do you work outside Godfrey, IL?
While based in Godfrey, we serve clients across Illinois, delivering construction solutions for multifamily, commercial, and historic projects throughout the region.
