Raymond R. Houle Construction was founded in 1977 by Raymond Houle, who launched the company out of his garage in South Hadley, Massachusetts. In those early days, the company built a reputation traveling up and down the East Coast, constructing Friendly’s Ice Cream restaurants — one job at a time. As the company grew, Raymond began to explore projects in the medical and industrial sectors, laying the foundation for what would become RRHC’s strongest niche.

In 1988, a young and ambitious Timothy S. Pelletier joined the company. Tim brought fresh ideas, relentless drive, and a vision for the future. His arrival marked a turning point. Under his leadership, the company expanded operations multiple times, outgrowing the original Granby Road office and moving into a larger facility on East Street in 1997.

By 1994, after nearly two decades of building the company from the ground up, Raymond stepped back from day-to-day operations. A year earlier, Robert Langevin, Jr. had joined the team as Chief Estimator and quickly became a key partner in managing complex projects and growing the business. When Raymond officially retired in 2003, Tim purchased the company and assumed the role of President, with Bob promoted to Vice President.

Tim spent the next decade restructuring the company, streamlining systems, and deepening its foothold in healthcare, education, retail, and industrial construction. In 2005, RRHC moved into its current headquarters at 5 Miller Street in Ludlow, MA — a centralized location with expanded office space, a full workshop, and room for continued growth.

As the company evolved, so did its team. In 2013, Tim’s son, Ryan R. Pelletier, joined full-time, bringing with him a degree in Management, outside leadership experience, and a deep understanding of the company’s values from growing up around the business. He began in project management and estimating and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2025. Today, Ryan leads RRHC’s operational strategies, team development, and process innovation, helping guide the company into its next chapter.

From our long-standing leadership to the next generation of builders, RRHC remains a family-focused company built on the values of integrity, craftsmanship, and customer service. Many of our team members — like Office Manager Gina Nascembeni, Shop Manager Brian Lee, and Delivery Specialist Andrew Mesheau — bring not only skill and reliability but heart, humor, and a shared commitment to doing things the right way.

Jeff Batchelor, who started with RRHC in 2007 as a carpenter, is another example of our team’s growth and dedication. Over the years, Jeff earned his Construction Supervisor’s License and worked his way up to Project Manager, where he now leads complex projects with care, precision, and the same hands-on expertise he built in the field.

We take pride in being the trusted general contracting partner for clients across Massachusetts and beyond. Our focus markets include:

  • Medical

  • Educational

  • Retail

  • Industrial

We also regularly self-perform key construction services, including:

  • Concrete work

  • Wood and metal framing

  • Drywall installation

  • Cabinetry and Millwork

  • Doors, frames, and hardware

  • Finish and rough carpentry

With over 45 years of experience, Raymond R. Houle Construction has come a long way from its humble garage beginnings — but our core mission remains unchanged: build with care, work with integrity, and treat people like family.