Richard Addresses Hidden Jobsite Danger: hydration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
richard Chooses DripDrop® to Boost Jobsite Safety Through Fast Hydration This Summer
CHICAGO, July 11, 2025 — Richard, a purpose-driven national builder, announced it is deploying DripDrop®, a fast-acting electrolyte powder, to help crews stay safe, cool, and hydrated in high-heat conditions across all jobsites.
With NOAA predicting warmer-than-average summer temperatures across much of the U.S., staying ahead of dehydration is critical to worker safety. Richard is rolling out DripDrop electrolyte packs to jobsites nationwide, reinforcing the company's belief that building strong communities starts with protecting the people doing the work.
"Hydration isn't a luxury—it's a safety essential," said Colleen Richardson, Head of Marketing at Richard. "While the construction industry has made tremendous strides in traditional safety measures, hydration remains a safety concern that rarely takes center stage but can be just as dangerous. Since athletes, military personnel, and firefighters all trust DripDrop for proven, fast hydration, we know our construction workers deserve that same protection.
DripDrop delivers faster hydration than water alone through its doctor-developed formula, with 3x the electrolytes and half the sugar of traditional sports drinks—plus key vitamins and minerals for added support in demanding conditions.
"Construction workers face some of the most demanding physical conditions of any profession, especially during summer heat," said John Shea, CMO of DripDrop. "We're excited to support Richard's commitment to worker safety, because construction truly is one of the hottest—and most essential—jobs in America. These workers deserve a hydration solution that works as hard as they do."
The initiative launches this week with DripDrop shipping to Richard's 18 active project sites and hundreds of workers nationwide. The companies will collaborate throughout the summer on educational content highlighting construction as an essential profession requiring specialized hydration protocol.
This groundbreaking safety initiative represents more than just a summer wellness program—it's Richard's commitment to setting new standards for worker wellness and demonstrating that protecting people isn't just good business, it's the right thing to do.
About Richard
Established in 2014, Richard is a nationally recognized, purpose-driven general contracting company headquartered in Chicago, IL. Founded by veteran Jed Richard, the award-winning company is known for building efficient and dynamic spaces that advance community, sustainability, and well-being nationwide. By prioritizing a people-first culture, Richard has consistently earned top industry recognition, including multi-year honors from both Inc. and Crain's Chicago Business as one of the Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work. Since its founding, Richard has delivered transformative projects including patient care facilities, mission-critical data centers, electronic healthcare upgrades, governmental rehab projects, and water treatment centers. Founded on a mission to make an impact, Richard combines unmatched attention to speed, simplicity, and safety with deep expertise, ensuring the communities we serve can work, heal, live, and thrive better than ever before.
About DripDrop Hydration, PBC
DripDrop is an oral rehydration solution (ORS) invented by Dr. Eduardo Dolhun while on life saving humanitarian aid missions across the globe. It was created for fast hydration in the most challenging circumstances where IVs were not an option. DripDrop is a breakthrough in hydration, designed for both speed and taste to deliver the fastest hydration possible, and is trusted by doctors, firefighters, professional athletes, and the U.S. Military. DripDrop is proven hydration for exercise, heat, performance, travel, sleep, and wellness. As a Public Benefit Corporation, DripDrop is committed to defeating dehydration and each purchase generates life-saving donations and hands-on support across the globe. For more information, or to find a store that carries DripDrop, visit www.dripdrop.com.
Media Contact: Colleen Richardson, media@richardgroup.com