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Ruby+Associates, Inc | MCSB 50 Companies to Watch

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
July 20, 2020 11:00 AM

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MCSB 50 Companies To Watch Awardee, Ruby+Associates, Inc

 

In a lead-up to the 2020 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala Celebration Jeffrey Mosher spoke with several winning companies from this cycle. Due to the COVID-19, this year’s gala will take place online July 28th! Please visit michigancelebrates.org/

Here, Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Tricia Ruby who is President/CEO of Ruby+Associates, Inc. based out of Bingham, MI.   Ruby+Associates was nominated as a Michigan 50 Companies to Watch of 2020.

To Listen to their full interview please click on the embedded SoundCloud PodCast shared below!

 

In 2011, after working at the firm for 10 years, Tricia Ruby took the helm of Ruby+Associates, a structural engineering firm founded by her father, David Ruby. Whereas he brought excellence to the firm’s Constructabilty design philosophy and industry niche, as CEO Tricia focused on culture, transparency and growth through employee development and strategic client relationships. Staying true to the firm’s initial mission to serve the construction industry, Ruby+Associates has thrived under Tricia’s leadership, with 300% revenue growth, and 5 years running as a certified Great Place to Work®. The firm earned a national Top 50 Small Workplaces ranking in 2016 and was featured in Fortune Magazine.

Ruby+Associates is a constructability-focused structural engineering firm dedicated to serving the construction industry. Its clients are top builders, fabricators, erectors and architects. The firm’s philosophy is to help its clients “build it better” by providing Construction Engineering, Erection Engineering, Building Design, Heavy Lift Engineering, Design/Detail, Building Analysis/Reinforcement and Connection Design services. 

- www.rubyandassociates.com/

Describe what the company does in one sentence.
Ruby+Associates, Inc. is a structural engineering firm dedicated to serving the construction industry and helping their clients ‘build it better.’

What is the next major accomplishment planned by the company?
In 2020, Ruby+Associates will seek official Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. The firm anticipates that this certification will expand industry visibility, increase opportunities and elevate the Ruby brand.

What makes the company truly unique?
Ruby engineers consider constructability in all that they do, incorporating collaborative design, in-depth construction knowledge and real-world experience. As a certified Great Place to Work ® since 2016, the firm has a transparent, trust-based culture that encourages staff to lead at all levels, develop new initiatives and grow professionally.

What small business trend is impacting you the most?
An efficient and seamless remote workforce has become not just a trend but a necessity in response to COVID-19. Ruby’s crisis management plan, developed in 2017, included operational direction and a technology plan for staff to work remotely as they self-quarantined, which supported uninterrupted service to its clients.

Describe the company culture in three words.
Trust. Transparency. Team.

How is the company engaged with the community?
Ruby’s CEO has inspired philanthropic efforts with her own service and actions. Ruby’s Community Service Committee plans a calendar of charitable events each year. Staff participates in several events that support Judson Center, Life Remodeled, Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts, Alternatives for Girls, HAVEN and several other community organizations.
 
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