Testimonials

“This project was very complex and had a lot of details that needed to be lined out. Our Ruby Project Manager was extremely helpful in moving the project along.”

- Debra Marten, Alberici

“We are presented with multiple options and recommendations, and that’s one of the things that makes us continue to work with Ruby. They’ve always been out of the box thinkers.”

- Bruce Rysztak, Barton Malow Company

"Until I die or win the lottery, I will always push for Ruby on our projects. They are by far the best structural engineers around."

- Carl Wingert Sr., Overhead Conveyor Company

“They hit the project head on, delivered what we needed when we needed it, and most importantly, listened to our needs and our constructability issues.”

- Brian Lamerson, Rudolph Libbe

“Ruby has a wonderful perspective with different client types. It stands out because they have that inherent respect for the crew that is going to be doing the work. They know the lingo, and have a great understanding of what makes the building come together.”

- Gail von Staden, AIA, LEED AP, von Staden Architects

“Ruby helped with timely responses to RFI's and were quick to aid in unforeseen field condition/workarounds/fixes.”

- Cory Hunley, Walbridge

Awards

Kings Bay Dry Dock Recapitalization, St Marys, Georgia
2023 ENR Southeast Best Project Award, Renovation/Restoration

United Wholesale Mortgage Pedestrian Bridge and Office Renovation, Pontiac, Michigan
2021 Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine Yearbook of Engineering Achievement, Small Firm Category

Mackinac Bridge Paint Platforms
2020 American Council of Engineering Companies/Michigan Honorable Conceptor Award
2020 National Council of Structural Engineers Associations Other Structures Outstanding Project Award
2019 Structural Engineers Association of Illinois Excellence in Structural Engineering, Best Neighboring State Project Award

GM Truck Manufacturing Facility, Flint, Michigan
2019 American Council of Engineering Companies/Michigan Honorable Conceptor Award
2019 American Council of Engineering Companies/Michigan People's Choice Award

Hard Rock Stadium Shade Canopy, Home of the Dolphins, Miami Gardens, Florida
2018 American Institute of Steel Construction Presidential Award for Excellence in Erection Engineering
2017 Structural Engineers Association of Illinois Excellence in Structural Engineering, Best Renovation Award 
2017 American Council of Engineering Companies/Michigan Engineering Merit Award

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
2018 ENR Award of Merit, Sports/Entertainment
2018 Sports Business Awards, Sports Facility of the Year

Northwestern University Ryan Fieldhouse and Walter Athletics Center, Evanston, Illinois
2018 ENR Midwest Best Project, Sports/Entertainment

Daily's Place, Home of the Jaguars, Jacksonville, Florida
2018 American Institute of Steel Construction Merit Award, $15-$75M Category

Promedica Headquarters Steam Plant, Toledo, Ohio
ENR Midwest Best Project, Manufacturing

Martin Drake Power Plant, Colorado Springs, Colorado
2015 Tekla Global BIM Award, Industrial Category

FirstEnergy Sammis Station Electrical Generator Rebuild, Stratton, Ohio
2012 Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association Rigging Job of the Year, $150-$750K Category

Accident Fund Insurance Company of America Headquarters, Lansing, Michigan
2012 American Council of Engineering Companies/Michigan Engineering Eminent Conceptor Award
2011 American Institute of Steel Construction Presidential Award for Excellence in Engineering

Lansing Community College Health and Human Services Building, Lansing, Michigan
2006 American Council of Engineering Companies National Engineering Excellence Finalist
2005 National Council of Structural Engineers Associations Outstanding Project Award

Ford Field, Home of the Lions, Detroit, Michigan
2003 American Council of Engineering Companies/Michigan Engineering Excellence Eminent Conceptor
2003 American Council of Engineering Companies National Engineering Excellence Finalist
2003 Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association Steel Systems Excellence Award of Merit

Raising Gang Project, Howell, Michigan
2003 Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association Steel Systems Excellence Award of Merit

Mesaba Airlines Hangar Reconstruction, Detroit, Michigan
2002 Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association Steel Systems Excellence Award of Merit

McNamara Gateway Terminal Roads and Bridges, Detroit, Michigan
2002 AON Guild American Award

DC-10 Maintenance Hangar, Detroit Metro Airport, Romulus, Michigan
2000 American Consulting Engineers Council Award
2000 American Council of Engineering Companies/Michigan Engineering Award of Merit
2000 American Council of Engineering Companies National Engineering Excellence Finalist
1999 Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association Steel Systems Excellence Award of Merit

Ford Motor Company Hypobaric Test Chamber, Allen Park, Michigan
1998 American Council of Engineering Companies/Michigan Engineering Excellence Award of Merit
1998 Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association Steel Systems Excellence Award of Merit
1998 Engineering Society of Detroit Building Design & Construction Outstanding Achievement

Grosse Ile Toll Bridge Swing Mechanism Replacement, Michigan
1995 American Society of Civil Engineers Quality of Life Award
1995 American Council of Engineering Companies/Michigan
1995 Engineering Society of Detroit Construction & Design Award


STAFF AWARDS

Tricia Ruby / CEO and President
2024 Engineering Society of Detroit Horace H. Rackham Humanitarian Award
2023 PSMJ Build a Better World Award (Firm Award)
2022 Crain's Detroit Notable Woman in Construction, Design & Architecture
2021 National Association of Women in Construction Lansing Chapter Woman of Impact
2021 Michigan Celebrates Small Business 50 Companies to Watch Great Place to Work (Firm Award)
2021 Crain's Detroit Notable Nonprofit Board Member
2020 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Michigan & Northwest Ohio Award Finalist
2020 Michigan Celebrates Small Business 50 Companies to Watch (Firm Award)
2019 American Council of Engineering Companies Community Service Award
2019 Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan Tough Enough to Be a Girl Scout Honoree
2019 Crain's Detroit Notable Women in STEM Honoree 
2018 Corp! Magazine Salute to Diversity Business Leader Honoree 
2018 Rhonda Walker Foundation Powerful Women of Purpose in STEM Honoree 
2017 DBusiness Powered By Women Honoree
2017 Leadership Detroit, Class XXXIX  
2016 Vistage Michigan Soaring Eagle Award

David Ruby, PE, SE, SECB, FASCE / Chairman and Founding Principal
2023 Distinguished Constructor Award, Michigan Construction Hall of Fame Inductee
2022 American Institute of Steel Construction J. Lloyd Kimbrough Award
2019 American Council of Engineering Companies/Michigan Felix A. Anderson Image Award
2011 American Institute of Steel Construction Lifetime Achievement Award
2010 Structural Engineers Association of Michigan Outstanding Structural Engineer of the Year
2004 Council of American Structural Engineers Past Chairman Award
1998 Michigan Society of Professional and American Council of Engineering Companies/Michigan Outstanding Individual Engineer in Private Practice Award

Michelle Atto, PE, SE / Technical Engineer
2022 Structural Engineers Association of Michigan Young Structural Engineer of the Year

Sarah Bednarcik, PE / Project Engineer
2017 Structural Engineers Association of Michigan Young Structural Engineer of the Year

Leslie Bonthron, PE / Design Engineer
2024 Structural Engineers Association of Michigan Young Engineer of the Year

Katrin Bosch, PE / Project Engineer
2022 Engineering Society of Detroit Outstanding Young Engineer of the Year

Bruce Burt, PE, P.Eng / Senior Principal
2024 Structural Engineers Association of Michigan Structural Engineer of the Year

Tim Francisco, PhD, PE / Technical Engineer
2023 Structural Engineers Association of Michigan Young Structural Engineer of the Year

Evan Fredline, PE / Project Engineer
2021 Structural Engineers Association of Michigan Young Structural Engineer of the Year

Todd Lackey / Senior Project Manager
2013 Structural Engineers Association of Michigan Young Structural Engineer of the Year

John Matuska, PE, DBIA / Senior Principal
2001 Michigan Society of Professional Engineers Young Engineer of the Year

Hollie Wall, PE / Project Engineer
2018 Structural Engineers Association of Michigan Young Structural Engineer of the Year

Ron Young, PE / Project Engineer
2019 Engineering Society of Detroit Distinguished Service Award

Articles

Read about the stories behind our projects and people.

Engineering, Inc.

Raising the Bar

by Steve Hendershot

Strand Jacks star in Ruby+ Associates' high-flying hangar expansion for UPS.

10/30/24

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STRUCTURE

Revisiting the Future of Engineering

by Bruce Burt, PE, P. Eng.

Bruce reflects on the Vision of the Future of Structural Engineering statement prepared by CASE, NCSEA, and SEI in 2019 - and today's challenges within our industry.

01/01/24

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Modern Steel Construction

Learning to Lead

by Geoff Weisenberger

Ruby+Associates' president and CEO Tricia Ruby didn't expect to work for the firm her father started. But now she runs it, complementing its engineering expertise with her business and leadership know-how.

08/20/23

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STRUCTURE

Managing the Engineer's Risk in Design-Build Contracts

by Bruce Burt, PE, P. Eng.

A fair allocation of risk benefits all parties and encourages responsible engineering firms to participate confidently in design-build projects.

03/01/23

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June 10, 2025
Two Summer Interns and One Summer Assistant Join Ruby

Ruby+Associates, a Degenkolb Company, is excited to welcome three new team members for the summer. Abby Price and Laura Lucia Constain-Montoya are joining the firm as Design...

May 21, 2025
Leslie Bonthron, PE Honored as 2024 Young Engineer by Engineering Society of Detroit

The Structural Engineers Association of Michigan (SEAMi) has selected Leslie Bonthron, PE, Design Engineer with Ruby+Associates, a Degenkolb Company, as the recipient of...

May 2, 2025
One Engineer and Three Business Service Staff Members Join Ruby

Ruby+Associates, a Degenkolb Company, is proud to announce that Omid Oliyan Torghabehi has joined the engineering team. Tray King, Lauren Hite, and Evan...

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