Ruby+Associates, Inc. Structural Engineers
Jacob Overberg is a Designer at Ruby+Associates, Inc. Structural Engineers, with previous experience as a Structural Engineering Intern at Soils & Structures and a Project Engineering Intern at Granger Construction. Jacob was also part of the Steel Bridge Team at the University of Michigan College of Engineering, where Jacob served as the Fabrication Lead. Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the University of Michigan. Moreover, Jacob has participated in a study abroad program focusing on Sustainability and Industrial Ecology at Université de Technologie de Troyes.
Ruby+Associates, Inc. Structural Engineers
Ruby+Associates, Inc. (Ruby) is a WBE certified constructability-focused structural engineering firm. Our engineered solutions drive visibility, collaboration and constructability throughout the entire construction process, bringing every phase into alignment with our clients’ end goals. Our clients are top builders, architects, fabricators, and erectors. We provide Construction Engineering, Erection Engineering, Building Design, Heavy Lift Engineering, Building Analysis/Reinforcement, Design/Detail or LeanSteel™, and Connection Design services. Constructability expands the parameters that can be considered in design decisions. It allows us to proactively consider all aspects of the construction process, and facilitate a more thorough design. It helps us to identify structural limitations early on, capitalize on opportunities that can reduce construction schedules and costs, and ultimately create a structure that is more efficient with its use of resources.