Ruby+Associates, Inc. Structural Engineers
Leslie Bonthron, PE, is an experienced engineer currently employed at Ruby+Associates, Inc. Structural Engineers since June 2020, previously serving as an intern at the same company in summer 2018. Leslie also gained valuable experience through internships at HENSEL PHELPS (May 2016 - August 2016), Barton Malow Company (May 2015 - August 2015), and Thornton Tomasetti (June 2014 - August 2014), focusing on tasks such as estimating and rigging diagrams. Leslie holds a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University (2018-2020) and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and Management from Purdue University (2014-2018).
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.