Ruby+Associates, Inc. Structural Engineers
Tim Francisco is a Structural Engineer at Ruby+Associates, Inc. since September 2014, with a strong academic background in Civil Engineering, holding a Ph.D. and an M.S. from Purdue University, as well as dual bachelor's degrees in Civil and Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. During their time at Purdue University, Tim served as a Research Assistant, authoring and defending a dissertation on the structural integrity of composite slabs, and as a Teaching Assistant for a design course. Tim’s early career included internships at Ghafari Associates, where responsibilities included developing Best Practices documents for Revit Structure and converting design details from AutoCAD to Revit.
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.