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Integrated Builders, Inc. hires Ruta as project manager

Integrated Builders, Inc., a firm specializing in general contracting and construction management services, has hired Chris Ruta as project manager. With 27 years of extensive industry experience, Ruta will make an immediate impact while overseeing all phases of construction projects through coordinated efforts with the firm's project superintendents. "We are thrilled to welcome Chris to our growing team as project manager," said Jay Dacey, president of Integrated Builders. "As a strategic thinker, decision-maker, and manager, Chris exhibits a strong drive to execute and follow through with all tasks while bringing high-profile projects to a successful completion." In his new role, Ruta will manage contractor and project teams, and oversee high-impact and complex tasks. In addition to establishing estimates, budgets, and timetables for each client and their respective projects, he will foster close collaboration among all parties (architects, engineers, and specialists), and ensure that all construction complies with various building codes and regulatory requirements. Prior to joining Integrated Builders, Ruta gained valuable experience managing office, industrial, pharmaceutical, fine chemical and pilot plants, nuclear facilities, and laboratory developments in the $100,000 - $750 million range. In his previous role at Parsons Corp., he engaged in new construction and renovation projects for numerous Fortune 500 companies. "Integrated Builders presented an attractive opportunity to work with top industry professionals at a highly-respected firm," said Ruta. "I am proud to be joining a team that puts the clients' needs first and fosters a culture of excellence in all undertakings." Ruta received his bachelor of architecture degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology. In addition to being a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Construction Supervisor, he is LEED AP Certified and a qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater. Integrated Builders is the general contractor of choice for New England's leading companies and institutions, providing construction management, design/build and general contracting services to developers and owners in a wide-range of commercial markets. From ground-up construction to tenant improvements, rehabilitations and property repositioning, Integrated Builders has repeatedly proven its value due to its unique ability to complete projects "From a Client's Point of View." Since 1992, Integrated Builders has provided expert services to a wide-range of market sectors, including office, manufacturing, health science/biotech/R&D, retail, data centers, and recreational/residential/institutional buildings.
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