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President's Message
The Ruhlin Company was founded on a corporate philosophy of partnership. For over 90 years we have created cooperative relationships with our clients by listening closely to their needs and successfully translating their visions into reality. Client satisfaction is the bedrock of our reputation, earned through innovative construction technology, experienced leadership and an unswerving commitment to quality. Today Ruhlin enjoys a national reputation as a construction services leader. From bridges to buildings, client success is built in.
Ruhlin offers an array of comprehensive services from General Contracting and Construction Management to Design-Build. Our diverse team of talented project managers and construction experts offers decades of experience providing successful projects that meet or exceed our clients' expectations.
Our experience includes facilities for education, healthcare, parking decks, historical renovation, industrial, governmental and municipal buildings, energy conservation and alternative energy generation, structural erection, heavy civil projects, bridges, dams, highways and transportation infrastructure.
As construction methods evolve, so does The Ruhlin Company. Our in-house professionals are well versed in Sustainable Construction as well as USGBC LEED Design and Construction requirements. Ruhlin currently has several LEED Accredited Professionals (AP) on staff and is committed to accreditation of all of our project staff in the LEED process. We are dedicated to improving our sustainable construction processes while Conserving, Protecting and Constructing Sustainable facilities.
The Ruhlin Company was established over 90 years ago and has become one of Ohio’s most recognized General Contractors, Construction Managers and Design-Builder firms.
The Ruhlin’s Sustainability Commitment
The Ruhlin Company is committed to construction facilities that promote sustainable benefits to our clients, their facility occupants and the surrounding region. We are dedicated to using construction methods that enhance construction efficiency, protect surrounding ecosystems and reduce our carbon footprint. The Ruhlin Company strives to have a positive impact on the local, national and global environment.
Ruhlin History
The Ruhlin Company was founded by John G. Ruhlin in 1915. Initially, the company offered its services as a general contractor in the commercial and industrial markets of Northeast Ohio. As Ruhlin grew, it expanded into the civil works market to include constructing bridges, roads, dams and sewers/water treatment facilities throughout the state. In 1948 the company was incorporated under the name The John G. Ruhlin Construction Company. It operated under the founder’s name until 1980, when it was changed to its present form, The Ruhlin Company.
Since incorporation, The Ruhlin Company has concentrated its services in the Commercial/Institutional Buildings, Civil, Industrial and Structural construction markets. Ruhlin is one of the largest General Contractors in Ohio, adding Construction Management to our services in the early 1960's. Ruhlin's primary base of operation is Ohio and the adjacent States of Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
In 1977, the company began an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which has resulted in over 82% of the company's common stock now being held by its active employees. In 1992 Ruhlin initiated a Total Quality Management program as a commitment to our clients and the future.
Ruhlin Mission Statement
The Ruhlin Company is founded and based upon these basic values...
• Customer Service
We build successful projects in a cooperative relationship with each of our clients allowing them to focus on their primary business.
• Employee Relationships
We provide opportunities for each individual to grow and achieve success through frequent communications and by treating each person with mutual respect and trust.
• Image
We are a recognized leader in quality construction services and technologies.
• Productivity
We are committed to continuous improvement and growth through the use of our intellect, innovation, creativity, teamwork, training and technology.
• Profitability
We will maintain profitability through efficient operations and prudent risk management in order to fund future growth and provide a reasonable return on shareholders’ investment.
• Safety
We will provide a safe and healthy working environment for each of our employees and customers so that each day ends injury free.
• Sustainability
We are committed to constructing projects that promote sustainable benefits to our clients, those who will use our built environments and the global environment.
MISSION
To provide quality construction services that surpass our customers’ goals and expectations while including profitability, growth and the success of our Company.
Community
Our founder, John G. Ruhlin, believed that supporting the communities in which we live and work is essential to success. As a result, The Ruhlin Company and its employees continuously support the communities, charities and businesses in our area.
The Ruhlin Company proudly supports the following organizations:
• Local schools
• Hospitals
• Akron Zoological Park
• Area libraries
• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
Additionally, the Ruhlin Company and its employees are involved annually in the United Way campaign. Our employees make contributions/donations to United Way and the Ruhlin Company matches, dollar for dollar, the employees’ contributions. As a collective group our employees support organizations such as
• Salvation Army
• Open M
• Local families in need
Many of our employees individually participate in
• American Cancer Societies Relay for Life
• American Heart Association Heart Walk
• Habitat for Humanity
• NAWIC
• Religious mission trips
• Local community boards
Diversity/EDGE
The Ruhlin Company is committed to including MBE/FBE/SBE/DBE/EDGE business participation into each project. The Ruhlin Company offers an excellent record securing minority & diversity contractor participation for our projects. This includes generating interest, monitoring, documenting and seeking to maintain the diversity goals of our clients. When selecting a minority/diversity/EDGE partner, we focus on including qualified firms with the experience needed for the project type selected. As a result, we have developed lasting relationships with many minority/diversity/EDGE businesses. The Ruhlin Company uses several sources to locate minority/diversity/EDGE businesses to partner with, including the:
• Minority Business Directory of the Greater Akron Area
• Cleveland MBE and WBE Registry
• Greater Cleveland RTA DBE Directory
• City of Columbus Minority Contractors Listing
• Ohio DOT Approved Minority Contractors List
• State of Ohio Approved Minority Contractors List
Employee Ownership
In 1977, The Ruhlin Company became an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. Today, The Ruhlin Company is currently 82% owned by its employees.
As employee-owners, we view every relationship and every opportunity uniquely. Our employees have a stake in the profitability of the company. They are empowered to make decisions that will benefit the company and our clients. We are always striving to work safely, reduce project costs, increase quality and continuously improve our construction methods. |
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