MEET THE SUB


EDITOR’S NOTE: Tis feature continues a series of recurring California Constructor spotlights on AGC of California-member small/underrepresented businesses (SUBs).


Process piping developed by United Pipe & Steel Fabrication for the wastewater and water treatment industry


United Pipe & Steel Fabrication


BY CAROL EATON H


eadquartered in Bakersfield and officially incorporated in 2008, United Pipe & Steel Fabrication


is a full-service industrial construction and fabrication company specializing in process integration, fabrication and installation. As a certified DBE, SBE and MBE contractor, the company serves the construction industry and several other market sectors. We spoke with Davis Ruiz, director of


estimating and business development, to find out more about this new AGC of California member company and their perspective on the industry. California Constructor: Tell us more


about United Pipe & Steel Fabrication and your client base? United Pipe and Steel Fabrication/Davis Ruiz:We offer safe, qualified and proven solutions for any stage of the construction process, including but not limited to trouble shooting, concept engineering, design, fabrication, and installation. We service all of California; some of our cli- ents include Bolthouse Farms, Amazon, Crystal Geyser, Grimmway Farms, Lan- gers, Sunmet, and Wonderful Citrus. Our solutions improve production efficiency, which in turn has saved our clients both time and money! California Constructor:What are your


biggest challenges as a small, underrep- resented business? United Pipe and Steel Fabrication/Davis Ruiz: As a business that has been in the private sector for over 15 years, the biggest challenges we have faced include the proper allocation of resources for growth, and finding quality people to join our amazing team. We are always searching to create great partnerships, collaborate, and network with quality individuals who understand the value of growth and development. California Constructor:What led you to join AGC of California? United Pipe and Steel Fabrication/Da- vis Ruiz: We joined AGC of California to connect with like-minded people that understand how volatile the construction industry can be, but also how rewarding and essential it is for the future of this any other world economy. California Constructor: What engagement opportunities through AGC of California have benefited your company most so far? United Pipe and Steel Fabrication/Davis Ruiz: So far, our connection with AGC of California, and specifically Ashley Rowe (senior Northern California engagement manager), has enabled us to connect with a growing number of quality individuals in the construction industry. Tese connec- tions as well as events such as the annual AGC of California conference have been essential for us in our journey to securing new business and relationships in the governmental and private contract and construction-based space. California Constructor:What is one thing about the future of construction you are most excited about? United Pipe and Steel Fabrication/Davis Ruiz: We are excited about the future and the technological advances including new virtual reality and measuring capabilities. And we are excited to see how this tech- nology can help advance and propel our own business into new frontiers!


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