Nevada By Design, LLC Civil Engineering Consultants

American Public Works Association Since 1993, Craig A. Ruark has been involved in the engineering industry, providing marketing and business development for geotechnical, environmental, and civil engineering firms.

Public Information/Outreach

Recently Craig has been involved in providing Public Information/Public Outreach for major engineering projects. Craig’s background in broadcasting and print media as well as his basic knowledge of engineering enables him to communicate the details of a project in lay terms for the general public. Based upon the scope of a major public works project and its effect upon the surrounding community, Craig prepares a plan to strategically inform those persons most likely to be impacted by the project. He is responsible for organizing and conducting public meetings and directs the design and production of printed mailers.

LEED Certification Documentation

In April 2008 Craig A. Ruark was accredited as a professional under USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™). He has a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles established by the US Green Building Council.

Craig's responsibilities at NBD include project review for LEED™ compliance with civil engineering projects. He coordinates the document submittal for LEED™ Projects. Assuring all aspects of LEED™ including Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation and Design Processes are addressed in the certification submittal to the USGBC.

Craig Provides

LEED Credit Analysis
Budget Analysis
Project Team Coordination
Customer Service
Creative Writing

Member Of

(APWA) Treasurer of Nevada Chapter
US Green Building Council (USGBC) Treasurer Nevada Chapter
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Past VP Information