August 16, 2022 ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Integral Group, a global network of deep green engineers and consultants, and Ross & Baruzzini, a technology, consulting, and engineering firm, announced that they are merging entities under a new brand name, Introba. The combined organization has more than 1,100 employees in 31 offices across the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Serbia, and Australia, creating one of the largest building engineering and consulting firms.
Together, as Introba, the organization will work together to transform the built environment with a range of services, including district planning, technical design, system integration, and performance optimization through digital transformation. or and sustainable strategies.
Founded in 2008 by Kevin Hydes, Integral Group is a leading deep green company that facilitates the adoption of sustainable building design, moving from green and net-zero buildings to renewable buildings that reduce global environmental impacts and reduce ecological degradation. Integral Group is a founding signatory of the Net Zero Carbon Commitment of the World Green Building Council and MEP 2040 Challenge of the Carbon Leadership Forum. The company is also working on over 100 Net Zero Energy buildings.
Notable projects include Google Bay View and Charleston East campus (United States), J. Craig Venter Institute (United States), Lululemon’s global headquarters (Vancouver, Canada), and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (Ontario, Canada).
Ross & Baruzzini was incorporated by Donald Ross, Sc.D., PE, and Joseph Baruzzini in 1962.
The new organization will be led by Bill Overturf. Overturf spent 29 years at Ross & Baruzzini, serving as president from 2016 to 2020. In January 2020, he was appointed CEO and president of Integral Group.
“Together, we now offer our clients more by combining our skills and resources,” said Bill Overturf, president of Integral Group and Ross & Baruzzini. “Our blended expertise in deep core engineering practice areas with specialized advisory services will continue to make advanced systems smarter, stronger, and more sustainable. Together, as Introba , we will be a leader in advanced engineering and innovations.”
Introba will provide a full range of design services, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering; technology system; security consulting; medical equipment planning; air baggage handling; and sustainability consulting in key sectors, including commercial, healthcare, government, education, aviation, culture, and science and technology. Clients will continue to receive the same personalized service and global expertise that both companies are known for. As Introba merges, the new company will offer new services to provide advanced technology, consulting, and deep green engineering solutions.
“With a focus on decarbonization and sustainability, Integral Group has become a global company that provides comprehensive green engineering solutions to some of the world’s most challenging projects,” said Kevin Hydes, founder of Integral Group, who remains in an advisory role. and as a specialist consultant. Hydes will continue to play a key role in leading strategic projects and activities. “With Ross & Baruzzini’s diverse market strategy and deep application technology, our combined company will create systems that elevate communities, protect the health of the planet, and evolve to meet the demands of the future.”
Ross & Baruzzini also announced that Craig Toder, who joined the company in 1982 as a member of the founding family, has retired. Toder served as CEO and president of Ross & Baruzzini for more than 20 years, when he transitioned to the role of chairman of the board.
“The business will continue to grow and expand as Introba, under Bill’s guidance,” Craig confirmed. “This is a powerful chapter in our ongoing legacy. Ross & Baruzzini and Integral Group together bring an unparalleled team of over 1,100 employees who will provide significant technical depth on a global scale capable of to our clients with access to exceptional talent for the toughest building and infrastructure challenges.”
The respective companies will begin operating as Introba by the end of 2022.
About Integral Group
Integral Group is an international network of engineers and consultants working together under a “deep green” umbrella. We are pioneers in high-performance engineering at the building and district scales and leaders in creating sustainable strategy, planning, and policy. to provide their project goals. www.integralgroup.com
About Ross & Baruzzini
Ross & Baruzzini provides integrated technology, consulting, and engineering solutions for safe, sustainable, and resilient facilities. Working in a variety of industries, its team brings specialized expertise in medical device planning; networks and communications; physical security; digital transformation; cybersecurity; and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering. Find out where innovation is made personally at www.rossbar.com.
