Ruppert Rangel, AIA/CCS - Partner
Since joining the firm in 1987, Ruppert has provided leadership as a specifications writer, a material specialist, a construction contract manager and currently serves as the firm’s managing partner. He is a 1977 graduate of the University of Houston and is a Certified Construction Specifier.
Ruppert’s numerous extracurricular activities include professional affiliations such as the American Institute of Architects and its Abilene chapter, the Texas Society of Architects and the Construction Specifications Institute. His civic organization involvement includes the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Tax Increment Finance District, and several local non-profit organizations.
Major Projects
Hendrick Medical Center Project 2010, Design Review/QAQC and Specifications for design and construction for a 230,000 SF, 4 story addition to the existing hospital facility. The project combines all inpatient and outpatient surgery into a new surgical suite complex including two CVOR’s, 14 OR’s, three GI, and two Cysto Rooms, level one and two PACU’s, Pre-op suite, PAT suite, physician and staff lounges, patient and family waiting, and covered drop-off and parking.
Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Pharmacy, Abilene, Texas, Design Review/QAQC and Specifications for design and construction of a new 40,800 SF teaching facility located on the campus of Hendrick Medical Center. The facility was designed to ultimately maintain and train a continuous population of 160 graduate students through the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Hendrick Medical Center Cancer Facility, Design Review/QAQC and Specifications for design and construction of a 2-story, 60,600 SF building. The project accommodates the Hospital’s cancer treatment spaces and also contains expanded cardiovascular and outpatient surgery facilities.
Michael C. Waters Trauma Center, Hendrick Medical Center, Design Review/QAQC and Specifications for design and construction for this 35,000 SF Level II Trauma Center addition to the existing hospital. The project includes the full range of emergency services from trauma/cardiac critical care facilities and full radiological services, to intermediate care and fast-track care components.