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BACKGROUND

OSCAR R. RUIVIVAR  AND ASSOCIATES or ORRA is a registered partnership firm since 1985. The firm was established and founded by Arch. Oscar R. Ruivivar, a registered Architect and co-founded by Engr. Enrique L. Cortes, a registered Civil Engineer. Arch. Ruivivar had spent his formal professional training and experience with the office of Jorge Y. Ramos and Associates, one of the Philippine reputable architectural firms. While Mr. Cortes, had his extensive experience acquired with his years spent with Atlantic Gulp Philippines or AG&P. They formed the partnership that started the professional design consultancy and project management services. Through the years, the firm has delivered successful various projects from small, medium-sized to more complex projects. The firm has significantly gained satisfied clients. And as a result of these completed successful projects, the firm continue to increase in size and eventually expanded. Today, ORRA cemented its name by doing landmark projects which defined its position in the construction industry.

FOUNDER

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AR. OSCAR R. RUIVIVAR

Managing Partner

Mr. Ruivivar is a retired licensed Architect with over 35 years of experience in the field of architectural designs, project management, and construction implementation. A successful track record working on a range of projects in such diverse roles as a planner, programmer, and project manager. Mr. Ruivivar performs a key role in project planning, budgeting, and the identification of resources needed.

Mr. Ruivivar enjoys direct client interface, working in a team environment, collaborating with the design team, and coordinating with all the concerned parties involved in the project to develop solutions that optimize operational flows, staff efficiencies, and achieve business objectives. Mr. Ruivivar has a unique interest in infrastructures and applications of new technologies bringing about optimum utilization of resources, labor, materials, and equipment ensuring their procurement at the most cost-effective terms.

Mr. Ruivivar co-founded the office of Oscar R. Ruivivar An Associates after 15 years of work experience with the firm of Jorge Y. Ramos And Associates. A reputable architectural design office. In this office, He worked on major landmark projects that gave him solid experience and achieved the necessary expertise. Mr. Ruivivar attended various seminars, lectures, and advanced studies, extensively traveling and visiting countries that became part of his foundation and link for global and international professional practices, and made some collaboration work with other reputable firms both local and international.

Mr. Cortes is a retired licensed Civil and Structural Engineer with over 32 years of experience. Applying his knowledge on undertaking technical feasibility and studies, Enrique is responsible for the construction aspects of the project,  monitoring and supervising the construction of the contracted works with particular attention, ensuring that requirements for the quality and timely progress of works. In accordance with the generally accepted construction supervision.

 

Mr. Cortes's responsibilities also include consulting services, Structural Design and Project Development, Project and Construction Management, and Construction Implementation. Enrique also conducts value engineering and research for alternative materials and methods for the project.

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ENGR. ENRIQUE L. CORTES

Partner

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AR. DAVID L. NOFERI, AIA
Associate

Mr. Noferi  is a licensed Architect with over 31 years of specialized experience in healthcare environments. A successful track record working on range of projects in such diverse roles as planner, programmer, and project manager. Two projects are recipients of awards for design excellence in healing environments and patients focused care.

 

Mr. Noferi enjoys direct client interface, working in a team environment and collaborating with the design team to develop solutions that optimize operational flows, staff efficiencies, and achieve business objectives. Mr. Noferi has a unique interest in infrastructures, seismic solutions, and applications  of new technologies

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