La Strada Contracting Company was formed in July of 1999 through the partnership of Rudy Ruiz and Leonard Ruffalo with street improvements for private home developers as the primary focus of the company. La Strada Contracting flourished and established its reputation by building millions of dollars of streets for the top builders in Southern California.
In 2005 Leonard Ruffalo, upon his retirement, sold his interest in the company to Steve Stein, the owner of Bova Contracting. Mr. Stein was successful and well known in the pipeline sector. The ultimate plan with this partnership was to provide the developer with a comprehensive and cost effective package which encompassed the installation of wet utilities and street improvements.
La Strada Contracting experienced success early on with this strategy, but the current market conditions coupled with the logistical challenges of running joint projects with separate corporations prevented the plan from reaching fruition.
In 2008 Mr. Stein's decision to retire necessitated the dissolution of Bova Contracting. In 2009, by the sale of his interest in La Strada Contracting Company, Rudy Ruiz became and remains the sole owner. Mr. Ruiz and the La Strada Contracting family stand poised to further that original goal of offering the unique and economical option of having one company develop your property from the installation of the wet utilities, to building the streets, curb/gutter and sidewalks.

Rudy Ruiz President and CEO
As President and CEO, Mr. Ruiz's primary concern is to cultivate strong customer relationships. He emphasizes direct availability for the developer and maintains constant communication with his General Superintendents and Foremen. This philosophy has proven instrumental in averting the common pitfalls that often prevent the job being completed on schedule and within budget. Rudy's diverse experience in the Heavy Construction Industry has spanned 30 years. He learned the core of the business from his father, also, Rudy Ruiz. He was a successful general contractor in his own rite (Silveri & Ruiz Construction) for 25 years, prior to his retirement in the late 80's. Before starting La Strada Contracting Co. 12 years ago, Rudy worked for, and with, the industry's most reputable companies. These affiliations along with his considerable field experience and the emphasis on customer service, have layered the foundation of La Strada Contracting Co.

Ed Ruiz General Superintendent - Grading/Concrete/Paving Division
Garth Moore General Superintendent - Pipeline Division
Allan Wooten Foreman - Grading/Concrete/Paving Division
Ray Kobold Foreman - Grading/Concrete/Paver Division
Chris Ruiz Foreman - Grading/Paving Division/Public Works Division

La Strada Contracting, since its inception, has recognized the long-term health and success of a company stems from forward-thinking business practices, which includes an ongoing commitment to social responsibility.
Our regular charitable contributions impact the lives of our neighbors, families, customers, and employees. Through the support of vital non-profit organizations, La Strada Contracting actively enhances the communities in which we live and work. Employee involvement is encouraged by granting generous annual allowances to support causes that touch their lives.
Inherent in our culture is a sense of pride by making a difference to those in need of a helping hand. Noble undertakings are accomplished when a company is an active and benevolent corporate citizen. Following are just some of the organizations La Strada Contracting supports:

City of Orange, Auxiliary Fire Department
Shea Equestrian Center
Operation Helping Hero

Fieldstone Partners Irvine, CA	Shea Homes Corona, CA	City of Orange Public Works
Lennar Communities Corona, CA	Standard Pacific Homes Irvine, CA	City of San Clemente Public Works
MBK Homes Irvine, CA	Toll Brothers Inc Orange, Ca	City of San Jacinto Public Works
Pulte Group Mission Viejo, CA	Warmington Homes Costa Mesa, CA
RSI Land Newport Beach, CA	City of Brea Public Works

During the pre-construction process, we will assist in uncovering potential risks, as well as forecast accurate budgets and achievable schedules. Our hands on expertise in project management allow us to provide innovative solutions to any onsite or job specific obstacle. As a result, we have the ability to maximizing the potential of every job we build.
La Strada Contracting is the team that you can rely on for value engineering, design, planning, and timely completion of your project.

La Strada Contracting assists many of our customers during the early planning of their many projects. We review plans or in some cases conceptual drawings to provide accurate budgets. This provides our customers the tools they need to decide whether a project is worth undertaking. In many cases these projects don't pencil out and the customer walks away from the project. This due diligence is performed at no charge to our customers; we feel it is part of doing business the right way.

Safety is more than an attitude at La Strada Contracting. There is no job so important, nor any service so urgent, that we cannot take time to work safely. To this end, every effort is made in the interest of accident prevention and health preservation. We approach every project with the same unwavering commitment to safety, ensuring that our employees, clients, and the general public benefit from the highest standards of protection at all times.

This is what you came to us for and this is what will prove our capabilities to you. Getting your project started, keeping it on track and doing whatever it takes to make it happen, is what we are all about. Communication is top priority, as President I am available 24/7 to help assist our employees to ensure your project is on track and you are fully informed of its status.

This is what you came to us for and this is what will prove our capabilities to you. Getting your project started, keeping it on track and doing whatever it takes to make it happen, is what we are all about. Communication is top priority, as President I am available 24/7 to help assist our employees to ensure your project is on track and you are fully informed of its status.

This is what you came to us for and this is what will prove our capabilities to you. Getting your project started, keeping it on track and doing whatever it takes to make it happen, is what we are all about. Communication is top priority, as President I am available 24/7 to help assist our employees to ensure your project is on track and you are fully informed of its status.

This is what you came to us for and this is what will prove our capabilities to you. Getting your project started, keeping it on track and doing whatever it takes to make it happen, is what we are all about. Communication is top priority, as President I am available 24/7 to help assist our employees to ensure your project is on track and you are fully informed of its status.

This is what you came to us for and this is what will prove our capabilities to you. Getting your project started, keeping it on track and doing whatever it takes to make it happen, is what we are all about. Communication is top priority, as President I am available 24/7 to help assist our employees to ensure your project is on track and you are fully informed of its status.

This is what you came to us for and this is what will prove our capabilities to you. Getting your project started, keeping it on track and doing whatever it takes to make it happen, is what we are all about. Communication is top priority, as President I am available 24/7 to help assist our employees to ensure your project is on track and you are fully informed of its status.

La Strada Contracting Company is a non-union General Engineering Contractor specializing in site work for residential, commercial, industrial and municipal projects throughout the Southern California region. Since 1999, La Strada Contracting Company has provided discerning developers with diverse services that include grading, paving, concrete and decorative pavers. In 2008, sewer, water and storm drain improvements became available to our customers, both private and public, with the addition of our Wet Utilities Division. La Strada Contracting Company's projects range from $100,000 to $5,000,000. Regardless of scope, the common thread is our commitment to provide the small business, hands-on approach. The customer's needs are first and foremost. The hallmark of La Strada Contracting Company is striving tirelessly to meet your needs, schedules and goals. Your business matters. Review our site and project showcase. Feel free to contact us for additional information.

La Strada Contracting partners with our clients from start to finish. This enables us to remain one step ahead of the competition by developing and executing strategies that provide our clients with the highest return at the lowest overall cost.

Our abilities are what you came to us for, and in turn, is what will prove our capabilities to you.
Starting with getting your project started, keeping it on track, doing whatever it takes to make it happen and providing you with a quality finished product are what we are all about. We put value on our reputation.
Communication is a top priority, and our President is available 24/7 to assist our employees, ensuring your project is on track and you are fully informed of its status.