About
Background
Rebuilding Ukraine Association Incorporated (RUAI) is a Nonprofit 501(c)3 based near Tampa, Florida. RUAI was organized to provide education and technical assistance training to increase the capacity to manage and sustain the reconstruction of the war damage from the Russian invasion. Funding will come from contributions and grants from individuals, corporations, the US Government, and donated goods and services. RUAI’s application for non-profit status meets the requirements under NTEE code Q30.
RUAI has agreements in place with Ukraine’s Ministries of Education, Veteran Affairs, and Defense.
Core Activity
90% of time and resources are allocated to this program.
Preparing UKRAINE to win the PEACE –
RUAI will evaluate, educate, supply, and train veterans, engineers, architects, construction managers, and employees of Ukraine’s national and regional governments and businesses, We will assist them in planning and designing the construction of housing, agricultural buildings, hospitals, schools, commercial and industrial buildings, and infrastructure using new products and building methods, transferring knowledge and know-how for future generations.
“Mental health awareness (Suicide Prevention / PTSD / Conflict Resolution) is to be included in the curriculum of the education and training programs.”
RUAI estimates 10% of its resources will be allocated for fund raising, volunteer and staff recruiting and administration. The remaining resources will be allocated to program services, which will be divided into three activities: evaluation, education, and equipment supply.
Program Main Activites
Evaluation
RUAI will evaluate the existing abilities, conditions, and supply chains of Ukraine’s construction companies and raw materials production facilities. These materials include asphalt, steel, cement, hemp, sand, crushed stone, and others, which are essential to rebuilding housing, hospitals, schools, office buildings, and other infrastructures. It is estimated that 5% of the organization’s resources will be needed for this effort.
Education
RUAI’s employees, subcontractors, and volunteers will educate and train personnel in Project Management Information Systems and Quality Control / Assurance (critical to addressing corruption). RUAI programs will also include educating engineers and designers on how to utilize new technologies for tracking QC / QA during construction, thus assuring funding agencies that they are getting what they paid for. Relevant US colleges, trade schools, industry experts, and companies will help design and deliver the education programs. The focus will be on building capacity and sustainability for delivering quality education and training programs for the hundreds of thousands of personnel required to rebuild Ukraine. It is estimated that 80% of the organization’s resources will be needed for this effort.
Equipment Supply
RUAI will obtain grants to supply IT and production equipment, where needed, and will provide training services in the use of this equipment. It is estimated that 5% of the organization’s resources will be utilized in this effort.
Most of RUAI’s efforts will be provided in Ukraine throughout the country. A training center is envisioned to be established. Certain services, such as training on equipment bound for installation in Ukraine, will be performed in the US or EU countries; in the interest of “building back better,” Ukrainian engineers and architects may be flown in to attend education at a university specializing in building design and materials that utilize new and efficient products and energy saving systems. In-country services cannot commence in earnest until the war has ended, so it isn’t easy to forecast the commencement time of its services. On-line services, however, can begin within 60-90 days. The size and scope of the services that are performed will depend on the amount of funding that the organization is able to raise or grants that it qualifies for or is awarded. RUA is confident significant funds can be raised for their efforts but has only forecasted a very conservative outcome.
Rebuilding Ukraine Association Inc.’s founder and President, Thomas Lang, has 40 years of experience building and managing multi-million dollar building construction and materials companies and projects in both domestic and foreign countries. His knowledge of international regulations, customs, and business practices has paved the way for his success in these environments. He has developed and managed surface mining operations, hot mix asphalt, ready mix, and block facilities. His company has provided international consulting and construction services in Ukraine, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Poland, and Russia. Lang’s wife is from Lviv in Ukraine, and over 40 of her family members still reside there, fueling his passion to help rebuild Ukraine.
