Summit Design & Engineering
At Summit, we see every project as an opportunity to strengthen connections—between neighborhoods, between people, and between the places they love. Whether designing a greenway that weaves through a natural corridor, improving pedestrian routes for safer and easier access, or assessing pavement conditions to ensure smooth, reliable travel, our goal is the same: to create infrastructure that serves communities well into the future. We approach each effort with a focus on long-term sustainability, integrating solutions that minimize environmental impact while enhancing day-to-day life. From innovative pavement strategies to thoughtful design that encourages walking and biking, we bring together utility, safety, and beauty in ways that reflect the unique character of each community we serve.
At a Glance.
Award-Winning
ACEC/NC 2023’s Large Firm of the Year / ENR’s 2023 Design Firm List for Top 500 Design Firms Nationally / Two awards for Engineering Excellence in 2020 and 2015 from the ACEC/NC
14 Comprehensive Services
Including Civil Engineering, CMT/SI, Landscape Architecture, Construction Services, and Geotechnical Engineering.
375+ Employees
Including 4 Master Special Inspectors, 50 Professional Engineers, 4 Landscape Architects, and over 100 certified inspectors located throughout North Carolina.
Summit has previously designed an estimated 14.425 miles of sidewalks, multi-use paths, and greenways. We have the expertise to fully understand and implement the needs of the community when embarking on these projects while using environmentally-sustainable materials and practices.
Ridgewalk Greenway
to evaluate potential alignments, design elements and constructability of key connecting
points for a multi-use greenway providing access for bicycle and pedestrian connectivity
between downtown Hillsborough and neighborhoods south of the Eno River and I-85.
and remediation of roadway pavements within the Town’s limits. The PCS was utilized and updated
for determining repair methods and quantities for the seasonal paving contracts. Once the paving
and repair work proceeded, we managed all inspection and testing in accordance with NCDOT specifications.
a 330 mixed-use development, adjacent to the soccer field. The restroom facility was designed
using all exposed glue-laminated wood frame construction, steel joinery, and cedar tongue and groove siding.
Services.
Transportation Design
Ensuring smooth transportation is crucial for a thriving community. That’s why we are dedicated to cultivating a team of true professionals with a wealth of experience in project development and engineering design– ensuring successful project delivery for various clients, every time. We have the capacity to provide every design discipline for transportation projects, including roadway design, hydrologic analysis and hydraulic design, traffic management, and utility engineering. With a focus on constructability, serviceability, and value engineering, we guarantee exceptional project delivery that results in extraordinary benefits to our community.
Our Capabilities Include:
- Roadway Design
- Streetscapes
- Structure Design
- Pedestrian Management
- Trail & Greenway Design
- Traffic Management Design
- Floodplain Analysis
- Bike & Pedestrian Design
- Pavement Marking Design
- Sign Design
- Signals/ITS Design
- Erosion & Sediment Control
- Landscape Architecture
- Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI)
Contact
Brandon Johnson, PE
Civil Engineering Department Manager
Maintenance Management
Our Maintenance Management team understands how vital transportation infrastructure is for a community’s well-being. Our communities rely on the roads that bind us, and we strive to keep that infrastructure healthy and functional. We approach each problem or challenge with an innovative and responsive mindset, developing solutions to keep our infrastructure functional and safe. Our encompassing approach to maintenance management, including our advanced inspection, monitoring, and reporting capabilities, accomplishes this goal.
We know the transportation infrastructure must be appropriately maintained to serve our communities, and maintenance management is the primary way to make that goal a reality. By partnering with us, our clients can create the resilient, adaptive infrastructure our modern world needs to thrive.
Our Capabilities Include:
- Pavement Condition Assessments for Roadways and Parking Lots
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Asset Inventory
- Asset Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Roadside Systems
- Drainage Systems
- Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Assessments
- Stormwater Inventory and Assessment
- Contract Development
- Contract Administration and Inspection
Contact
Scott Capps, PE
Transportation Maintenance Manager
Phone: 919-732-3883
Email: scott.capps@summitde.com
Planning
Our Summit Planning department prioritizes listening to communities and translating their visions into reality. We achieve this through inclusive engagement processes and thorough data analysis, which helps us understand the needs, desires, and goals of each municipality we work with. Our team’s practical understanding of local government and multi-disciplinary expertise allows us to produce actionable recommendations that help communities shape a resilient future. By working alongside our clients, we can create better and brighter communities, which will benefit both present and future generations.
Our Capabilities Include:
- Comprehensive Planning
- Master Planning
- Zoning Ordinance Updates
- Downtown Revitalization
- Site Suitability Assessments
- Feasibility Studies
- Small Area Plans
- Grant Preparation
- Grant Management
- Development Scenario Modeling
- Public Participation Initiatives
- GIS Analysis
- GIS Data Presentation
- Davis-Bacon Labor Compliance
Architecture Overview
At Summit, we take great pride in our Architecture department. Our team is passionate about using the art and science of architecture to elevate the built environment in a way that meets the unique needs and desires of our clients. We are constantly innovating and working together to tackle the challenges of modern design. Our ultimate goal is to create designs that have a positive impact on the communities where we live and work. To achieve this, we collaborate with experts from various disciplines, including engineers, to provide comprehensive solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations. Our dedication to our craft results in exceptional results for every project we undertake.
Experience
○ Architectural Design
○ New Construction
○ Renovations and Additions
○ Adaptive Reuse
○ Space Planning
○ Interior Design
○ Condition Assessments
○ Construction Administration
○ Project Management
○ 3D Modeling
○ Photorealistic Rendering
Landscape Architecture Overview
Landscape Architecture is more than just beautiful vistas and purposefully place greenery, it’s the art of placemaking – ensuring that the spaces we design are attractive, functional, and sustainable for all of its various users. Our passion for tailoring spaces for the end users drive our site, landscape, and amenity design. Our team has a wide range of experience working with pivotal, community-oriented projects, such as large universities, senior living communities, national chain stores and warehouses, multi-family developments, and single-family and townhome sub-divisions.
Experience
- Site Analysis
- Campus Design
- Park/Greenway Design
- Roof Gardens
- Urban Streetscape and Plaza Design
- Land Planning
- Site Programming
- Entitlements, Permitting Rezoning & Special Use Permits
- Due Diligence & Feasibility Studies
- Master Planning
- Conceptual Design
- Amenity Design
- Signage & Wayfinding Design
- Site Plan & Photorealistic Rendering
- 3D Modeling
- Hardscape Plans & Details
- Construction Drawings
- Construction Administration
- Project Closeout
Contact
Tim Guadagno, PLA
Principal Landscape Architect
Phone: 919-322-0115
Email: timothy.guadagno@summitde.com
Construction Engineering Inspection Overview
Summit is one of the leading Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) firms in the southeast. This is because we provide attentive and comprehensive services for transportation projects and have professional, knowledgeable, and certified staff. Our inspection versatility grows from our ingrained knowledge and familiarity with multiple Departments of Transportation. This allows us to adapt quickly in the field and the lab, working efficiently to exceed standards and expectations. The collective and comprehensive project delivery experience we provide bolsters our philosophy – “Designing for Constructability and Serviceability.”
Portfolio.
Previous Clients.
City of Raleigh,
North Carolina
City of Greensboro,
North Carolina
City of Charlotte, North Carolina
City of Durham,
North Carolina
City of Fayetteville,
North Carolina
Town of Angier,
North Carolina
Town of Holly Springs,
North Carolina
Town of Hillsborough,
North Carolina
Town of Cary,
North Carolina
Village of Clemmons,
North Carolina