With resilience at our core, we partner with communities to enhance the built environment and deliver impactful, resilient projects. Together, we transform challenges into opportunities, delivering innovative and collaborative solutions to complications brought about by natural disasters and severe weather events.
The road to recovery and long-term resiliance can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? What and how do you prioritize? How do you prevent this from happening again during similar events?
Summit Design and Engineering is your partner. With extensive resilience planning and disaster recovery experience, as well as connections with NCDOT, NCDEQ, NCEM, NCORR, FEMA, and other agencies, we can handle any size project while providing a personal touch. As a one-stop firm, we focus on resiliency, safety, and efficiency to help communities.
PLAN & ASSESS.
Resiliency is more than just meeting standards; it’s about achieving peace of mind. It’s the confidence that your community will be prepared for whatever comes next. Resiliency means safeguarding the future and ensuring the enduring strength of your community. Together, we will create projects that leave a lasting legacy and make a profound impact.
Seeing and understanding the damage is overwhelming. Summit can ensure you understand the condition of your infrastructure and assets. Our team will help you prioritize your needs based on safety, necessity, and practicality.
We Provide In-Depth Assessments Of:
Planning for Resilience
// Master Planning
// Land Use Planning
// Utility Planning and Coordination
// Urban Street Scape Planning
// Stormwater and Landscape Planning
// Mitigation Planning
// Natural Hazards Planning
// Resiliency Planning
Assessments
// Vertical and Infrastructure Condition
// Asset Assessment
// Utilities
// Site Analysis
// Drainage
// Pavement Condition
// Sidewalk and Curb
// Structures
// Environmental
// Stormwater
// Structural
// Slope Stability
// Geotechnical Condition
DESIGN.
As planning and assessments finish and priorities are set, a path to normalcy emerges. A vision for a stronger community turns into action. Summit’s dedicated team will partner with local officials every step of the way. We are experienced with NCDOT, FEMA, and NCDEQ regulations and qualified in many recovery areas.
We Provide In-Depth Assessments Of:
Infrastructure Design
// Stormwater Management
// Floodplain Modeling and Mapping
// Building and Structural Design
// Hydraulic Design
// Architectural Design
// Project Management
// Bidding Services
// Structural Engineering for HMGP & CDBG Disaster Mitigation
// General Contractors Pre-Qualifications
Transportation Design
// Emergency Express Design Build
// Bridge and Culvert Design
// Traffic and ITS Systems
// Bridge and Roadway Design Build
// Full Service Transportation Design
// Road Improvement
Landscape Design
// Urban Streetscape and Plaza Design
// Geotechnical Services and Drilling
// Surveying
// Grading, Erosion, and Sediment Control
// Hydrologic Analysis
// Stormwater Control Measures
BUILDING RESILIENCE.
You have a vision and a plan. Now it’s time to start the work. At Summit, we don’t stop at design approval. We partner with you to ensure the work is done right, safely, on time, and within budget. “Building Resilience” is our promise. We work with you during construction to bring your vision of a vibrant, resilient community to life.
Our Capabilities Include:
Contract Management
// Award Contract Recommendations
// Contract Administration
Construction Management
// Construction Inspections
// Construction Materials Testing
// All Associated Lab Testing
// Construction, Engineering, and Inspections
Maintenance Management
// CMT Report Reviews
// Construction Administration
// Pre-Development Services
// Quality Assurance
// Project Management
Close Out Management
// Infrastructure Management
// GIS and Utility Locating Services
// Asset Management Program
Grant Management.
Summit has assisted local governments in the successful application preparation and implementation of over 200 projects totaling in excess of $180,000,000 in CDBG, BRIC, and HMGP funding in addition to hundreds of millions in leveraged funding.
Assistance has housing rehabilitation programs, housing reconstruction, public infrastructure, community service facilities, downtown revitalization including façade improvement programs, commercial and industrial site development, and specialized housing. Such efforts have made significant contributions to the economic growth and standard of living in the affected communities.
Funding Sources Secured for Clients Include:
// Grant Planning & Applications
// Building Conditions/Needs Assessment
// Project Management & Implementation
// Eligibility Determinations under State of Virginia Statutes
// Financial Feasibility
// Redevelopment Plans
// Improvement Programs
// Housing Reconstruction
// Housing Rehabilitation
// Disaster Recovery
// Infrastructure Improvements
// Community Service Facilities
// Downtown Revitalization
// Façade Improvements
// Acquisition & Clearance
// Relocation Assistance
Our Professionals.
Ken Ashe, PE, CFM, PMP
Program
Manager
// NC 210 Hurricane Evacuation Route Resiliency Analysis
// Flood Risk Vulnerability Assessment of I-40 and Burgaw
// NC Flood Resiliency Blueprint Program
Brandon Johnson, PE
Civil Engineering
Department Manager
// NCDOT Emergency Express Design Build Projects
// Valley Forge Storm Monitoring and Pipe Replacements
// Monterey Valley HOA Washout Repairs and Pipe Replacements
Todd Kennedy, PH
Senior
Project Manager
// NC Flood Resiliency Blueprint Program
// Wilson Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant Support
// Wilmington Stormwater Planning and Engineering Services
// Fayetteville Watershed Studies and Design Programs
Mike Robinson, CFM
Resilience
Planner
// NC Flood Resiliency Blueprint Program
// NC Resilient Coastal Communities Program
// New Bern Resiliency and Hazard Mitigation Plan
// Unifour Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
// Hurricane Matthew Resilient Redevelopment Plans
Contact.
Matt Bales, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
919-732-3883