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2025 Q1 Pinnacle Award WinnersMay 22, 2025
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Value Award Winners 2024April 1, 2025
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Announcing Our 2024 Value Award Winners! It’s April Fools but this is no joke! We want... -
Pinnacle Award Winners Q4January 21, 2025
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Announcing Our 2024 Q4 Pinnacle Award Winners! The winds might bring cool weather, but we want... -
Spreading Joy for Western North CarolinaDecember 18, 2024anemptytextlline
As the holiday season approaches, the spirit of giving shines brighter than ever, especially for... -
Pinnacle Award Winners Q3 2024November 12, 2024
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Announcing Our 2024 Q3 Pinnacle Award Winners! It’s the peak of autumn, and with the crisp... -
Geotechnical Insights: How North Carolina’s Geology Affects Construction ProjectsOctober 14, 2024anemptytextlline
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Flocculant Testing for Stormwater Management: Benefits and Best Practices As our world and communities continue to... -
The Benefits of Building a Sustainable ParkJuly 31, 2024anemptytextlline
The Sustainable Park and You Consider, for a moment, your mental image of a park. Perhaps your... -
Pinnacle Award Winners Q2 2024July 16, 2024anemptytextlline
Announcing Our 2024 Q2 Pinnacle Award Winners! It’s the height of Summer, and with the high... -
Pinnacle Award Winners Q1 2024April 18, 2024
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Announcing Our 2024 Q1 Pinnacle Award Winners! The first Pinnacle Award winners for 2024 have been... -
Q4 Pinnacle AwardsFebruary 7, 2024
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Announcing Our Q4 Pinnacle Award Winners! The final Pinnacle Award winners for 2023 have been announced! As... -
Q3 Pinnacle AwardsNovember 2, 2023
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Announcing Our Q3 Pinnacle Award Winners! With fourteen different service departments and numerous offices throughout the... -
From Page to Practice: Leadership Lessons By The BookSeptember 7, 2023anemptytextlline
IntroductionThere is an overwhelming amount of content about leadership out there in the world today.... -
FAA Compliance: Is Your Drone Ready?August 30, 2023anemptytextlline
Introduction Are you and your drone ready? The FAA’s new remote ID compliance goes into effect... -
"How'd I Get Here?" - Katy B.August 1, 2023anemptytextlline
Being a designer means a lot more than drawing pretty pictures. It involves a lot... -
Pinnacle Award Winners Q2 2023July 6, 2023anemptytextlline
Announcing our Q2 Pinnacle Award Winners! With fourteen different service departments and numerous offices throughout the... -
Enhancing Safety in the AEC IndustryJune 28, 2023anemptytextlline
IntroductionNational Safety Month is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting safety across all industries, and... -
So, You Want to Be a Commercial Drone Pilot?June 26, 2023anemptytextlline
Introduction The future of construction surveying lies in the skies, where cutting-edge technology revolutionizes how we... -
How To Become A Professional Civil EngineerMay 26, 2023anemptytextlline
Becoming a Professional Civil Engineer In the world of engineering, the reliability and trustworthiness of an... -
Construction Services Department OverviewMay 15, 2023anemptytextlline
What are Construction Services? Construction services may feel like a broad term. After all, it... -
Landscape Architecture Department OverviewApril 24, 2023anemptytextlline
What is Landscape Architecture? When you ask that question, turn your gaze to open spaces... -
Pinnacle Award Winners Q1 2023April 12, 2023anemptytextlline
The First Pinnacle Award Winners of 2023 Are Here! Here at Summit, we recognize that our... -
The Benefits of Landscape ArchitectureApril 11, 2023anemptytextlline
Landscape Architecture is in practice all around you, every day. A historical field that has been... -
Landscape Architecture Multi-Project SpotlightApril 5, 2023anemptytextlline
Celebrating World Landscape Architecture Month What is Landscape Architecture? Landscape architecture is an art form that merges the... -
How We Got Here: Jim and Troy's StoryMarch 29, 2023anemptytextlline
In previous posts, we have explored both Jim and Troy’s histories in our “How’d I... -
Survey and Geomatics Department OverviewMarch 23, 2023anemptytextlline
Summit’s history and Surveying as a service go hand in hand—after all, it was the... -
How Self-Healing Concrete Works and How It Can Help the Construction IndustryMarch 19, 2023anemptytextlline
Since I have joined Summit, I have had multiple people interested in the research which... -
How'd I Get Here?: Troy Dover's StoryMarch 15, 2023anemptytextlline
IntroductionAs we continue telling the Summit Story through our ‘How’d I Get Here?’ blog series,... -
How'd I Get Here?: Jim Parker's StoryMarch 8, 2023anemptytextlline
IntroductionRecently, our marketing team was able to get Summit founder Jim Parker to sit still... -
Talent Beyond the Desk- IllustrationFebruary 8, 2023anemptytextlline
IntroductionCreativity is one of those skills that can be quite useful (sometimes even fundamental!) in... -
2022 End-of-the-Year Award WinnersFebruary 3, 2023anemptytextlline
Recognition of the Highest Level of Excellence When Summit instituted the Pinnacle awards, our goal was... -
The Summit Story: Our President's PerspectiveJanuary 19, 2023anemptytextlline
IntroductionThis week’s chapter of the Summit Story comes directly from the top: Our president, Troy... -
Pinnacle Award Winners for Q4 2022January 18, 2023anemptytextlline
The Final Pinnacle Award Winners of 2022 Have Been Announced! Summit knows that our employees are... -
The Summit Story, Part Two: Through The Eyes of Our Staff, Cont.January 11, 2023anemptytextlline
IntroductionEvery company has a history, and much like humans, that history is unique. In the... -
The Summit Story, Part One: Through The Eyes of Our StaffJanuary 4, 2023
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IntroductionSummit has grown tremendously in the past twenty-five years. From a small, private firm to... -
Holiday Traditions: The Summit Team Share TheirsDecember 19, 2022anemptytextlline
Holidays are a time to celebrate with friends and family, and traditions are an essential... -
Holiday Safety How-To: Keeping Yourself Safe This Holiday SeasonDecember 12, 2022anemptytextlline
As winter sweeps in, Summit would like to take the time to remind everyone to... -
Architecture Department OverviewDecember 7, 2022anemptytextlline
When you think of the word Architecture, what comes to mind? Do you think about... -
Our Thanksgiving Potluck - What Your Dish Says About YouNovember 21, 2022anemptytextlline
IntroductionHappy Thanksgiving everyone! At Summit, we have a lot to be grateful for this year,... -
Talent Beyond the Desk - MusicOctober 31, 2022anemptytextlline
IntroductionAt Summit, we believe that people who work hard should also play hard. That’s why... -
Pinnacle Award Winners for Q3 2022October 27, 2022anemptytextlline
It’s time, once again, for the Pinnacle Awards! At Summit, we want to ensure that the... -
Hurricane Series: Post Hurricane RecoveryOctober 27, 2022anemptytextlline
In this series so far, we have explained two major effects of hurricanes, debris, and stormwater and how... -
The Summit ValueSeptember 29, 2022anemptytextlline
In the coming weeks and months, we will be doing a series of blogs to... -
How'd I Get Here?: Mick P.August 30, 2022anemptytextlline
From majoring in psychology to becoming a Project Coordinator, Mick P. has worked hard and... -
Parental LeaveJune 24, 2022anemptytextlline
“Recently, I have found myself referencing the age-old proverb ‘actions speak louder than words.’ I... -
Exploring Geographic Information Systems (GIS)January 27, 2022anemptytextlline
Exploring GIS: The Tool Mapping the World Around Us Though GIS may sound like a technical... -
Talent Beyond the Desk - GardeningJanuary 20, 2022anemptytextlline
Introduction As winter continues and the days are a little darker and colder, we thought it... -
Less is MoreDecember 28, 2021anemptytextlline
A continuation of With Purpose by Matt Bales. http://gjf.02a.myftpupload.com/with-purpose/ A famous Architect once said, “Less is... -
The Importance of Testing SoilsNovember 1, 2021
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IntroductionWhen it comes to constructing a building, bridge, or road, there are many components involved,... -
With PurposeSeptember 15, 2021anemptytextlline
(A) Unprecedented business disruption + (B) global pandemic + (C) heightened social division and unrest... -
How'd I Get Here? Barbara's JourneyAugust 22, 2021anemptytextlline
For as far back as I have memories, I have been a maker. I am... -
Everyone Loves A Good Park - Why Parks are Valuable to CommunitiesJuly 27, 2021anemptytextlline
Why Do People Go To Parks? You’re walking down a street on a hot summer day.... -
How'd I Get Here: Brad's JourneyMay 12, 2021anemptytextlline
Where I StartedWhen I first started college, at Wayne Community College, in Goldsboro, NC, I... -
My Wellness Journey - Starr H.March 31, 2021anemptytextlline
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How'd I Get Here?: Aaron's JourneyMarch 10, 2021anemptytextlline
When I began studying geology at UNC, my goal was to find career opportunities in... -
WFH: 5 Benefits of Working RemotelyFebruary 18, 2021anemptytextlline
When we switched from being in the office to working from home full time, there... -
The Importance of MentorshipJanuary 28, 2021anemptytextlline
According to Merriam-Webster, mentorship is the influence, guidance, or direction given by a trusted counselor... -
Inclusion and Diversity Cannot Progress Without Equity and AccessJanuary 8, 2021anemptytextlline
Inclusion and diversity have been two hot topics for most companies, especially within the last... -
How'd I Get Here: Frankie's JourneyDecember 6, 2020anemptytextlline
College Student WinnI graduated from Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC, in 1995 with... -
Why is Comprehensive Planning Necessary for Communities?November 18, 2020anemptytextlline
The Importance of Community Planning in a Changing WorldThink about your commute to work. (There... -
How to Create An Apprenticeship Program for Your OrganizationNovember 9, 2020anemptytextlline
Recently, I attended an Apprenticeship Meeting at Wake Tech Community College to hear more about... -
How'd I Get Here: Our IT Director's Journey at SummitOctober 27, 2020anemptytextlline
The LeapIn the fall of 2017, after a successful and gratifying 20+ year run in... -
Seizing the Moment: How A/E/C Marketing EvolvesOctober 23, 2020anemptytextlline
Recently, I was scrolling LinkedIn and stumbled on an article that caught my eye. The... -
Teaching Through the PandemicSeptember 28, 2020anemptytextlline
In our previous post, I described the idea of using our pre-existing resilience to respond... -
The More Things Change...August 20, 2020anemptytextlline
Summit is discovering solutions to the question ‘what do we do now, with everything going... -
7 Ways to Prepare for Your First Day at Your New (Remote) JobAugust 13, 2020anemptytextlline
The first day at a new job is always intimidating. During a pandemic, it can... -
Weathering the Storm, Part Two: StormwaterAugust 12, 2020anemptytextlline
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Building a Virtual Company CommunityJuly 27, 2020anemptytextlline
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5 Big Picture Ways to Design A Pandemic Resistant WorldJuly 24, 2020anemptytextlline
Since the pandemic started, there has been a lot of discussion about how this situation... -
Weathering the Storm, Part One: Effective Hurricane Debris ManagementJuly 11, 2020anemptytextlline
June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season, a time of year when many communities... -
Learn from Her: Women in the Engineering Industry Share Their Journeys and Professional InsightJune 17, 2020anemptytextlline
Of the STEM fields, engineering has the smallest number of female professionals. To promote change,... -
4 Steps to Ace Your First Engineering Job InterviewJune 3, 2020anemptytextlline
You’ve probably spent the past nearly 10 years doing the hard parts of starting your... -
Types of Planners and How They Help CommunitiesMay 29, 2020anemptytextlline
Often when a Planner identifies what their career and title are, listeners can become confused... -
8 Perks to Working For An Engineering Firm (When You're Not An Engineer)May 7, 2020anemptytextlline
Here is a myth about the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry: You need to be an engineer, architect,... -
How to Format Your First Engineering Job Resume in 5 StepsApril 29, 2020anemptytextlline
If you are just out of college and are looking for an engineering position, it... -
How the Pandemic Has Affected Job-Related StressApril 27, 2020anemptytextlline
It is no secret that the pandemic has affected all of us in one way... -
4 Types of Project Planning Grants and How to Obtain a Planning Grant Investment in VirginiaApril 21, 2020anemptytextlline
A neighborhood revitalization doesn’t just happen overnight. There are multiple steps included in the process... -
Architecture: The Art We Live InApril 7, 2020anemptytextlline
When it comes to how we experience our world, how well it was designed is... -
I'll Trade You Hand Sanitizer for Toilet Paper: Safe and Efficient Ways to Navigate COVID-19 ResponseMarch 24, 2020anemptytextlline
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First Steps to Getting a PE License in Another StateMarch 5, 2020anemptytextlline
Getting your PE in another state? Here’s the organization you need to know.Attaining your Professional... -
Breaking Ground on GroundworkFebruary 25, 2020anemptytextlline
Welcome to Groundwork, Summit Design and Engineering Services’ new blog. As an architecture, engineering, and...