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  • Troy Dover headshot.
    How'd I Get Here?: Troy Dover's Story
    March 15, 2023
    How'd I Get Here?: Troy Dover's Story
    #SummitIs, Summit Journey
    anemptytextlline
    IntroductionAs we continue telling the Summit Story through our ‘How’d I Get Here?’ blog series,...
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  • Jim parker headshot.
    How'd I Get Here?: Jim Parker's Story
    March 8, 2023
    How'd I Get Here?: Jim Parker's Story
    #SummitIs, Summit Journey
    anemptytextlline
    IntroductionRecently, our marketing team was able to get Summit founder Jim Parker to sit still...
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  • Stock image of person drawing on wacom tablet.
    Talent Beyond the Desk- Illustration
    February 8, 2023
    Talent Beyond the Desk- Illustration
    #SummitIs, Employee Recognition
    anemptytextlline
    IntroductionCreativity is one of those skills that can be quite useful (sometimes even fundamental!) in...
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  • Pinnacle End Of Year Awards 2022 Banner
    2022 End-of-the-Year Award Winners
    February 3, 2023
    2022 End-of-the-Year Award Winners
    #SummitIs, Employee Recognition
    anemptytextlline
    Recognition of the Highest Level of Excellence When Summit instituted the Pinnacle awards, our goal was...
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  • The Summit Story: Our President's Perspective
    January 19, 2023
    The Summit Story: Our President's Perspective
    #SummitIs, Summit Journey
    anemptytextlline
    IntroductionThis week’s chapter of the Summit Story comes directly from the top: Our president, Troy...
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  • Pinnacle Award Winners for Q4 2022
    January 18, 2023
    Pinnacle Award Winners for Q4 2022
    #SummitIs, Summit Team
    anemptytextlline
    The Final Pinnacle Award Winners of 2022 Have Been Announced! Summit knows that our employees are...
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  • Decorative Banner that reads: "he Summit Story Through the Eyes of our Staff"
    The Summit Story, Part Two: Through The Eyes of Our Staff, Cont.
    January 11, 2023
    The Summit Story, Part Two: Through The Eyes of Our...
    #SummitIs, Summit Journey
    anemptytextlline
    IntroductionEvery company has a history, and much like humans, that history is unique. In the...
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  • Decorative Banner that reads: "he Summit Story Through the Eyes of our Staff"
    The Summit Story, Part One: Through The Eyes of Our Staff
    January 4, 2023
    The Summit Story, Part One: Through The Eyes of Our...
    #SummitIs, Summit Journey
    anemptytextlline
    IntroductionSummit has grown tremendously in the past twenty-five years. From a small, private firm to...
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  • Child hanging decorations on the wall
    Holiday Traditions: The Summit Team Share Theirs
    December 19, 2022
    Holiday Traditions: The Summit Team Share Theirs
    #SummitIs, Holidays, Summit Team
    anemptytextlline
    Holidays are a time to celebrate with friends and family, and traditions are an essential...
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  • Decorative Holiday Safety Banner
    Holiday Safety How-To: Keeping Yourself Safe This Holiday Season
    December 12, 2022
    Holiday Safety How-To: Keeping Yourself Safe This Holiday Season
    Safety, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    As winter sweeps in, Summit would like to take the time to remind everyone to...
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  • Decorative image showing a summit-designed building. It reads, "Department Overview Series Architecture."
    Architecture Department Overview
    December 7, 2022
    Architecture Department Overview
    #SummitIs, Architecture, Design, Summit Purpose
    anemptytextlline
    When you think of the word Architecture, what comes to mind? Do you think about...
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  • Picture of a Thanksgiving meal.
    Our Thanksgiving Potluck - What Your Dish Says About You
    November 21, 2022
    Our Thanksgiving Potluck - What Your Dish Says About You
    #SummitIs, Summit Team
    anemptytextlline
    IntroductionHappy Thanksgiving everyone! At Summit, we have a lot to be grateful for this year,...
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  • Stock image of a man playing guitar.
    Talent Beyond the Desk - Music
    October 31, 2022
    Talent Beyond the Desk - Music
    Employee Recognition, Summit Team
    anemptytextlline
    IntroductionAt Summit, we believe that people who work hard should also play hard. That’s why...
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  • Pinnacle Award Third Quarter Winners
    Pinnacle Award Winners for Q3 2022
    October 27, 2022
    Pinnacle Award Winners for Q3 2022
    #SummitIs, Employee Recognition
    anemptytextlline
    It’s time, once again, for the Pinnacle Awards!  At Summit, we want to ensure that the...
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  • Tree Fallen on House
    Hurricane Series: Post Hurricane Recovery
    October 27, 2022
    Hurricane Series: Post Hurricane Recovery
    Planning, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    In this series so far, we have explained two major effects of hurricanes, debris, and stormwater and how...
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  • The Summit Value Banner
    The Summit Value
    September 29, 2022
    The Summit Value
    #SummitIs, Summit Purpose
    anemptytextlline
    In the coming weeks and months, we will be doing a series of blogs to...
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  • Word cloud for careers.
    How'd I Get Here?: Mick P.
    August 30, 2022
    How'd I Get Here?: Mick P.
    Summit Career, Summit Journey
    anemptytextlline
    From majoring in psychology to becoming a Project Coordinator, Mick P. has worked hard and...
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  • Parental Leave
    June 24, 2022
    Parental Leave
    #SummitIs, Summit Benefits
    anemptytextlline
    “Recently, I have found myself referencing the age-old proverb ‘actions speak louder than words.’ I...
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  • Map for the City of Raleigh Identified Crack Seal Routes
    Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    January 27, 2022
    Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    Engineering, Planning, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    What is GIS? GIS stands for Geographic Information System. At Summit, GIS is an integral tool for problem–solving and decision-making. Most...
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  • Gardens and Flowers - Talent Beyond the Desk
    Talent Beyond the Desk - Gardening
    January 20, 2022
    Talent Beyond the Desk - Gardening
    Employee Recognition, Summit Team
    anemptytextlline
    Introduction As winter continues and the days are a little darker and colder, we thought it...
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  • Less is More Graphic
    Less is More
    December 28, 2021
    Less is More
    #SummitIs, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    A continuation of With Purpose by Matt Bales.  http://gjf.02a.myftpupload.com/with-purpose/ A famous Architect once said, “Less is...
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  • The Importance of Testing Soils
    November 1, 2021
    The Importance of Testing Soils
    Geology, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    IntroductionWhile numerous components help construct a building, bridge, or road, one of the most critical aspects...
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  • A + B + C = CHAOS Graphic
    With Purpose
    September 15, 2021
    With Purpose
    #SummitIs, Summit Purpose
    anemptytextlline
    (A) Unprecedented business disruption + (B) global pandemic + (C) heightened social division and unrest...
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  • Person sitting at a desk with architectural plans
    How'd I Get Here? Barbara's Journey
    August 22, 2021
    How'd I Get Here? Barbara's Journey
    Summit Journey, Summit Team
    anemptytextlline
    For as far back as I have memories, I have been a maker. I am...
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  • Everyone Loves A Good Park - Why Parks are Valuable to Communities
    July 27, 2021
    Everyone Loves A Good Park - Why Parks are Valuable...
    Design, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    Imagine walking down a street on a hot summer day. Your brow is sweating, and...
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  • How'd I Get Here: Brad's Journey
    May 12, 2021
    How'd I Get Here: Brad's Journey
    Summit Journey, Summit Team
    anemptytextlline
    Where I StartedWhen I first started college, at Wayne Community College, in Goldsboro, NC, I...
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  • Person under a bridge being repaired
    How Self-Healing Concrete Works and How It Can Help the Construction Industry
    April 19, 2021
    How Self-Healing Concrete Works and How It Can Help the...
    Engineering, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    Since I have joined Summit, I have had multiple people interested in the research which...
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  • Stacked Medical Icon Blocks
    My Wellness Journey - Starr H.
    March 31, 2021
    My Wellness Journey - Starr H.
    Summit Insights, Summit Team
    anemptytextlline
    This is a timeline of my health journey, from cancer diagnosis to feeling healthier than...
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  • Employees Drilling on Site
    How'd I Get Here?: Aaron's Journey
    March 10, 2021
    How'd I Get Here?: Aaron's Journey
    Summit Career, Summit Journey
    anemptytextlline
    When I began studying geology at UNC, my goal was to find career opportunities in...
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  • WFH: 5 Benefits of Working Remotely
    February 18, 2021
    WFH: 5 Benefits of Working Remotely
    #SummitIs, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    When we switched from being in the office to working from home full time, there...
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  • The Importance of Mentorship
    January 28, 2021
    The Importance of Mentorship
    Summit Insights, Summit Team
    anemptytextlline
    According to Merriam-Webster, mentorship is the influence, guidance, or direction given by a trusted counselor...
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  • Inclusion and Diversity Cannot Progress Without Equity and Access
    January 8, 2021
    Inclusion and Diversity Cannot Progress Without Equity and Access
    Summit Insights, Summit Purpose
    anemptytextlline
    Inclusion and diversity have been two hot topics for most companies, especially within the last...
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  • Collage of Photos - Graduation, Construction Site, Materials Testing, Reviewing Plans
    How'd I Get Here: Frankie's Journey
    December 6, 2020
    How'd I Get Here: Frankie's Journey
    Summit Career, Summit Journey
    anemptytextlline
    College Student WinnI graduated from Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC, in 1995 with...
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  • Town of Richlands Comprehensive Plan Map
    Why is Comprehensive Planning Necessary for Communities?
    November 18, 2020
    Why is Comprehensive Planning Necessary for Communities?
    Planning, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    The Importance of Community Planning in a Changing WorldThink about your commute to work. (There...
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  • People Talking on a Construction Site
    How to Create An Apprenticeship Program for Your Organization
    November 9, 2020
    How to Create An Apprenticeship Program for Your Organization
    Summit Career, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    Recently, I attended an Apprenticeship Meeting at Wake Tech Community College to hear more about...
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  • Information Technology Graphic
    How'd I Get Here: Our IT Director's Journey at Summit
    October 27, 2020
    How'd I Get Here: Our IT Director's Journey at Summit
    Summit Career, Summit Journey
    anemptytextlline
    The LeapIn the fall of 2017, after a successful and gratifying 20+ year run in...
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  • Paper with Marketing on it
    Seizing the Moment: How A/E/C Marketing Evolves
    October 23, 2020
    Seizing the Moment: How A/E/C Marketing Evolves
    #SummitIs, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    Recently, I was scrolling LinkedIn and stumbled on an article that caught my eye. The...
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  • Teacher in a classroom wearing a mask
    Teaching Through the Pandemic
    September 28, 2020
    Teaching Through the Pandemic
    Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    In our previous post, I described the idea of using our pre-existing resilience to respond...
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  • The More Things Change...
    August 20, 2020
    The More Things Change...
    Design, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    Summit is discovering solutions to the question ‘what do we do now, with everything going...
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  • 7 Ways to Prepare for Your First Day at Your New (Remote) Job
    August 13, 2020
    7 Ways to Prepare for Your First Day at Your...
    Summit Career, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    The first day at a new job is always intimidating. During a pandemic, it can...
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  • Aerial View of a Flooded Neighborhood
    Hurricane Series: Stormwater
    August 12, 2020
    Hurricane Series: Stormwater
    #SummitIs, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    In the first blog entry for our hurricane series, we focused on the impacts of...
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  • Building a Virtual Company Community
    July 27, 2020
    Building a Virtual Company Community
    Summit Insights, Summit Team
    anemptytextlline
    In the A/E/C industry, most firms have a split of field employees and office personnel....
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  • People Working in an Office with Masks
    5 Big Picture Ways to Design A Pandemic Resistant World
    July 24, 2020
    5 Big Picture Ways to Design A Pandemic Resistant World
    Design, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    Since the pandemic started, there has been a lot of discussion about how this situation...
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  • Satellite Map Showing a Hurricane
    Hurricane Series: Debris Monitoring
    July 11, 2020
    Hurricane Series: Debris Monitoring
    #SummitIs, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    With hurricane season upon us, I wanted to delve into some of the ways engineering...
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  • Two Employees Reviewing Plans
    Learn from Her: Women in the Engineering Industry Share Their Journeys and Professional Insight
    June 17, 2020
    Learn from Her: Women in the Engineering Industry Share Their...
    Engineering, Summit Team
    anemptytextlline
    Of the STEM fields, engineering has the smallest number of female professionals. To promote change,...
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  • 4 Steps to Ace Your First Engineering Job Interview
    June 3, 2020
    4 Steps to Ace Your First Engineering Job Interview
    Engineering, Summit Career
    anemptytextlline
    You’ve probably spent the past nearly 10 years doing the hard parts of starting your...
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  • Types of Planners and How They Help Communities
    May 29, 2020
    Types of Planners and How They Help Communities
    Planning, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    Often when a Planner identifies what their career and title are, listeners can become confused...
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  • 8 Perks to Working For An Engineering Firm (When You're Not An Engineer)
    May 7, 2020
    8 Perks to Working For An Engineering Firm (When You're...
    Engineering, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    Here is a myth about the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry: You need to be an engineer, architect,...
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  • How to Format Your First Engineering Job Resume in 5 Steps
    April 29, 2020
    How to Format Your First Engineering Job Resume in 5...
    Engineering, Summit Career
    anemptytextlline
    If you are just out of college and are looking for an engineering position, it...
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  • How the Pandemic Has Affected Job-Related Stress
    April 27, 2020
    How the Pandemic Has Affected Job-Related Stress
    #SummitIs, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    It is no secret that the pandemic has affected all of us in one way...
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  • 4 Types of Project Planning Grants and How to Obtain a Planning Grant Investment in Virginia
    April 21, 2020
    4 Types of Project Planning Grants and How to Obtain...
    Planning, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    A neighborhood revitalization doesn’t just happen overnight. There are multiple steps included in the process...
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  • Architecture: The Art We Live In
    April 7, 2020
    Architecture: The Art We Live In
    Architecture, Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    When it comes to how we experience our world, how well it was designed is...
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  • I'll Trade You Hand Sanitizer for Toilet Paper: Safe and Efficient Ways to Navigate COVID-19 Response
    March 24, 2020
    I'll Trade You Hand Sanitizer for Toilet Paper: Safe and...
    Summit Insights
    anemptytextlline
    If I told you in 2019 instead of Bitcoin being the hottest worldwide currency in...
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  • Person Making a Checklist
    First Steps to Getting a PE License in Another State
    March 5, 2020
    First Steps to Getting a PE License in Another State
    Engineering, Summit Career
    anemptytextlline
    Getting your PE in another state? Here’s the organization you need to know.Attaining your Professional...
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  • Cracked Dirt with the Word Groundwork on it
    Breaking Ground on Groundwork
    February 25, 2020
    Breaking Ground on Groundwork
    #SummitIs
    anemptytextlline
    Welcome to Groundwork, Summit Design and Engineering Services’ new blog. As an architecture, engineering, and...
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