Types of Planners and How They Help Communities
Often when a Planner identifies what their career and title are, listeners can become confused because “Planner” is such a broad term. Do they mean a Financial Planner? A Wedding…
8 Perks to Working For An Engineering Firm (When You’re Not An Engineer)
Here is a myth about the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry: You need to be an engineer, architect, or construction technician to work here. // Think About It //Every company regardless of…
How to Format Your First Engineering Job Resume in 5 Steps
If you are just out of college and are looking for an engineering position, it can be challenging to know what to put in your resume. This blog will tell…
How the Pandemic Has Affected Job-Related Stress
It is no secret that the pandemic has affected all of us in one way or another, especially when it comes to our jobs. This can be anything from constant…
4 Types of Project Planning Grants and How to Obtain a Planning Grant Investment in Virginia
A neighborhood revitalization doesn’t just happen overnight. There are multiple steps included in the process before the work in the neighborhood can even begin. One of those definitive steps is…
Architecture: The Art We Live In
When it comes to how we experience our world, how well it was designed is fundamental. Architectural design affects our immediate functional lives, it is the physical art in which…
I’ll Trade You Hand Sanitizer for Toilet Paper: Safe and Efficient Ways to Navigate COVID-19 Response
If I told you in 2019 instead of Bitcoin being the hottest worldwide currency in 2020 that toilet paper and hand sanitizer would be, would you have believed me? Many…
First Steps to Getting a PE License in Another State
Getting your PE in another state? Here’s the organization you need to know.Attaining your Professional Engineer (PE) License in your state gives you certain and well-known advantages in the engineering…
Breaking Ground on Groundwork
Welcome to Groundwork, Summit Design and Engineering Services’ new blog. As an architecture, engineering, and planning firm, we have a diverse range of talented and driven people improving their communities…