Construction Services Department Overview
What are Construction Services? Construction services may feel like a broad term. After all, it doesn’t clarify much, which could lead to some confusion about the unique services we…
Landscape Architecture Department Overview
What is Landscape Architecture? When you ask that question, turn your gaze to open spaces all around you. The High Line, 9/11 Memorial, and Central Park in New York…
Survey and Geomatics Department Overview
Summit’s history and Surveying as a service go hand in hand—after all, it was the service our firm was founded on. But what do you actually know about surveying and…
How Self-Healing Concrete Works and How It Can Help the Construction Industry
Since I have joined Summit, I have had multiple people interested in the research which I performed as a graduate student/researcher at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This research…
Holiday Safety How-To: Keeping Yourself Safe This Holiday Season
As winter sweeps in, Summit would like to take the time to remind everyone to keep safety in mind as they prepare for the Holiday season. We know this isn’t…
Hurricane Series: Post Hurricane Recovery
In this series so far, we have explained two major effects of hurricanes, debris, and stormwater and how engineers and planners work to mitigate those effects. Another effect of hurricanes is physical damage…
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
What is GIS? GIS stands for Geographic Information System. At Summit, GIS is an integral tool for problem–solving and decision-making. Most importantly, GIS is excellent for data visualization in a spatial environment. Let us simplify. Let’s say you have…
Less is More
A continuation of With Purpose by Matt Bales. http://gjf.02a.myftpupload.com/with-purpose/ A famous Architect once said, “Less is more.” This described his approach to architecture that led the way to a modernist…
The Importance of Testing Soils
IntroductionWhile numerous components help construct a building, bridge, or road, one of the most critical aspects is the foundation. A strong foundation is paramount to a project’s resiliency. However, an installed foundation is only as good as the supporting…
Everyone Loves A Good Park – Why Parks are Valuable to Communities
Why Do People Go To Parks? You’re walking down a street on a hot summer day. Your brow is sweating, your face is red, and your feet are aching. Having…