Commercial Experience
Building a business is a collaborative effort that requires skill, dedication, and experience. Whether you’re renovating, expanding into a new space, or building from the ground up, you need a reliable and innovative partner to provide commercial services that ensure that your goals are ultimately realized and that your budget needs are accounted for. With over 18 years of experience designing for a commercial space, Summit is the right firm to help you bring your unique vision to life.
As a compact design and engineering firm that provides 14 comprehensive services, Summit is the perfect match for any commercial project. Our status as an award-winning large firm allows us to adapt quickly and efficiently to any client’s needs without sacrificing flexibility and innovation.
At Summit, we know that one size rarely fits all. That’s why we consider every project carefully, tailoring a unique approach to the individual needs and challenges they present. We utilize cutting-edge technology to provide our clients with comprehensive project management for full-service project delivery. Our goal is to ensure that our client’s projects are successful and that our commercial services exceed expectations through collaboration, creative design and engineering solutions, and community support.
Our Signature Design Approach
Summit Design and Engineering utilizes a distinctive Signature Design Approach that sets us apart from other firms. We combine current research and evidence-based design practices, carefully curating our approach to every project. By listening to and incorporating client feedback within our design processes, we ensure that innovative and artful solutions are delivered on time and within budget.
1. Listening/Learning (Deep Discovery)
We take a holistic approach to project development and design. Because of this, our first step in any project is listening to and consulting with our clients. We develop a comprehensive understanding of the site, budget, and client goals by asking questions before drawing a single line.
2. Visioning Collaboration
Every unique project requires a clear vision. Therefore, our second step in the design process is collaborating with our clients to arrive at the right concept for their needs. We ensure that their input is always considered so that we can deliver a product that meets their needs both functionally and aesthetically.
3. Innovative Design
4. Strategic Project Management
The design process can undoubtedly be complex, fluid, and changeable. To avoid miscommunication, Summit keeps the client informed throughout the project’s lifespan. We work to clearly define any processes and deliverables so that our results are within budget and on time.
5. Effective Implementation
Our people are our greatest asset. Together, we have the diverse skills necessary to shepherd your project from concept to completion. From architecture to site design to engineering, we have the breadth of experience and professional expertise to successfully implement projects of any scale.
Previous Clients

City of Asheville,
North Carolina

City of Creedmoor,
North Carolina

City of Fayetteville,
North Carolina

City of Raleigh,
North Carolina

Town of Carborro,
North Carolina

Town of Tappahannock,
Virginia
Town of Angier,
North Carolina

Town of Hillsborough,
North Carolina

Town of Rolesville,
North Carolina

Village of Clemmons,
North Carolina
Town of Galax,
Virginia

Town of Cape Carteret,
Virginia
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Eric Keravuori, PE, AICP
Program Manager