BUILD BACK STRONGER

With resilience at our core, we partner with communities to enhance the built environment and deliver impactful, resilient project. Together, we transform challenges into opportunities, delivering innovative and collaborative solutions to complications brought about by natural disasters and severe weather events.

The road to recovery and normalcy can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? What and how do you prioritize? How do you prevent this from happening again during similar events?

Summit Design and Engineering is your partner. With extensive disaster recovery experience and connections with NCDOT, NCDEQ, NCEM, NCORR, FEMA, and other agencies, we can handle any size project while providing a personal touch. As a one-stop firm, we focus on resiliency, safety, and efficiency to help communities.

ASSESS.

Seeing and understanding the damage is overwhelming. Summit can ensure you understand the condition of your infrastructure and assets. Our team will help you prioritize your needs based on safety, necessity, and practicality.

We Provide In-Depth Assessments Of:

Building Assessments

// Vertical and Infrastructure Condition
// Asset Assessment

Infrastructure Assessments

// Utilities
// Site Analysis
// Drainage

Transportation Assessments

// Pavement Condition
// Sidewalk and Curb
// Drainage
// Structures

Site Assessments

// Environmental
// Stormwater
// Structural
// Slope Stability
// Geotechnical Condition

DESIGN.

As assessments finish and priorities are set, a path to normalcy emerges. A vision for a stronger community turns into action. Summit’s dedicated team will partner with local officials every step of the way. We are experienced with NCDOT, FEMA, and NCDEQ regulations and qualified in many recovery areas.

We Provide In-Depth Assessments Of:

Infrastructure Design

// Master Planning
// Stormwater Management
// Floodplain Modeling and Mapping
// Building and Structural Design
// Hydraulic Design
// Architectural Design
// Land Use Planning
// Utility Planning and Coordination
// Project Management
// Bidding Services
// Structural Engineering for HMGP & CDBG Disaster Mitigation
// General Contractors Pre-Qualifications

Transportation Design

// Emergency Express Design Build
// Bridge and Culvert Design
// Traffic and ITS Systems
// Bridge and Roadway Design Build
// Full Service Transportation Design
// Road Improvement

Landscape Design

// Urban Streetscape and Plaza Design
// Geotechnical Services and Drilling
// Surveying
// Grading, Erosion, and Sediment Control
// Hydrologic Analysis
// Stormwater Control Measures

BUILD BACK
STRONGER.

You have a vision and a plan. Now it’s time to start the work. At Summit, we don’t stop at design approval. We partner with you to ensure the work is done right, safely, on time, and within budget. “Building back stronger” is our promise. We work with you during construction to bring your vision of a vibrant, resilient community to life.

We Provide Comprehensive Construction Services:

Construction Management

// Construction Inspections
// Construction Materials Testing
// All Associated Lab Testing
// Construction, Engineering, and Inspections

Contract Management

// Award Contract Recommendations
// Contract Administration

Close Out Management

// CMT Report Reviews
// Construction Administration
// Pre-Development Services
// Quality Assurance
// Project Management

RESILIENCE.

Resiliency is more than just meeting standards; it’s about achieving peace of mind. It’s the confidence that your community will be prepared for whatever comes next. Resiliency means safeguarding the future and ensuring the enduring strength of your community. Together, we will create projects that leave a lasting legacy and make a profound impact.

We Provide Full Management Of:

Maintenance Management

// Infrastructure Management
// GIS and Utility Locating Services
// Asset Management Program

Planning for the Future

// Urban Street Scape Planning
// Master Planning
// Stormwater and Landscape Planning
// Mitigation Planning
// Natural Hazards Planning
// Resiliency Planning

Our Experience.

Valley Forge Road Pipe Failure
Hurricane Michael Debris Monitoring
Hurricane Florence Debris Monitoring
Hurricane Florence Pipe Replacement
Ice Storm Debris Monitoring
NCDOT Snow and Ice Monitoring
Hurricane Irene Debris Monitoring
Pulaski Tornado Recovery
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Pinecroft Place Apt. Flood Mitigation Design
Edgecombe County & Town of Princeville HMPG Elevation Design

Grant Management.

Summit has assisted local governments in the successful application preparation and implementation of over 200 projects totaling in excess of $180,000,000 in CDBG funding in addition to hundreds of millions in leveraged funding.

Assistance has housing rehabilitation programs, housing reconstruction, public infrastructure, community service facilities, downtown revitalization including façade improvement programs, commercial and industrial site development, and specialized housing. Such efforts have made significant contributions to the economic growth and standard of living in the affected communities.

Funding Sources Secured for Clients Include:

// Grant Planning & Applications
// Building Conditions/Needs Assessment
// Project Management & Implementation
// Eligibility Determinations under State of Virginia Statutes
// Financial Feasibility
// Redevelopment Plans
// Improvement Programs:
// Housing Reconstruction

// Housing Rehabilitation
// Disaster Recovery
// Infrastructure Improvements
// Community Service Facilities
// Downtown Revitalization
// Façade Improvements
// Acquisition & Clearance
// Relocation Assistance

Our Professionals.

Ken Ashe, PE, CFM, PMP

Program
Manager

// NC 210 Hurricane Evacuation Route Resiliency Analysis

// Flood Risk Vulnerability Assessment of I-40 and Burgaw

// NC Flood Resiliency Blueprint Principal Advisory Group

Brandon Johnson, PE

Civil Engineering
Department Manager

// NCDOT Emergency Express Design Build Projects

// Valley Forge Storm Monitoring and Pipe Replacements

// Monterey Valley HOA Washout Repairs and Pipe Replacements

David Markwood, PE

Water Resources
Department Manager

// 2D Modeling Support – Gerton to Bat Cave

// Modeling Support for I-95 and other projects – Reedy Patch Creek at US 64 at Bat Cave

// NCDOT I-95 Resiliency Stress Test and Future Rainfaill 2D Flood Modeling

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Rob Cousins, PE

Regional Construction
Services Manager

// Hurricane Helene Sturctures Disaster Manager for Division 13

Contact.

Matt Bales, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives