Hope Mills
Summit Design & Engineering
At Summit, our commitment goes beyond merely improving the communities we serve; it’s about enhancing them in a way that honors and preserves their unique essence. Maintaining the unique charm and features of each locality is not just important to us– it’s integral to our approach to each and every project, from the meticulous design and maintenance of safe sidewalks to our support for the thoughtful adaptive reuse of historic buildings. We endeavor to ensure that each addition we make to a municipalities infrastructure serve the interests and desires of the local population. That’s the level of dedication you can expect from Summit– where safety, utility, and functionality are harmoniously intertwined to enhance the places we call home without diluting their inherent charm and character.
At a Glance.
Award-Winning
ACEC/NC 2023’s Large Firm of the Year / ENR’s 2023 Design Firm List for Top 500 Design Firms Nationally / Two awards for Engineering Excellence in 2020 and 2015 from the ACEC/NC
14 Comprehensive Services
Including Civil Engineering, CMT/SI, Landscape Architecture, Construction Services, and Geotechnical Engineering.
430+ Employees
Including 4 Master Special Inspectors, 50 Professional Engineers, 2 Landscape Architects, and over 100 certified inspectors located throughout North Carolina.
One of Summit’s greatest strengths is our ability to work successfully with and across all of our 14 different disciplines that we offer. Team members from planning, land development, architecture, engineering, surveying, and more are on-hand to work together on any project, from designing and building roads to revitalizing downtowns.
One Place
Children's Hospital Summit's Landscape Architecture team designed this
vibrant, sustainable, and welcoming space outside of a
future children's hospital in Jacksonville, blending
aesthetics and functionality. ►
Downtown Revitalization
designing both an "Economic Restructuring Plan” and a
“Branding + Marketing" Plan, each of which complimented
the town's unique character and charm. ►
Nomad Restaurant At the Osbunn Initially constructed before 1920, this building in the heart
of Downtown Hillsborough has had many identities.
Our design team restored the building to it's authentic theatre
appearance without sacrificing it's historic character. ►
Services.
Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI)
Summit is one of the leading Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) firms in the southeast. This is because we provide attentive and comprehensive services for transportation projects and have professional, knowledgeable, and certified staff. Our inspection versatility grows from our ingrained knowledge and familiarity with multiple Departments of Transportation. This allows us to adapt quickly in the field and the lab, working efficiently to exceed standards and expectations. The collective and comprehensive project delivery experience we provide bolsters our philosophy – “Designing for Constructability and Serviceability.”
Our Capabilities Include:
- Heavy Highway Construction
- Municipal Transportation Improvements
- Structures
- Coatings Inspections
- ITS and Traffic Signal Systems
- Grading
- Erosion Control
- Drainage
- Paving
Maintenance Management
Our Maintenance Management team understands how vital transportation infrastructure is for a community’s well-being. Our communities rely on the roads that bind us, and we strive to keep that infrastructure healthy and functional. We approach each problem or challenge with an innovative and responsive mindset, developing solutions to keep our infrastructure functional and safe. Our encompassing approach to maintenance management, including our advanced inspection, monitoring, and reporting capabilities, accomplishes this goal. We know the transportation infrastructure must be appropriately maintained to serve our communities, and maintenance management is the primary way to make that goal a reality. By partnering with us, our clients can create the resilient, adaptive infrastructure our modern world needs to thrive.
Our Capabilities Include:
- Pavement Condition Assessments for Roadways and Parking Lots
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Asset Inventory
- Asset Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Roadside Systems
- Drainage Systems
- Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Assessments
- Stormwater Inventory and Assessment
- Contract Development
- Contract Administration and Inspection
Construction Services
At Summit, our commitment extends beyond business – we’re dedicated to enhancing the communities we’re part of. We understand the critical role that transportation infrastructure plays in connecting communities, which is why we’re proud to contribute to building impactful and lasting projects that not only serve our communities but also stimulate economic growth. Our seasoned team of construction inspection engineers leverages their extensive expertise, knowledge, and skills to provide unmatched construction engineering inspections, construction management, and survey verification services to our clients in the transportation sector and beyond.
Our Capabilities Include:
- Construction Inspection
- Construction Staking/Survey Verification
- Bidding Services
- General Contractors Pre-Qualification
- Award Contract Recommendations
- Contract Administration
- Quality Assurance During Construction
- Construction RFIs Processing
- Change Orders Review and Processing
- CMT Reports Review
- Perform Final Inspections/Punch Lists
- Project Close-Out Services
NCDOT B-5993 Louise Street over Beaver Creek
Cumberland County, NC
Odyssey Drive Culvert Replacement
Durham, NC
Contact
Kevin O’Dell, PE
Regional Construction Services Manager
919-732-3883
[email protected]
Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspections Overview
Integrity and transparency are the foundational values of our Construction Materials Testing (CMT) and Special Inspections (SI) team. The key to a resilient, safety-first project is ensuring the highest quality construction materials and methods are used. Our accredited materials testing laboratory can perform tests per state and municipal standards while also providing dependable and consistent results that owners and contractors can rely on. Summit emphasizes cultivating a collaborative and diverse experience among our team members to ensure we can help you deliver an impactful project. We pursue excellence in every aspect of our work so that our project delivery exceeds expectations. Our reputation depends on it.
Our Capabilities Include:
- Verification of Soils
- Earthwork & Grading
- Bearing Capacity (DCP) Evaluations
- Field Density Testing
- ICC Soils
- ICC Reinforced Concrete
- ICC Structural Masonry
- ICC Structural Steel and Bolting
- ICC Field-Bolt Steel Connections
- ICC Structural Welding Connections
- ICC SFRM/TFIFRM Fireproofing
- PTI Post-Tensioned Concrete
- Special/Deep Foundations
- Retaining Walls
- All Associated Laboratory Testing
Planning
Our Summit Planning department prioritizes listening to communities and translating their visions into reality. We achieve this through inclusive engagement processes and thorough data analysis, which helps us understand the needs, desires, and goals of each municipality we work with. Our team’s practical understanding of local government and multi-disciplinary expertise allows us to produce actionable recommendations that help communities shape a resilient future. By working alongside our clients, we can create better and brighter communities, which will benefit both present and future generations.
Our Capabilities Include:
- Comprehensive Planning
- Master Planning
- Zoning Ordinance Updates
- Downtown Revitalization
- Site Suitability Assessments
- Feasibility Studies
- Small Area Plans
- Grant Preparation
- Grant Management
- Development Scenario Modeling
- Public Participation Initiatives
- GIS Analysis
- GIS Data Presentation
- Davis-Bacon Labor Compliance
Water Resources Overview
At Summit, we believe that maintaining the environmental wellbeing of our projects is a priority. That’s why our team is dedicated to delivering resilient and sustainable solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients’ projects. We strive to create designs that seamlessly integrate into the adjacent ecology and infrastructure. We take a collaborative approach to design, working hand-in-hand with other disciplines to ensure the hydraulic systems we deliver are both efficient and cost-effective. Our team has the experience and expertise required to provide innovative and integrative solutions to challenging design roadblocks, whether it’s roadside ditches or FEMA-regulated stream crossings.
Our Capabilities Include:
- Hydrologic Analysis
- Bridge and Roadway Design
- Stormwater Drainage Design
- Hydraulic Design
- Floodplain Modeling and Mapping
- Erosion & Sediment Control Design
- Stormwater Control Measures
- Wet Utility Design
- 2D Bridge and Rain-On-Mesh Modeling
- Dam Breach Analysis and Emergency Action Plans
- Levee Inundation Analysis and Mapping
Featured Projects.
Our portfolio reflects Summit’s genuine dedication to creating and sustaining vibrant communities through our cutting-edge design and engineering solutions. Our extensive experience covers address a wide range of community needs, including walking trails, parks, land use plans, traffic signal upgrades, recreational spaces, and more. In every project, we strive to create beautiful, functional, environmentally-sustainable spaces that compliment the communities where they reside.
Turn Lane Addition
Municipal Roads & Highways
Town of Holly Springs, North Carolina
Commercial Hospitality
126 West King Street, LLC
Greenways / Recreational / Municipal
Town of Carborro, North Carolina
Portfolio.
Previous Clients.
City of Raleigh,
North Carolina
City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina
City of Durham,
North Carolina
City of Danville,
Virginia
Town of Tappahannock,
Virginia
Town of Carborro,
North Carolina
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,
North Carolina