Summit Design and Engineering Services

Most infrastructure projects do not get more expensive because of one dramatic failure. They get more expensive in smaller, avoidable ways when information moves too slowly between disciplines.

When civil, structural, and geotechnical teams sit in separate firms, under separate contracts, with separate timelines, coordination becomes another risk to manage. Questions wait for handoffs. Decisions lose context. Problems surface later than they should, often when the cost of fixing them is already higher.

That is the integration argument.

At Summit, we built our model around bringing those disciplines together under one roof. One team. One point of accountability. One working conversation early enough to resolve issues before they turn into redesign, delay, or change orders.

After 30 years, we have seen the difference that makes. Better coordination is not just an internal efficiency. It shows up in project outcomes, in smoother delivery, and in the confidence, clients have that the team around the table is working from the same set of facts.

We are a proud sponsor of the upcoming NC APWA Facilities & Grounds Conference in Beaufort, NC, this week! Our own John Collins will be presenting on navigating ADA compliance, sharing practical guidance on exterior parking, accessible routes, and real-world compliance strategies.

We look forward to engaging with our partners in public works and hope you’ll find John Collins, Chip Vanderzee, and Randall Moore at the Summit booth.

We are proud to sponsor NCAFPM’s Annual Conference in Atlantic Beach next week! As a team deeply committed to effective floodplain management and resilient communities, our work is closely intertwined with NCAFPM’s dedication to advancing flood risk reduction across North Carolina.

Summit’s own Mike Robinson, Ken Ashe, and Todd Kennedy will be there, so be sure to find them at Summit’s booth if you are there!

As we head into the final week of , we’re proud to recognize the incredible work of some of our landscape architecture team and the impact they’re making across North Carolina communities.

Today we are spotlighting Tim G., Nik N., Raaga B., and Jibran S.

This team of Landscape Architects and Designers are currently leading and supporting a range of projects that are shaping vibrant, accessible, and resilient spaces. Their work spans:

Various ABC Boards

Various State Employee Credit Union (SECU) Branches

Multiple Municipalities across the State

NCDOT

Numerous Private Clients

Our team brings creativity, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to community-focused design.

Join us in celebrating the lasting impact of landscape architecture in our communities.