Ramey Kemp Associates Announces Zweig Group Award Wins

We are the best! RKA was selected as a 2020 Best Firms To Work For!

RKA was selected for a 2020 Best Firms To Work For Award, honoring the best architecture, engineering, planning, environmental and construction firms (AEC) firms to work for in North America by the Zweig Group.

“I am so proud of what we have accomplished thus far and proud to be a part of a firm filled with hardworking, dedicated employee-owners focused on a mission to deliver quality experiences for our clients and ourselves, living a culture of ownership in our company/profession/personal lives, and embracing values that elevate us beyond reproach, ” said Ramey Kemp Associates’ CEO Montell Irvin.

Firms were evaluated comprehensively on firm culture, workplace practices, employee benefits, employee retention rates, professional development, and more – from both management and staff perspective.

Coming in hot- AGAIN! We are ranked #33 on the Zweig Group’s 2020 Hot Firm List! Up from #39 in 2019

The Zweig Group Hot Firm List recognizes the 100 fastest growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. These firms have outperformed the economy and competitors to become leaders in their chosen fields.

CEO Communique' to our Clients and Teammates

As we continue to battle this pandemic and the effects it has had on our lives and companies, I want to emphasize our continued commitment to all of you. Our ownership culture is not just a slogan, it is a way of life and a promise to you, our clients, colleagues, and teammates that we have your back not only in the good times but also in the bad. Like everyone else, we are making our way through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we will not lose focus on being true to our mission – delivering quality experiences. Because we are used to doing whatever it takes to accomplish our mission, no matter the circumstances, we have continued to provide our exceptional service to our clients and teammates despite the challenges this pandemic has brought.

Thank you for your trust in RKA and we look forward to getting this pandemic behind us.

Best wishes to your health and wellbeing.

Montell W. Irvin

Montell W. Irvin, PE, PTOE | President & CEO

Professional Highlights Last Year

LICENSED ENGINEERS

EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP

82%

NEW HIRES

Personal Highlights Last Year

BOWTIES WORN

WELLNESS PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

75%

STEPS WALKED IN 2020 STEP CHALLENGE

67,122,605

TOTAL PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2020

PROJECTS STARTED AND COMPLETED IN 2020

CONFERENCES WE EXHIBITED

TRAFFIC STUDIES COMPLETED

Montell W. Irvin, PE, PTOE, President & CEO speaks to what RKA’s new brand means now and future forward.

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

To achieve the safe and efficient movement of people and goods on roadways.

TRAFFIC OPERATIONS

The design and placement of signs, signals, pavement markings, and lighting.

ROADWAY DESIGN

To optimize efficiency and safety, while minimizing cost and environmental damage.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

To take a transportation improvement from concept through construction.

HYDRAULIC DESIGN

To convey stormwater in a manner that reduces the impact of development on the environment.

“Working with the staff of Ramey Kemp has been a pleasure. They are very knowledgable of and attuned to the needs of local government and the necessary processes and intricacies involved in infrastructure improvement projects. We have a solid confidence with the projects Ramey Kemp is working on for the City.”

“RKA provided superior transportation planning, engineering, and design services for the Smithfield Crossings roundabout project. The project was completed on schedule and within budget. RKA was easily accessible throughout the entire project and continuously kept the Town engaged throughout the development process … We would gladly work with RKA again."

“I wanted to take a moment to let you know that the recent coordination of pre-emption circuits between Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) with Ramey Kemp Associates (RKA) went according to schedule. NS had a tight time frame for scheduling and RKA met all guidelines as indicated ... I look forward to future inspections and operations with RKA.”

“RKA worked with my Signal Maintainers performing pre-emption inspections for the NCDOT with coordination with CSX Transportation. They adjusting their schedules as to not stop the Maintainers from performing their regular scheduled tests. RKA performed all the inspections in a safe and professional manner. I would highly recommend RKA future forward.”

"Today we created value for the project’ ... Carl Hultgren and the RKA team presented and gained approval from the County, the City, and VDOT for a single southbound left lane configuration, thereby saving our project tremendous risk, work, and COST (est’ed at $1.4MM). Hats off to a job well done!!!”