Pittsburgh Business Times Highlights the Point Design Group Story
This recognition is especially meaningful because it’s based on feedback from the people who know our company best, our employees.
Point Design Group has been named one of the 2026 Pittsburgh Business Times Best Places to Work!
This recognition is especially meaningful because it’s based on feedback from the people who know our company best, our employees.
Hammontree and Morris Knowles Announce Strategic Rebrand to Point Design Group
A new name built on nearly a century of trusted civil engineering, surveying, and design expertise For generations, Hammontree & Associates and Morris Knowles & Associates have helped shape communities through precision, accountability, and trusted client relationships. Today, those shared values move forward under one unified identity: Point Design Group. Point Design Group represents the […]
Access to clean, dependable water is essential for every community
Access to clean, dependable water is essential for every community. Two recent water tower projects highlight how Hammontree partners with municipalities to deliver solutions that last for generations: Lakemore, OH – A brand-new 550,000-gallon water tower designed to modern standards, improving system performance, fire protection, and long-term reliability. East Canton, OH – A comprehensive rehabilitation […]
A Top Engineering Firm in the Pittsburgh Business Times
We’re proud to share that Morris Knowles & Associates has again been ranked as a Top Engineering Firm in the Pittsburgh Business Times Engineering Firms list. We have been recognized on the list for over five years, a true reflection of the dedication of our team, the trust of our clients, and the lasting relationships we’ve […]
Troy Leighty, PLS/UAS, shares his perspective during National Surveyors Week
Troy Leighty, PLS/UAS, shares his perspective during National Surveyors Week as President of the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors and Survey Department Manager at Morris Knowles. During this week, Troy reflects on the profession’s long-standing role in shaping communities while emphasizing the evolving technologies, responsibilities, and leadership guiding its future. His remarks underscore the precision, […]
Did you know the ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey standards have been updated?
These national changes are designed to reduce risk, improve clarity, and help prevent last-minute issues at closing, but they may also extend project timelines and increase costs. What’s new under the 2026 standards: • More written explanations documenting boundary evidence and conclusions • Clearer disclosure of measurement methods and accuracy • Expanded documentation of fences, […]
Award-winning Allegheny Branch House Lofts
Morris Knowles is pleased to highlight the The American Institute of Architects (AIA) award-winning Allegheny Branch House Lofts, a remarkable adaptive reuse project transforming a historic 1905 International Harvester warehouse into 36 distinctive modern apartments. This project preserves the building’s industrial character while thoughtfully reimagining it for today, a transformation recognized with one of the […]