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 next chapter in a legacy that has been built project by project. The rebrand brings two respected firms together under a single name and vision while maintaining the same leadership, people, and commitment our clients have relied on for decades.
The name reflects both the company’s approach and its future direction:
- Point represents clarity, accuracy, and decisive direction
- Design reflects intentional, integrated problem-solving
- Group emphasizes one unified team, stronger together
The name also carries deeper meaning within the organization itself: P for Pennsylvania, O for Ohio, and INT representing the integration of two established firms into one identity.
“This is not about starting over,” said Michael Vale, CEO. “It’s about sharpening the point, bringing together the strength, expertise, and shared culture of our teams into one focused organization built for the future.”
The transition to Point Design Group is an internal evolution driven by the company’s desire to simplify operations, strengthen its market presence, and create a clearer, more unified brand experience for clients and partners. It is not the result of an acquisition or outside ownership change.
Clients can expect total continuity throughout the transition, including the same teams, leadership structure, service offerings, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
As Point Design Group, the organization will continue providing integrated services across surveying, civil engineering, land development, infrastructure, energy, and related disciplines, now with a single brand that reflects the combined strength of both legacy firms.
About Point Design Group
Point Design Group is a multidisciplinary civil engineering, surveying, and design firm serving public and private sector clients across a wide range of markets and infrastructure sectors. Formed through the rebranding of Hammontree and Morris Knowles as Point Design Group, the firm builds on more than a century and a half of combined expertise while continuing the trusted relationships, technical excellence, and client-focused service that have defined both organizations for generations.
Media Contact: Nicole Strike, Marketing Manager, Point Design Group, 724-468-4622, nstrike@pointdesigngroup.com
