This project was a pleasure to be a part of and was completed by a great team which included NCSU Staff, Landscapes Unlimited, TWT, and faulkner edc’s Tommy Faulkner (while leading his former firm). The project scope was the removal of the existing field which was crowned for storm water runoff purposes and replacement with a dead flat field complete with under drain system for storm water conveyance. Mr. Faulkner served the project as lead for the following areas of expertise; Civil, Environmental, Structural, Testing and Construction Management. Along with NCSU Athletic grounds staff Mr. Faulkner designed an under drainage system and soil subsystem capable of carrying the runoff of a hurricane rain event with out flooding. In addition the design included large 16’ diameter by 20’ tall storm water storage containers that stored the runoff for use to irrigate the field. Mr. Faulkner also provide the construction management for delivery of the project on time and within budget. The project was truly a success as defined by budget, schedule and quality and has been recognized as an award winning project.