news-category: Technical

SKA takes Stalite Plant Tour

Members of two SKA offices along with our own Stephen Robinson, PE attended a plant tour at Stalite Lightweight Aggregate on Friday. The rotary kiln process was fascinating, and Stalite plant representatives explained the steps at each stop on the tour. Our Structural group now has a better understanding of structures made with concrete containing […]

David Tepke at AMPP’s Protective Coating Specialist Standard Setting Workshop

David Tepke attended the Association for Materials Protection and Performance Protective Coating Specialist Standard Setting Workshop in Houston: “I had another incredible experience at the AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance Protective Coating Specialist Standard Setting Workshop last week in Houston. Setting appropriate standards for corrosion and protective coating certifications is essential for promoting […]

WFU’s Alumni Hall Renovation Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

SKA’s Hadyn Simms and Carrie McClellan were excited to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for Wake Forest University’s Alumni Hall renovation. SKA’s team provided structural engineering and building enclosure commissioning on this project that includes classrooms, faculty offices, meeting rooms and gathering spaces for students and faculty. Extending thanks to an anonymous donation that funded the project, […]

SKA at SMPS Charlotte Event

It was a fun and informative SMPS Charlotte event that focused on “Infrastructure Challenges Impacting Healthcare Access.” Melissa Cerrito enjoyed a fascinating discussion on the state of healthcare: how it is being shaped and how challenges are being met across program management, transportation, planning, healthcare leadership and construction. Victoria Watlington, PhD, PE, PMP was the […]

SKA with LEAD Girls Tour of GTCC’s Aviation Center Project

As a continuation of the day following International Women in Engineering Day, we’re proud to recognize the work of LEAD Girls of NC, which is expanding opportunities for girls by introducing them to the AEC industry and helping them see the impact they can have on their communities. Here are SKA’s Malia Triolo, PE and […]

International Women in Engineering Day

On International Women in Engineering Day, we celebrate the women who have helped shape our firm—from the first woman to join our team to our newest summer intern. Their expertise, leadership, and unique perspectives strengthen our work, inspire innovation, and help us deliver better solutions for the communities we serve. Thank you for your contributions […]

Justin Plaisted, PE is now PENC’s President of North Carolina

Congratulations to John Plaisted, PE as he was installed as the PENC president for the state of North Carolina for the 2026-2027 year. John and his fellow PENC members arranged a successful 2026 Summer Conference in Wilmington. SKA sponsored the awards dinner at the conference.

SKA at JetZero’s Groundbreaking at PTIA

“Today we are the future of flight,” Governor Josh Stein began the groundbreaking ceremony of JetZero Z4Blended-Wing Body Aircraft manufacturing facility in Greensboro North Carolina at Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO). Melissa Cerrito & John Mancuso were beyond honored and awed to be a part of this incredible celebration along with a list of who’s-who […]