news-tag: Thought Leadership

SKA at ACI Spring Convention

David Tepke, P.E., SE, FACI and Natasha Boger Workman, PhD, EI attended the 2026 American Concrete Institute Spring Concrete Convention in Rosemont, Chicago. David participated in the Committee 222 meeting and discussed ACI topics and documents on corrosion of metals in concrete. Both David and Natasha found the various sessions and committee meetings insightful and […]

SKA out ‘Stepping Out with the CEO’ in Charlottesville

Hilary Vickerman from our Charlottesville office took part in the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce’s “Stepping Out with the CEO” in the early hours near the Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital campus. The hospital’s CEO, E Bernard Boone III FACHE led the walk with many Chamber members and local business representatives asking questions and speaking briefly […]

SKA at WCA Spring Conference

Eric Couch, PE, Waterproofing Contractors Association’s current Vice President, will be attended the 2026 WCA Spring Conference, March 26 to March 28. Time was spent engaging with industry professionals and waterproofing contractors while taking part in excellent educational and networking opportunities.

Mars Hill University Ribbon Cutting

It was a beautiful day for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate Mars Hill University’s new student center! SKA was thrilled to be a part of the team for this project alongside Credo—Powered by Carnegie architects and James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Company. We loved talking to the students, alumni, faculty & staff about how this […]

2026 KEI Awards

SKA spent another delightful zoom meeting with our Kennerly Education Initiative-KEI committee and a couple of engineering schools awarding two deserving engineering students and their professors. The Kennerly Educational Initiative was developed to promote impactful educational opportunities for engineering students. This includes funding for conferences that may broaden students’ perspectives on the industry and provide meaningful […]

SKA at 2026 SMPS SERC

The Society of Marketing Professionals Services’ 2026 annual Southeastern Regional Conference, or SMPS SERC, hosted a packed house in Norfolk, VA this year! Melissa Cerrito our Senior Marketing Manager, is BEYOND happy to have met and reconnected with dynamic folks who are bringing creative and meaningful discussions to the A/E/C industry. “A big thank you to the […]

SKA was there at NCEDA’s Spring Conference

Melissa Cerrito was honored to be at the North Carolina Economic Development Association’s Spring Conference with so many people who love & promote the great state of Nort Carolina! She attended the sessions and learned about existing and pcoming programs. Fun facts: not only are they celebrating their 60th this year but they also have […]

SKA presents at ACI Carolinas Spring Seminar

David Tepke, P.E. was one of speakers at the ACI Carolinas Chapter Spring Seminar on “How Concrete Practices Benefit You and Your Projects.” He will be presenting on the Management of Existing Concrete Structures in an Age of Rapidly Evolving Options in one session to be followed by another session on Reinforcing Steel Corrosion in […]