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SKA at the NSPE of North Carolina Summer Conference in Wilmington

June 11, 2026

The National Society of Professional Engineers of NC, PENC: Professional Engineers of North Carolina, is having their summer conference, Beyond Boundaries: Engineering Momentum for North Carolina’s Next Economy, starting this Thursday in Wilmington. Justin Plaisted, PE, SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc.’s new Structural Repairs Manager, is an active member of this professional organization and has the […]

Mason Undercoffer is now a registered Professional Engineer

June 2, 2026

We recently congratulated Mason Undercoffer, P.E. on becoming our latest registered Professional Engineer in the state of North Carolina. Mason is part of our Building Solutions team and a member of the Wilmington office. Thank you for your dedication and persistence.

2026 Summer Interns

May 22, 2026

Our summer engineering interns are here! This year they all happened to be students at North Carolina State University with different engineering majors. Neil Kapileshwari, Alexander Lord, and Ella Alcorn are working toward their BS in Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering degrees, respectively. Welcome!

CaroMont Health Cancer Center and Parking Deck Groundbreaking

May 19, 2026

“Who doesn’t love a good Topping Out ceremony?” Natasha Workman, EI had the honor and privilege to attend Elizabeth City State University’s New School of Aviation’s Topping Out Ceremony with Carrie McClellan yesterday. Even though there was rain in the air and dark clouds in the sky, the smiles were bight and the spirits were […]

CPN Star Award for St. Augsburg Church Renovation

May 18, 2026

We are pleased to be named among our fellow CPN of NC members for the #2026 CPN Star Award Under $10 million project – The Augsburg Lutheran Church Renovation project. The project was successful because of the close collaboration among the entire design and construction team. Our Building Solutions and Structural services team worked on […]

ECSU School of Aviation Topping Out

May 11, 2026

“Who doesn’t love a good Topping Out ceremony?” Natasha Workman, EI had the honor and privilege to attend Elizabeth City State University’s New School of Aviation’s Topping Out Ceremony with Carrie McClellan yesterday. Even though there was rain in the air and dark clouds in the sky, the smiles were bight and the spirits were […]

ABAA’s Workshop on WUFI Software

May 11, 2026

Logan McCraw, PE took part in the WUFI Pro Computer Modeling Workshop for Wall Design and Performance – Version 7 that was available at the ABAA Air Barrier Association of America‘s 2026 Building Enclosure Conference. in Minneapolis last week. “Big thank you to SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. for sending me up to Minneapolis this week […]

SKA at Grand Opening of UVA Guesthouse and Conference Center

May 5, 2026

Natasha Workman, one of SKA’s engineers on the University of Virginia’s Guesthouse and Conference Center project was accompanied by Melissa Cerrito and Hilary Vickerman for the ribbon cutting of this new 214-room hotel with over 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting spaces. The rain did not dampen their spirits on the spectacular surroundings or the […]

SKA at NC One Water Spring Conference

April 27, 2026

John Mancuso, PE, a Senior Engineer and Marketing & Business Development Manager, will be attending the NC One Water Spring Conference in Concord, NC today. He is looking to connect and build relationships with other members such a owners, architects, and engineers and checking out the tour of the facilities utility design featuring the high-efficiency […]

David Tepke Presents at ICRI Gulf South Technical Conference

April 20, 2026

David Tepke, PE, FACI was back in Pensacola, FL last week at the International Concrete Repair Institute – (ICRI) Gulf South Chapter’s Spring Technical Conference. He thanked Don Yarbrough, Bryan Wood, and Chapter leadership for inviting him to share “A Tale of Tradition, Teamwork and Trust: Preservation of the Charleston County Historic Courthouse” (co-authored with […]

SKA at NC Ports’ Cold Chain Summit

April 17, 2026

Melissa Cerrito attended the North Carolina Ports wonderful Cold Chain Summit in Wilmington! This year’s theme – “Cold Chain Partnership: Value in Every Link” – connected a lot of amazing people across this industry from supply chain & logistics to technology & construction. She always gets to meet so many dynamic folks at this summit […]

David Tekpe Invited to Clemson University

April 16, 2026

Professor Amir Poursaee, Professor of at Clemson University’s Civil Engineering & Materials Science and Engineering department, invited David Tepke, PE, FACI to speak to his Corrosion and Oxidation class. David spoke on the Principles in Practice: Corrosion in Building Components – Examples and Implications. He shared from his project experience and insights into current corrosion […]

SKA at ACI Spring Convention

April 6, 2026

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 at WCA Spring Conference

March 30, 2026

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

March 27, 2026

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

March 26, 2026

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 presents at ACI Carolinas Spring Seminar

March 10, 2026

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 […]

Bob In His Own Words

February 27, 2026

We wrapped up National Engineering Week 2026 with our beloved Founder, Bob Kennerly, explaining that engineering is both an ART and a SCIENCE.

SKA Goes to NC State’s Career Fair

February 16, 2026

April Jones, PHR, and Natasha Boger Workman, EI (’’12, ’14) got to meet future engineers at the NC State Engineering Career Fair on February 16, 2026. Natasha, a 2-time #Wolfpack shares that with SKA’s President, Stephen Robinson, PE (’93 ’94). Find more NC State College of Engineering grads on our Talent page. Did you know […]

SKA Goes to Virginia Tech’s Career Fair

February 5, 2026

Career Day at Virginia Tech! Maybe it is even a bit of Hokies homecoming: Aaron B. Bopp, PE [’97, ’99] and Maria A. Mercado Celin, EI [’23]. Visit our website at talent page and find other Virginia Tech College of Engineering graduates.

Visit to Twin Lakes Community Stockton Apts Project

February 4, 2026

In early February, Melissa Cerrito, our new Senior Marketing Manager, was lucky enough to participate in a walk-thru of Twin Lakes Community’s Stockton Apartments (Ph. 2) expansion with our Sr. Technical Specialist Andy Flynt, EI. “I’m learning a lot! ” Project architect: LS3P

David Tepke to Speak at ACI Public Seminar

December 31, 2025

Section 502.1.1 of the Virginia Existing Building Code REQUIRES that assessment, design, and repairs to structural concrete be in accordance with ACI CODE 562. Other states, such as North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida, as well as the 2024 IEBC, have adopted it as a permissible / deemed-to-comply approach. The principles in this industry standard […]

SKA at NCHEA District II Holiday Party

December 15, 2025

Melissa Cerrito and John Mancuso, PE had an amazing time at the NCHEA District II holiday party at the Bourbon Bowl in Greensboro last Friday! Met many talented people who bring so much to the healthcare industry here in NC. Thank you for sharing what you do and allowing them to be a part of […]

Eric Couch PE Speaks at UNC Charlotte

November 21, 2025

Eric Couch, PE and fellow alum Garrett Overcash of SE spoke at Courtney Green’s Reinforced Concrete class at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. They were invited to Assistant Professor Courtney Green’s Reinforced Concrete class to bring real world project experience on smart concrete design, and the importance of maintenance and condition assessments. This was […]

David Tepke gives Clemson University Lecture

November 20, 2025

David Tepke, PE always takes great pleasure visiting Clemson University and talking with the Glenn Department of Civil Engineering students. “Special thanks to Dr. Prasad Rangaraju for the invitation to visit his Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures class and to the graduate and undergraduate students that attended the Principles in Practice lecture last week.” […]

ICRI’s CRB Article on the Charleston Historic Courthouse

November 2, 2025

PRESERVING THE PAST: Restoration of the 18th Century Charleston County Historic Courthouse published in ICRI’s CRB September – October 2025 Issue. SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. was the engineer of record on this comprehensive, team-focused restoration project of the Historic Charleston County Courthouse. David Tepke, PE and Neal Frasier, PE along with Kalen McNabb of Meadors […]

David Tepke: Expert Panelist at 2025 ICRI Fall Convention, Chicago

October 24, 2025

David Tepke PE, was featured as an expert on the panel that discussed “The State of Technical Training in the Concrete Restoration Industry.” It was moderated by Dave Fuller, Director of Technical Training at QXO. The other panelists featured industry leaders: John McDougall, FICRI with LRT Restoration Technologies, Dan Wald with QXO, Sarah Fay, MBA, […]

SKA at CoreNet Global Carolinas Event

August 22, 2025

Eric Couch, PE had the opportunity to represent SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. at his first CoreNet Global Carolinas Chapter event on August 21st. Elena Ji, did a great job presenting on how the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is affecting commercial real estate and Eric appreciated the insightful conversation afterwards! We expect to see Eric attending these […]

SKA’s New Look!

August 5, 2025

Welcome to our new brand and new website… www.skaeng.com! Find out The Why Behind the Brand… The square – a core element in our new logo – symbolizes stability and professionalism with its clean, strong angles and symmetrical structure.

SKA at NCHEA’s 73rd Annual Conference in W-S

August 4, 2025

David Tepke, PE and John Mancuso, PE will be at NCHEA’s 73rd Annual Conference & Exhibition on August 5-8 at the Benton Conference Center in Winston-Salem. Come and visit SKA Consulting Engineers Booth #76. David, an FACI, will present Thursday 8/7 at 2:00 pm on the Management of Existing Concrete Structures in an Age of […]

National Intern Day 2025

August 1, 2025

It is National Intern Day, and we want to say thank you to our summer interns, Adam Bush in our Charlotte office, and Jacob Watkins our Greensboro office. Adam Bush is assigned to the Structural Repairs team. He says, “I have loved the support I got from my coworkers this summer, they have been fun […]

Eric Couch shows Results of AAMA 511 Test of Balcony Door

June 27, 2025

What you see in the video is not an active plumbing leak, this leakage is occurring during an AAMA 511 test of the balcony door of the unit above the one where the video is taken. As a building envelope consultant at SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. one is often retained to perform leak investigations, and […]

June Work Anniversaries

June 26, 2025

SKA is celebrating June work anniversaries. Summer is here and these individuals bring it with sizzling professional performances and a great deal of warmth to our SKA family. Kudos to Pete Jones, Andy Flynt EI, Scott Singleton PE RRC, Erica Kirsten PE, Kenzie Oakes PE, Erich Bopp, Malia Swerdloff PE, and Brady Osborne. #EmployeeAnniversaries #EmployeeAppreciation […]

2025 Women in Engineering Day

June 23, 2025

Celebrating Women in Engineering Day! SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. #MEPFP #Structural #BuildingEnvelope

IIBEC Virginia Chapter Chukkers Social

June 8, 2025

Kirk Stanford PE, Manager of our Charlottesville office, had a great day with the IIBEC Virginia Chapter‘s social watching polo matches at King Family Vineyards in Crozet, Virginia. Chapter members and their families enjoyed stomping divots, watching awesome horsemanship, and tossing beanbags in cornhole matches while appreciating the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop. […]

Triangle CREW Luncheon and RTA

June 5, 2025

June 3rd Triangle CREW luncheon with guest speaker Joe Milazzo, II, PE, Executive Director of the Regional Transportation Alliance was absolutely entertaining. Thanks, Joe, for breaking down the RTA’s vision for the Triangle. Carrie McClellan’s brain is still speeding with thoughts of buses resembling trains, red lanes, bus swap for airport drop off and this […]

Structural Engineering Team honors Jeff Perrier PE

June 3, 2025

Nicole Krasowski, AIA has been given the distinguished honor of being named “Director of Chaos” at SKA and she takes her role very seriously! Today we are celebrating “Jeff Perrier’s Day of Optimism” in the Greensboro Structural service line! Jeff may not always exude optimism, but he never fails to bring the highest level of […]

May Work Anniversaries

May 30, 2025

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is celebrating May work anniversaries. May represents growth and we are indebted to these individuals for choosing SKA and expanding our reputation for integrity and quality in our work and in our communities. Thanks to Conrad Ehrhardt PE, Eric Barham, John Mancuso PE, Benny R. Cox, Eric Couch, PE, Larry Jones, […]

Networking with Triangle CREW

May 15, 2025

Carrie McClellan, Marketing Manager, hosted the group that came out to Triangle Crew‘s Brew Crew event at Vita Vite in Midtown Raleigh this week were beyond fun. In their midst, they had a certified race car driver, circus performer, Irish dance performer, stand-up comedian, skydiver, Red Shoe Crew Extraordinaires, and The Women’s Center of Wake […]

SKA at CPN of NC Annual Conference May16-18

May 15, 2025

Stephen Robinson, PE, Aaron B. Bopp PE, and Jeff Miller PE, will be on Isle of Palms in SC for CPN of NC‘s #2025 Spring Conference. Join us as we help to keep the networking, information sharing, professional development opportunities, and community service projects going. As usual, we know we will have a great time […]

SKA heading to NCAPPA Annual Conference May 13-16

May 13, 2025

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc.’s Aaron B. Bopp PE and John Mancuso PE will be attending the 2025 NCAPPA Annual Conference this week at North Carolina State University’s beautiful campus and located in Talley Student Union. Please stop by our booth [#31] this Thursday and Friday. See you there!

Intern Day! Welcome back Jacob Watkins

May 12, 2025

Guess what day it is?!?! It is INTERN DAY! The Greensboro Structural Group at SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is happy to announce that Jacob Watkins, attending NC State University, has come back for his second summer with us! P.S. The photo is proof that Nicole Krasowski, AIA and Natasha Workman, EI didn’t scare him away […]

SKA at ICRI Carolinas Spring Conference May 15-16

May 12, 2025

SKA’s Scott Singleton, PE, RRC will be presenting on the rehabilitation of North Carolina State University’s Mann Hall project. Come and learn the details about structural column replacements, cathodic protection and facade work. See everyone at the ICRI – International Concrete Repair Institute Carolinas Chapter’s 2025 Spring Conference in Charleston SC later this week. Still […]

April Work Anniversaries

April 29, 2025

SKA is celebrating April work anniversaries. Like the Spring season, here are our refreshingly interesting members: Jerome Wilkie, Carrie McClellan, Natasha Boger Workman, EI and Wendy Bruss, PE. #EmployeeAnniversaries #EmployeeAppreciation #Engineering

SKA at AMA’s Triangle Chapter Spring Fling

April 24, 2025

After attending an AMA conference in Nashville almost a decade ago, I was so pleased to find myself at AMA’s first Spring Fling event on April 24. The turnout was fantastic, and I could not be more thrilled to support the launch of a local American Marketing Association chapter, Triangle, here in the Winston-Salem/Triad area. […]

ECSU Aviation Classroom Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony

April 24, 2025

What a great day at Elizabeth City State University! The groundbreaking ceremony for the future ECSU Aviation Classroom facility was a success! Natasha Workman, EI is so thankful to have the opportunity to work alongside Aaron Bopp, PE on this project on behalf of SKA. This state-of-the-art facility will play a major role […]

SKA Lunch N’ Learn Financial Wellness

April 17, 2025

Our company lunch and learns are more than just midday sessions—they’re part of how SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. supports growth, well-being, and everyday confidence for our team. This week, we welcomed Truliant Federal Credit Union At Work to our Greensboro office (with other offices joining in via Webex!) for a fantastic session called “Cracking the Tax Code: Mastering […]

Mike Matthews, PE is now a Georgia SE

April 15, 2025

SKA is excited to announce that Michael Matthews, PE, SE, is now a registered Structural Engineer in the state of Georgia. We look forward to continuing to grow and serving our clients in Georgia. #structuralengineering #employeehighlights

Dogs on the Catwalk an Annual Fundraiser

April 4, 2025

Nicole Krasowski beaming with gratitude at the Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network & with SKA for allowing her the privilege to be a part of both extraordinary organizations!! “Last night I got to merge two of my worlds and help backstage at Dogs on the Catwalk on the main stage at the Steven Tanger […]

Books N Brunch discusses Think Again

April 4, 2025

In our latest Books N Brunch discussion, Sarah Spangler SHRM, had the pleasure of leading a conversation on Think Again by Adam Grant—a book that challenges us to rethink what we “know” to be true and embrace curiosity over certainty. One of our key takeaways? Those who are comfortable with failure and rethinking often achieve […]

First to Ride a New School Bus

April 2, 2025

Jobsite visits are always fun, especially when you can be the first to ride a brand new school bus!! Here’s to a great day at SKA Consulting Engineers filled with lots of outstanding teamwork and laughter with Nicole Krasowski

Health & Strategy in Charlottesville

April 2, 2025

Our SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. Charlottesville office mixed a bit of Nutrition Month’s healthy nuts package with bit of SKA strategy talk with our president Stephen Robinson, PE, Charlottesville’s Manager Kirk Stanford PE, R. Daniel Hudson, and Hilary Vickerman #HealthyChoices #EmployeeParticipation #QualityWork

March Work Anniversaries

March 25, 2025

SKA is celebrating March work anniversaries. Here are our much appreciated members: Diarra Swinson, Suzanne Smith, Brett Adamson PE, Lucas Jones PE, Mason Undercoffer, and Mike Matthews PE, SE. #employeeappreciation #teamwork #designengineering

David Tepke at the 44th Annual State Construction Conference

March 24, 2025

David Tepke PE, SE, FACI, spoke on Safety and Sustainability for Existing Concrete Structures at the NC Department of Administration State Conference earlier on March 6, 2025. It was a lot of fun. “There were a number of great questions, but I want to extend a special thanks to Joe Baden of NC State Construction […]

February Work Anniversaries

February 27, 2025

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is celebrating February work anniversaries. This month we celebrate these valued members: Maguita Edwards, LeAnn Rasmusson, Brian Cuthbertson, Steven Barber, Sarah Spangler, SHRM-CP, Rosanna Tucker, PE, RBEC, CBECxP, and Jeffrey Erdly.

August Work Anniversaries

August 27, 2024

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is celebrating our coworkers with August work anniversaries and their favorite projects. As implied in the word ‘august’ there are indeed some pretty imposing and dignified celebrants here. This is easy to see in those with longer tenures, well-earned positions, and engineering expertise. These are also traits; existing, potential, and nurtured, […]

July Work Anniversaries

July 29, 2024

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is celebrating July work anniversaries of our team. We admire the dedication of these great people to their work, service lines and our company. We value their uniqueness and are grateful we get to work with them each and every day. Here’s to Andrew Faircloth, Rico Bolden CCSRT, John Richards, Jim […]

June Work Anniversaries

June 20, 2024

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is celebrating these folks with June work anniversaries and their favorite projects. This dynamic group of engineers illustrates our seasoned and steady growth that continues to define who we are and strive to become; a vibrant and diversified group of engineers, project types, and market sectors. All three of our service […]

Historic Charleston County Courthouse

May 30, 2024

The historic Charleston County Courthouse is currently covered as the structure undergoes envelope repairs. SKA’s Charleston office is honored to work on this two and a half century-old building, and we are looking forward to the time when the shroud is taken down. Kudos to David Tepke, P.E., and Neal Frasier, PE. Shout out to […]

May Work Anniversaries

May 21, 2024

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is celebrating our May work anniversaries folks and their favorite SKA projects. This month’s lineup highlights our longstanding expertise and our staff’s fantastic new additions. Beyond that there are mentors and mentees, engineers and designers, and representatives from our Operations team that keep the wheels turning at SKA. Three of our […]

April Work Anniversaries

April 18, 2024

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is celebrating April work anniversaries of these folks and their favorite SKA projects. We are grateful for each for their individuality and their hard work that positively adds to our company culture and therefore our success. We see you; Jerome Wilkie, Carrie McClellan, and Natasha Boger, PhD, EI. #employeeanniversary #workanniversarycelebration #designengineering […]

March Work Anniversaries

March 26, 2024

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is celebrating March’s work anniversaries for these folks and their favorite SKA projects. We are honoring each for their individual dedication and professional disposition adding to our solid reputation and diverse building projects. Way to go, Diarra Swinson, Suzanne Smith, Robert ‘Bob’ Earnhardt PE, Brett Adamson PE, Lucas Jones, P.E., Mason Undercoffer EI, Todd Lambert, and Michael […]

SKA’s UVA Hotel & Conference Center Topping Out

March 21, 2024

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is structural engineer of record on the new Hotel and Conference Center at the University of Virginia. It is a wonderful but complex project. Gilbane Building Company had a well-represented topping out ceremony yesterday. Gilbane’s Kevin McMichael and Erin Borzelleca were the perfect hosts to a perfect morning. SKA is excited […]

February Work Anniversaries

February 15, 2024

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is celebrating February work anniversaries of these folks and their favorite SKA projects. Our clients may recognize some of these faces on project sites and will also get a glimpse of those team members that work behind the scenes. We greatly appreciate everyone’s dedication and passion they bring to the roles […]

January Work Anniversaries

January 26, 2024

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is celebrating January work anniversaries. We appreciate the enthusiasm and reliability these folks bring to their projects, clients, and to our work family. Starting off the year right are – Mark Harris RRO, Debbie Canning, Lorna Sampson, Lauren Wyant, PE, SE, Logan McCraw, PE, Neal Frasier PE, LeAnn Rodriguez, P.E., and […]

2023 Milestones Celebration

January 16, 2024

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. celebrated a few Milestone Anniversaries for 2023. These folks represent five of our seven offices across three states and all three of our service lines and operations department. We are honored by their dedication to their work, our firm and clients, and to their respective communities. As a firm we passed a […]

2023 December Work Anniversaries

December 12, 2023

The month of December is the season of giving and receiving. At SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. we have been ‘gifted’ by these folks over the years as they continue to provide stellar designs, strong work ethic, steadfast dedication, and supportive dispositions to the engineering profession, to our clients and to fellow coworkers. All three service […]

Happy Birthday Bob!!!

December 6, 2023

Happy Birthday to you Bob from all of your SKA family! We wish you the best day and all of your favorite things.

2023 November Work Anniversaries

November 21, 2023

We all started this month giving some consideration on what we are thankful for. A few folks come to mind here at SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. Three of our 7 offices are represented this month. Kudos to Todd Hall, RRO, ‘Mike’ Michael Parker PE, Kent Yarborough PE, David Tepke, P.E., and April Jones, PHR.

SKA’s KEI Sends Recipient to ACI’s 2023 Fall Convention

November 14, 2023

Logan Fitzgerald is one of this year’s recipient of the Robert G. (Bob) and Virginia S. (Sue) Kennerly Educational Initiative. This allowed him to attend the 2023 American Concrete Institute’s Convention in Boston. He got a lot out of the 4-day conference as he had our David Tepke, P.E. and Natasha Boger as mentors and […]

2023 October Work Anniversaries

October 25, 2023

We are celebrating folks with October Anniversaries and of course our founder and mentor to many, Bob Kennerly PE, illustrates SKA’s growth, longevity, and well-earned reputation. All three of our service lines are represented and two of our seven offices. Kudos to every one of these folks represented here: Bob Kennerly PE, Tim Norton, Todd […]

2023 September Anniversaries

September 27, 2023

Celebrate with SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. as we recognize and appreciate these folks’ commitment, their accomplishments, and milestones towards the development of each other and our firm. Specifically, the highly valued skill of adaptability to ever changing circumstances, work processes, and standards. They are open and willing to take on new and sometimes unexpected challenges, changing roles […]

2023 August Anniversaries

September 19, 2023

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is celebrating folks with an August start anniversary. This month all our folks have professional engineering licenses. Three of the six engineers obtained their PE licenses since arriving at SKA including our company president. He received his PE license while celebrating his first-year anniversary with us! All three of our service […]

2023 July Work Anniversaries

July 21, 2023

Sarah Spangler Now SHRM Credentialed

July 19, 2023

SKA Consulting Engineers would like to congratulate Sarah Spangler for attaining her Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential which demonstrates her knowledge and expertise in the HR field. Sarah your hard work and dedication have paid off. Kudos! #professionaldevelpoment #HRmanagement #firmgrowth

Diarra Swinson Now Certified in Plumbing Design

July 6, 2023

SKA Consulting Engineers would like to congratulate Diarra Swinson for successfully completing the ASPE’s Certified Plumbing Design Examination and is now Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD). The CPD reflects competency in plumbing design and specification of plumbing systems among top tier engineers and designers who achieve and maintain this credential. Diarra is part of the […]

2023 June Work Anniversaries

June 29, 2023

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. has a boat load of work anniversaries we are celebrating this June. It is delightfully clear we have the experienced folks and, that we are also growing with even some returning folks among our June anniversaries. All three of our service lines and five out of seven of our offices are […]

2023 April Work Anniversaries

April 14, 2023

Happy Work Anniversaries to these folks, though few in number, they have a huge impact at SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. Kudos to Jerome Wilkie, Carrie McClellan, Natasha Boger, and Kenri Saw. #skaengineers #workanniversary #teamwork #consultingengineers

David Tepke et al publishes in NCSEA’s Structure Magazine on new code provisions for GRFP

April 13, 2023

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is pleased to announce that David Tepke, PE has co-authored an article with Stephen Szoke, PE and William Gold, PE in NCSEA’s Structure Magazine April Edition entitled ‘New Code Provisions for GFRP – Reinforced Concrete and Structural Concrete Repair.’ The article outlines the benefits and uses of GFRP ACI Code […]

2023 March Anniversaries

April 13, 2023

Seasons and times will change but these folks are constant in their hard work and dedication. Happy Work Anniversaries to Diarra Swinson, Suzanne Smith, Bob Earnhardt PE, Brett Adamson PE, Lucas Jones, P.E., Mason Undercoffer EI, Todd Lambert, and Michael Matthews, P.E. #skaengineers #consultingengineers #teamwork #employeeanniversary

2023 February Anniversaries

February 23, 2023

Happy Work Anniversaries to the following folks who started their journeys with SKA Consulting Engineers a year to over 25 years ago. Congratulations to Maguita Edwards, LeAnn Rasmussen, Steven Barber, Brian Cuthbertson and Sarah Breeding. #employeeanniversary #workanniversarycelebration

Nicholas Tribble Elected as the Region ll Director for IIBEC Board of Directors

February 9, 2023

We are excited to announce that our very own Nicholas Tribble, RRO, CCI2 was recently elected as the Region II Director for IIBEC Board of Directors. Nicholas has been with SKA for 22 years and is a Building Enclosure Consultant and our Client Relationship Manager. This opportunity will allow him to share the project experience […]

2023 January Work Anniversaries

January 25, 2023

At SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. we love celebrating our employees at every chance we get. Here are the folks who began their SKA journey at the beginning of their respective years. Congratulations to Mark Harris, Debbie Canning, Lorna Sampson, Lauren Wyant, PE, SE, Logan McCraw, Neal Frasier PE, LeAnn Rodriguez, P.E., and Preston Palmer.

2022 Milestones Celebration

January 24, 2023

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc celebrated a few Milestone Anniversaries for 2022. These folks represent six of our offices across three states. We are honored by their dedication to their work, our firm and clients, and to their respective communities.

Neal Frasier, PE Now a Certified Concrete Surface Repair Technician CSRT

November 21, 2022

SKA Consulting Engineers would like to congratulate Neal Frasier, PE on becoming an ICRI certified Concrete Surface Repair Technician (CSRT). Neal is an integral part of our Building Solutions team out of our Charleston office. He is now a qualified inspector of concrete repair as outlined in ACI 562-19. He can perform pre- and post-placement […]

Rico Bolden Now a Certified Concrete Surface Repair Technician CSRT

November 14, 2022

SKA Consulting Engineers would like to congratulate Rico Bolden on becoming an ICRI certified Concrete Surface Repair Technician (CSRT). Rico is a part of our Building Solutions team out of our Greensboro office. He is now a qualified inspector of concrete repair as outlined in ACI 562-19. He can perform pre- and post-placement inspections and […]

SKA’s Brand New PE, Congrats Kevin.

October 5, 2022

SKA is proud to announce that Kevin McCarthy has received notice from the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors that he is now a licensed PE. Kevin’s intent is that buildings are air and water tight. Well done Kevin!

September Work Anniversaries Commitment to SKA

September 28, 2022

We are celebrating these folks whose work ethic brings out the best in us. Their commitment to SKA shines through every day. Emerson Crawford, Tim Cook, Aaron Bopp, Nicholas Tribble, Daryl Watlington, and Hilary Vickerman.

Kent Yarborough speaks at Waterproofing Contractors Association 2022 Fall Convention, Myrtle Beach

September 13, 2022

SKA Consulting Engineers’ Kent Yarborough, PE, Senior Engineer and our Wilmington Office Manager will be speaking this Friday, September 16th at the Waterproofing Contractors Association WCA 2022 Fall Convention in Myrtle Beach, NC. #WCA #waterproofng #buildingenvelope #restoration #coastalcomunity #convention #casestudies

Amy Bendura now a Certified Air Barrier Specialist!

August 26, 2022

SKA Consulting Engineers would like to congratulate Amy Bendura on becoming an ABAA Certified Air Barrier Specialist (CABS). Amy, a Technical Specialist, joined our Building Solutions Group in our Greensboro office just under a year ago. Amy started out as a construction materials technician and now is focused primarily on building enclosure. In addition to […]

SKA’s Freshly Minted PE, Kudos Kenzie!

June 14, 2022

SKA is proud to announce that Kenzie Oakes has received notice from the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors that she is now a licensed PE. Kudos Kenzie!

Ed Wrenn receives his RRO

June 14, 2022

Congratulations to Ed Wrenn, Senior Technical Specialist, is now a Registered Roof Observer (RRO). Experienced in the investigation and assessment of exterior cladding systems Ed noted clients’ demand for the evaluation, review, and inspection of structures with large roofing systems. Working in conjunction with fellow SKA personnel on roofing projects he also researched and educated […]

August Work Anniversaries Cool People to Celebrate

August 25, 2021

We mourn the end of summer with its last days of vacation and summer celebrations. It’s hot, but we take a moment to celebrate some cool people… August work anniversaries include: Ron Lawrence, Kirk Stanford, Jeff Miller, Kevin Baczynski, Stephen Robinson, and Ralph Mills.

July Work Anniversaries Celebrating the Freedom to be Awesome

July 22, 2021

Celebrating our countries freedoms is not something we take lightly. Similarly, we pause a moment to celebrate the July Work Anniversaries for these great SKA teammates: Jim Maloney, Rico Bolden, Dion Smith, John Richards, Joel Wandmacher, Andrew Faircloth, and Jesse Martin.

Celebrating February Work Anniversaries

February 19, 2021

There are many things to love about our group celebrating work anniversaries this month. Dedication, hard work and how they love to laugh are just a few reasons. Today, we stop and celebrate those folks who have work anniversaries in February.

Christmas Greeting

December 21, 2020

“Since we have no place to go…” has never rang truer than in the year 2020. As we reflect on a year of financial and health concerns for those dealing with Covid19, we wanted to take a moment to share a present of positivity and hope with our clients and employees. This year, we felt […]

SKA is opening a new office in Raleigh-Durham!

December 2, 2020

Having worked in and around the Triangle for many years, SKA has determined the best way to serve those clients was to open a new office in the Raleigh-Durham area. Next month, we will make that happen. 100 Capitola Drive, Suite 109 Durham, NC 27713 984.349.5990 We look forward to sharing our new space with […]

SKA celebrates five employees pass PE exam

August 23, 2019

SKA is proud to announce that five employees have recently passed their PE exam: Erica Barber, Kevin Baczynski, Patrick Phillips, Neil Frasier, and Caleb Martin. Each of the interns passed the PE Exam with requisite experience and will be making their way through the system to become registered PE’s very soon. We celebrate the hard work […]

With the addition of Nick Tribble, SKA now has 3 RROs

April 26, 2019

SKA is pleased to announce that Nick Tribble has passed the Registered Roof Observer certification and becomes the third employee to gain this certification. Nick fulfilled the requirement of experience as he has served in the role QA inspector/consultant in roofing for two cumulative years and participated in twelve hours of continuing education (from a […]

Triad Business Journal Fast 50 – No. 33: SKA Consulting Engineers Inc.

October 5, 2017

The Triad Business Journal ranks the Triad’s 50 fastest-growing public companies and SKA Consulting Engineers debuts at No. 33! What does your company do or make? Structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building envelope, material and forensic engineering services for new and existing structures Year founded: 1957 Top executive: Stephen Robinson, president Address: 300 Pomona Drive, Greensboro 27407 Phone: 336-855-0993 Website: www.skaeng.com 2016 […]

SKA Consulting Engineers Proud to have Certified NACE Corrosion Specialist

September 26, 2017

Dave Tepke is one of only two NACE Certified Corrosion Specialists and the only Protective Coating Specialist located in South Carolina. SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc., is pleased to announce concrete materials and corrosion consultant Dave Tepke, PE, has recently obtained two National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) certifications. According to NACE, the Corrosion Specialist is […]

SKA Consulting Engineers Elects New Members to Board of Directors

May 24, 2017

Shareholders Approve Three New Members SKA management announces the election of three new members to Board of Directors: Hector McEachern is an accomplished human resources professional and Executive coach who has served as an executive coach to Fortune 500 CEOs and corporate executives for more than 20 years. Hector served in senior leadership positions for […]

Long-time Employees for SKA Consulting Engineers Announce Retirement

April 17, 2017

After a combined 130 years of dedicated service, much-deserved retirements approach. GREENSBORO, NC (April 17th, 2017) – SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc., has announced the retirement of three dedicated, long-time employees – Bob Kennerly, Co-Founder and Structural Engineer, effective summer of 2017, Brad Ehrhardt, President and Structural Engineer, effective June 30, 2017 and Carole Vaughan, Controller, […]

SKA Consulting Engineers Names Stephen P. Robinson President

December 5, 2016

Nineteen Year Veteran Takes Over Reigns of Growing Engineering Firm GREENSBORO, NC (November 28th, 2016) – SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc., today announced Stephen P. Robinson, PE has been named President, effective January 1, 2017. Robinson is a 19-year veteran of SKA Consulting Engineers and currently serves as a corporate vice president and Greensboro Building Solutions […]

SKA Consulting Engineers Announces Merger

October 13, 2016

Fast-Growing Engineering Firm Expands Into Mid-Atlantic Region. SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc., is pleased to announce that it has recently associated with Pinnacle Engineering, PLC, an engineering firm with offices located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Pinnacle Engineering is a full service, structural engineering firm founded on more than forty continuous years of licensed professional engineering experience. Its […]

And the winners are….

October 11, 2016

SKA Consulting Engineers recently sponsored booths at the following conferences: Carolinas Parking Association and Alabama Facilities Conference. We are grateful for the wonderful folks who stop by our booth to find out more about us and provide them with the opportunity to win a drawing for a donation to their favorite cause. The winners include: […]

SKA Consulting Engineers Continues Aggressive Growth Plan with Fourteen New Hires across Regional Offices

August 16, 2016

GREENSBORO, NC (July 18, 2016) – SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc., is pleased to announce the addition of fourteen new employees to its Greensboro, NC headquarters and regional offices. Derl Curry joined as a field technician in the Greensboro Building Solutions Group, his role involves performing building envelope tests, specifically water testing and investigation of the […]

#EightPeat: SKA Ranked Top Engineering Firm in the Triad

October 1, 2015

GREENSBORO, NC (October 1, 2015) – SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc., is excited to be named the “Top Engineering Firm in the Triad” by the Triad Business Journal. This year’s ranking makes eight straight years the firm has ranked atop this list, which recognizes engineering firms in the Triad region based on size and the […]

News and Record: On the Move, Tuesday, September 22, 2015

September 25, 2015

SKA Consulting Engineers has appointed Ralph Mills as vice president.

News & Record Greensboro: On the Move, Tuesday, June 23, 2015

June 23, 2015

Carrie McClellan has joined SKA Consulting Engineers as a marketing manager in the Greensboro office. Also, SKA recently promoted Stephen Robinson and Emerson Crawford of the Greensboro office to the office of vice president. Read full article »

SKA expands talent base across four of its offices

June 22, 2015

GREENSBORO, NC (June 16, 2015) – SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc., announces the addition of Lucas Jones, P.E., senior project engineer, Wilmington office; Neal Frasier, E.I., project designer, Birmingham office; Larry Jones, part-time structural technician/drafting, Asheville office; and Carrie McClellan, marketing manager, Greensboro office. Lucas Jones, P.E., joined SKA after a decade of structural engineering with […]

SKA Appoints Zeb Wells as Vice President

May 6, 2015

GREENSBORO, NC (May 6, 2015) – SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc., announced today the appointment of Zeb Wells, P.E., as vice president, effective immediately. Mr. Wells’ responsibilities will include client contact, business development, and contract engagements for the Asheville office and surrounding areas. Mr. Wells was recently named branch manager of SKA’s Asheville office and will […]

SKA Elects Three New Members to Board of Directors

April 20, 2015

SKA management announces its new Board of Directors for 2015. The Board consists of six existing members with the addition of three new members. The new Board members were elected by the shareholders at the annual Shareholder’s Meeting on March 20, 2015. Board membership is for three years with an opportunity to be renewed based on a majority […]

Veteran engineer and Asheville Branch Manager, Robin Kanipe, announces retirement

February 25, 2015

GREENSBORO, NC (January 26, 2015) – Robin L. Kanipe, P.E., Asheville Branch Manager, announced his forthcoming retirement last week to SKA leadership. Kanipe, a 37-year SKA veteran, has been with SKA since March 1978 and plans to officially retire in early spring with a target date of April 3, 2015.

SKA Expands Greensboro and Charlotte Offices

February 15, 2015

From Building Envelope Online – SKA Consulting Engineers Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of seven new employees to its Greensboro Headquarters and Charlotte offices. The latest new hires include an addition to the marketing team, two Structural Group team members, MEP Group member, and three Building Solutions Group members. This growth brings the total […]

SKA Team Members featured in CITIZEN-TIMES Asheville’s business people news

February 14, 2015

Robin L. Kanipe, Asheville branch manager, announced his forthcoming retirement from SKA Consulting Engineers. Kanipe has been with SKA since 1978 and plans to retire in April. Zebulon Wells, project manager, will assume the role of Asheville branch manager in April. Wells is a 35-year SKA veteran and structural engineer. Read full article »

SKA Expands Greensboro and Charlotte Offices with Seven New Additions

February 2, 2015

GREENSBORO, NC (February 5, 2015) – SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc., is pleased to announce the addition of seven new employees to its Greensboro Headquarters and Charlotte offices. The latest new hires include an addition to the marketing team, two Structural Group team members, an MEP Group member, and three Building Solutions Group members. This growth […]

SKA hires two new faces for its Greensboro headquarters office

September 18, 2014

GREENSBORO, NC (September 18, 2014) – SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc., is excited to add two new faces to its headquarters office in Greensboro, North Carolina. The latest new hires, including Tracey A. Gould, director of marketing and business development, and Tonya A. Tatum, receptionist, bring the total number of employees close to 85 firm-wide and […]