SKA Consulting Engineers recently sponsored a booth at the NCHEA Annual Conference in Asheville, NC. We are grateful so many folks stopped by to find out more about SKA and the many engineering and testing services that we offer. While visiting, we provided them with the opportunity to enter to win a drawing for a […]
Homeless Care Packages “Homelessness is an experience — not a person.”
SKA employees gathered to pack homeless care packages and to learn about the Interactive Resource Center (IRC) in Greensboro. Scott Singleton, PE, shared about the IRC resources for the homeless such as showers, laundry services, and barbershop and encouraged staff to take a tour of this unique community resource. Brad Ehrhardt, past SKA president, shared […]
2nd Annual SKA Cinco de Mayo Taco Bar
SKA engineers and staff gathered together for the 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Taco Bar. Celebrations included Jeff’s homemade guac, which is highly regarded by all who tastes it, and Maguita’s divine Strawberry Cake. The competition was heating up when… Katherine brought in her pink lemonade cupcakes! Laughter and recipes were shared by many in hopes […]
SKA Consulting Engineers continues to adopt section of Greensboro’s Bicentennial Greenway for Earth Day
Firm focuses on big impact strategies for the environment and communities firm-wide SKA Consulting Engineers is excited to again celebrate Earth Day with the firm’s commitment to adopting a two-mile stretch of the Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department’s Greensboro’s Bicentennial Greenway. “Again, this year, SKA has chosen to give back to one of the communities […]
SKA host SSPC ‘Developing an Effective Coating Specification’ course.
Students gathered together for a SSPC Developing an Effective Coating Specification course which focuses on the technical requirements to consider when preparing specifications for coating work. The course lasted for three days and will end with an exam and certification. SKA co-sponsored the event and enjoyed hosting here in sunny Greensboro.
SKA Supports Ronald McDonald Houses
Ronald McDonald Houses ROCK! Today, SKA Consulting Engineer’s Greensboro office “sported” a shirt along with thousands of others to show we care about the families served annually by Ronald McDonald House. What is Sport-A-Shirt, Share-A-Night? Sport-A-Shirt, Share-A-Night is teamwork, volunteering, and telling our story. It’s wearing a t-shirt for one night to show that you […]
SKA Sponsors Engineer Week Bridge Building Competition
SKA were proud sponsors of “The National Engineer’s Week Bridge Building Competition” on February 25th, a City of Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks Department event. The competition was for kids ages 9-14 to show their design and building skills using popsicle sticks. Each participant received 100 popsicle sticks and white glue in which to build their bridge and […]
Engineering Week Bethel Middle School tours Buncombe County Courthouse
Paul Fama, PE, a structural engineer in the Asheville office, took a group of 6th grade students from Bethel Middle School to tour the Buncombe County Court House on the February 23rd. 25 students toured the courthouse and heard about the project involving renovation of this historical building and the challenges involved with the project. #EngineerWeek […]
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Event | Girls in STEM
Susan Webb, PE, SE, spoke to 5th grade girls at Hunter Elementary on February 22nd about what a structural engineer does. The talk was part of the DiscoverE Girl Day movement which is geared to drive the conversation about girls in STEM. Introduce a Girl to Engineering was lots of fun and Susan did a […]
And the winner is….
SKA Consulting Engineers recently sponsored a booth at the Community Associations Institute – South Carolina conference. We are grateful so many folks stopped by to find out more about us and we provided them with the opportunity to win a drawing for a donation to their favorite cause. The winner Ami Ruland, ARM, CMCA, Senior […]
SKA is co-hosting a 3-day SSPC Concrete Coating Course, Feb.22-24, 2017 in Greensboro
Join us Feb. 22-24, 2017… SSPC’s Developing an Effective Coating Specification training course. SKA is pleased to announce that we will be co-hosting SSPC’s training course February 2017 in High Point, North Carolina. Course Description SSPC Developing an Effective Coating Specification course focuses on the technical requirements to consider when preparing specifications for coating work with […]
Engineering Presents
SKA elves gathered together this week to engineer wrapped Christmas presents for a local family in need.
Bob Kennerly, Celebrating 85 Years Strong!
Today, SKA Consulting Engineers proudly celebrated founder and leader Bob Kennerly’s 85th birthday! Bob is still in the office working as always and he amazes us every day! We got a shot of Bob after discussing concrete corrosion with technical specialist Dave Tepke. Happy Birthday Bob!
SKA Consulting Engineers Announces Merger
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 […]
SKA engineers present and serve as subject matter experts (SMEs) during ICRI Carolinas Chapter Fall Convention
GREENSBORO, NC (October 20, 2015) – Robert G. Kennerly, Sr., P.E., SKA co-founder and senior structural consultant, and Dave G. Tepke, P.E., technical specialist, will present and serve as SMEs this week during the 2015 International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) Carolinas Chapter Fall Convention in Wilmington, North Carolina. Tepke will present, “Specifications for Concrete Repairs,” […]
SKA engineer and Board Member, Stephen Robinson, to present at SRAPPA
GREENSBORO, NC (October 8, 2015) – Stephen P. Robinson, P.E., LEED AP, vice president, will present next week during the 64th Annual Southeastern Regional Association of Physical Plant Administrators (SRAPPA) Annual Conference. His presentation, “How to Get the Most Benefit from a Window Testing Program for New Construction,” is designed to serve as a water […]
NACE Concrete Service Life Extension Conference
Our own Dave Tepke, P.E., is presenting “High-Performance Ready Mixed Concrete for Repairs in Coastal Environments: Case Studies” at this year’s NACE Concrete Service Life Extension Conference in Philadelphia.
International Concrete Repair Institute Fall Convention
October 14-16, 2015 in Ft. Worth, TX Dave Tepke will be presenting.
SMPS Build Business Conference
August 19-21, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA
NC Healthcare Engineers Association
August 4-7, 2015 in Asheville, NC
Alabama Economic Development Summer Conference
July 19-22, 2015 in Point Clear, AL
SKA adopts section of Greensboro’s Bicentennial Greenway on Earth Day
SKA is excited to celebrate Earth Day in a big way across North Carolina and Birmingham, Alabama – the communities where its five offices are located. Part of the firm’s commitment includes adopting a two-mile stretch of Greensboro’s Bicentennial Greenway…
CAI – SC Annual Conference & Tradeshow
SKA will be attending the Annual Conference & Tradeshow. Learn more »
ACI Denver Fall 2015 — Constructability
April 12, 2015 Sheraton Denver, CO, USA SKA’s Dave Tepke is chairing two committees and writing paper.