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At SKA, our people are our greatest asset. This News page offers you a window into the dynamic people who make up our firm and the amazing work they do – from groundbreaking projects to the meaningful activities that define who we are. Here you’ll discover the inspiring ways our engineers and staff connect with their professional communities – attending conferences, networking with industry leaders, sharing their expertise, and presenting at various organizations. You’ll also get a glimpse into our SKA family culture through our in-house seminars, where we invest in each other’s growth with training sessions focused on health, career development, and staying ahead of industry trends. Finally, we showcase how our team gives back to the communities we call home and the moments when we’re simply enjoying each other’s company – because the best teams know how to have fun together.

APWA-NC Annual Conference in Hickory was Awesome

Dave Tepke, PE, Mike Parker, PE, and Carrie McClellan, Marketing Manager, joined with APWA-NC Chapter attendees for the annual conference in Hickory, NC. The keynote speaker (Mike Schlegal, whiteboardacademy.com) reminded us to Unlock Awesome at Work and drew the synopsis of Dave’s awesome presentation. Dave’s presentation, Designing Durable Concrete for Severe Environments, included discussion of salt’s effect on […]

Tepke to speak at upcoming APWA NC Annual Conference

A number of emerging technologies and test methods are available to Engineers and Facility Managers for extending the service life of concrete structures in the conception/design phase. At the APWA NC Annual Conference, Dave Tepke, PE, will discuss common deterioration mechanisms, such as corrosion, alkali-silica reactivity and sulfate attack, and state of the art technologies […]

Greenway Clean Up – first clean up for 2018

Eight volunteers joined together to make the Bicentennial Greenway a little more green on Thursday, May 24. In 2015, SKA committed to cleaning two miles of the greenway three times per year as part of an Earth Day commitment. As is tradition, at the end of the day volunteers enjoyed a frosty to celebrate a […]

Team SKA complete a second year at Rugged Maniac

SKA’s own Stephen Robinson and Chris Bathgate joined with hundreds of other “rugged maniacs” on May 19 at the Rockingham Dragway. They maneuvered through 25 obstacles (such as Off the Rails, Gauntlet, etc.) throughout a 5k run and an additional challenge… mother nature’s rain.

Tepke to speak at ICRI conference

Stadiums take a beating, battling the elements on the upper concourses is usually a major problem. Surface concrete deteriorates due to freezing and thawing distress. Water infiltration issues often stem from incorrect original installation of expansion joints, aged sealants, aged EJ’s and sub-roofs not being water tight and not addressing or poorly addressing ponding issues. […]

The right place. The right time.

While on the Wake Forest University campus last week to get some project photography, the perfect opportunity arose to get a personal tour of the new Sports Performance Center with some of the amazing folks who are helping to make the new center a reality! SKA is proud to be a part of this new, […]

APWA NC Chapter Conference in Kitty Hawk a great success

SKA representatives enjoyed three days of packed content and exciting seminars at the APWA’s NC Chapter 2018 Facilities and Grounds annual conference. Our own Dave Tepke, PE, NACE, CS/PCS, joined with Danny Briggs, EI, CDT, City of Greensboro Dept. of Water Resources to share about the Mitchell Water Treatment Plant Phase 1 Structural Remediation project. In 2012, […]

SKA presenting at the 2018 ASCE NC Section Spring Technical Seminar

SKA’s John Mancuso and Mike Parker will be presenting at ASCE’s NC Section Spring Technical Seminar. John’s presentation will discuss the design process utilized for the Steven Tanger Center for Performing Arts and the specific challenges faced when designing the structure of a performing arts center. Discussion will include a design review of the balcony, the […]

Delivery for local school damaged by recent tornado

Aaron Bopp, PE, LEED AP BD+C, is shown here with donations for Erwin Montessori Elementary School (delivered to Alamance Elementary School, the school that Erwin is being relocated to for the remainder of the school year due to tornado damage). SKA challenges other architects and engineering firms in the Triad to either donate to the […]

Dave Tepke shares with ACI Carolinas Chapter

ACI Committee 329 published a guide document in 2014 on performance-based specifications for ready-mixed concrete. Dave Tepke, PE, discusses the highlights of that document and key aspects to selecting a specification strategy and successfully using performance-based specifications in projects.

SKA donates to Guilford County Animal Shelter

SKA delivered collected pet food, towels and paper towels to the Guilford County Animal Shelter today. The collection enabled SKA employees to then submit their name for a drawing to throw the first pitch at a recent Grasshoppers game (collection in honor of Miss Babe Ruth, the Hoppers bat dog who was diagnosed with cancer). […]

Dave Tepke speaks at upcoming APWA NC Chapter Conference

At the APWA NC 2018 Facilities & Grounds Conference, Dave Tepke, PE, of SKA and Danny Briggs, EI, CDT of the City of Greensboro Water Resources Department will share a recent project case study: Mitchell Water Treatment Plant Phase 1 Structural Remediation. The talk focuses on condition assessment of a water treatment plant constructed in […]

SKA enjoys a Night with the Greensboro Grasshoppers

SKA employees enjoyed a special night out at a Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball game last weekend. The hot dogs and hamburgers were a big hit, along with our own Scott Singleton (whose name was drawn from those who brought in pet supplies in support of the Guilford County Animal Shelter) who got to throw out the […]

SKA ‘Sports-A-Shirt’ to benefit families staying at Ronald McDonald Houses

Last Friday, SKA Consulting Engineer “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 are part of something bigger. […]

Assisting Asheville Police with Back to School Shopping Program

SKA is assisting the Asheville Police Department with their upcoming “Back to School Cops and Kids” Program by sponsoring children. SKA is calling all Asheville engineers and architects to join in and sponsor a child (why not sign up for the Christmas shopping program, too?). Photo credit: Asheville Police Department Facebook page, picture of inquisitive […]

Helping out our neighbors after recent tornados

SKA is joining with others in the community to reach out to families and students impacted by the recent tornados. SKA challenges other architects and engineering firms in the Triad to either give to victims, help out damaged schools, or pull up their sleeves and volunteer in clean up. The Interactive Resource Center (IRC, a […]

Why What We Do Is So Important.

FIU bridge collapses; fatalities reported, Florida officials say. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/03/15/fiu-bridge-collapses-fatalities-reported-florida-officials-say.html Several fatalities were reported after a newly installed pedestrian bridge at Florida International University collapsed Thursday, leaving eight vehicles trapped underneath the sprawling wreckage. Florida Highway Patrol confirmed to Fox News there were several fatalities after the structure, called the “Instant Bridge,” collapsed just around 1:30 […]

Introducing a Girl to Engineering Event at Hunter Elementary

SKA celebrated Engineering Week by continuing the tradition of Introducing a Girl to Engineering at Hunter Elementary in Greensboro, NC. Structural Engineer Intern, Erica Barber, talked to the 5th grade group of girls about what engineering is, with some fun SKA examples, and of course that girls are engineers, too! With some help from SKA […]

SKA celebrates Employee Appreciation Day

SKA took time to appreciate employee’s work and dedication on Employee Appreciation Day. Each office provided breakfast or lunch for the employees to thank them for all they do on a daily basis.

Dave Tepke speaks at upcoming ICRI Gulf South Chapter Meeting

Dave Tepke, PE, shares at the 2018 ICRI Gulf South Chapter Spring Meeting on March 8, 2018. Dave’s talk encompasses mechanisms, assessment, mitigation and repair of concrete in coastal environments.

Nick Tribble and Dave Tepke at next week’s CAI-SC Boot Camp

Join Nick Tribble and Dave Tepke, PE at the CAI-SC HOA / Condo Board Member Manager Boot Camps (click here for more boot camp details) on March 6th – 8th. Nick will join with attorneys and other professionals to dialogue about important topics such as: 1) Bid Requests and Contract Provisions; 2) Maintenance; and 3) […]

Tepke presents Repair & Service-Life Extension of Coastal Structures

February 28, 2018

Dave Tepke, PE, shares with members of the Charleston Contractor Association solutions for repairing and extending the service life of coastal structures, and discusses some case studies with unique conditions.

SKA visits students at VT, lawyers at NC Law Conference, ends week judging Triad Parks Department Bridge Building Competition

February 26, 2018

SKA’s marketing department has been traveled quite a bit this past week. On Feb. 20th, Marketing Manager Morgan McEwen and Hilary Vickerman (of SKA’s Charlottesville office) attended the Virginia Tech Engineering Career Fair to talk to college students about SKA and current employment opportunities. Marketing and Business Development Director, Gary Corns, joined with Mike Parker, […]

Join SKA at the UNC-Charlotte Spring Career & Internship Fair – Today!

February 13, 2018

Be sure to stop by SKA Consulting Engineers and introduce yourself. We’ll be there today from 10AM until 2PM at the UNCC Student Activity Center. Full-time job and internship/co-op recruiting event; 250+ companies & 2,000+ candidates. This event is open to students/alumni from UNC Charlotte and other colleges/universities; the event is free for candidates. Day 1 – […]