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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.

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

And the winner is…

November 22, 2017

SKA Consulting Engineers recently sponsored a booth at the CAI-SC Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach, 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 […]

CAI Presentation “If these walls could talk, listening to your building to extend its life”

November 17, 2017

Dave Tepke, PE, and Nick Tribble presented “If these walls could talk, listening to your building to extend its life” on November 16th at the CAI Conference in Myrtle Beach. The presentation was well received and the conference was a great time of learning and networking.

Tepke and Tribble Speak at CAI Conference Nov. 16

November 15, 2017

At the CAI conference on November 16 in Myrtle Beach, SC, our own Dave Tepke, PE, and Nick Tribble will share types of building distress and maintenance issues, and the proper inspection techniques and maintenance of critical building systems and components for avoiding early damage and extending the life of a building. Tips will be […]

Winners abound in this year’s Fall Festival

November 3, 2017

Winners included two cornhole champs, chili awards for Most Unique, Best Chili, and Hottest Chili and one bake off winner with a southern recipe Lady Baltimore cake. The competition heated up both in chili recipes and on the cornhole boards. Much strategizing could be heard afterward on how to overcome the cornhole champs next year. […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Celebration

October 30, 2017

On Friday, Oct. 27th, we celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness! This year in our efforts to support colleagues, family members, friends, and all who have had to fight the breast cancer battle, our very own engineer, Ania Reich, donated one of her amazing quilts, that’s truly a work of art like no other, for a raffle to […]

SKA teams with Tim Haahs and CPN for Parking Deck Design and Inspection lunch and learn

October 9, 2017

On October 5, SKA Consulting Engineers teamed with Mike Martindill, a parking deck consultant with Tim Haahs, and Construction Professionals Network (CPN) Piedmont Region to put on a lunch and learn, Parking Deck Design and Inspection. Chuck Cardwell of the SKA Charlotte office, and Mike spoke about design of new parking structures, as well as […]

SKA leaps to new heights with Rugged Maniac

October 5, 2017

On Sept. 30, as part of SKA’s wellness initiatives, staff gathered for a Rugged Maniac race in Julian, NC. We challenged ourselves on 25 obstacles including mud pits, fence climbing and quad burner obstacles over 5 kilometers. The SKA team plans to participate again next year and will be ready! To join us, see ruggedmaniac.com.

SKA Greenway clean up commitment continues

October 4, 2017

On Sept. 28th, SKA staff gathered together for another Bicentennial Greenway clean up. Fun was had by all despite the temperature. The group gathered 8 bags of debris and a car tire. SKA continues to sponsor two miles of the Greenway from West Market to Leonard Recreation Center as part of our Earth Day Commitment in […]