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
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
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…
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
And the winner is….
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 […]