Thought Leadership

SKA’s New Books ‘N Brunch is Launched!

June 08, 2023 - SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc.’s Book Club, Books N’ Brunch, had its first meeting to discuss “Who Moved My Cheese,” an International Bestseller. The engaging discussion about transition and change made the time fly by! “Who Moved My Cheese” is the perfect book for anyone navigating change personally or professionally. We look forward to our next…

Dave Tepke presents on Rehab of Existing Concrete Structures for ACI

November 17, 2021 - Recently, Dave Tepke spoke on the “Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures: Providing an Avenue to Safe, Quality Structural Repairs”, a webinar hosted by ACI. The webinar focused on the benefits of implementing a Concrete Repair Code for Code Officials, Engineers, Contractors, Owners, and the Public; deterioration mechanisms that affect buildings; and some important aspects of…

Dave Tepke publishes an article in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Journal

November 16, 2021 - Dave Tepke, PE, was a co-contributor on a recent article “Best practices for measurement, sensing, and quantifying corrosion in existing reinforced concrete structures” published in the Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure journal. The article shares that reinforced concrete structures are frequently exposed to environmental conditions in which active corrosion of embedded reinforcement occurs. Understanding the currently…

David Keatts presents at ICRI Mega Demo

November 10, 2021 - David Keatts, PE, recently spoke at ICRI Carolinas Chapter Mega Demo in Raleigh. The two-day event featured technical and educational presentations from eight companies. SKA presented a case study covering the restoration of exterior concrete basins at the Mitchell Filter Plant in Greensboro, NC. SKA was the engineer of record on this project and was…

SKA Scott Singleton speaks at IIBEC 2 Day Course

November 03, 2021 - Our employees often participate in learning opportunities and, also present when it is appropriate to do so. We are fortunate to have many experts and thought leaders in the industry as part of our team. Scott Singleton is presenting a course for IIBEC entitled Exterior Wall Quality Assurance. Exterior Wall Quality Assurance is a two-day…

Two Concrete Experts share at NC State Construction Office Conference

June 23, 2021 - SKA is very pleased to share that Dave Tepke, PE and Tim Cook, PE will representing SKA at this year’s NC State Construction Office Conference.  Dave and Tim will be providing some insight into the ACI 562 Code.  This Code provides designers with the requirements needed for assessing and repairing existing concrete structures.  We hope…

Storm Season Checklist

September 10, 2020 - The Atlantic hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30 and the Eastern Pacific hurricane season is from May 15 to November 30. Hurricanes and other high-wind conditions can cause significant damage, costs, and interruptions; this list will help you to prepare for hurricanes and navigate recovery. Click here to download the checklist.

SKA congratulates Scott Singleton on obtaining RRC certification

June 07, 2019 - SKA is pleased to announce that Scott Singleton, PE, in the Greensboro office, has passed the Registered Roofing Consultant (RRC) certification. Scott fulfilled the requirement with more than 4 years of roof consulting experience and participated in seventy hours of continuing education (from attendance and a minimum of three roofing-related seminars). He also fulfilled requirements…