At eight years old, Shea Harp decided she had outgrown story time at her local library in Gatesville, Texas. A conversation with the library director would change the course of her life. “I didn’t want to participate in the library’s story time anymore, and I approached the library director, and she said, well, if you…
Student Connections Summer Blog Series: Parkhill’s Student Connections program focuses on growth and applying knowledge through real-world experience. This program welcomes young professionals of all backgrounds into our offices. It encourages them to build connections, confidence, and a sense of community that carries into their careers; many of them choosing to continue at Parkhill. Winston…
Student Connections Summer Blog Series: Parkhill’s Student Connections program focuses on growth and applying knowledge through real-world experience. This program welcomes young professionals of all backgrounds into our offices. It encourages them to build connections, confidence, and a sense of community that carries into their careers; many of them choosing to continue at Parkhill. Greta…
World Water Week is a global event to recognize one of our most essential resources and the role we all have in protecting it. Together, the following projects demonstrate how thoughtful planning, innovative engineering, and collaborative delivery can address vastly different water challenges. As we raise awareness, we also celebrate the work being done across…
Parkhill’s Student Connections program focuses on growth and applying knowledge through real-world experience. This program welcomes young professionals of all backgrounds into our offices. It encourages them to build connections, confidence, and a sense of community that carries into their careers, with many choosing to continue at Parkhill. Gabriella “Gaby” Repetto is a structural…
From designing facilities that encourage learning to providing growth opportunities and creating places that bring communities together, Parkhill is committed to education. That commitment spans every level, from early childhood through higher education and excelling in extracurriculars and career and technology learning. As a new school year kicks off, think back to a place that…
As you plan your summer adventures, you may be surprised to discover how many destinations have one thing in common: Parkhill. From feeding giraffes and cooling off at water parks to exploring museums, hiking nature trails, and playing pickleball, we’ve helped create places where communities gather, play, and make lasting memories. Here are five destinations…
The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) in Odessa, Texas, is known for its programs supporting the rapidly growing energy sector, including petroleum, mechanical engineering, energy marketing, and finance. Following significant rain events, students entering campus at the main entrance at John Ben Shepperd Parkway and Maple Avenue had difficulty navigating flooded parking lots and…
Improving a busy airport is like rebuilding a highway while keeping traffic moving. At El Paso International Airport (EPIA), Parkhill’s construction management team helped deliver critical airfield improvements while maintaining safe, uninterrupted operations for travelers, airlines, and airport staff. In collaboration with Garver, the project designer, these projects support EPIA as a critical transportation gateway,…
Architecture shapes environments that inspire curiosity, engagement, and discovery. It’s also a significant part of hands-on education, both in the classroom and in adventures beyond. The community of Abilene celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the largest expansion in the Abilene Zoo‘s history on March 26. “A Bold New Adventure” will include new animal habitats, immersive…
Project Matador, located in Amarillo, Texas, is a groundbreaking artificial intelligence campus developed by Fermi America to supply large, reliable power volumes for hyperscale data centers and AI infrastructure. In partnership with the Texas Tech University System, the project is planned for approximately 15 million SF of data capacity, with a total power output of…
Geographic information systems (GIS) combines map and data to help users understand location patterns and spatial relationships. Whether the data is used for surveying, engineering, or planning, GIS provides the framework for integrating information and visualizing how different elements interact across a landscape. Kari Goold, a Survey Technician and GIS analyst on Parkhill’s Survey Team, shared her knowledge about GIS and the importance of spatial…