El Paso Independent School District recently celebrated the ribbon cutting for the upgraded Coronado High School, which includes new leading-edge academic areas and athletic spaces. Coronado High School has been a part of the community for more than six decades, serving students, teachers, and administration staff. As part of the 2016 bond, the school’s additions…
The City of Denton recently celebrated the grand opening of Fire Station No. 9, located near the Denton Enterprise Airport on Airport Road in Denton, TX. This new facility is designed to improve overall safety and reduce response time for emergencies on the city’s growing west side. Fire Station No. 9 is a two-story facility…
Whether it’s the roads we travel on, the schools we attend, the parks we visit, or the utilities we need to make our lives easier, women in engineering continue to make significant contributions to the modern world we live in. While women have been making strides in the field of engineering, more work needs to…
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to play a larger role in our everyday lives, it’s important to understand its capabilities and how it can ethically be used to make life easier. For example, AI-powered technology can analyze large amounts of raw data in mere seconds that would otherwise take years to decipher…
How do you choose a career path? That thought can be overwhelming for anyone, especially young people nearing graduation and considering what’s next in their lives. Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas and Parkhill created a semester-long program for high school students to explore that question at the local Parkhill office in Abilene, Texas. Workforce Solutions…
Amarillo is the largest city in the Texas Panhandle with an estimated population of 201,000. Local tourism also adds millions of visitors every year. With a growing population and an influx of visitors, the demand for city services is increasing, including waste management. The average American city generates one ton of waste per person per…
With a W-I-N after the first game of the season against Argyle High School, the Melissa Cardinals have really taken off! These students are ready to soar after the opening of their new state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor sports facilities. From the 10,000-seat Coach Kenny Deel Stadium to the multifunctional Melissa Championship Center, there is something for…
Happy 121st birthday to Parkhill Founder Gordon Wight Parkhill! Gordon was born on August 29, 1902, in Paris, Tennessee. He was known by the nickname “Satch,” was a family man, loved to travel, and was proud of the firm he helped create Parkhill, Smith, and Cooper – Consulting Engineers in 1945. Gordon graduated with a Bachelor…
Summer Intern Blog Series: At Parkhill, our internship program gives us the opportunity to shape and mentor the next generation within our industry. These young professionals not only get real life experience and guidance with our architecture and engineering teams, but many go on to have successful careers with us here at Parkhill. Recently, the Landscape Architecture interns…
Summer Intern Blog Series: At Parkhill, our internship program gives us the opportunity to shape and mentor the next generation within our industry. These young professionals not only get real life experience and guidance with our architecture and engineering teams, but many go on to have successful careers with us here at Parkhill. Recently, the Landscape Architecture interns participated…
Summer Intern Blog Series: At Parkhill, our internship program gives us the opportunity to shape and mentor the next generation within our industry. These young professionals not only get real life experience and guidance with our architecture and engineering teams, but many go on to have successful careers with us here at Parkhill. Recently, the Landscape Architecture interns participated…
Summer Intern Blog Series: At Parkhill, our intern program gives us the opportunity to shape and mentor the next generation within our industry. These young professionals not only get real life experience and valuable knowledge from our architecture and engineering teams, but many go on to have successful careers with us here at Parkhill. Recently, the Landscape…