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…
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…
Think back to your elementary school days. Do you remember what made your best days at school – extra recess time, art class, group assembly? Did your classroom have windows? Did you know where the nurse and counselor were located? You have these memories because they made impressions on your school experience and mental health….
Our bodies and minds are deeply connected. Mental health can affect physical health and vice versa. Regarding healthcare, mental health applies to the treatment and healing of patients and their families but also to the everyday work of healthcare professionals. “In my experience, there is a greater need and a greater realization of the problem,” said…
Populations will continue to grow and, as a result, so will the demand for functional societies to make our lives easier, more comfortable, and more enjoyable. As the built environment has expanded over time, the natural world has decreased—at least our access to it. These actions have led to unintended consequences that pose threats to…