Say hello to the team behind a highly complex and carefully coordinated renovation at Baylor Scott & White Health’s Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. This crew is managing the 173,000 SF revitalization of the hospital’s Roberts Tower, upgrading ten floors—one at a time—with updated ICU and acute care patient units. The top two floors are underway first, with the work progressing downward,... read more
Constructor Magazine: Culture Is Built on What We Celebrate
What we choose to recognize says everything about what we value. In construction, we often default to celebrating the most visible efforts: the last-minute saves, the all-nighters, the people who jump in during a crisis. Too often, we wear long hours like a badge of honor in this business, swapping war stories about rescuing projects from the brink. I’ve heard countless tales—lost weekends, late nights,... read more
Annual Meeting Recap: Becoming Unstuck with James Kane
We came, we saw, we…fowled? (yeah, that’s football + bowling)—and we had a great time! This year’s annual meeting was packed with connection, insight, and momentum for what’s ahead. Keynote speaker and cognitive scientist James Kane set the stage for our new theme—UNSTUCK—with a powerful message: our brains are wired to cling to familiar routines, even when those habits no longer serve us. In his... read more
Skiles Group Volunteers with Feed My Starving Children
We had the chance to volunteer with Feed My Starving Children at their Richardson location, and it was a meaningful and fun way to support an incredible cause. This organization has spent over 35 years working to end childhood hunger by distributing nutritious, hand-packed meals to children in nearly 70 countries. Working together to pack meals was a hands-on reminder of the impact a small effort can... read more
Skiles Group Wins Three ASA North Texas Awards
The ASA North Texas Chapter recently held its awards night at River Ranch Stockyards in Fort Worth. Michael Knapp, Frank Allen, Lucas Wilke, Andy Garcia, and Bryce Adger picked up THREE Awards on behalf of the firm: Platinum Award for Children’s Health - Children’s Dallas Employee Wellness Center, Platinum Award for Methodist Health System - Methodist Richardson Medical Center (MRMC) 5th Floor... read more
Skiles Group Releases Mental Health Awareness Video
We believe there’s a better way to build—one that’s safer, healthier, and more respectful of the people who make it possible. Our industry is known for long hours, high stress, and tough conditions. That makes it all the more important to cultivate a workplace culture that leads with empathy, prioritizes well-being, and supports an environment where mental health is openly acknowledged. We want to help... read more
Skiles Group Names Annual Award Winners for 2025
We honor staff members with two different awards each year at our annual meeting. BUDDY BRUMLEY LEGACY AWARD: Ross Brindle Each year, we recognize an individual who truly reflects the heart of our company. The Legacy Award honors those who built the foundation of Skiles Group, and celebrates those who continue to build upon it. It represents our appreciation for the hard work and integrity that define our past... read more
Skiles Group Team Joins in Goat Yoga for Mental Health Awareness Month
We’ve been so busy with a variety of activities as we observe Mental Health Awareness Month—but none have been as ripe for photo ops as this one… That’s right, we did GOAT YOGA. (And yes, it was exactly as ridiculous and joyful as it sounds.) We stretched, we laughed, we dodged hooves—and afterwards, we calmed our chakras with a relevant documentary watch party and some hot pizza. Big shoutout to our... read more
Skiles Group Hosts Safety Standdowns in May
Skiles Group hosted safety standdowns across all of our projects in May, in conjunction with the OSHA National Safety Standdown to Prevent Falls and NAMI for Mental Health Awareness Month. We also hold these standdowns to serve as worker appreciation events and celebrate their efforts. With falls remaining the leading cause of injury and death in our industry, we focused on addressing safety concerns related to... read more
Constructor Magazine: Old School Values for Modern Builders
Last year, I lost a dear friend and colleague, Buddy Brumley, who was a senior superintendent at my firm, Skiles Group. I joined the company over ten years ago with the goal of introducing Lean Construction tools and processes to foster a Lean culture. Change is often met with resistance, and I was uncertain how experienced leaders like Buddy might embrace these new methods and philosophies. Buddy was already... read more