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
Skiles Group Hosts Ripple Intent’s Dallas Breakfast Club
We recently hosted the Dallas Breakfast Club organized by Ripple Intent—an interactive event where professionals came together to explore leadership, culture, and connection through meaningful dialogue. Ripple Intent is a nonprofit run entirely by volunteers, dedicated to transforming how people collaborate and lead. Since its creation in 2012, the organization—founded by Kyle Majchrowski (Banner Health), Mike... read more
Skiles Group Wins Three TEXO Distinguished Building Awards
TEXO The Construction Association’s 2025 Distinguished Building Awards Gala was held at The Fort Worth Zoo last week, where three of our local projects were recognized as winners! Awards were presented for Methodist Health System’s Methodist Richardson Medical Center 5th Floor Expansion, Children’s Health Dallas Employee Wellness Center, and Greenhill School’s Levy Middle School Renovation. The judging... read more
Skiles Group Team Members Volunteer with Hearts & Hammers
Our team recently had the privilege of continuing our work on a Hearts & Hammers project—an incredible organization dedicated to providing exterior home improvement assistance for senior citizens, disabled individuals, and veterans/surviving spouses of the United States Armed Forces. In the fall, we built two wheelchair ramps and completed minor repairs to the home’s exterior. This month, we returned to the... read more
Skiles Group Wins Two AGC Build America Awards
Receiving two 2025 Associated General Contractors (AGC) Build America Awards is a meaningful recognition of our team’s dedication and craftsmanship—an honor that reflects the care and commitment behind every project we take on. We received a Build America Award for Methodist Health System's Methodist Richardson Medical Center Emergency Department Expansion (Richardson, TX)—a complex, three-phase vertical... read more
Skiles Group Hits the Pickleball Courts in Support of TEXO Foundation
We traded steel toes for sneakers and hit the court for competitive pickleball fun—all supporting the TEXO Foundation! Representing Skiles Group at the first-ever Challenge Cup Pickleball Tournament were Katayoun Mokhtarzadeh, Zachary Wymer, Andy Garcia, Clay Harrison, Suzy Harrison, Jean Robinson, and Cameron Collins (left to right). Big congrats to Clay Harrison, who made it to the competitive round! The... read more
Controller Kevin McCarty Earns Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional Designation
Please join us in congratulating our controller, Kevin McCarty, on earning his Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation from the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)! The CCIFP designation is recognized as the gold standard in construction finance and remains the only accredited certification of its kind in the industry. By achieving this milestone, Kevin joins an... read more
Methodist Celina Medical Center Grand Opening
Methodist Celina Medical Center is officially open! Watch the highlights from the Community Grand Opening Celebration, where the city came together to welcome its first stand-alone, full-service hospital—bringing life-saving care closer to home in one of the fastest-growing areas in the country. [embed]https://youtu.be/wBhHtCgOz2o?si=Qq5SXtFvKWk1A8Hk[/embed] The video features insights from City of Celina... read more