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
Skiles Group Unveils Renovated Office
It’s not every day that GCs get to build something for themselves! We recently renovated our office to support our growing firm better. The updated space features modern finishes, pops of color, and tech-forward, flexible workspaces that offer something for everyone—from small group huddles to larger team meetings. Our walls showcase our values, highlight the essential facilities our clients bring to their... read more
Constructor Magazine: Spotting Red Flags – How to Navigate Hiring Challenges in Construction
In an industry where the margin for error is slim and the stakes are high, talent is everything. Our projects are so much more than blueprints on paper—they're complex, high-pressure endeavors that demand skilled, reliable, and motivated individuals working together toward a common goal. Labor shortages and an aging workforce have heightened the need to hire the right people. According to industry data,... read more