Each year, Skiles Group recognizes team members who exemplify the values, leadership, and commitment that define our culture. Presented during our annual company meeting, these awards honor individuals whose contributions strengthen our organization, support their teammates, and help carry our legacy forward. Buddy Brumley Legacy Award: Jeff Witte The Buddy Brumley Legacy Award is named in memory of our first... read more
Why Construction Projects Miss the Mark—and How to Fix It (Constructor Magazine)
Construction project delivery challenges are often easy to recognize—but harder to fix. Designs that miss the mark. Schedules that slip. Budgets that won’t hold. Communication that starts to break down. If you have spent any time delivering capital projects, you have likely experienced at least one of these challenges. Sometimes the finished space does not match what your users actually needed. Sometimes... read more
Skiles Group Projects Earn Two Merit Awards at TEXO 2025 Distinguished Building Awards
The TEXO Distinguished Building Awards recognized two Skiles Group healthcare projects with Merit Awards during the 2025 Distinguished Building Awards Gala held at Stature Aviation in Dallas. The honored projects included Methodist Health System’s Methodist Celina Medical Center Hospital & Professional Office Building and Baylor Scott & White’s Roberts Tower Revitalization at Baylor University Medical... read more
Michael Blakemore Named Chief Corporate Officer | Skiles Group
Michael Blakemore Chief Corporate Officer Skiles Group — Skiles Group has promoted Michael Blakemore to Chief Corporate Officer, reinforcing its commitment to disciplined growth and strengthening the corporate infrastructure that supports clients and project delivery. Skiles Group, a Lean construction management firm specializing in healthcare and education projects, has promoted Michael Blakemore to the role... read more
Skiles Group Kicks Off Mental Health Awareness Month
At Skiles Group, supporting our people is just as important as building great projects. During Mental Health Awareness Month in construction, we took time to focus on wellness, connection, and supporting one another across our team. Throughout the week, team members took time to step away from their desks and jobsites to participate in activities designed to promote both physical and mental well-being. From guided... read more
LéNard Mosley Earns PMP Certification
The Project Management Professional or PMP Certification is one of the most respected credentials in the industry, demonstrating a strong command of project leadership, planning, and execution. Issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI), it requires a combination of experience, education, and successful completion of a rigorous exam covering risk management, scheduling, stakeholder communication, and... read more
Methodist Midlothian ED Expansion Topping Out Milestone
Skiles Group recently celebrated a major milestone at Methodist Midlothian Medical Center: the placement of the final structural beam for the Emergency Department Expansion. Topping out ceremonies mark the moment a building reaches its highest point—and in Midlothian, it reflects a continued investment in expanding emergency care for a rapidly growing community. This 8,500-square-foot expansion will double the... read more
AGC Build America Award Win for Methodist Celina Medical Center
Receiving a 2026 Associated General Contractors (AGC) Build America Award for Methodist Celina Medical Center is a meaningful recognition of the work behind a project that is already making a lasting impact in one of the fastest-growing communities in the country. As Celina’s first full-service hospital, this 200,000-square-foot facility brings critical, life-saving care closer to home for a... read more
Methodist Midlothian Emergency Department Expansion Project
Meet the Project Team supporting the expansion of emergency care services at Methodist Health System's Methodist Midlothian Medical Center. This 8,500 SF project will double the size of the hospital’s Emergency Department, part of Methodist Midlothian’s continued investment in expanding emergency services for Ellis County. Here’s what the expansion will deliver: ◾ The addition of 15 new exam... read more
Constructor Magazine: Calm is Contagious
Calm leadership in construction matters. Under pressure, some teams tighten up and perform. Others fall apart and fold. The difference isn’t always the plan, the people, or the tools. It’s how leadership responds when uncertainty shows up. In those moments, calm—or the lack of it—spreads quickly and shapes what happens next. This idea isn’t new. In Special Operations training, there’s a lesson... read more