1972 FUN FACTS: The Cowboys won Super Bowl VI against the Miami Dolphins. A new home cost $30,500, and the average income was $11,859. “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers and “American Pie” by Don McLean were at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Movie theaters were showing “The Godfather” and “Godzilla vs Megalon,” and “MASH” premiered on TV, joining “Sanford and Son” and “All in the Family”. It... read more
Celebrating the Season: Pizza and Pumpkin Carving
We had a fab-BOO-lous time celebrating Halloween with a pizza party and pumpkin carving contest last week. Congratulations to those who tied for first place: Dara Davulcu and Kari Westrup with their artistic floral pumpkin, and Lillian Puente and Kamie Harrison with their rendition of Mike Wazowski being chased by bats, and Brooklyn Woodard and Abraham Espinoza on their 3rd place... read more
Lean Construction: Continuing the Journey at LCI Congress
Buddy Brumley, Katayoun Mokhtarzadeh, Keyan Zandy, Lucas Wilke, and Thomas Hardy had a fantastic time making connections, sharing ideas, and expanding their Lean knowledge at the Lean Construction Institute (US)’s 2022 LCI Congress in New Orleans, Louisiana last week. Our team can't wait to hear what they learned and how we can keep driving our Lean practices... read more
Clays for Camps: Skiles Group Supports Children’s Health Fundraiser
It was a gorgeous day at the 10th annual Children's Health's "Clays for Camps” at Elm Fork Shooting Sports. This annual event benefits the Children's Complex Care Medical Summer Camps program, which offers recreational fun at 26 camps and retreats each year for patients of Children's Health. Our team included Michael Piscopo, Dwayne Hodges, and Robert Ellis pictured here with Bill Elvey (Children's... read more
Groundbreaking: Lake Highlands YMCA in Dallas
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has partnered with Skiles Group to construct a 16,300 SF, state-of-the-art fitness center expansion, along with the renovation of a 11,600 SF Locker room, cycle room, and Childwatch to better serve the Lake Highlands community and surrounding... read more
Mental Health: Skiles Group Hosts Suicide Prevention Sessions
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and because workers in construction have one of the highest suicide rates compared to other industries, OSHA is urging employers to discuss suicide prevention efforts and help raise awareness. Our Director of Safety, Brian Webster, hosted safety meetings at each of our job sites the entire month to bring this topic out in the open and top of mind. These... read more
Skiles Group Joins Groundbreaking for Methodist Richardson Medical Center
Methodist Richardson Medical Center has partnered with Skiles Group to construct a 56,405 SF, state-of-the-art emergency department expansion, new lab, pharmacy, and trauma center to better serve the Richardson community and surrounding areas. We celebrated its groundbreaking with members of the hospital system, our trade partners, and the... read more
Celebrating Summer: Skiles Group Team Heads to the Ballgame
Our staff and their families had some fun in the sun at our family picnic. We had a ball (see what we did there?) with a cookout, floating the lazy river, and fireworks -- and the RoughRiders beat the Sod... read more
Giving Back: Skiles Group Joins Backpack Drive
Hope Supply Co. serves homeless and at-risk children through the distribution of important or essential items, like school supplies. The TEXO Young Constructors Council recently held a backpack drive in support of their mission, and we were grateful to have that opportunity to participate again this year. Pictured is Michelle Davis, Ana Melecio Patino, Kamie Harrison, Katayoun Mokhtarzadeh, Dara... read more
Skiles Group Hosts TEXO for Medic First Aid Training Course
TEXO The Construction Association came by our office to host a comprehensive Medic First Aid/CPR/AED class for our staff who were ready for a refresher. This course taught the critical skills they needed to respond to and manage a variety of emergency situations until EMS (emergency medical services) arrives, including first aid for injuries, protection from blood-borne pathogens, choking rescue measures, and... read more