The Dallas Business Journal has honored the top 100 workplaces in North Texas. The 17th annual Best Places to Work awards was held at Gilley's Dallas and featured companies of all sizes — from just under a dozen employees to several thousand. The list of winners was whittled down from the several hundred companies nominated to take part in the event. Each of these companies rose to the tops of their categories... read more
Five Looks at the Lean Construction Institute’s 2019 Congress
We recently sent roughly 20 of our team members to LCI’s 2019 Congress, which was held in Fort Worth during the week of October 14. We asked five of them—an executive, a project manager, a senior and an assistant superintendent, and a non-operations person—to share their perspectives or biggest take-aways: Nathan Wilke | Project Manager One of the great things about attending Congress is being around so... read more
Construction Clinic #4: Inability to Deal with Poor Construction Documents
Our 47 years in construction has shown us that there are a few common “ailments” in our industry that can (to one degree or another) lead to a project’s failure and ultimately a dissatisfied client. These ailments are applicable to all construction types. Whether you’ve hired Skiles Group or another GC to work for you, we hope to simplify your construction experience and help you to find your way towards... read more
5 Trends Transforming the Way Churches Are Built
Technology is evolving the construction industry across all sectors—including faith based facilities. It was fun to be asked to participate in this article, “5 Trends Transforming the Way Churches Are Built,” for Church.Design. Check it out... read more
Construction Clinic #3: Inability to Lead an Inexperienced Client
Our 47 years in construction has shown us that there are a few common “ailments” in our industry that can (to one degree or another) lead to a project’s failure and ultimately a dissatisfied client. These ailments are applicable to all construction types. Whether you’ve hired Skiles Group or another GC to work for you, we hope to simplify your construction experience and help you to find your way towards... read more
Contractor Becomes Technology Developer for Safety’s Sake
Skiles Group was featured in Constructor Magazine on our new app-based crisis management tool, Smart Safety. Sheryl S. Jackson wrote the article, "Contractor Becomes Technology Developer for Safety's Sake" for the July/August 2019 issue. You can read her aricle... read more
Dodging the Doghouse: Four Steps to Success
Distended designs. Slipped schedules. Busted budgets. Cloudy, contentious communication. Welcome to a majority of the projects delivered in the AEC industry. Have you ever had a construction project that left you feeling like you were "in the doghouse"? Maybe you ended up with a facility that you felt was over- or under-designed, because the finished product didn't quite meet your needs, or those of your... read more
Construction Clinic #2: Inadequate Schedule Management
Our 47 years in construction has shown us that there are a few common “ailments” in our industry that can (to one degree or another) lead to a project’s failure and ultimately a dissatisfied client. These ailments are applicable to all construction types. Whether you’ve hired Skiles Group or another GC to work for you, we hope to simplify your construction experience and help you to find your way towards... read more
Smart Technology Changes the Game on Site Safety
Our COO, Keyan Zandy, wrote an article for TEXO's summer issue of InFocus about the development of our new crisis management app, Smart Safety, which provides quick and easy access to site-specific crisis management plans, emergency protocols, and other essential safety resources. Read "Smart Technology Changes the Game on Site Safety" for a look into the future for safety in construction:... read more
Construction Clinic #1: Managing Client Expectations
Our 47 years in construction has shown us that there are a few common “ailments” in our industry that can (to one degree or another) lead to a project’s failure and ultimately a dissatisfied client. These ailments are applicable to all construction types. Whether you’ve hired Skiles Group or another contractor to work for you, we hope to simplify your construction experience and help you to find your way... read more