The CM-Lean (Certificate of Management – Lean Construction) credential reflects a deep understanding of how Lean principles transform the way construction projects are planned, coordinated, and delivered. Issued by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the certification requires completing the Lean Construction Education Program and passing a comprehensive exam covering Lean production systems, pull... read more
Skiles Group Chili Challenge 2026 Crowns New Champion
🏆 Our 7th Ever Chili Challenge is a wrap, and Robert Ellis begins his reign as 2026’s Champion! This year’s contest was extra spicy 🌶 with just a single vote between first and second. Thank you to our other chefs—Shelby McEntire, SHRM-CP, PHR, Kevin McCarty, Andy Garcia, CM-Lean, Bryan Boggs, and Jean Robinson—for bringing the heat and the fun. This event is a favorite tradition at... read more
Texas Health Resources Medical Office Building in Midlothian
Healthcare access is expanding in Midlothian, and we’d like to introduce you to the project team working behind the scenes. A new 48,000 SF medical office building for Texas Health Resources is beginning to take shape on a 12.6-acre site. When complete, it will bring emergency care, advanced imaging, and physical therapy together under one roof, strengthening care options for a rapidly growing community. The... read more
Skilesentine’s Day 2026 Brings Cookies to Jobsites
Long before ribbons are cut and final photos are taken, our field teams are out there making it happen. And so, every February, we send oatmeal-raisin reinforcements. And the chocolate chip kind. Accompanied by the snickerdoodle sort. We call it “Skilesentine’s Day”—a little tradition we look forward to every year. Appreciation disguised as cookies travels to jobsite trailers across Texas to Plano,... read more
Gilbert McBrien Earns LCI-CPC Certification
The LCI-CPC (Lean Construction Institute–Certified Practitioner–Construction) certification reflects years of hands-on Lean practice, deep understanding of Lean principles, and the ability to apply them consistently on real projects. It requires demonstrated experience, peer validation, and a rigorous review process. That’s why we’re a little ridiculously excited to celebrate Gilbert McBrien for achieving... read more
CONSTRUCTOR MAGAZINE: THE INVISIBLE FORCES THAT SHAPE HOW WORK GETS DONE
If you’ve led a project or a team for any length of time, you’ve felt it: the slow drift that starts quietly and grows if no one catches it. A schedule slips. Priorities blur. Meetings expand. People stay busy, yet progress falls out of sync with the effort being spent. Most leaders assume these problems start with individuals. But more often, they start with patterns, predictable forces that operate beneath... read more
Joe Donarumo Joins Skiles Group as Senior Vice President, Client Development
Skiles Group, a construction management firm specializing in healthcare and education projects, has appointed Joe Donarumo as Senior Vice President, Client Development, strengthening the firm’s leadership team as it continues to grow in key markets. In his role, Donarumo will lead Skiles Group’s client development strategy, focusing on building long-term partnerships with healthcare facilities, education... read more
Skiles Group Plays Santa’s Helper for Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County
No elves on the payroll, no red suit in view, Just Santa’s helpers—our Skiles Group crew! No snow on the ground, no sleigh bells in sight, But together we helped to make Christmas bright For kids who deserve more than the hand they were dealt, And made sure there’s holiday happiness felt. Fuzzy blankets, new books, dolls, and huggable bears, Games, trucks, and more—all gathered with care. We packed... read more
Skiles Group Celebrates Holiday Season with Texas-themed Event
Blame it on Texas! Our team—and their plus-ones—pulled on their boots and giddy-upped their way to Venue 1842 in Farmers Branch, where we celebrated the holidays with a little hometown flair. Apps, dinner, drinks, live music, a DJ, casino games, raffle prizes, and the people who brought it to life. This fun video captures the energy, the laughs, and the moments in between—the ones you don’t plan but... read more
Texas Health Resources Huguley Groundbreaking on Lone Star Orthopaedic & Spine Institute
Texas Health Resources Huguley recently broke ground on the Lone Star Orthopaedic and Spine Institute. This new 65,000 SF medical office building is designed with the patient experience front and center—from imaging and physical therapy on the first floor, to clinic and office space on level two, to a third-floor ambulatory surgery center with four operating rooms and a procedure room. Every square foot is focused... read more