Feed My Starving Children has striven to eliminate starvation in children for over 35 years. Part of this work involves coordinating volunteers to package and provide meals across roughly 70 countries. A few weeks ago, Brooklyn Woodard, Shelby McEntire, Lillian Puente, Rebecca Smolik, Michael Blakemore, Michelle Davis, Robert Ellis, Jeanne Robinson, Brent R. Brown, Kari Westrup, and Adam Brown... read more
Buddy Brumley of Skiles Group Named TEXO 2023 General Contractor Superintendent of the Year
What a night! We had a fantastic time at TEXO The Construction Association’s 2023 Holiday and Awards Gala, celebrating achievements across our industry—and especially our own Buddy Brumley, who was honored as Superintendent of the Year! This annual award is based upon excellence in technical ability, team-building skills, quality/project success, and personal character, and we can’t think of anyone more... read more
Constructor Magazine: Working Through Conflict on the Jobsite
Effective, respectful conflict management is an art—especially in an industry as stressful as ours. Conflict is often uncomfortable, so actively avoiding it can be an appealing solution. While this tactic may be more comfortable in the heat of the moment, it only leads to unexpressed frustrations, unmet needs, and superficial harmony. In contrast, going too far in the opposite direction can create a damaging and... read more
International Construction: “Construction rewards last-minute firefighting – there is a better way”
Our CEO Keyan Zandy was recently interviewed on the value of Lean Construction by Neil Gerrard with International Construction. We invite you to read Neil's intro and the full article: There was a point earlier in Keyan Zandy’s career when he asked himself if he was cut out for a construction career. It was shortly after he and his colleagues had spent 70 straight days trying to wrestle the first phase of a... read more
The Zweig Letter: Lessons We Can Learn from Gen Z
Generation Z can teach older generations valuable lessons about how they think and view their work. Meet the freshest faces in the American workforce: Generation Z, or simply “Gen Z.” Born in the window between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z – alongside their millennial compadres – has quietly but steadily become the majority, making up a whopping 50 percent of the entire U.S. population. Gen Z are our first... read more
Skiles Group Celebrates “Topping Out” for Methodist Celina Medical Center
We recently celebrated our “topping out” for the Methodist Celina Medical Center in—where else?—Celina, Texas! This centuries-old tradition commemorates a significant milestone in a building's construction. Check out this this video from the event. Methodist Health System’s future Celina campus will be comprised of a 200,000 SF hospital, a 4-story bed-tower, a 2-story central plant, and a 40,000 SF,... read more
Skiles Group Celebrates Groundbreaking for Lake Grandbury Medical Center
We recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Lake Granbury Medical Center’s new 10,000 SF freestanding emergency care facility—which, when complete, will expand emergency services for the city of Granbury and Hood County. Lake Granbury Medical Center’s CEO, Curt M. Junkins, joined Granbury’s Mayor, Jim Jarratt, and Chris Coffman, City Manager of Granbury, to kick off the event with remarks, and then... read more
Skiles Group Celebrates “Pioneer Spirit” at LCI Congress
We had an incredible time in Detroit — connecting with others and learning alongside so many Lean enthusiasts and practitioners from across the globe at the 25th Lean Congress! The cherry on top was cheering on our CEO, Keyan Zandy, as he accepted LCI’s 2023 Pioneer Award, which honors individuals “who have moved the Lean Construction Institute (US) forward by embracing and implementing Lean culture,... read more
Construction Dive: Interview with Keyan Zandy on Construction Lost Productivity
Construction lost as much as $40B on poor productivity in 2022 About half of contractors see labor inefficiencies worsening, according to a new report, but firms see relief through Lean practices. This Construction Dive article, by Zachary Phillips, explores the problem and possible solutions. Our CEO, Keyan Zandy, and other industry experts discuss ways to enhance productivity with Lean tools and... read more
Lean Construction Institute to Honor Keyan Zandy with the 2023 LCI Pioneer Award
The Lean Construction Institute (LCI) has named Keyan Zandy as its 2023 LCI Pioneer Award winner. The annual award recognizes individuals who have moved the design and construction industry forward in embracing and implementing Lean tools and techniques. “Keyan has been an active advocate and champion for Lean construction practices since 2005. He’s used Lean culture, practices, and tools to propel Skiles... read more