Methodist Health System Richardson Medical Center’s newly expanded emergency department is on schedule, with completion expected in spring 2024. Some of our staff recently took advantage of an opportunity to walk this job and see the progress first-hand—and a visit from the Kona Ice truck was the cherry on top. We can't wait to share more details about this exciting project, but for now you'll have to... read more
Skiles Group Earns Two AGC Texas Building Branch Awards
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) Texas Building Branch held their Outstanding Construction Awards Presentation and Dinner recently at The Sheraton in Georgetown, Texas. Pictured with AGC leadership is Lindsey Lohberg of Transwestern with Sean Williams and Michael Blakemore of Skiles Group picking up the award for Parker Clinic at The Star. Pictured with AGC leadership are Sean Williams and Michael... read more
Skiles Group Hosts Safety Meetings for Suicide Prevention Month
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, will be hosting safety meetings across our job sites this entire month to bring this topic out in the open and top of mind. These... read more
Project Team Celebrates Milestone at Methodist Celina Medical Center
Methodist Celina Medical Center's first floor was recently erected and decked, which provided the perfect opportunity (and some shade!) for our project team and trade partners to celebrate their shared accomplishment in reaching this major milestone. Skiles Group Superintendent Justin Davis tells the story: During the project's initial planning, our entire team worked to identify key risks to the execution of... read more
Skiles Group Earns Two TEXO Building Awards
TEXO The Construction Association’s 2023 Distinguished Building Awards Gala was held at Stockyard Station in Fort Worth a few weeks ago, where two of our local projects—the Tom Landry Fitness Center and the Parker Clinic at The Star—were recognized as winners! Pictured here are TEXO President/CEO, Meloni McDaniel Raney with Greg Smith (with Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc), Koko Nomura and Brad Bailey (with... read more
Skiles Group Announces Field Photo Winners
We recently had fun with a company photo contest, where staff entered artistic field photos for a chance to win prizes. We received SO MANY amazing photos, and we wanted to share our top three winners as decided by their coworkers. Congratulations to John Oswald for his photo of an Early Morning Concrete Pour with Southwest Construction Services taken at the MRMC ED Expansion project, AND Jonathan F. for his... read more
Skiles Group Supports Backpack Drive with TEXO
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 their annual backpack drive in support of their mission, and we were grateful to have that opportunity to participate again this year. Pictured is Shelby McEntire, Ana Melecio Patino, Rebecca Smolik, Katayoun... read more
Skiles Group Wins Two 2023 ASA North Texas Awards
The ASA North Texas Chapter held their awards night a few weeks ago at The River Ranch Stockyards in Fort Worth. Pictured here are Skiles Group team members, who picked up TWO Platinum Awards on behalf of the firm—for Parker University Clinic at The Star and for The Tom Landry Fitness Center Refresh! Please help us congratulate our entire team for these accomplishments. Big thanks to ASA for a fabulous... read more
Skiles Group Celebrates Topping Out for Peterson Health Facility
We recently celebrated our “topping out” for the future Peterson Health “Amanda and David Williams” Surgery Center in Kerrville, Texas! The centuries-old tradition commemorates a significant milestone in a building's construction. This future 3-story, state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center will expand Peterson Health’s services with new operating rooms and endoscopy rooms on the first floor. The... read more
D Magazine: Five Lessons I’ve Learned in My First Year as a CEO
Last year, my company, Skiles Group, celebrated its 50th anniversary in business. The construction industry has undoubtedly realized considerable change over this half-century, but important observations and lessons learned don’t require decades to acquire. Part of our golden anniversary celebration included a leadership transition, as I took over the helm as our firm’s CEO. As I conclude my first year in... read more