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
Annual Awards: Recognizing Members for Outstanding Performance
We give two awards to staff members each year at our annual meeting. Please join us in congratulating our 2022 winners: Legacy Award: Lucas Wilke, superintendent Our Legacy Award recognizes the individual who, as voted on by their peers, is acknowledged as both respecting and adding to Skiles Group’s legacy by excelling in and embodying the firm’s core values: Do the right thing, Work together, ... read more
The Zweig Letter: The Wellness Crisis
It is up to us to do what we can to improve our employees’ mental and physical health, as well as our own. For most of us in the construction industry, when we think of health and wellness, we think about safety on the job site and how important it is to protect our workers from the fatal four: falls, electrocution, struck by objects, and caught between. But what actually harms people on a much larger scale is... read more
D Magazine: Building in Today’s Uncertainty: Five Things Owners Should Consider
As we reach the halfway point of 2022, there are three distinct problems plaguing the North Texas construction industry: cost escalations, long lead times, and labor shortages. Despite volatile market conditions, clients can succeed with a collaborative, creative approach to building. Here are 5 steps to how. 1. Early General Contractor/Trade Partner Involvement Bringing your CM/GC and trade partners on board... read more
Annual Meeting: Celebrating Success and Planning Ahead
After spending so much time apart, we’re really enjoying opportunities to be in person again! We got together a few weeks ago for our annual meeting and had a wonderful time reconnecting. We were fortunate to have the amazing James Kane with us for a keynote (it really was the best presentation ever) and then he led us through some fun teambuilding exercises—all centered around loyalty, trust, and building... read more
Skiles Group Wins two ASA North Texas Awards for The Covenant School and Methodist Charlton Medical Center
The ASA North Texas Chapter held its awards night last week at The Statler Hotel in Dallas. Pictured here is Kari Westrup, Katayoun Mokhtarzadeh, Michael Piscopo and Michael Knapp picking up the following TWO awards on behalf of the firm: The Gold Award for The Covenant School of Dallas Rhetoric Building, and The Platinum Award for The Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit at... read more