Skiles Group

Peterson Health has recently finished construction on their new three-story, 43,300 SF ambulatory surgery center (ASC) complex. The facility includes four operating rooms and four endoscopy rooms, effectively doubling their capacity to accommodate the high demand for outpatient surgical services. The second floor houses medical offices and a modern conference space, while the third floor has shell space available for future expansion to serve the needs of the local community. Seamlessly integrated into their scenic campus, the complex features a welcoming, expansive canopy, stone facades that reflect the charm of the Hill Country, and abundant glazing to flood the interior with natural light. Sleek metal panels contribute to the building's sophisticated and technologically advanced design. Congratulations to Peterson Health, Tyler Calder (with ADAMS Management Services Corporation), Jonathan Crookham and Mark Criswell, AIA, LEED AP (with GUIDE Architecture, LLC), Kevin Miller, Jake Thomas, Derek Cornell, and Danna Jensen (with Certus Consulting Engineers); our team: Sean Hughes, Sean Williams, Phillip Rose, Seth Harrison, Dwayne Hodges, Kari Westrup; and our wonderful trade partners named in the comments on the completion of this important project! #WeAreSkilesGroup #BetterWayToBuild #ConstructionSimplified #LeanConstruction #BuildTexasProud

Who are we? We'd like you to meet Kari Westrup, a Preconstruction Manager, who loves food and her lovable pup, Ivy. What else? Keep reading… Do you have pets? What are their names and what are they like? I have a mini Australian shepherd named Ivy. She’s a stubborn little punk with an attitude to boot, but she’s still my lovable shadow. She’s always game for a good frisbee session and any adventures that involve car rides. What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working? • First and foremost, Ethan and I are big foodies. We’re always trying new recipes or trying to recreate our favorite restaurant meals. It’s a great hobby that gets us working together. • I’m one of those I-want-my-house-to-look-like-nobody-lives-in-it kind of gals. I find cleaning therapeutic, so I’m always setting time aside on weekends for resetting our house. • Walking and exercising! What’s one of your favorite songs? There are so many! If I have to pick one, I’d say “What Sarah Said” by Deathcab For Cutie. It’s a childhood favorite. What’s your favorite thing about your job? I get to do a job that caters to my strengths—working with details, numbers, and people. I thrive in the collaborative, problem-solving environment that makes up preconstruction. #WeAreSkilesGroup #MeetTheTeam

Our trade partners are the ones who make it all happen—emphasis on the word PARTNER, because that's what they are! In this trade partner story, Thomas Hardy shares his experience with Armando Torres with Galindo & Boyd Wall Systems, part of our project team on the Lake Granbury Freestanding Emergency Facility project. "Armando Torres has transformed the culture of our jobsite. His dedication, expertise, and positive attitude have been instrumental in ensuring everything runs smoothly. His impact is evident in our seamless operations and enhanced teamwork. Our project is where it is today because of his invaluable contributions. Thank you, Armando, for being an exceptional trade partner and a cornerstone of our success!" #WeAreSkilesGroup #BetterWayToBuild #TradePartnerStories #BuildTexasProud #SafetyFirst #teamwork #construction

Where would we be without our wonderful staff? From the office to the field, every single person who works with us makes the work we do possible, and we’re so grateful they’re part of our team. Please join us in saying “happy anniversary” to Trace Houston, Saumya Thakur, and David Ellison III, who celebrated a milestone this month! #WeAreSkilesGroup

With high rates of substance abuse, divorce, and suicide, mental health in the construction industry is an urgent issue. We want to help highlight the industry's need for change, and this video is just one way we are joining the conversation about mental health awareness in our industry. We believe there's a better way to build—and that means creating a safer, healthier, and more respectful environment that prioritizes the well-being of people. #construction #building #constructionworker #constructionindustry #constructionlife #constructionmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalillness #mentalhealthsupport #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #NAMI #YouAreNotAlone #TakeAMentalHealthMoment #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters #EmotionalWellness #SelfCare #SGStigmaFree #WeAreSkilesGroup

The ASA North Texas Chapter held their awards night a few weeks ago at The River Ranch Stockyards in Forth Worth. Michael Knapp, CHC, CM-Lean, Michelle Miner, LEED Green Associate, COEE (with Children's Health) Michael Piscopo, Jeff Witte, Mande Mees (with Children’s Health) and Brent R. Brown picked up TWO Awards on behalf of the firm— the Platinum Award for the Children’s Dallas B5 Med/Surg AND the Gold Award for The Covenant School of Dallas Commons Building! Please help us congratulate our entire team for these accomplishments. THANK YOU to ASA for a fabulous event, and congrats to all of our fellow award winners! #WeAreSkilesGroup #ConstructionSimplified #BetterWayToBuild #BuildTexasProud #ASA #ASANTC #Awards

We had an incredible time reconnecting and celebrating at this year's annual meeting! 🎉 Adam Markel (WorkWell Labs) delivered an inspiring keynote and led engaging team-building exercises centered on resilience. Our leadership team reviewed last year's accomplishments and explored our exciting plans for the future. We wrapped up the day with a happy hour and a few fun games. Check out this quick video to see the highlights. #WeAreSkilesGroup #theyearofresilience

Skiles Group hosted safety standdowns across all of our projects in the month of May in conjunction with OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, and with NAMI for Mental Health Awareness Month. We also hold these standdowns to serve as worker appreciation events and celebrate their efforts. With falls remaining the leading cause of injury and death in our industry, we focused on safety concerns with ladders, lifts, scaffolds, and fall harnesses. With respect to mental health awareness, we held discussions on the topic of suicide prevention and shared resources. #WeAreSkilesGroup #SafetyFirst #StandDown4Safety

Each year, we honor staff members with two different awards at our annual meeting. One of these is our Legacy Award, which 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, Serve with passion, and Be curious. We're proud to share that Katayoun Mokhtarzadeh received this award for 2024, and we hope you'll join us in congratulating her! #WeAreSkilesGroup

We honor staff members with two different awards each year at our annual meeting. One of these is our Safety Star Award, which "recognizes an individual who has provided an exceptional contribution to our safety program through their leadership, innovation, and initiative, thereby contributing significantly to project safety performance." Congratulations to Thomas Hardy, who received this award for 2024! We hope you'll join us in celebrating his dedication to site safety. #WeAreSkilesGroup