On Sunday, Nov. 20, team members from the Pensacola office volunteered their time to support Onbikes Pensacola’s annual bike build event. The event helps provide bikes to local underprivileged youth, and this is the third consecutive year Wharton-Smith has participated. “This year, 500 bikes were assembled, and even though it’s not supposed to be a competition, [...]
Each year, the Central Florida Chapter of ABC recognizes and celebrates outstanding projects built by its members, and the Chapter’s highest recognition is the Eagle Award. Two Wharton-Smith projects received an Eagle award this year at a gala held at the Hilton Orlando. Horizon High School received the Eagle Award. Lake Pointe Academy K-8 received [...]
Wharton-Smith partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Seminole-Apopka for their 2022 Home Builders Blitz to construct a single-family home for Latarshia Dixon and her children in just eight weeks. See more pictures and video highlights of the build. Senior Project Manager Stephanie Farmer, Project Manager Corey McBriarty and Project Superintendent Todd Fatzinger enlisted companies from all construction areas and Wharton-Smith [...]
On Nov. 18, Wharton-Smith team members, representatives from the Lake County School District, and the family of Aurelia Cole celebrated the topping out of Aurelia Cole K-8 in Clermont, Florida. See slide show highlights. All 250 attendees received a commemorative t-shirt, and the project team raffled off tools, electronics, coolers, a 55-inch television, and gift cards. [...]
On Nov. 15, Wharton-Smith team members joined with County Commissioners, fire officials, and retired firefighters for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fire Station No. 2 in Charlotte County. The station was dedicated to fallen firefighter Charles Allison and his family. The original event was postponed due to Hurricane Ian. “Station 2 was thoroughly tested thanks to [...]
The University of Central Florida (UCF) recently celebrated alums for Distinguished Engineering and Computer Science Achievements. The recipients were chosen for their career achievements in industries as diverse as construction and semiconductors. Among those honored were industry leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, and a retired NASA astronaut. Our very own President Tim Smith was among the 16 [...]
The Carolinas Regional office held its annual Turkey Drive to support the Charlotte Rescue Mission’s Thanksgiving Food Box Drive, which provides meals to low-income families. Team members raised enough funds to purchase 61 frozen turkeys for food boxes. “Our donation has grown along with our team,” Danielle Walters, Office Manager, said. “It’s wonderful to see the Carolinas [...]
On Nov. 2, Central Florida Commercial team members, subcontractors, vendors, and representatives from The Villages Commercial Construction celebrated the topping out of The Villages Charter High School South Campus. Edith Heard, Craft Foreman, opened the event by singing the national anthem. See more pictures and video highlights. “This project is a testament that our industry is all about [...]
Wharton-Smith Construction was honored to receive an Eagle Award for Excellence in Construction for the Northern Regional Recreation Center at the ABC Carolinas Excellence in Construction Gala. The 83,000-square-foot, $37 million project has been a great success for Wharton-Smith and the residents of Northern Mecklenburg County, with a tremendous response of thousands of families joining [...]
On Nov. 1, team members in South Florida celebrated their new digs with giant scissors, red ribbon, and champagne. When describing the excitement the team was feeling, Director of Operations Gregory Williams said, "This division has done a lot over the last five years and will continue to do more, and this new space is [...]
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