This holiday season, Wharton-Smith team members participated in the Habitat for Humanity Jingle Build-Off. The Jingle Build-Off event is an annual team-building tradition that combines festive creativity with community impact. Hosted as a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter, the event not only supports affordable housing solutions in Lake and Sumter Counties but also spreads [...]
On December 16, Wharton-Smith joined Marion County Public Schools and the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership to break ground on a new high school, "CCC," the county's first new high school since 2003. This state-of-the-art campus is scheduled to open in August 2026. See photos. The 115-acre campus will feature three building complexes with tilt [...]
'Tis the Season for Giving! As the holiday season wraps up, we’re reflecting on the incredible generosity of our Wharton-Smith family and industry partners. Across our regions, the spirit of giving was alive and well, bringing joy and support to our communities. Here’s a recap of the wonderful efforts: Bay Laurel, Marion County, and The [...]
On December 7, the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld transformed into a festive holiday escape as Wharton-Smith team members gathered for the annual holiday party. View photos from the event here. This year's theme, "Masquerade," added an air of mystery and elegance to the evening. Guests embraced the theme with stunning masks and attire, enhancing the festive [...]
On November 21, dignitaries from the City of DeLand, its Public Services department, and members of the public joined Wharton-Smith to cut the ribbon and officially open the Jim Ailes Utilities Administration Building. See photos. The two-story, 24,000 SF building is home to DeLand's Utilities and Engineering departments. Previously, employees across the Utilities Department were spread [...]
Last week, Wharton-Smith employees stepped out of their offices and into classrooms across the region for the Great American Teach-In, an event designed to connect professionals with students eager to learn about different industries. Our team members visited schools from kindergarten to college, sharing insights about careers in construction and what makes Wharton-Smith a leader [...]
On November 19, Wharton-Smith joined the Daytona Beach Fire Department, city officials, and residents to break ground on the new Fire Station 1. As a twist to a traditional groundbreaking, instead of shoveling some dirt, officials used fire hoses to put out a fire atop a dirt mount. See photos and video. The 30,000 SF headquarters will replace [...]
This Thanksgiving season, employees across Wharton-Smith regional offices gathered to celebrate the season of gratitude with an annual Thanksgiving holiday lunch. See photos. In Sanford, after taking a group photo, President and CEO Tim Smith blessed the food, expressing appreciation for the year’s accomplishments and the people who made them possible. A highlight of the event [...]
On November 8, Wharton-Smith joined community stakeholders, industry partners, and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) leadership to cut the ribbon on the brand-new Orange Technical College – West Campus! See photos. The state-of-the-art campus provides affordable, high-quality career training that will help students develop the skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-evolving job market. OTC-West [...]
The week of September 2, team members from our Jacksonville Business Units gave back to their community, sponsoring, participating in, and donating to two extraordinary events: the St. Augustine Tunnel to Towers 5K and the DBIA Clay Shoot, which supported local college students. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation honors American heroes by providing mortgage-free homes [...]
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