On September 26, more than 700 Wharton-Smith employees came together in person and online for the 27th Annual State of the Business. The event celebrated the company’s progress, people, and shared commitment to Operational Excellence — this year’s theme. See photos and video. The day featured presentations from leadership highlighting record achievements, continued growth, and [...]
Wharton-Smith was recently recognized at the JEA Supplier Summit with the Supplier Excellence Award. This prestigious recognition highlights our team’s commitment to integrity, professionalism, and partnership. At the ceremony, JEA leadership praised Wharton-Smith with the following remarks: “Our final winner is a company that has demonstrated remarkable integrity and professionalism. They are always open, honest, and [...]
On September 3, Wharton-Smith, alongside Schenkel Shultz and the City of Palm Coast, celebrated with our partners and subcontractors during the topping out of Fire Station #22, commemorated with the placement of the final steel beam. See photos. Guests at the event signed the steel beam that was lifted into place, signifying a significant milestone in [...]
On June 20, Wharton-Smith joined St. Johns County to hold a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction on two new community-focused projects: Silverleaf Sportsplex and the Shearwater Community Park and Library. The event was attended by County officials, staff, and members of the Board of County Commissioners. See photos. These two facilities are part [...]
On June 5-6, over 60 Wharton-Smith interns across all 11 regional offices gathered at the Sanford headquarters for a two-day fun and educational experience. See photos. The event kicked off in style with an after-work social at Decision Tactical, a local indoor theme park offering shooting range simulators, competition courses, and more. Our interns had the [...]
On May 8, representatives from Wharton-Smith, the Columbia County Economic Development Department, and the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the North Florida Mega Industrial Park Wastewater Treatment Plan ribbon cutting. See photos. The North Florida Mega Industrial Park (NFMIP) is a 2,600-acre super site near the Florida/Georgia border. The new wastewater plant has an [...]
On April 12, Wharton-Smith team members from across Florida gathered at Walt Disney World's EPCOT for an unforgettable Employee Appreciation Day! With perfect weather and plenty of magic in the air, our teams and their families enjoyed a day filled with delicious bites and sips from around the world, along with a concert performance from [...]
On January 10, Wharton-Smith joined the Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) to cut the ribbon on “Project Quench,” a state-of-the-art facility designed to transform reclaimed water into safe, clean drinking water. Attendees also celebrated a milestone for the Peter’s Creek Reclamation Facility. See photos. Project Quench is a collaboration between CCUA, the St. Johns River Water [...]
On December 12, our Wharton-Smith Jacksonville team joined forces with subcontractors, the design team, and the St. Johns County School District board and cabinet members to commemorate a significant milestone in the development of the St. Johns County School District K-8 School PP project; it’s topping out. See photos. The event was an exciting blend of [...]
'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 [...]
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