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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 October 24, Wharton-Smith joined dignitaries and staff from the city of Palm Coast and its Fire Departments to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Fire Station 26! See photos. Fire Station 26 will be the first station built in Palm Coast in almost 20 years. The prototype station involves the greenfield construction of a 10,000 [...]
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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