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Exploring Safety Measures: Inside the Black Creek WRD Pump Station and Intake Project

As the Construction Group of Choice, safety is a value and belief we all share. We must do our part to ensure that safety is always top of mind. That is priority number one for our safety team as they walk the jobsites regularly to ensure everyone follows the guidelines to help keep them safe. [...]

By |2023-07-11T15:12:58-04:00May 11th, 2023|What's New|

Wharton-Smith Team Makes a Difference at Rock the Block Clean-Up Event

The Wharton-Smith team brought their A-game to Habitat for Humanity's Rock the Block community clean-up event in Cocoa on April 21. Our Space Coast office received a shout-out from Habitat's Volunteer Coordinator Joanna Nouragas, who writes, "We Rocked the Block! Thank you so much for participating in our event, it was an amazing morning, and [...]

By |2023-10-18T10:32:43-04:00May 11th, 2023|The Southwest Florida Region, What's New|

Construction of New Classroom Building Makes Impressive Progress in Just Four Months

On April 21, the Wharton-Smith team and Seminole County School District representatives gathered to celebrate a significant milestone in their $16 million classroom building replacement project. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement, and nearly 100 skilled tradesmen enjoyed a delicious lunch from Mission BBQ while also getting brand-new t-shirts and clutching raffle tickets. The lucky winners [...]

By |2023-10-18T10:33:07-04:00May 8th, 2023|The Central Florida Region, What's New|

Tippin Team Supports the Tampa Black History Month Golf Tournament

On April 29, the City of Tampa held its 8th Annual Black History Month Golf Tournament. Wharton-Smith supported the event along with Garney Construction, the other half of our Tippin Water Treatment Facility team. Wharton-Smith and Garney didn't stop there. The team went above and beyond by raising extra funds in tips, which were then generously donated [...]

By |2023-10-18T10:33:35-04:00May 8th, 2023|The Southeast Florida Region, What's New|

Wharton-Smith Prioritizes Safety: A Tour of Orange Technical College West Campus

This week, we are highlighting the extreme importance safety guidelines play on our jobsites every single day. According to The Center for Construction Research and Training, "Despite ongoing efforts to improve safety, more than 1,000 workers have died on the job annually since 2016." We're committed to prioritizing the safety and well-being of our team [...]

By |2023-10-18T10:33:53-04:00May 3rd, 2023|The Central Florida Region, What's New|

From Intern to Area Manager: Michael Alexakis Named One of OBJ’s 40 Under 40

The Orlando Business Journal has named Mike Alexakis, Area Manager, Central and North Florida Water Division, one of Central Florida’s 40 Under 40. These “rising stars” represent industries that include real estate, construction, health care, nonprofits, energy, professional services, and the arts. According to OBJ, “The class of 2023 consists of 40 Central Florida young men and [...]

Construction Safety Week Kicks Off with a Tour of Sand Hill Water Reclamation Facility

Welcome to Construction Safety Week! As we kick off this week-long event, we want to remind everyone of the importance of safety in the construction industry. Our priority? Ensuring all our workers return home safely to their families at the end of each day. To emphasize this, we will take you on a tour of [...]

By |2023-05-10T15:53:27-04:00May 1st, 2023|What's New|

From the Ground Up: Wharton-Smith is Helping Build a Brighter Future in Osceola County

Wharton-Smith takes pride in its role as the Construction Manager for the Knightsbridge K-8 Relief School serving the School District of Osceola County. On April 19, 2023, a groundbreaking ceremony was conducted in the presence of community leaders, school district officials, SchenkelShultz Architecture, KPM Franklin, and our project team. "We all know that the genesis of the Great [...]

By |2023-10-18T10:35:06-04:00April 26th, 2023|The Central Florida Region, What's New|

Revitalizing Pine Street: Wharton-Smith and City of Leesburg Break Ground on $2.9 Million Project

On April 12, Wharton-Smith, along with the City of Leesburg and distinguished guest speakers including Daniel Webster, U.S. Representative; Allyson Berry, City Commissioner; John Christian, Chairman of the Board for the Community Development Corporation of Leesburg; and community leaders, gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Pine Street Improvements project. The $2.9 million project has [...]

By |2023-10-18T10:34:53-04:00April 19th, 2023|The Central Florida Region, What's New|

Wharton-Smith Commemorates Decades of Dedication

Clyde Burgess and Tom Murphy were celebrated at a lively retirement party in their honor. Coworkers gathered on April 5, 2023, to enjoy food, festivities, and many stories about their more than 60 years of combined service to the company. See more pictures. Clyde Burgess, VP of W/WW Preconstruction Services – Collaborative Water Clyde started more [...]

By |2023-05-10T15:56:07-04:00April 14th, 2023|Awards and Recognition, What's New|
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