The Orlando Business Journal (OBJ) has unveiled its Best Places to Work list for 2023. We proudly announce that Wharton-Smith ranked No. 18 in the large company category. Participants were judged and received a performance score based on an employee survey administered by Quantum Workplace. The survey evaluated team effectiveness, retention, employee alignment with company [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Town of North Redington Beach issued a Proclamation to make April 6, 2023, “Jonathan Richardson Day” to recognize his “contributions to the new public works/emergency services building and relocating the sewer lift station.” The Proclamation, signed by Mayor William M. Queen, states: Senior Craft Foreman Jonathan Richardson "has proven to be a great asset [...]
On March 30, Wharton-Smith joined Mount Dora Interim Fire Chief Rich Loewer and community members to welcome Station 35 into service with a hose uncoupling ceremony – a fire service tradition similar to a ribbon cutting. See more pictures and video highlights. Chief Loewer offered his sincere gratitude to the City Council members and project team for their [...]
Brightline, on March 27, showcased Basecamp, the private-sector passenger railroad's 135,805-square-foot train maintenance facility in Orlando, Florida. Step inside Basecamp. Wharton-Smith provided Construction Manager at Risk services for the $100 million facility, which sits on 62 acres south of Orlando International Airport. Basecamp will ramp up to a 24/7 operation when the railroad opens its Orlando Station [...]
On March 29, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and Utilities Director Ed Torres officially opened the Hamlin Water Reclamation Facility. This $114 million project will serve approximately 40,000 county residents and expand as the community grows. See more pictures and watch as Project Executive Drew Gumieny shares highlights and challenges. “I would like to extend my appreciation to [...]
PRESS RELEASE FROM: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Construction Group Contact: TONI HENRY phone: 407-321-8410 ext. 3306 WEBSITE: whartonsmith.com Tim Smith Named President and CEO of Wharton-Smith Construction Group April 3, 2023 – Sanford, FL – Wharton-Smith Construction Group announces promotion of Tim Smith to President and CEO. It has been an extraordinary honor and privilege to have been [...]
In February 2021, Wharton-Smith was selected as the Construction Manager at Risk for the Bay Laurel Center Community Development District’s North Water Reclamation Facility (NWRF), a critical fast-track project on a greenfield site. The team was able to mobilize in May of 2022 at 60% design to begin sitework activities. The new wastewater facility will [...]
On March 3, Wharton-Smith team members joined representatives from Volusia County to celebrate the topping out of the Volusia County Medical Examiner’s Office in Daytona Beach, Florida. See pictures and video highlights. More than 100 tradesmen lined up for a tasty lunch and a commemorative t-shirt. Project Manager Chris Lewis and Superintendent Tim Downer congratulated everyone on their [...]
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