Carolina’s Region
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 [...]
Wharton-Smith proudly joined as a "tank of water" sponsor for a virtual and in-person 5K benefiting Water for People. Water for People is a non-profit organization working towards addressing clean water and sanitation needs in communities worldwide. Our dedicated teammates throughout the Carolinas had a great day running for this meaningful cause. "Special shoutout to [...]
Wharton-Smith is pleased to announce it has achieved a PLATINUM level in the Associated Builders and Contractor’s STEP safety management system. Founded in 1989 as a safety benchmarking and improvement tool, STEP has evolved into a world-class safety management system that dramatically improves safety performance among participants regardless of company size or type of work. [...]
On December 10, the Carolinas Region gathered at the Brewers at 4001 Yancey in Charlotte, NC, for their annual Holiday Celebration. Sean Stanford, Director of Operations, Joseph Willard, Area Manager, and Scott Whelchel, Project Executive, opened the event with a gracious thank you to all employees and their spouses for their hard work and sacrifice [...]
On December 2, Wharton-Smith team members from Carolinas Water and Commercial participated in a Sporting Clays Tournament supporting the Southeast Chapter of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). The event was an excellent opportunity for participants to get to know other professionals in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Wharton-Smith Project Manager Anthony Grice [...]
We thank everyone who helped with decorations and spread holiday cheer at the corporate and regional offices. See more pictures and video highlights. “So, we’re going to begin the 2022 holiday season with the annual tree lighting,” said President Tim Smith as he opened the Sanford gathering on Dec. 1. “It’s good to see everybody.” Tim added, “I [...]
The Carolinas Regional office held its annual Turkey Drive to support the Charlotte Rescue Mission’s Thanksgiving Food Box Drive, which provides meals to low-income families. Team members raised enough funds to purchase 61 frozen turkeys for food boxes. “Our donation has grown along with our team,” Danielle Walters, Office Manager, said. “It’s wonderful to see the Carolinas [...]
Wharton-Smith Construction was honored to receive an Eagle Award for Excellence in Construction for the Northern Regional Recreation Center at the ABC Carolinas Excellence in Construction Gala. The 83,000-square-foot, $37 million project has been a great success for Wharton-Smith and the residents of Northern Mecklenburg County, with a tremendous response of thousands of families joining [...]
On Oct. 13, the Carolinas Water and Commercial Divisions came together for a teambuilding event with savory dishes, music, and golf for all skill levels at TopGolf. “It is great to have such a fun team to not just work with but also enjoy time together outside the office,” Scott Whelchel, Project Executive, said. “Thanks [...]
Once again, all Wharton-Smith regions have been named an Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) by the Associated Builders and Contractors. AQC members “proudly set the construction industry standard as high performing, ethical contractors and members of their communities.” AQC status is determined by a stringent and thorough set of criteria demonstrating a commitment to five key [...]
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