'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 [...]
On November 21, dignitaries from the City of DeLand, its Public Services department, and members of the public joined Wharton-Smith to cut the ribbon and officially open the Jim Ailes Utilities Administration Building. See photos. The two-story, 24,000 SF building is home to DeLand's Utilities and Engineering departments. Previously, employees across the Utilities Department were spread [...]
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 [...]
On November 19, Wharton-Smith joined the Daytona Beach Fire Department, city officials, and residents to break ground on the new Fire Station 1. As a twist to a traditional groundbreaking, instead of shoveling some dirt, officials used fire hoses to put out a fire atop a dirt mount. See photos and video. The 30,000 SF headquarters will replace [...]
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 November 8, Wharton-Smith joined community stakeholders, industry partners, and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) leadership to cut the ribbon on the brand-new Orange Technical College – West Campus! See photos. The state-of-the-art campus provides affordable, high-quality career training that will help students develop the skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-evolving job market. OTC-West [...]
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 [...]
On September 12, Wharton-Smith and Lake County Schools joined in celebrating all of the subcontractors and craftsmen who have been building the new Minneola “FF” K8 Area Relief Campus at the Topping Out Ceremony. See photos. Guests were treated to a delicious lunch and received commemorative t-shirts and an entry into a raffle, which included prizes [...]
This week, on the 23rd anniversary of September 11, several Wharton-Smith business units donated lunch to fire stations across the southeast United States to give back and serve those who continue to keep our communities safe. This anniversary reminds us of one of the most tragic events this country has ever seen. Wharton-Smith takes pride [...]
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