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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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