In September 2019, the Southwest Commercial Division was awarded the Charlotte Sports Park’s – Rays Spring Training Renovations project. We are proud to say that this project was completed just last month!

Home to the Tampa Bay Rays, this project consisted of renovating the interior of an existing building that was originally constructed in 1987 for the Texas Rangers. In addition to the renovations, 5,000-square-feet were added to create a 10,000-square-foot fitness center which includes a weight room, conditioning area, locker room, equipment storage, and laundry facilities. Additionally, the existing batting cages were enclosed to create an indoor Player Development…

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On March 5, more than 90 subcontractors along with representatives from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) and Eley Guild Hardy Architect, joined Wharton-Smith’s Gulf Coast Commercial Division to celebrate the topping out of the Fine & Performing Arts Center at MGCCC. See more pictures.

To kick-off the event, Project Manager Bryan Jones offered some words of gratitude to the subcontractors who work on the project, the design team, and the owners. Also attending was the president of MGCCC, Dr. Mary Graham, who said, “I have been with the college for 33 years, and during that time, I have…

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Recently, Wharton-Smith and the City of Clearwater Council broke ground on the renovation of Crest Lake Park.

Leroy Chin, Parks & Recreation Project Manager, said, “Wharton-Smith’s team has done a great job working with the designers to bring this project within budget. I know that once we begin work, your field staff will bring that same level of professionalism into the construction phase.”

The $5.1 million project includes a lakeside boardwalk with overlook deck, pavilions, open play area with new playground equipment and flex scape, splash pad, walking trail, picnic shelters, and restrooms. The project team will also complete modifications…

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At Wharton-Smith, we always aim to involve students who are passionate about the construction industry; that’s why our team over at Pine Crest Elementary School were pleased to host a jobsite tour for those in the ABC UCF Chapter.

These students had the opportunity to observe several different trades taking place, discuss various aspects of the project, and understand our Wharton-Smith Way.

This tour was initiated by student chapter president and Wharton-Smith Preconstruction Service Engineer intern, Alden Gunder, who had some kind words for our crew: “Thank you for sharing your construction knowledge with the students. I received positive feedback on how…

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