September 2023 Weigh-In

The Completion of Chaudoin Hall, Stetson University

This spring, Williams Company was tasked with a very short and complicated project on Stetson University’s Deland Campus in the Chaudoin Hall dorm building. This full renovation of a 3-story building originally constructed in 1892 had a myriad of unforeseen challenges that our team stayed hyper-focused on to ensure a proactive approach led us to a successful finish. Our critical path drivers were related to HVAC components being started prior to the wood floor restoration and install could commence.  With only 8 weeks from AC startup to completion, it was necessary to work around the clock to finish the job.  Through detailed planning, creative thinking, sweat, hard work and determination, our entire team prevailed through countless challenges that are inherent in a building that is over 130 years old!  Chaudoin Hall marks another successful project on the beautiful Stetson campus and adds greatly improved experience for the Stetson Hatter student experience for years to come! Hats off to a job well done!

ESOP Stock Reveal

Why are we smiling? We just learned that our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) share’s value has increased again!

Williams Company celebrated our annual stock reveal with a Carnival-themed Balloon Darts game. Everyone guessed the stock price, and the person to guess the number or closes won $1,000! We had two winners this year! We also gave extra opportunities to win prizes. Each balloon in the balloon dart game was filled with gift cards, cash, and additional stock price guesses! To top it off, we finished with a happy hour to celebrate.

Our culture is top-notch! We are a 100% Employee-Owned company, and each full-time employee has a direct path to ownership of company stock at no cost! 100% of our stock is held by our employees, and that sets us apart – only about 1 out of 200 businesses in America can say that!

ESOP Superhero Quarter 2: Brian Dey

Introducing Brian Dey, our ESOP Superhero of Quarter 2! Williams Company is a 100% Employee-Owned company, and each quarter, our ESOP committee recognizes one of our employee-owners for their outstanding work!

Brian’s unwavering dedication and outstanding teamwork have truly set him apart. Brian’s commitment to our clients has been nothing short of heroic. With his superpowers of collaboration and innovation, he’s empowered us all to aim higher and reach farther. Congratulations, Brian, for being a true champion of our culture and core philosophy: It will be Right, It will be On Time, and It will be Delivered with Incredible Customer Service.

We Build Retail

From boutique retail spaces to large-scale shopping centers, our expert team has a streamlined planning and building process to deliver your project on time while maximizing your budget! Matt Olberding, Vice President of Operations for Williams Company, shares in this interview (https://youtu.be/Q-bHBtfc_dk?si=F3bF4JFy_XKrfEeb) about our company’s retail success and rich history built upon three unwavering principles: your project will be completed right, on time, and delivered with incredible customer service.

To us, the quality of your project is just as important as your construction experience and our partnership along the way. We’re not just builders; we’re your collaborators, your problem-solvers, and your visionaries. Your success is our success, and we’re excited to forge lasting partnerships that stand the test of time.

Williams Company Is Attending ICSC 2023!


From boutique retail spaces to large-scale shopping centers, our expert team has a streamlined planning and building process to deliver your project on time while maximizing your budget! Our Vice President of Operations, Matt Olberding, captures some of the highlights of our recent retail experience in this video.

Visit our booth #1643 at ICSC Florida to learn more about our retail experience! We look forward to seeing you there!

Learn more about our retail work: https://youtu.be/Q-bHBtfc\_dk

The Completion of Island Village Elementary School


Williams Company recently completed the new high-performance Island Village Elementary School for The School District of Osceola County, Florida! The 948-student station school consists of a new two-story classroom building and a one-story covered play structure. The covered play structure was utilized as a mockup to test the performance of the building envelope during the early stages of construction, ensuring successful execution and quality of the High-Performance components of the project. The school was constructed with the goal to meet or exceed the High-Performance Design criteria specified for the project, the main criteria being that Air Leakage through the full building enclosure was targeted not to exceed 0.15 cfm/sq. ft. of surface area. Through mock-ups and excellent quality control during construction, our Team achieved an air leakage rate of 0.04 cfm/sq. ft. of surface area!

IOA 5K 2023


Williams Company had a blast running/walking alongside over 10,000 participants in the IOA Corporate 5k this year. We may have had some tired legs, but we had a great time taking on this challenge together. The 5k was a fantastic opportunity to promote health and wellness in our workplace, and we are proud to be a part of such a great community event that raised over 110,000 meals for local families. Congratulations to all 40 Williams Company warriors that crossed the finish line!

Williams Company Returns to Palmetto Elementary School

Williams Company is thrilled to return to Palmetto Elementary School. We originally constructed Palmetto Elementary School in 1975! We are excited to announce that we have been awarded the $30.9 million comprehensive renovation that will bring the school full circle and ensure its readiness for the next 50 years. This project marks the second time we have had the privilege of constructing and rebuilding a school from the early 1970s for Orange County Public Schools. With our Team, you can count on three things…it will be Right, On Time, and Delivered with Incredible Customer Service. These core principles have fostered trust and reliability, leading to successful partnerships with 12 school districts across Central Florida. With an impressive track record of completing over 160 K-12 projects, we have become experts in constructing and renovating urban area schools for Orange County Public Schools.