Education

Williams Company Honors History & Legacy at Stetson University

By Lauren DeMersseman / April 10, 2026 / 0 Comments

Williams Company recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of Hulley Tower at Stetson University—marking a meaningful milestone in the restoration of one of the campus’s most historic landmarks. Symbolizing remembrance, resilience, and rebirth, Hulley Tower has been a cornerstone of Stetson’s campus since its original construction in 1934. After sustaining significant hurricane damage in 2004, the […]

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Williams Company Celebrates Topping-Out Milestone at Eastside Elementary School

By Lauren DeMersseman / March 17, 2026 / Comments Off on Williams Company Celebrates Topping-Out Milestone at Eastside Elementary School

Last month, Williams Company proudly hosted Eastside Elementary School’s topping out celebration, marking an exciting milestone in the campus expansion. This progress brings the project closer to delivering a new two-story, 20-classroom building and a 15,300-square-foot cafeteria to support the school’s growing community. To show our appreciation for our subcontractors, we hosted a BBQ lunch […]

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Williams Company Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Lynn Hall at Stetson University

By Lauren DeMersseman / March 17, 2026 / Comments Off on Williams Company Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Lynn Hall at Stetson University

On January 15, Williams Company had the honor of attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lynn Hall at Stetson University. This state-of-the-art facility adds 305 beds to Stetson’s student housing and offers a variety of unit configurations designed to meet the diverse needs of the university’s student community. Lynn Hall also features modern amenities, dedicated study spaces, and welcoming […]

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Celebrating the Groundbreaking of the New LHMS Gymnasium

By Lauren DeMersseman / November 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Celebrating the Groundbreaking of the New LHMS Gymnasium

Williams Company is proud to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the new 15,309 square foot gymnasium at Lakeland Highlands Middle School — a major milestone for the LHMS community! Opening in summer 2026, this state-of-the-art facility is designed to elevate physical education, energize extracurricular programs, and create a vibrant hub for wellness, school spirit, and community connection. We’re honored to […]

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Celebrating the Completion of Cross Prairie Parkway K-8 School!

By Lauren DeMersseman / November 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Celebrating the Completion of Cross Prairie Parkway K-8 School!

We’re excited to celebrate the completion of the new Cross Prairie Parkway K-8 School! 🎉 This three-story campus is built to serve 1,415 students with high-performance design, an EHPA-rated gym, and top-notch athletic facilities — including a 400m track, soccer field, and outdoor courts. With space for future growth and features that support both students and the community, Cross […]

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Parrish High School Addition Complete!

By Lauren DeMersseman / July 15, 2025 / Comments Off on Parrish High School Addition Complete!

We’re proud to share the successful completion of the Parrish Community High School Classroom Addition—delivered 30 days ahead of schedule and completed significantly under the original project’s construction budget! This new one-story building will welcome 400 students and includes 14 classrooms, two engineering labs, a multipurpose space, a teacher breakroom, restrooms, and support spaces. With […]

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Project Win: Stetson Hulley Tower

By Lauren DeMersseman / April 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Project Win: Stetson Hulley Tower

Symbolizing remembrance, resilience, and rebirth, Hulley Tower is the latest restoration project we’re honored to lead at Stetson University. Originally built in 1934 and dismantled after sustaining hurricane damage in 2004, Hulley Tower holds deep historical significance. Its base has remained intact, serving as a mausoleum for Stetson’s second President, Lincoln Hulley, and his wife, […]

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Williams Company Celebrates Topping Out of Kindred K-8 School

By Lauren DeMersseman / November 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Williams Company Celebrates Topping Out of Kindred K-8 School

Last week, we proudly celebrated the topping out of the Kindred K-8 School in the School District of Osceola County! This remarkable 3-story, concrete tilt-wall K-8 prototype is designed to accommodate 1,415 students and achieve the prestigious designation of a High-Performance Building. During construction, the PE storage building has been utilized as a small mock-up […]

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Celebrating the Ribbon Cutting of McLaughlin Academy’s New Gymnasium

By Lauren DeMersseman / November 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Celebrating the Ribbon Cutting of McLaughlin Academy’s New Gymnasium

Williams Company was honored to be part of the grand opening ribbon-cutting for Polk County Public Schools’ McLaughlin Academy for Excellence! Our Senior Project Manager, Matt Akins, delivered a heartfelt speech on the pride we feel in contributing to this vibrant addition to the McLaughlin campus. The new 28,373-square-foot gymnasium will not only support all […]

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Edmunds Center Renovation Enhances Accessibility and Athlete Experience

By Lauren DeMersseman / November 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Edmunds Center Renovation Enhances Accessibility and Athlete Experience

Named after the fourth president of the university, J. Ollie Edmunds, the Edmunds Center first opened in 1974 and houses the locker rooms for the volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, and cross-country teams. Over the summer, Williams Company renovated the interior of the arena to enhance the facility’s accessibility and enrich the student-athlete experience.

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