2025
January 1, 2025
Holidays at FMGI
FMGI employees found fun and meaningful ways to connect and enjoy this special time of year.
2024
December 13, 2024
FMGI Volunteers at the Marietta, GA VFW
A big thank you to AJ Ross, Brandon Bostick, Cole Neptune, James Klein, Trevor Hillhouse, and Wayne Heck for their hard work and dedication to this important cause.
December 4, 2024
Superintendent Safety Training
We spent December 2nd thru 5th at the Cherokee Conference Center, conducting a refresher training for all FMGI Superintendents. The training covered a lot of topics, including CPR and first aid. We are passionate about safety and elevating industry standards.
November 28, 2024
Thanksgiving Fun at FMGI
We have so much to be thankful for here at FMGI! Our offices took some time to celebrate together over the past week. Look at all the smiles and yummy food!
November 22, 2024
Walmart Ribbon Cutting in Lynn Haven, FL
We are proud to have completed a successful Walmart grand reopening in Lynn Haven, Florida on November 8th.
November 5, 2024
Grand Re-Opening in Oneonta, AL
The FMGI team, led by Superintendent AJ Ross, celebrated the grand reopening of Walmart #315 in Oneonta, AL.
October 14, 2024
Make a Miracle Golf Tournament
FMGI was honored to be a platinum sponsor of the Make a Miracle Golf Tournament! In addition to sponsoring, several FMGI team members were able to participate.
October 2, 2024
Tampa Office Field Day!
Our Tampa office enjoyed a day of friendly competition with their very own Field Day! They played a lot of fun games — Closest to the Hole, Spaghetti Tower and Swing & Miss — just to name a few. The big Field Day winners were Michael S., Esteban Suarez and Diana Wakeman. Good to see the team take a break for a little fun!
September 25, 2024
Hear from Assistant Project Manager, Danielle Zinn
Whether it was working on bathroom remodels, at Lowes, or FMGI, Danielle has always been about solving problems. Watch this video to hear more about her experience at FMGI and some of the coolest things she has been able to be a part of.
September 20, 2024
FMGI Delivers Tallest 3D Concrete Printed Commercial Structure
3D concrete printing was on Walmart’s radar and they selected Alquist 3D as their partner for the first project–adding a pickup and delivery space to an existing store in Athens, TN.
September 10, 2024
Dallas Office Supports One Tribe Foundation
The FMGI Dallas office showed their support of veterans and first responders by participating in and sponsoring the One Tribe Foundation’s 22KILL Leaders in Construction Clay Shoot.
August 22, 2024
Ribbon Cutting at the new Snyder, Texas Walmart
A huge shoutout to FMGI team members Jacob Bryant, Cory Rachal, Daniel Rachal and Chris Thompson for their hard work and dedication.
August 9, 2024
New Walmart Completed in Levelland, Texas
The project was led by Superintendents Manuel Flores, Cory Rachal, and Daniel Rachal and Project Manager Jesse Lauritz.
July 13, 2024
Jacksonville Walmart 5817 Awards Give Back Donation to Timucuan Parks Foundation
Jacksonville Walmart 5817 celebrated their remodel with a Giveback presentation to the Timucuan Parks Foundation. The Timucuan Parks Foundation works to preserve, promote and enhance Jacksonville’s natural areas through community engagement, education and enjoyment.
July 10, 2024
FMGI Independence Day Celebration
The FMGI Woodstock office had a fantastic time celebrating Independence Day. They enjoyed a festive BBQ with delicious eats and fun games!
June 25, 2024
Panama City Walmart Chooses Warrior Beach Retreat
Panama City, FL Walmart store 3075 received a massive facelift including an expansion, eye center remodel and front remodel. The entire project took just 14 weeks.
May 29, 2024
Vine City Walmart Neighborhood Center Opening
Alongside the City of Atlanta and Walmart, FMGI celebrated the grand opening of the Vine City Walmart Neighborhood Center on May 22nd. The 57,000 square-foot store now features 90% grocery products and has the largest grocery storage area in Walmart’s world-wide portfolio.
May 22, 2024
Birmingham Walmart 3424 Awards Give Back Donation to Local School
In celebration of their grand opening on May 3rd, Walmart 3424 in Birmingham, Alabama presented their FMGI Give Back donation to Oak Mountain High School.
May 2, 2024
Our Tampa office has taken their love of animals to a whole new level!
A raccoon dubbed “George Cooney” thinks the dumpster is his home, so our Sue & Steve installed a rope ladder so he could safely get out of the dumpster. They even remove the ladder before the garbage collector dumps the trash. It’s all a labor of love!
April 26, 2024
Walmart chose the Alder Springs Fire Department as the recipient of FMGI’s Give Back donation
In celebration of its grand opening, the Guntersville, AL Walmart chose the Alder Springs Fire Department as the recipient of FMGI’s Give Back donation.
March 19, 2024
Hard Hats and High Heels Gala
As a proud sponsor of National Association of Women in Construction Week, several FMGI ladies attended the Hard Hats and High Heels Gala hosted by the Atlanta Chapter and enjoyed meeting other women in the industry. The gala was a fabulous way to wrap up Women in Construction week.
February 7, 2024
FMGI Sponsors The NAWIC Atlanta Block Kids Event
FMGI sponsors the NAWIC Atlanta Block Kids event. Block Kids is a free construction/engineering brick-building competition for students K-6th grade.
January 15, 2024
FMGI’s Dallas Office Gives Back to One Tribe Foundation
As part of FMGI’s Give Back initiative, we were honored to present a check to One Tribe Foundation.
January 12, 2024
Meet our General Superintendents!
Big news! Three FMGI team members will be taking on the role of General Superintendents to enhance FMGI’s regional operations.
January 11, 2024
Jacksonville Walmart 1444 Awards Give Back Donation to K9’s for Warriors
Jacksonville Walmart 1444 awards Give Back donation to K9’s for Warriors, helping to pair a struggling warrior with a shelter dog trained to help veterans.
2023
December 14, 2023
FMGI 2023 Holiday Party
FMGI had a great time kicking off the holidays together. FMGI knows that their team works hard all year long and it was great to have a chance to celebrate together! Cheers!
December 12, 2023
Giving Back Big in Texas!
Giving Back Big in Texas! Lubbock Walmart 861 and Amarillo Walmart 5216 made a big impact on their community with their Give Back Donations.
October 9, 2023
San Angelo, TX Walmart Chooses Operation Blue Santa
Operation Blue Santa is a national program that works with local police departments to give local underprivileged students the opportunity to shop for Christmas presents with officers.
September 8, 2023
The Jericho School Receives Give Back Donation
The Jericho School provides comprehensive individualized instruction based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis and the analysis of Verbal Behavior.
September 7, 2023
Big Promotions in Dallas
Dallas, Texas is known for being the place where big things happen, and we are excited to share our big news! FMGI recognizes that our team members are our most valuable assets, and that’s why we are committed to professional growth and promoting from within.
July 28, 2023
Darin talks about the FMGI family
FMGI Founder and President Darin Ross describes the FMGI team as “like family.” He shares additional insight about FMGI’s people in this 15th Anniversary video.
June 28, 2023
Brad Brown hosts 2nd CCC Dallas Event
Led by Brad Brown, the Dallas Chapter of Contractors, Closers & Connections presented a $700 check to Denton County Friends of the Family, at its “Wheeling & Dealing” event.
June 8, 2023
Sponsor of the Woodstock Summer Concert Series
FMGI is proud to once again sponsor the Woodstock Summer Concert Series. This annual event is a fabulous time of fellowship for our team among other local community members.
June 7, 2023
FMGI Awards Give Back Donation to the Phoebe Foundation
In honor of its grand opening, Tifton, Ga. Walmart Supercenter #1072 selected The Phoebe Foundation as the recipient of FMGI’s Give Back donation.
June 5, 2023
FMGI Adds Project Analyst to Growing Team of 100+
With more than 15 years of experience in the construction industry, Hazel is positioned to elevate FMGI’s project delivery and overall customer experience and satisfaction.
May 16, 2023
Conyers’ “Shop with a Cop” Program Receives FMGI Give Back Donation
In honor of its grand opening, Conyers Walmart #2475 selected the City of Conyers Police Department’s Shop with a Cop Program as the recipient of FMGI’s Give Back donation.
April 3, 2023
Darin reflects on FMGI’s first 15 years
Listen to President + CEO, Darin Ross as he talks about FMGI’s 15 years in business. It’s a story of dedication, trust, commitment and the teamwork of many. The tradition of Building Excellence continues for the next 15 years.
March 15, 2023
FMGI Goes Glam at Hard Hats & Heels Gala
FMGI “leading ladies” Alicia Bute and Danielle Zinn stepped onto the red carpet in their cocktail dresses and heels for the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)’s 2023 Hard Hats & Heels Gala.
March 10, 2023
FMGI Takes On NY Build!
From March 8-9, Christina attended the NY Build conference, where networking and education were in abundance.
March 7, 2023
FMGI Celebrates Women in Construction Week
FMGI celebrates Women in Construction Week – thank you to the incredible women who help drive results for our company and our clients!
March 2, 2023
Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News: Woodstock’s FMGI celebrates $1 million milestone in Give Back Program, 15 years in business
FMGI, a general contractor with headquarters in Woodstock, is celebrating 15 years of operation and reaching a $1 million milestone for their charitable Give Back Program.
February 7, 2023
Dallas Office Selects One Tribe Foundation as its Charity of Choice
At the end of every year, each FMGI office chooses a charity to receive its year-end contribution The Dallas office selected One Tribe Foundation to receive its $30,000 donation.
January 30, 2023
FMGI Celebrates the Grand Opening of Tampa Walmart Neighborhood Market 5255-277
FMGI Superintendent Mike Jones joined the new Tampa Walmart Neighborhood Market 5255-277 in celebrating its grand opening on November 18, 2022. As part of FMGI’s Give Back program, the store selected Alonso High School – JROTC Group as the recipient of a $2,000 donation.
January 24, 2023
Teen Tyme Productions Receives Tampa Walmart Supercenter #3197-231’s Give Back Donation
As a part of FMGI’s Give Back program, the store chose “Teen Tyme Productions Inc.” to receive its donation. FMGI Superintendents Jimmy Holbrooks and Johnny Gilbert joined the store leadership to present the donation check.
January 18, 2023
Foley, AL Walmart #904 Chooses Two Charities for FMGI’s Give Back Program
In keeping with FMGI’s tradition of presenting a donation check to a charity of the store’s choosing, Foley, AL Walmart #904 celebrated its grand opening by selecting two organizations to receive a Give Back donation check.
January 12, 2023
Walmart 518 in Canton, GA Celebrates Grand Opening with Give Back Donation to Circle of Friends
As part of FMGI’s Give Back program, each store selects a charity to receive a donation check at its grand opening. Walmart 518 selected Circle of Friends, and was honored to present the donation check to Founder Glenn Keen and VP of Operations, Nick Carberry.
January 11, 2023
FMGI Welcomes Publix 1821 to Livingston Marketplace in Lutz, FL
This ground-up development includes a 60,000-square foot Publix with an additional 13,400 sq. ft. of retail shop space on a 35-acre site. Livingston Marketplace celebrated its grand opening in November 2022.
2022
November 7, 2022
Amarillo Walmart Chooses Snack Pak 4 KIDS for FMGI Give Back Program
What a great way to celebrate the new Amarillo Walmart Neighborhood Market!
November 2, 2022
FMGI Takes a Swing as Presenting Sponsor of the NKF’s 2022 Konica Minolta Golf Classic
FMGI was honored to participate as a presenting sponsor of the 2022 Konica Minolta Golf Classic in Lakeland, FL.
October 26, 2022
The Great Chili Cook Off of 2023
Congratulations to our 1st Place winner Lowell Corbin!
October 25, 2022
Brad Brown Named Inaugural President of Contractors, Closers & Connections – Dallas, TX
October 24, 2022
FMGI Celebrates Grand Opening for Tampa Walmart 5964
Tampa Walmart 5964 has selected Metropolitan Ministries as the recipient of FMGI’s Give Back donation check.
October 10, 2022
Supporting Semper Fi – A Restaurant & A Cause
A special project for a special cause: Woodstock, Ga.-based restaurant, Semper Fi
September 23, 2022
FMGI Sponsors Woodstock Summer Concert Series
FMGI is loving spending time with our FMGI friends and family and enjoying incredible music while sponsoring the 2022 #WoodstockSummerConcertSeries!
September 9, 2022
The FMGI Alphaballics Go to Bat!
The company that plays together stays together!
September 8, 2022
Tampa Office Progress
Big things are happening in Tampa!
September 6, 2022
Safety First: FMGI Partners with Lancaster Safety Consulting for Employee Training Program
We are passionate about safety and elevating industry standards and have adopted rigorous safety protocols to verify each job site’s safety performance. That’s why we’ve extended our relationship with Lancaster Safety to launch an online training program that will feature monthly safety classes for FMGI employees.
September 2, 2022
FMGI Industry Leadership with AGC
FMGI’s membership in AGC will benefit employees and customers.
August 8, 2022
Sanford Walmart 3207 Chooses SCSO Community Foundation for Give Back Donation
June 9, 2022
The Home Depot Honors FMGI Superintendent with the Homer Award
In appreciation for his hard work and dedication, The Home Depot honored Brian with the coveted Homer Award – typically given only to employees – in recognition of his dedication to meeting deadlines and in appreciation for his exemplary work.
June 3, 2022
FMGI Dallas Raises $1K+ for Carry the Load
FMGI Dallas Manager Brad Brown represented the Dallas FMGI team on the Carry the Load walk with the One Tribe/22Kill team
May 16, 2022
FMGI Hits 100 Employees!
May 16, 2022
FMGI Supports Woodstock Summer Concert Series
FMGI shows its community support and builds team spirit!
April 28, 2022
Work Hard, Play Hard: FMGI PM Meeting at the Governor’s Gun Club
On Wednesday, April 27, project managers from FMGI’s four locations met at the Governor’s Gun Club in Kennesaw for our Project Management meeting.
March 18, 2022
Arc of the Bay Chosen to Receive FMGI Give Back Donation By Walmart 3119 in Panama City Beach, FL
March 18, 2022
Gulf Shores Police Association Awarded FMGI Give Back Donation
March 17, 2022
FMGI Raises Employee Referral Bonus to $2,000
March 8, 2022
FMGI Leverages BambooHR to Optimize HR Processes
BambooHR is helping manage the application process, enabling applicants to submit all critical documents at the time they apply, and then managing that information in a secure system that communicates the information to HR.
February 22, 2022
FMGI Helps Siebman Law with Historic Sherman Opera House Upgrade for ADA Compliance
January 23, 2022
FMGI “Gives Back” to Dallas CASA
Dallas CASA advocates in the community and the courtroom for children in the protective care of the state so they can grow up in safe, permanent homes where they can thrive.
January 22, 2022
One Tribe Foundation Receives FMGI Dallas Give Back Grant
One Tribe raises awareness and combats suicide by empowering veterans, first responders, medical frontline workers and their families through traditional and non-traditional therapies.
2021
December 30, 2021
FMGI Christmas Party
December 23, 2021
FMGI’s Tampa Office is Filled with Christmas Cheer!
FMGI’s Tampa office is embracing the holiday spirit with office fun for everyone!
December 18, 2021
Orange Park Walmart Supercenter Selects K9 Services German Shepherd Rescue for FMGI’s Give Back Donation
Selected by Walmart Supercenter #2920-253 in Orange Park, FL, K9 Services German Shepherd Rescue will receive a donation to support its mission to foster, rehabilitate and re-home displaced German Shepherds.
December 15, 2021
Annual Meeting
More than 60 employees attended our Annual Meeting at the Cherokee Conference & Convention Center.
November 5, 2021
Marietta, Ga. Walmart Supercenter Selects Children’s Miracle Network for FMGI’s Give Back Donation
Selected by Walmart Supercenter #937-259 in Marietta, Ga., Children’s Miracle Network will receive a donation to support its mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible.
October 22, 2021
City of Refuge Chosen to Receive FMGI’s Give Back Donation
The Walmart Neighborhood Market #4528 in Dalton, Ga. selected City of Refuge as its charity to receive FMGI’s Give Back donation.
September 14, 2021
RaceTrac Remodel
We are thrilled to share the final results of a 14,000 sq. ft. RaceTrac remodel located in Eustis, FL. Our team conducted extensive interior and exterior updates to bring the facility up to the latest RaceTrac facility standards in support of the brand’s mission of making people’s lives simpler and more enjoyable.
August 31, 2021
Safety Training Day
Nearly 140 employees and extended team members participated in our annual Safety Training Day.
June 2, 2021
Walmart Supercenter 1081 in Gainesville, Fl. Chooses Ivory’s Place Chosen to Benefit from FMGI’s Give Back Program
Walmart Supercenter 1081-209 in Gainesville, Fl. selected Ivory’s Place as its charity to receive FMGI’s Give Back donation. FMGI Project Manager Jeff Lippitt and Project Superintendent Jimmy Holbrooks presented a check to the assistant store manager.
May 7, 2021
Walmart Supercenter selects Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)
Superintendents Josh Mehrjooya and Larry Wheat presented a check to the store manager of Walmart Supercenter 2941-247 in Alpharetta, Ga. as part of FMGI’s Give Back program for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), a nationally-ranked hospital system committed to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.
April 26, 2021
Renovation for Savannah Tesla Service Center
We are proud to be part of the Tesla team again! At its Savannah location, we completed exterior and interior renovations for this market-leading brand.
February 18, 2021
Walmart Supercenter selects The Joys of Giving
FMGI Superintendents Cory Clevenger and Josh Romero presented a check to the store manager. The Joy of Giving is a year-round fundraising effort to bring families together on one special day in December when more than 1,000 Collier County children receive age appropriate clothes, toys, and gifts.
February 17, 2021
Donation to Zion World Wide Mission Inc.
Walmart 1957-245 in Naples, FL selects Zion World Wide Mission, Inc. as its charity to receive FMGI’s Give Back donation.
February 17, 2021
Friends of Foster Children
FMGI Superintendent, Jimmy Holbrooks presents a donation check to Walmart 5391-260 in Naples, FL. The donation recipient is Friends of Foster Children, an organization that serves foster children with targeted educational and enrichment opportunities that allow each child to fulfill his or her potential.
2020
October 19, 2020
Give Back Program Walmart 593-235
Wael Orabi, Store Manager of Walmart 593-235 in Douglas, GA identified Children’s Miracle Network as the recipient of FMGI’s donation through it’s Give Back program.
September 14, 2020
FMGI was a proud Flagship Sponsor of an awareness walk hosted by Out of Darkness Atlanta
Out of Darkness Atlanta is the anti-trafficking ministry of Atlanta Dream Center. FMGI sponsored an “awareness walk” in Woodstock, GA to bring light to the human trafficking issue and to help raise money for this organization.
July 6, 2020
Tesla Opens Showroom in Raleigh
We are proud to be part of the Tesla team that grand opened its first North Carolina showroom in Raleigh.
April 22, 2020
Meals for Heroes at Marshall Medical Center Employees
As a token of appreciation, FMGI, along with several area businesses, raised over $5000 and teamed-up with Local Joe’s who prepared, cooked and delivered 550 meals to Marshall Medical Centers on April 22nd.
April 13, 2020
Walmart Remodel & Expansion
We recently completed a full remodel and expansion for Walmart in Calhoun, GA. The 20,000-square foot expansion included a new stockroom and garden center, online order pick-up area and seasonal department.
March 11, 2020
FMGI Welcomes Top Talent
We are proud to welcome industry veteran Jay Owens.
January 28, 2020
Voluntary Action Center
Walmart #1215-237 in Calhoun, GA selected the Voluntary Action Center as the recipient of FMGI’s $2500 donation. This organization cares for Gordon County and strives to provide volunteer opportunities that offer a wide variety of emergency resources to neighbors in need.
2019
December 21, 2019
Folds of Honor
At our annual holiday party, the FMGI team presented a contribution to the deserving organization Folds of Honor to support their valiant efforts across the United States.
November 20, 2019
Chi-Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation, Inc.
FMGI made a $5000 donation to the Chi-Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation, which provides one student with educational programs for an entire year.
November 11, 2019
Greenville-Butler County Library
The associates of Walmart #1462-231 in Greenville, AL selected the local public library serving Greenville – Butler County to receive FMGI’s $2500 community donation. The library offers classes and seminars to the public as well as research and exploration opportunities.
November 8, 2019
Escambia County Sheriff’s Department
In partnership with Walmart #1605-243 in Pensacola, FL, FMGI donated $2500 to support the Sheriff’s Office objectives.
June 28, 2019
United Way
In partnership with Walmart #316-220 in Attala, AL, FMGI donated $2500 to United Way who improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.
May 8, 2019
Pink Heals of Eastern Alabama
FMGI donated $2500 in partnership with Walmart #809-232 in Oxford, AL to Pink Heals of Eastern Alabama. This organization provides a global pathway for giving that drives funding solutions to individuals and communities in need.
2018
November 9, 2018
The Children’s Network
The Children’s Network is a movement led by the First Focus Campaign for Children, which is comprised of individuals, non-profit organizations, and businesses committed to the health, education, and well-being of children in the United States.
November 8, 2018
Pensacola Police Department
In partnership with Walmart #1224-233, FMGI donated $1,125 to the Pensacola Police Department, who, in turn, purchased bicycles for children in the local community.
November 1, 2018
Crisp County High School Athletic Department
Walmart associates at store #1006-28 in Cordele, Georgia identified the athletic department of Crisp County High School for FMGI’s $2500 donation.
October 16, 2018
Carroll High School JROTC Program
Carrol High School’s JROTC program was the honored recipient of a $2500 donation from FMGI in partnership with Walmart store #740-233 in Ozark, AL.