2025
April 11, 2025
Masters Party
Everyone in the Woodstock office enjoyed a fun Masters party, complete with pimento cheese sandwiches and corn hole golf!
April 7, 2025
First Aldi Conversion Kicks Off
FMGI’s first Aldi conversion has begun! Aldi has made a commitment to deliver affordable, quality groceries to more communities. This 24,096 SF former Winn-Dixie in Ft. Myers, FL is just one of many slated for 2025.
March 18, 2025
Circle K is on the Way
The FMGI team, led by Project Manager, Michael Santiago, Assistant Project Manager, Lauren Defreitas and Superintendent, Mark Beck, broke ground on this West Palm Beach, FL Circle K in late December.
March 4, 2025
Second 3DCP Structure Completed in Record Time
Our second 3D concrete printed structure was completed in record time! A 5,000-square foot addition of the grocery online pick-up location is one component of an overall store renovation to a Walmart Supercenter in Huntsville, AL.
February 11, 2025
Ground-Up Walmart in Jacksonville, FL
Site work is underway on this 63-acre parcel for a Walmart Supercenter in Jacksonville, FL. Site preparation includes fully clearing, grading, and bringing in all utilities to the site.
January 31, 2025
Hear from Superintendent Preston Davis
Take a minute to see what our hardworking team member, Superintendent Preston Davis, has to say about how he got his start with FMGI and what makes the company so special.
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.