McCree General Contractors & Architects celebrates 100 years

The Orlando-based design-build firm marks a century of community projects

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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McCree General Contractors & Architects, an Orlando-based design-build firm that has operated for the past 100 years, has announced plans to celebrate its centennial anniversary with a series of events, a new book on the company's history, an anniversary logo, and a video series.

Why it matters

As one of the longest-running design and construction firms in the Orlando area, McCree has played a significant role in shaping the city's built environment over the past century. The company's centennial celebration highlights its legacy of delivering essential community spaces and its pioneering role in the integrated design-build model.

The details

Founded in 1926, McCree General Contractors & Architects has designed and built numerous buildings throughout Orlando, including ICON Park's Mercado Arts and Festival Center, Florida's first LEED-certified fire stations, city halls, and over 200 school projects. The company's centennial celebration will feature events, a new book on its history, an anniversary logo, and a video series.

  • McCree General Contractors & Architects was founded in 1926.
  • The company announced the start of its centennial celebration on February 21, 2026.

The players

McCree General Contractors & Architects

An Orlando-based design-build firm that has operated for the past 100 years, pioneering the integrated design-build model.

Richard McCree Jr.

The CEO of McCree General Contractors & Architects.

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What they’re saying

“Chances are if you've lived or worked in Florida for more than a few years, you've been inside a McCree built building. For a century our community has trusted us to deliver some of its most essential spaces.”

— Richard McCree Jr., CEO, McCree General Contractors & Architects (Press release)

What’s next

The company plans to host a series of events and release a new book, anniversary logo, and video series as part of its centennial celebration.

The takeaway

McCree General Contractors & Architects' centennial celebration highlights the enduring legacy of a local design-build firm that has played a pivotal role in shaping the built environment of Orlando over the past 100 years.