Our Approach

Where vision meets execution

McCree started in 1926 as W. A. McCree Sr.’s dream to provide quality buildings to people in Central Florida. That is still the founding principle of McCree today.

About Us

Since 1926, McCree has been committed to providing quality buildings and serving clients throughout Florida. Now in its fourth generation of family ownership and headquartered in Orlando, the company continues to build on that founding principle with an integrated team dedicated to quality, efficiency, and customer service. McCree was also the first company in Orlando to bring architecture and construction together under one roof through the design-build approach.

With in-house capabilities spanning site planning, architecture, interior design, engineering, project management, quality control, and self-performing trades, McCree offers clients a streamlined construction experience built around accountability and coordination. This structure helps simplify the process, improve efficiency, and respect each client’s investment, time, and project goals.

McCree’s 10 Step Design-Build Process

Preliminary

Every successful project starts with clarity. Before design moves too far, McCree confirms the ¹ regulatory review items that could affect the building, including agency, zoning, and approval requirements. From there, the vision begins to take shape through ² preliminary drawings, including site plans, floor plans, and elevations developed in close conversation with you and your budget. Once the direction is established, McCree shares the drawings with select subcontractors for ³ budget cost estimates, giving you an early understanding of where the project stands.

Budget Alignment 

With the early design and budget in place, McCree works with you through ⁴ value engineering to align your goals, priorities, and investment. This phase may involve revisiting drawings, pricing, and options until the right solution comes into focus. Before the project advances, ⁵ confirmation of design and cost creates a clear checkpoint, ensuring you are completely satisfied with the preliminary budget and design.

Design & Construction 

Once the direction is confirmed, McCree develops ⁶ construction and engineering drawings for permitting, competitive bidding, and construction. The project is then shared with qualified trades through the ⁷ competitive subcontractor bid process, with McCree reviewing bids, showing you the results, and making recommendations. From there, ⁸ permitting is managed by McCree’s full-time permitting coordinator, keeping city and county approvals moving. During ⁹ project construction, McCree works with subcontractors and with you to make sure the building is built right, on time, and on budget. The process ends with ¹⁰ close-out, when McCree walks the building with you to make sure the finished space is exactly how you envisioned it.

The McCree difference is our unwavering commitment to the four pillars of the McCree Way—What’s Best for You, Integration Excellence, Designed & Built Right, and Care Comes First to Last.

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The McCree Difference

Our principles reflect a customer-first philosophy centered on delivering value, maintaining strong relationships, and creating a smooth, transparent experience from concept through completion. McCree emphasizes a single-point-of-contact approach, integrated collaboration across disciplines, and a promise to stand behind every project.

McCree’s design-build model brings architecture, engineering, construction, and essential trades together under one organization, allowing for stronger communication, greater accountability, and better control over schedule and budget. Combined with its service-driven approach and long-standing promise of being “Designed & Built Right,” this gives clients confidence that their project will be handled with care, efficiency, and a clear commitment to doing it right.

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Serving the Florida community for over 100 years

1921

First Project, The Autrey House, is completed in Orlando. Still standing today.

1926

McCree is incorporated by W.A. McCree, Sr

1946

McCree establishes headquarters on Princeton St

1959

McCree becomes first design-build firm in Central Florida 

1996

McCree celebrates its fourth generation as a company

1998

Our first website was launched

2007

Completed City of Orlando's first LEED certified Fire Station

2026

McCree celebrates its 100 years of designing and building in Florida

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McCree's Concept to Keys™ process is the clearest expression of our integrated design-build approach. From the first conversation and initial blueprints to construction, turnover, and final delivery, we guide each project with one accountable team focused on making your vision a success.

By bringing planning, design, engineering, construction, and closeout together under one roof, we simplify the experience, reduce handoffs, and create a smoother path from idea to occupancy. One team, one process, and one shared commitment to getting it right from start to finish.

Concept

We start by understanding your goals, evaluating needs, and translating your vision into a workable plan with clear direction from day one.

Build

Our in-house team coordinates architecture, engineering, project management, and construction to keep decisions aligned, communication clear, and momentum strong.

Keys

At completion, we deliver more than a finished building. We deliver readiness, confidence, and a seamless handoff so you can move forward with success.