Norlee Group Brings Integrated Construction Expertise to Polk County Projects
As Polk County continues to experience record growth, companies that can deliver complex infrastructure and construction projects efficiently have become partners in the region’s success. Among them is Norlee Group, a specialized electrical, mechanical, technology systems, engineering, and underground infrastructure firm serving clients throughout Florida and the Southeastern United States.
By bringing multiple disciplines together under one organization, Norlee Group helps simplify complex construction projects while supporting the continued growth of communities like Polk County.
History of Norlee Group
Founded by Wally Budgell, the company has built its reputation on trust, innovation, safety, and quality. Today, Norlee Group represents the combined expertise of 10 organically acquired companies, including one with roots dating back to 1957. Those ten companies have been fully folded into one organization: one brand, one leadership structure, and one team, all operating under the Norlee Group name. With more than 700 employees across the Southeast, the company provides integrated project delivery from concept through completion. Norlee Group currently serves clients from offices spanning Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Naples, and Augusta, Georgia.
Nathan Hunt, who joined the company this year as Vice President of Business Development, said the firm’s comprehensive approach is what sets it apart.
“What drew me to Norlee Group was the complexity and depth of our offering. The ability to deliver truly integrated systems under one roof was an exciting opportunity I couldn’t pass up. But what I enjoy most is the people and the way we show up for our customers every single day.”
Nathan Hunt, Vice President of Business Development
Operating under the motto, “One Vision. One Team. One Company.,” Norlee Group combines construction expertise with practical engineering solutions to help clients achieve their goals while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and value. According to Hunt, that’s not just a slogan — it reflects how the company actually operates. The electrical, mechanical, technology, engineering, and underground infrastructure teams all work as one integrated organization rather than as separate acquired firms operating under one umbrella.
The firm’s core capabilities include turnkey electrical, mechanical, low-voltage, and technology installation, underground infrastructure, and MEP and fire protection design. This range of services allows Norlee Group to serves clients across commercial, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, institutional, multi-family, federal, and public works markets.
Laying Down Roots
The company’s work is already making an impact in Polk County. Among the projects that helped establish that presence was the renovation of Garner Elementary School in Winter Haven, where Norlee Group provided electrical and mechanical installation, along with MEP design-build services. The 120,000-square-foot project transformed an active campus into a modern STEM-focused learning environment with 52 classrooms, resulting in a facility that continues to serve students and support educational opportunities for the community today. This project is an example of how Norlee Group uses its range of services to the advantage of their clients.
“What sets Norlee Group apart is its ability to deliver fully integrated solutions under one roof, from electrical construction and low-voltage/technology systems to underground infrastructure and design-build engineering,” says Hunt. “Clients benefit from a single, trusted partner who can manage every phase of a project from concept to completion, eliminating the complexity of coordinating multiple contractors while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.”
A Growing Commitment to Healthcare
That same integrated approach continues to guide Norlee Group’s presence in Polk County, and healthcare has become one of the company’s most active areas of focus in the region. Robert Murray, Division Vice President, says the growth of Polk County’s healthcare providers has created a steady need for the kind of single-source delivery Norlee Group specializes in.
Polk County’s healthcare providers are investing heavily in new and expanded facilities, and we’ve made it a priority to be a trusted partner in that growth. Whether it’s electrical, mechanical, or low-voltage systems, our teams bring the same integrated approach to every healthcare project — one team, one point of accountability, from concept to completion.
Robert Murray, Division Vice President
For more information on Norlee Group, visit their website.
