
Associated Builders and Contractors ABC Western Washington Chapter
Excellence in Construction Award - Electrical & Communications category
Year | Project | Location | |
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2019 | Cortina Café | Seattle, WA | View Project |
2017 | Living Computers: Museum + Labs | Seattle, WA | View Project |
2015 | University VW/Audi - Freeway Motors | Seattle, WA | View Project |
2014 | 202 Westlake Realty | Seattle, WA | View Project |
2013 | Premier Orthopedics | Edmonds, WA | View Project |
2012 | Fire Station No. 16 in Greenlake Neighborhood | Seattle, WA | View Project |
2011 | Packard Building | Seattle, WA | View Project |
2010 | Technical Glass Products | Snoqualmie, WA | View Project |
2009 | Advanta Office Commons | Bellevue, WA | View Project |

Safety Alliance Award
The ABC Safety Alliance program was developed to recognize and validate member companies who wanted and implemented safety programs that exceed industry standards. SME was a charter member of the ABC Safety Alliance and has been in the program ever since its inception in 2006.
Years won: 2016, 2015, 2010
Electrical Crafts Person of the Year
2009- presented to Chesley Stevenson, Field Superintendent, SME Inc of Seattle

Accredited Quality Contractor
Since 1999- for SME Inc of Seattle’s commitment to safety, employee benefits, training and community

Associated Builders and Contractors
Top Performer in ConstructionSME Inc was named as a 2019 Top Performer in Construction by Associated Builders and Construction. Top performers are “ABC member contractors that excel in safety, quality, diversity and project excellence ranked by work hours.” Contractor Members also achieved ABC STEP Gold status (or higher) and earned ABC’s AQC credential in 2018.

SME received the ABC National Diversity Excellence Award in March 2018. ABC National Diversity Excellence Award program recognizes members that display exemplary diversity leadership in their workforce, supply chain and community with best-in-class recruitment policies, retention practices, and training and mentoring programs. “SME Inc of Seattle is honored to be recognized with this award,” said Adam Pinsky, CFO of SME Inc of Seattle. “While our industry has a long way to go to achieve real diversity at all levels, we are proud to be helping lead the charge. Diversity of thought, experience, and perspective makes our company stronger and more successful – and will sustain our industry for the long term.”

Building Owners and Managers Association – BOMA
SME Inc of Seattle received the 2017 BOMA Hero Award for electrical work on the Congregations for the Homeless, Bellevue men’s shelter. This 4,000-square-foot shelter was in need of renovation and tenant improvements with a set budget and a timeline for completion. SME Inc of Seattle, MacDonald Miller, and American Mechanical, all BOMA members, provided bids that came in just under budget.

Builtsmart Certification
Year | Project | Location | |
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2011 | Packard Building | Seattle, WA | View Project |

Puget Sound Business Journal
Washington's Best Workplaces
2018 In August, SME Inc of Seattle was recognized as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces in a ceremony at Safeco Field. It was a fun night of celebration with SME Inc and NW Wind & Solar. Thank you to all of our employees who voted for us.
2015 We are proud and grateful that SME Inc of Seattle was one of the 20 companies named in the medium-sized company category. What makes this recognition exceptional is that our own employees were the ones to nominate us. Learn more.

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
“Night of the Stars recognizes local real estate projects and companies for the impact on the community, market adaptability, ingenuity and local contributions.” Learn more.
NAIOP Night of the Stars Award - Historic Renovation / Electrical category
Year | Project | Location |
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2014 | Addison on Fourth (Downtowner) project in Pioneer Square | Seattle, WA |
NAIOP Night of the Stars Award – Industrial Project of the Year Award
Year | Project | Location |
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2008 | Technical Glass Products | Snoqualmie, WA |

Washington CEO Magazine
100 Best Companies to Work for in Washington
2008 SME Inc of Seattle is proud to have ranked fourth among medium-sized companies in Washington.
Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve
Above and Beyond Award
The Above and Beyond Award is “to recognize employers at the local level who have gone above and beyond the legal requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act by providing their Guard and Reserve employees additional, non-mandated benefits . . .”
2008Employers of the Year for its support of employees in the Guard and Reserve.
Patriotic Employer Award
“The Patriot Award reflects the efforts to support Citizen Warriors through a wide range of measures . . .”
2008 Awarded for its support of employees in the Guard and Reserve