S&ME

Name: S&ME
Address: 3201 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC, 27616, US
Telephone: +18008492517

We are S&ME. Together, our work results in positive community impacts. Learn more at www.smeinc.com.

For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to engineering, environmental services, and construction testing offers innovative solutions to solve our clients’ complex challenges.

05/19/2026

S&ME’s Ripshin Lake Dam Repairs Project has earned a National Recognition Award from ACEC National, building on its earlier ACEC Tennessee Engineering Excellence Grand Award.

Located in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, the 43-foot-tall, high-hazard dam required comprehensive rehabilitation to address aging infrastructure and improve long-term safety and reliability.

Led by Project Manager Jason Reeves, the S&ME team partnered closely with Ripshin Lake Corporation to replace aging systems, strengthen the embankment, and improve internal drainage while modernizing the structure to help safeguard downstream homes, infrastructure, and the surrounding community.

Team members, including Jason Reeves and John Weavil, joined our client representative, John Seward of Ripshin Lake Corporation, at the ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards Gala in Washington, DC to celebrate this recognition and the collaborative effort behind the project.

Read more: https://lnkd.in/ef9SGPYj

Photo Credit: Kevin Parisi

05/08/2026

This weekend, two of our projects received Star Awards from the CPN of NC, which recognizes excellence in construction and positive community impact. Employees Kasey McWhorter, Evelyn Bowden, and William Federowic attended the ceremony. Read more about the Star Awards: https://cpnofnc.org/Star_Awards

We’re proud of our work at The Pearl Innovation District in Charlotte, where we provided geotechnical engineering, environmental, construction materials testing, and Special Inspection services and Claxton Elementary School in Greensboro, where we provided environmental consulting during removal of an underground storage tank (UST), asbestos assessment services, preparation of an asbestos abatement design to support removal of identified asbestos-containing materials, and asbestos air monitoring during abatement activities.

Read more about The Pearl Innovation District: https://www.smeinc.com/projects/health-and-science/the-pearl-charlottes-innovation-district/

Read more about Claxton Elementary School: https://www.smeinc.com/projects/education/19502/

Watch a video on the winning projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy1D8JtTCyY

05/04/2026

Situational awareness is everyone’s responsibility on the job site. Construction Safety Week challenge: Do you know where the blind spots are?

Most mobile-equipment incidents happen because of:
- Limited visibility or obstructed sight lines
- Equipment defects or malfunctioning safety features
- Unauthorized or untrained operators

Construction Safety Week is about planning with purpose, leading with action, and reinforcing that every incident is preventable. One of the most serious (and often underestimated) risks on active jobsites is mobile equipment and blind spots. Operators, technicians, and engineers all play a role in recognizing hazards, communicating clearly, and keeping a safe distance.

04/27/2026

S&ME Raleigh employees hit the ground running (and walking!) at this year’s Socks & Undie 5K Rundie, supporting Note in the Pocket and its mission to provide clothing to children and families in need. A special shoutout to Brandon Governo for placing in the race. A great time for a great cause!

04/23/2026

As S&ME continues to grow, we’re excited to welcome Kevin Furman as Chief Legal Counsel and Scott Smith as Chief Administrative Officer. “Our recent leadership hires position S&ME for sustainable, long-term growth,” says President and CEO Stewart Laney.

Kevin brings 20+ years of legal leadership in engineering and construction, strengthening contract strategy, governance, and risk management. Scott brings 25+ years of operational leadership, helping teams scale effectively while aligning people, processes, and systems.

Welcome to the S&ME team, Kevin and Scott!

Read more about their experience: https://www.smeinc.com/news-and-insights/article/leadership-legal-cao/

04/22/2026

Earth Day is a reminder that environmental stewardship is powered by people and by the expertise they invest in. As S&ME’s Rebeckah Sims reflects, “I love how Earth Day not only reminds us that we have to be good stewards of the earth, but it also is just a great time to educate people.”

With nine years in environmental consulting, Rebeckah supports natural resources projects from threatened species surveys to Hurricane Helene restoration efforts.

In our latest ‘Breaking Down the AEC Acronym’ blog, she shares her experience recently earning an Ecologist Certification and why credentials like this strengthen the decisions clients rely on to keep projects moving while protecting critical resources.

Get the full story: https://www.smeinc.com/news-and-insights/article/aec-ce/

04/17/2026

This past Saturday, our Raleigh Construction Services team went ‘Under the Hard Hat’ for a full day of learning, collaboration, and connection, building on a year that included 66,604 direct hours worked, 651,160 miles driven, and 12,826 concrete cylinders made (an average of 35 cylinders per day)!

This year’s event had a strong technical focus, with Project Manager–led breakout sessions that allowed our field staff to dig deeper into the work they do every day. After a motivational kickoff, participants attended three chosen breakout sessions, with six total sessions offered throughout the day.

To wrap up the day, the team kept the momentum going at Buffalo Lanes for some friendly competition and team bonding.

04/02/2026

Looking for a career that puts you at the center of critical infrastructure?

S&ME’s Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) team offers hands-on field experience, exposure to high-profile transportation projects, and opportunities to expand your skills and credentials.

Get an inside look at work on the I-440 Improvements Project in Raleigh with Hugo Manosalvas, CEI Transportation Technician, and Reed Smith, CEI Project Manager.

Interested in joining our team? Explore our open roles: https://smeinc.applicantpro.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=CEI

03/27/2026

As a 100% employee-owned firm, we’ve seen firsthand how ownership strengthens culture and accountability.

We were proud to host the City of Raleigh - Government’s press conference announcing Employee Ownership Raleigh at our headquarters office. Led by The Democracy At Work Institute and delivered locally through the City of Raleigh and the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center, Employee Ownership Raleigh is an initiative that helps local business owners explore succession planning and employee ownership as a long-term strategy for continuity, local jobs, and community wealth.

We’re grateful to our partners, including Raleigh Mayor, Janet Cowell, for joining us to officially launch this important initiative.

Learn more about the Employee Ownership Raleigh initiative and see the event recap here: https://lnkd.in/ebXFDh37

03/18/2026

S&ME’s Noah Watts and Jimmy Muench shared ‘How to Turn Inspiration Into Action’ at 321 Coffee Day Conference in Raleigh.

As S&ME continues to grow, so does the need to expand our team. As Field Supervisor, Jimmy has hired several Associate Construction Engineering Technicians, including Noah, to support that momentum.

In 2025, just 22.8% of people with a disability were employed, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Noah is part of that powerful community, bringing experience from 321 Coffee, WakeMed, Monteith Construction, and now S&ME.

Today, he assists on job sites with fieldwork. One of his favorite job duties is stripping cylinders, involving removing molds from cured concrete samples. “We make sure the cylinder molds are safe to go on site,” Noah explains.

Training a technician at S&ME typically takes 2 - 3 years. “We are only 9 months in, and Noah is exceeding expectations,” Jimmy shared.

One major takeaway from the conference: inclusion strengthens both the business and the individual. We’re proud to champion a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Address

3201 Spring Forest Road
Raleigh, NC
27616

Telephone

+18008492517

Website

http://www.smeinc.com/

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