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We’re proud to announce that Smith Douglas Homes has been recognized as one of Fortune’s Best Medium Workplaces in 2026 for the 5th year in a row!This recognition reflects the culture our team builds every day, one grounded in trust, collaboration, purpose, and a genuine commitment to supporting one another. Most importantly, it reflects the voices and experiences of our team members.Thank you to every Smith Douglas team member whose passion and dedication make this such a great place to work. Together, we’re building something great!The Fortune Best Medium Workplaces list, created by Fortune and Great Place To Work®, recognizes organizations that provide an exceptional employee experience and build trust across their workforce.To develop the 2026 list, Great Place To Work surveyed companies employing 7.3 million people in the United States and received 1.3 million confidential employee responses. More than 240,000 of those responses came from employees at companies eligible for the Best Medium Workplaces list, and the ranking is based on that feedback.Company scores are derived from 60 employee experience questions included in the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey. The survey examines the employee experience across areas such as trust in leadership, respect, fairness, pride, and the quality of relationships throughout the workplace.The list is designed to recognize companies that create a positive experience for employees regardless of their job, role, work status, or other demographic identifier. For Best Medium Workplaces, eligible companies generally have between 100 and 999 U.S. employees and must be Great Place To Work Certified™.Being named to the Fortune Best Medium Workplaces list is more than an award. It is a meaningful reflection of the environment our team members help create through their everyday contributions.At Smith Douglas Homes, we believe great work is built on strong relationships, shared purpose, and a commitment to helping one another succeed. From our divisions and construction teams to sales, land, warranty, accounting, marketing, and support center functions, every team member plays an important role in building quality homes and serving our customers.This recognition also reinforces our commitment to continue investing in communication, collaboration, professional development, recognition, and an inclusive workplace where people feel valued and supported.Read the full 2026 Fortune Best Small and Medium Workplaces announcement from Great Place To Work and Fortune.

Thank You for Making SDH a Great Place to Work!We’re excited to share the results of our 2025 Team Member Survey — and most importantly, to thank our employees for their passion, dedication, and teamwork that make Smith Douglas Homes such a special place to build a career.Thanks to their participation, we exceeded our response goal, with 86% of team members completing the survey. We’re also proud to share that we’ve earned the Great Place to Work Certification once again! What Stood Out in This Year’s ResultsA Welcoming, Supportive Culture92% of respondents say SDH is a Great Place to Work.97% feel welcomed when they join the company.97% are proud that their work supports our mission.96% understand how their work contributes to our overall success. A Strong Team Environment97% of you take pride in sharing that you work at SDH.97% report positive relationships with co-workers.95% have strong relationships with their managers. A Fun and Inclusive Workplace92% believe SDH is a fun place where people genuinely care for one another.98% feel people are treated fairly regardless of race, gender, or background.These results speak volumes about the culture we’ve built — one rooted in trust, collaboration, and shared purpose. Where We’re Focusing Next While there’s so much to celebrate, feedback also helps us identify areas for continued improvement. As we look ahead to 2025–2026, we’re committed to making progress in the following areas: Enhancing CommunicationContinuing to Strengthen Team Member Professional DevelopmentIncreasing Collaboration Across DepartmentsExpanding Recognition OpportunitiesWe’re honored to be recognized once again as a Great Place to Work — and even more proud of the culture we’re building every day.Together, we are building something great!

A year of customer-focused effort pays offAfter a full year of prioritizing the customer experience, SDH Alabama is proud to announce that we’ve qualified for the 2025 Guildmaster Award! Our Director of Operations, David Stanton, put it best in his announcement this morning:“This distinction means that 90% or more of our customers would recommend SDH Alabama and is a testament to you all working together to provide a Best in Class buying experience for our customers in 2024.”At the beginning of 2024, our satisfaction rating was aligned with the peer average at 84%. Knowing we could do more, our team came together to refine our processes, improve communication and expectation-setting, and enhance our overall presentation to buyers.By the start of 2025, we had pushed our satisfaction score to 89%—well above the peer average—and came within a single survey of qualifying. Now, that hard work has officially been recognized. Huge congratulations to the entire SDH Alabama team—this milestone is a direct result of your dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence!