Company stories

The work matters.
So do the relationships.

A look at the principles, projects, and traditions that have shaped Hughes & Smith.

A message from our president

A commitment to responsiveness

For Hughes & Smith, accountability and responsiveness are the foundation of a client relationship. Since 1963, that commitment has guided work across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

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The story behind the oranges

A tradition of gratitude

For decades, a year-end crate of Florida oranges has been part of the Hughes & Smith story. The tradition began as a gesture from John Hughes Jr. to the people who make the company’s work possible.

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McDonald’s & Hughes & Smith

A relationship built over decades

Hughes & Smith’s history with McDonald’s includes hundreds of restaurant builds and remodels in the Washington metropolitan region. During the 1990s, the company helped deliver more than 70 McDonald’s Express units over a two-year period.

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Recognition from Chipotle

A demanding remodel. A coordinated team.

A letter from Chipotle’s Director of Facilities recognized Hughes & Smith’s part in a fast-moving MCI restaurant remodel. The project was completed over four weeks, despite two major snowstorms.

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Let’s build what’s next

Your vision. Our commitment.

Tell us about your project. We’ll take it from there.

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