LYNDEN, Wash. – The construction company behind the new Sumas Elementary School has received state recognition for its work.

Associated General Contractors of Washington has named Faber Construction as its recipient of the Grand Award for Construction Excellence for 2023.

The prize recognized the company’s work building the elementary school on time despite the pandemic and floods of 2021.

Judges noted that the company added environmentally friendly and practical features, such as perimeter flood vents, in the event of future floods.

Faber construction also received Two Best Public Building Awards in two separate categories, one for Sumas Elementary, and another for the Skagit Stabilization Center.