AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Recognition, Leadership & Legacy
For more than three decades, Sweaney Custom Homes has been recognized for leadership, innovation, custom home building excellence and service to the Bakersfield community. From national recognition for construction management to more recent recognition for Design-Build and custom home building excellence, these honors reflect principles that continue to guide SCH today: experienced leadership, thoughtful design, exceptional craftsmanship, collaboration and personal accountability.
The Return of the Master Builder. One Vision. One Team. One Accountable Leader.
RECENT INDEPENDENT RECOGNITION
Recognized Excellence. Continuing Today.
Recognition from respected industry organizations reflects a longstanding standard of excellence in design, construction and the client experience.
2024
#1 — The Best Custom Home Builders in Bakersfield
Home Builder Digest ranked Sweaney Custom Homes #1 in its 2024 feature, The Best Custom Home Builders in Bakersfield, highlighting the company's selective approach to custom home building.
2022
Best Custom Home Design/Build Firm — Central Valley California
BUILD Magazine recognized Sweaney Custom Homes for its work in custom home Design-Build, highlighting the company's family-driven approach.
2015
Best of Houzz Service
Sweaney Custom Homes received the Best of Houzz Service award, recognizing the company’s commitment to client service and satisfaction. The recognition reflects the importance SCH places on communication, personal attention and the overall client experience throughout the custom home building process.
2008
Builder 20 Club President
Todd Sweaney served as president of The Benchmarks, NAHB Builder 20 #25 Club, a peer group of homebuilding executives from noncompeting markets across the country, focused on sharing expertise and advancing best practices.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR MASTER BUILDER LEADERSHIP
A Proven Leader in Our Industry
2006 National Custom Home Pacesetter Award for Management
In 2006, Todd Sweaney received the national Builder Magazine Custom Home Pacesetter Award for Management. The award recognized his forward-thinking approach to construction management, leadership, project coordination, communication and accountability. The recognition is especially meaningful today because the same principles remain central to the SCH Master Builder approach: bringing design, construction expertise, trade partners and the client together through one coordinated process led by one accountable leader.
A PHILOSOPHY PROVEN OVER TIME
"Todd was one of our earliest customers at Procore, back in 2005. Todd wanted to understand the system. Before asking anyone on his team to use the software, he had me create four separate logins so he could experience it from every seat in his company. It told me everything about how he runs a jobsite.
Tooey Courtemanche
Founder & Chairman of the Board, Procore Technologies
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Building More Than Homes
Beyond its own projects, Sweaney Construction has applied its building expertise and leadership to community projects that made a meaningful difference for local families.
2008
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GOLDEN EMPIRE
In 2008, Sweaney Construction undertook a Habitat for Humanity Golden Empire Blitz Build in Bakersfield after Todd was encouraged to participate by a fellow NAHB Builder 20 colleague who helped conceive and lead the national Blitz Build initiative. Todd and the SCH team led the local construction effort, coordinating trade partners and volunteers to build a new home for a Bakersfield family in just one week.
2004
ABC'S EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION
In 2004, ABC selected Sweaney Construction, led by Todd Sweaney, as lead builder for the Elcano family home rebuild on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Sweaney led the construction effort, coordinating local trade partners, suppliers and volunteers—an enduring example of the leadership, collaboration and accountability behind the SCH Master Builder philosophy.
2005
Beautiful Bakersfield Chairman's Award
In recognition of Sweaney Construction's leadership and contribution to the Elcano family project, the company received the 2005 Beautiful Bakersfield Chairman's Award from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce.
Additional Community Recognition
The Extreme Makeover Home Edition project for the Elcano family also received formal recognition from local, state and federal leaders, including:
California Assembly Resolution
Assemblyman
Kevin McCarthy
California Senate Certificate of Recognition
Senator
Roy Ashburn
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
Congressman
Bill Thomas
City of Bakersfield Mayor's Recognition
Mayor
Harvey L. Hall
Kern County Recognition Supervisor
Barbara Patrick
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
FAQs
Learn more about Sweaney Custom Homes’ awards and recognition, including national industry honors, community recognition, and more than two decades of recognized excellence in custom homebuilding.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Has Sweaney Custom Homes received awards and recognition for more than 20 years?
Yes. Sweaney Custom Homes has received industry and community recognition spanning more than two decades. Notable honors include the national 2006 BUILDER Magazine Pacesetter Award, recognition as Best Custom Home Design/Build Firm by BUILD Magazine in 2022, and being named the #1 Bakersfield Custom Home Builder by Home Builder Digest in 2024. These honors reflect the company’s longstanding commitment to craftsmanship, construction leadership, and excellence in custom homebuilding.
What national recognition has Sweaney Custom Homes received?
In 2006, Sweaney Custom Homes received a national Pacesetter Award from BUILDER Magazine, recognizing the company’s achievements within the homebuilding industry. This distinction remains an important milestone in the company’s history and reflects the principles of leadership, innovation, and accountability that continue to guide its Master Builder-led approach today.
What role did Sweaney Custom Homes play in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition?
In 2004, Sweaney Construction was selected by ABC as the lead builder responsible for managing and coordinating the Elcano family home rebuild in Bakersfield, California, for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Working alongside local trade partners, suppliers, and volunteers, the company helped bring the project to completion. The project subsequently received the 2005 Beautiful Bakersfield Chairman’s Award, along with additional civic and government commendations.
What do Sweaney Custom Homes’ awards and recognition mean for homeowners considering a custom home?
Awards and recognition provide insight into a builder’s experience, leadership, and commitment to excellence. Sweaney Custom Homes’ history of recognition complements more than three decades of hands-on construction experience. Today, the company’s Master Builder-led, integrated Design-Build approach brings design, budgeting, and construction together under one accountable team.
A Legacy That Builds Forward
The leadership, craftsmanship and accountability behind decades of recognition continue to define the SCH Experience today. Discover how our Master Builder-led approach can make a difference in your custom home.
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