115 Years of Experience

Chicago’s First Registered Electrical Contractor

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The Future of Electric is EV Charging.

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Our Services

Our experience allows us to undertake any project regardless of size or complexity.

Our Services

Our Projects

Our team has expertise delivering solutions in a variety of different industries:

Community

Creating beautiful & functional spaces for communal gatherings.

Education

Building your university's legacy with the students in mind.

Healthcare

Providing the highest quality for your facility to server other.

Hospitality

Creating a cozy environment for your visitors.

Industrial

Over 100 years experience in industrial.

Interiors

Maximize your spaces opportunity.

Office

Retail

Featured Project

Columbia College

We worked with Columbia College to help renovate the first and second floors of adjoined buildings to allow for the new dance and theater spaces to grow and expand. Along with that we renovated classrooms, lecture halls, and faculty offices.

Community Education Interiors

Established in 1907 and proud to be Chicago's first registered electrical contractor.

Our History

1928

S.M. Kahn Electric formed and became Chicago’s first registered electrical contractor. S.M. Kahn Electric specialized in providing power to Chicago’s manufacturing industry.

Latest News

November 7, 2022

Grand Kahn AMA Video

A few months ago, we sat down with Terry Jones, Director of Field Operations, and Spencer Kamke, Electric Vehicle Charging & Special Project Team to talk about the electrical construction industry. Our discussion hit on technology, innovative products, and the two shared some personal stories from their experiences over the years.

September 1, 2022

Grand Kahn AMA

July 26, 2022

EV Charging Is The Future

July 26, 2022

Meet Spencer

July 26, 2022

Grand Kahn Hole Sponsor at AFCOM Golf Outing

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