EXPERIENCE SAMET

OUR CULTURE

OF CARE

BUILDING WHAT MATTERS

We lead with a sense of belonging at every level of our organization, because we know that representation fosters a culture where everyone is more creative, innovative, and thrives.

Our Associates are integral to our success and stewards of our brand. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our collective growth and sustainability.  

VOLUNTEERISM
SUPPLIER INCLUSION
WOMEN AT WORK

SUPPLIER INCLUSION

We partner with minority and women-owned businesses on select projects to assist them with best practices, technology, and the processes needed to grow their operations. 

We are continually developing our inclusion programs to help grow more businesses and develop relationships with those in our communities. We actively engage in initiatives such as Construction Inclusion Week and Women in Construction Week to acknowledge and promote diverse experiences within the industry Our Workforce Development Programs, including internships and school outreach initiatives, aim to inspire and cultivate the next generation of professionals. By engaging with diverse talent at career fairs and beyond, we ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve.

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OUR 6-TIER PLAN / Promoting Diversity + Inclusion on Jobsites 

We embrace the principles of diversity and inclusivity as essential drivers of success. Our comprehensive plan for Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation in this project reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering equitable opportunities within our community.

INCLUDE / Goal 1

Capture interest by publicly reaching out to capable minority and woman owned firms in the community to inform them about opportunities to participate in this project.

EMPOWER / Goal 2

Offer our experience and knowledge by providing training, networking opportunities, and assistance with the completion of our subcontractor/ supplier prequalification process.

FACILITATE / Goal 3

Structure specific bid packages with reduced financial and bonding requirements in order to maximize SWMBE participation.

ASSIST / Goal 4

Track and assist targeted SWMBE firms from the time of identification through the bidding process in order to ensure a successful bid response for this project.

SUPPORT / Goal 5

Offer follow up project management assistance to SWMBE firms who are successfully awarded subcontracts to participate in this project.

MAXIMIZE / Goal 6

Take all reasonable measures to ensure that SWMBE participation in this project exceeds our stated goal.

My dream would be for companies to do what Samet is doing — reaching out, mentoring and giving the minority contractors an opportunity.

LISA GILGEOURS

CEO & FOUNDER / GILGEOURS CONSTRUCTION

VOLUNTEERISM

We believe strengthening our communities comes through empowerment and giving back.

Demonstrating Samet’s commitment to social responsibility, we proudly allocate over 4,500 hours each year for our employees to engage in meaningful volunteerism, fostering a culture of compassion and collective impact.

What he does for his community is the only legacy a man leaves.

NORMAN SAMET

Where We’ve Rolled Up Our Sleeves —

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ABC Carolinas Shed Build

Habitat For Humanity

Juneteenth at Soulebration

Lung Force Walk

Phillip O. Berry High School

Rebuilding Together

Ronald McDonald House

She Built This City

Union Baptist Church

Other Community Work —

EDUCATION
YOUTH
WORKFORCE ENVIRONMENT
HOUSING
HEALTH
FOOD INSECURITY
SUSTAINABILITY
MISCELLANEOUS

â—‹ Memorial Garden-Western Guilford Middle School
â—‹ Joseph Pye Elementary School
â—‹ Savannah Engineering Academy
â—‹ NW High School Mobile Classroom Renovation
â—‹ Western Guilford Middle School Career Day
â—‹ Wake County Public Schools
â—‹ Durham County Public Schools
â—‹ Mecklenburg County Public Schools
â—‹ New Hanover Public Schools
â—‹ Wake Ed Partnership
â—‹ Coach Bob Pittard Scholarship Fund
â—‹ Wake Up & Read
â—‹ SHED Competition

â—‹ Family Room
â—‹ Boys & Girls Club
â—‹ Girl Scouts / North Carolina Coastal Pines
â—‹ Guardian Ad Litem of Wake County
○ ACE Mentorship 
â—‹ Wake Forest Area Chamber Foundation
â—‹ Charlotte Parks & Recreation
â—‹ She Built This City

â—‹ Connect for Success
○ CTE Signing Day Guilford County 
○ Guilford County Schools Teacher Externship 
â—‹ She Built This City
â—‹ Hope Renovations
○ Wake Tech Community College 

â—‹ Habitat for Humanity
â—‹ Community Housing Solutions
○ Block Love 

â—‹ Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
○ Low Country Heart Walk 
â—‹ Angels Among Us Walk
â—‹ Ronald McDonald House
â—‹ Lung Force 5K / American Lung Association

â—‹ Second Harvest Food Bank
â—‹ Central and Eastern North Carolina Food Bank
○ Low Country Food Bank 

○ City of Durham / Lyon Park 
â—‹ Tar River Land Conservancy
○ Duke University / Nicholas School of the Environment  
○ HUB Farm 
○ Sullivan’s Island Beach Clean Up 

â—‹ McCray School
â—‹ Family Room Triad
â—‹ PTI Run the Runway
â—‹ Stokes County Animal Shelter
○ Spirit Rocks 

Other Community Work —

education

○ Memorial Garden-Western Guilford Middle School
○ Joseph Pye Elementary School
○ Savannah Engineering Academy
○ NW High School Mobile Classroom Renovation
○ Western Guilford Middle School Career Day
○ Wake County Public Schools
○ Durham County Public Schools
○ Mecklenburg County Public Schools
○ New Hanover Public Schools
○ Wake Ed Partnership
○ Coach Bob Pittard Scholarship Fund
○ Wake Up & Read
○ SHED Competition

youth

○ Family Room
○ Boys & Girls Club
○ Girl Scouts / North Carolina Coastal Pines
○ Guardian Ad Litem of Wake County
○ ACE Mentorship 
○ Wake Forest Area Chamber Foundation
○ Charlotte Parks & Recreation
○ She Built This City

workforce environment

○ Connect for Success
○ CTE Signing Day Guilford County 
○ Guilford County Schools Teacher Externship 
○ She Built This City
○ Hope Renovations
○ Wake Tech Community College

housing

○ Habitat for Humanity
○ Community Housing Solutions
○ Block Love 

health

○ Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
○ Low Country Heart Walk 
○ Angels Among Us Walk
○ Ronald McDonald House
○ Lung Force 5K / American Lung Association

food insecurity

○ Second Harvest Food Bank
○ Central and Eastern North Carolina Food Bank
○ Low Country Food Bank 

sustainability

○ City of Durham / Lyon Park 
○ Tar River Land Conservancy
○ Duke University / Nicholas School of the Environment  
○ HUB Farm 
○ Sullivan’s Island Beach Clean Up

miscellaneous

○ McCray School
○ Family Room Triad
○ PTI Run the Runway
○ Stokes County Animal Shelter
○ Spirit Rocks 

WOMEN AT WORK

Women@Work is Samet’s first Employee Resource Group and a major success!

Our mission is to ensure equity in career advancement and amplify the voices of Samet’s women by fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture. With 65+ active members across our six regions, we’re united in supporting Samet and each other. Join us in celebrating and supporting the women at Samet! 

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Raised $3,900 for breast cancer research and patient programs.
  • Community Projects — Partnered with Habitat for Humanity’s Women’s Build and She Built This City. 
  • Networking — Built strong ties with women-owned trade partners at contractor events. 
  • Safety + Recruitment/Retention — Created subcommittees for raising concerns, finding solutions, and advocating for sustainable change. 
  • Leadership — Increased female representation on operational leadership committees by 400%. 
  • Safety — Promoted awareness and provision of female-specific PPE, including safety harnesses for all field-based associates.

Being a woman in a male-dominated field has come with its challenges, but witnessing the exceptional female colleagues at Samet has reinforced my belief in my career choices. I am incredibly fortunate to work for a company that has several programs encouraging employee development, leadership, and community engagement. I am grateful for my exceptional colleagues here at Samet.

NISHA RURKA

PROJECT MANAGER I