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Promoting from Within / Toni JohnsonWe're thrilled to share that Toni Johnson has been promoted to Director of Business Development, ILM! Anyone who's worked with Toni knows the combination that makes her exceptional: she's competitive, driven, tenacious, and she's...
Safety Week RecapSamet had an incredible National Safety Week! It's a great reminder that safety is more than a set of rules — it's how we look out for each other every single day on and off the jobsite. Big thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this...
Brian Sampson NameD TBJ 40 Under 40 HonoreeCongratulations to Brian Sampson for being selected as one of Triangle Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Leadership Award winners for 2026! This prestigious award honors his many accomplishments in business as well as his...
From Student to Speaker — Brian Hall Returns to UNCGIt's graduation season, and this spring, Brian Hall, Samet's President of Real Estate, delivered the 2026 commencement address to the doctoral and master's graduates of UNC Greensboro - his hometown university, where...
Nick Krarup Named VP, High-Rise Business LeaderWe're proud to announce the transition of Nick’s role from VP of Operations in Raleigh to VP, High-Rise Business Leader across multiple regions. Nick Krarup has supported our entry into the high-rise sector, expanded our...
Check Out Our New Brand Video!Building is our business. Construction is our craft. Since 1961, Samet has shown up with one commitment: do the work right, treat people well, and leave something behind worth being proud of. Today, we're sharing a glimpse of who we are —...
Samet Charlotte Volunteers with Habitat for HumanityOn Friday, May 8, several members of our Charlotte office rolled up their sleeves and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, and what a perfect day for it! After so much-needed rain, the sun came out, and our crew...
Samet Charlotte Volunteers at Beds For KidsLast week was our first time volunteering with Beds For Kids, a Charlotte-based furniture bank that provides beds and essential furniture to children and their families in need. We had the opportunity to deliver furniture to...
Topping Out at Glynn County Fire StationLast Friday, we celebrated a major milestone on our Glynn County Fire Station 5 project at Brunswick Airport (BQK). This 8,500 SF Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) facility is being built to serve both the airport and the...
PTI Run on the Runway 2026GSO Builders, a joint venture between Samet and Aero Bridgeworks, proudly returned as a First Class Sponsor of the PTI 5K/10K Run on the Runway on Saturday, March 28. This annual event benefits three organizations fighting hunger in the...
Samet Wins CoStar Award for Silas ParkWe're honored to share that Silas Park on Savannah's Hutchinson Island has won a 🏆 CoStar Impact Award for Multifamily Development of the Year in Savannah! Silas Park brings 288 wellness-centric apartments to a historically...
Celebrate Safety Excellence: Our Safeguarding Families and Strategy JourneyWinning a National Level safety award is a remarkable achievement — earning it three years in a row speaks volumes about the strength of our safety culture and the outstanding performance of...
Elon Women's History Month LuncheonThis March, Elon University's Women's Forum ERG hosted a Women's History Month Luncheon celebrating the remarkable legacy of Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown. In 1902, Dr. Brown founded the Palmer Memorial Institute — dedicating her life...
Greensboro Day School SLEI Ribbon Cutting Last Saturday, we had the honor of celebrating the ribbon cutting of the Student Life for Entrepreneurship + Innovation Center at Greensboro Day School. From maker spaces and robotics labs to a wellness center and ceramics...
Veridea Project Update Progress is moving fast at Veridea. Site Package B covers 140 acres and includes the construction of five roadways and seven stormwater management ponds — the backbone of infrastructure for an entire new district. Site prep kicked off in Fall...
Project Falcon Crane InstallProject Falcon is reaching new heights! 🏗️ This past weekend, we hit a major construction milestone — our first tower crane was successfully installed, soaring 130 feet into the Charlotte skyline. This moment is the result of months of...
2026 W@W Leadership AnnouncementWe're excited to announce the leadership lineup for Women at Work! This powerhouse team blends returning leaders with fresh perspectives—all ready to build on our momentum from 2025 and drive even greater impact in the year...
Suzanne McCoy Joins ACC Foundation Board to Support Local EducationCongratulations to Suzanne McCoy on her appointment to the Alamance Community College (ACC) Foundation Board! Suzanne will serve a two-year term, guiding the organization into its next era of growth,...
Alton Tew Reflects on His 46 Years in ConstructionIt's 10 p.m. on a sweltering August night in Raleigh, and Alton Tew is cutting sheetrock behind a dryer. Water's leaking, students move in tomorrow, and the project that's consumed the last several months of his life...
Samet Wins TBJ 2025 Commercial Real Estate AwardsWe're proud to share that Samet took home multiple awards at the Triad Business Journal 2025 Commercial Real Estate Awards!Our team earned recognition across several categories:🏆 Education Winner:Greensboro Day School's...