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WATCH: Women in Cosntruction Week / Olivia NelsonOlivia Nelson is a Project Engineer who brings determination, hard work, and a talent for building strong relationships to everything she does. She not only cares about her Samet team but also goes the extra mile for...
WATCH: Women in Construction Week / Toni JohnsonAs Women in Construction Week continues, meet Toni Johnson! As a Project Development Manager in our Wilmington region, Toni helps bring new opportunities to our teams by turning conversations and relationships into...
WATCH: Women in Construction Week / Tara GibbsIt’s Women in Construction Week, and we’d like to introduce you to Tara Gibbs! As one of our Safety Managers, Tara ensures that our teams say something when they see something. Her dedication helps ensure that every team...
Kassidy Barrans Named TBJ 40 Under 40 We’re proud to celebrate our very own Kassidy Barrans, a Triad Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, recognized for her leadership in construction and philanthropy! Since joining Samet, Kassidy spearheaded over $200 million in...
Women at Work 2025 Leadership AnnouncementWomen at Work’s new leadership team has been set! Bringing in new leadership helps us keep the energy alive, bring in fresh perspectives, and provide representation across the regions of Samet. It’s an exciting time for us to...
Samet Celebrates Juneteenth at SOULebrationMillions of Americans across the United States celebrated Juneteenth on Wednesday, and Samet associates joined in to support one of the largest celebrations in the Triad region. Samet volunteers participated in the Piedmont...
Samet Hosts Inaugurla 'She Built This City' GSO ClassOn Wednesday, Samet’s Claxton Elementary School project welcomed members of She Built This City GSO, one of Greensboro’s newest non-profit organizations. She Built This City GSO is the latest expansion of the...
Why Women are the Blueprint for the Future of ConstructionThe Charlotte Business Journal featured an insightful article by our Vice President of Marketing and Client Services, Suzanne McCoy. The op-ed serves as a preview for the upcoming Women in Construction Week,...
Samet Joins Habitat for Humanity Charlotte for Women Build EventLast week, Samet associates in Charlotte collaborated with She Built This City and Grubb Properties to participate in Habitat for Humanity Charlotte's Women Build event. The Samet team assisted in...
WATCH: Leigh Anne Cable Talks WIC Week on Fox 24 NewsProject Executive Leigh Anne Cable recently joined Charleston’s Fox 24 News to discuss Women In Construction Week and how women are finding their place in the construction industry. It’s an interview you don’t want...
Jennifer Price Receives a Well-Deserved Spotlight in Charlotte MagazineLate last month, our very own Jennifer Price was featured in Charlotte Magazine as a barrier-breaker for women in construction! From a young age, Price was introduced to the world of construction...
Samet in the Media: Women in ConstructionIn August, Samet made two appearances on local and national television. CBS Nightly News featured Kassidy Barrans and Robert Crosby on a piece about women in the construction industry. Historically, construction is a...
Video: Mentoring on the Jobsite When you’re hired into a job or thrown onto a new jobsite, you need to adapt and learn, seek mentorship, and be prepared to grow. Just like with plants, you need a little bit of help along the way. You can’t just toss a seed on the...
Women in Construction Week Hard Hat TourFemale associates from across the industry gathered Monday to kick-off Women in Construction Week by taking part in a hard hat tour Samet’s Griffin Weston jobsite. The event was planned by Assistant Superintendent Cheryl...
65+ Women Working on Raleigh Construction ProjectOur Raleigh project team at the Trilogy Apartment building in Village District celebrated a different kind of project win today. There was female representation in nearly every trade, over 65 women, working on the...