Dig into the Details

Volume 1, Issue 7 / August 25, 2025

editor's choice

Featured

WATCH / A Morning Huddle - The Samet Way

We’ve created a demonstration video with Wade Nevitt showcasing best practices for effective morning huddles. Review the materials, watch the demo, and start implementing daily huddles at your job sites—our Safety and Quality teams are ready to support you every step of the way.

Featured

Hear from Shannon Harris, a Senior Project Executive who came back to Samet and shares her management philosophy and reveals how she weaves our Strategic Plan and the Samet Way into her daily leadership approach.

Featured

We’ve got a new member of the Samet family! Brian Hall shared this sweet photo of Hunter Nichols healthy baby boy. Looks like he has an EXCELLENT wardrobe!!

CAROLINA MUSEUM OF THE MARINE

PROJECT UPDATE

Exhibit pieces are beginning to arrive onsite, starting with a Vietnam-era Jeep. Exterior skin and MEP rough-ins are complete, and the team is currently focused on finishes and completing site work. The team is anticipating the arrival of the Huey Helicopter and LVT exhibits in December. Check out the progress photos!

GET THE INSIDE LOOK

leadership corner

FROM / DAVID BOLLENBACHER

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, WILMINGTON

I recently had the opportunity to share a few words in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal about Samet’s safety culture, and it served as a powerful reminder for me of just how dedicated our teams are to safety excellence. An EMR of 0.50 is extremely impressive, and if you’re curious how that translates into a competitive advantage when we’re working to win new projects, check out this article.

SHOUT OUTS

Their efforts stood out—and now we’re shouting them out. Check out the latest employee spotlights!

ALLISON LONG

Project Manager I

JUSTIN VENABLE

Superintendent I

CODE CORNER

accessing the code

Did you know Samet provides free access to all NFPA and ICC codes? Many project teams across our regions aren’t aware of this valuable resource that includes current, past, and upcoming codes through the International Code Council and NFPA websites. Remember to verify state-specific modifications and amendments when accessing these codes for your projects.

concept to completion

link noda

Link NoDa is a premier multifamily development completed in two phases, delivering a total of 534 residential units across 620,000 SF in the vibrant NoDa district in Charlotte, NC. Both phases included wood-framed construction with concrete podiums and offer residents an exceptional amenity package including clubrooms, fitness centers, co-working spaces, pools, and innovative features like podcast rooms and electric mobility options.

Upcoming trainings

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ACR Round 2 Training - RAL

September 11

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This ACR – Round 2 training continues emphasizing consistent cost management "The Samet Way" across all regions. Key difference: the audience now includes PE/FE through PX/FX levels, and attendance is MANDATORY for enrolled Associates.

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Mental Health First Aid - GSO

September 12

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As our industry continues to advance physical safety protocols, mental wellness is becoming a cornerstone of a stronger safety culture. This workshop will give you tools to support yourself and your teammates, helping us create a safer, more supportive workplace for everyone.

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P6 101 Training - SAV

September 19

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This hands-on P6 scheduling workshop teaches essential skills for managing and updating project schedules. You'll learn key features including project setup, data entry, activity creation, relationship modifications, baseline comparisons, error reporting, and schedule exports. Ideal for project schedule managers.

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Builders Building Builders - CLT Fire Alarm Systems 101

September 23

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This course will provide a broad entry level review and explanation of the Fire Alarm system. We will cover components, review sequence of installation, and discuss how other systems interface and integrate with the overall fire alarm system.

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Builders Building Builders - Samet VDC & Digital Delivery

October 1

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Join us for an exclusive look at how Samet's Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and Digital Delivery capabilities are revolutionizing project outcomes across the entire lifecycle.

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Hilti Rated Penetrations

October 16

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Details: Hilti will be joining us at the Charlotte Office to deliver a hands-on, knowledge-packed training on rated penetrations. They will cover fundamentals of fire-rated assemblies, common types of penetrations, how to interpret firestop system listings (UL assemblies), key differences in fire stopping materials, and proper installation techniques.

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project wins

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