Dig into the Details

Volume 2, Issue 4 / April 7, 2026

Message from arthur

65 years in the making and Arthur Samet wants to say thank you. This one’s for you, from him.

through the years

Soundtrack

The official soundtrack to 65 years of building, with nods to every decade from the 60s to now. Crank it up!

price of progress

Then vs now

1961

2026

Then vs now

⛽ Gallon of gas

1961

$0.31

2026

$3.18

Then vs now

🍞 LOAF OF BREAD

1961

$0.20

2026

$1.85

Then vs now

🪨 READY-MIX CONCRETE

1961

$14 / Yard

2026

$165 / Yard

Then vs now

🍔 mcdonald's hamburger

1961

$0.15

2026

$3.99

Then vs now

🪟 glass

1961

$0.25 / SF

2026

$4.50 / sf

Then vs now

🥚 Dozen eggs

1961

$0.53

2026

$2.50

Then vs now

🏠 new home

1961

$12,500

2026

$407,500

Then vs now

✉️ stamp

1961

$0.04

2026

$0.78

Then vs now

🪨 gravel

1961

$2 / ton

2026

$40 / ton

Then vs now

🔩 structural steel

1961

$115 / ton

2026

$1,050 / ton

Then vs now

🧱 bricks

1961

$30 / per 1,000

2026

$650 / per 1,000

New Associates

ANDERSEN WARD

SUPERINTENDENT / GSO

Fun Fact: I am an avid fly fisherman

MATT LEDFORD

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / CLT

Fun Fact: My wife and I are dog lovers. We are currently on our 9th rescue dog Jasper (standard poodle). We have had up to 5 dogs at one time. All shapes and sizes are welcome.

TYLER VERMILLION

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / CLT

Fun Fact: I played college baseball and am now training for an Iron Man Triathlon

STEPHANIE GREENWOOD

PROJECT MANAGER II / RAL

Fun Fact: I hand make and send about 50 Christmas cards a year.

robert allen

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / CLT

Fun Fact: I hold both American and North Carolina powerlifting records.

ANGELINA PLACIDO

PROJECT MANAGER I / ILM

Fun Fact: I grew up as my Dad's magician's assistant.

jeffrey o'donnell

SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT / CHS

Fun Fact: I won a chicken wing competition last summer.

mason petchel

FIELD ENGINEER II / CHS

Fun Fact: I enjoy the outdoors.

sarah gregory

DESIGN INTEGRATION MANAGER / CLT

Fun Fact: I studied under Peter Eisenman and Marlon Blackwell. It forever changed the way I see the world.

daren lawrence

PROJECT COORDINATOR / RAL

Fun Fact: Originally from the Caribbean, grew up in Kingston, Jamaica. My mom was born in London, England , my dad was born in Paris, France.

photo contest

Since a picture is worth 1,000 Words (and a $50 Gift Card), we’re launching a Samet Spring Photo Contest, and we want YOU in on it. Whether you’re capturing the hustle on a job site or a moment that shows what makes our team culture special, this is your chance to show off your eye for a great shot.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD

Congratulations Andrew Forsley and his wife Cynthia! Their son, Tobias Grey, entered the world on Saturday, March 14th. Big sister, Zaleah is so excited to have a baby brother.

Congratulations to Shane Willis and his wife! Their daughter Lucy Elaine Willis was born on March 22nd.

HARD HAT TRIVIA