Commercial / Industrial
The Brooks Group
“… it was an absolute pleasure to work with everyone on the Samet team, during our renovation process.
Even through all of our changes and delays, everyone handled it with such professionalism and with a
positive outlook!
It would be our pleasure to recommend Samet Corporation to your future customers!”
Colleen Beaird
Executive Assistant
Blessed Sacrament Church
The attention to detail and quality from start to finish was beyond our expectations. Your project
management team… made this project painless and exciting. Their knowledge, advice and expertise in
construction were both educational and overwhelming. It truly was a team effort.
We felt our best interest was always first and foremost. It was also one of the cleanest construction sites
we have ever seen. We would definitely recommend Samet to anyone who has a building project.
V. Rev. Robert Benko OFM Conv.
Temple Beth El
After months of anticipation we were proud to show our new building to our congregation and the
compliments were flowing and continue each day. … [we are} so proud of the decision we made and of
the journey we had taken with Samet Corporation.
Sara Schreibman
Executive Director of Temple Beth El
BB&T Ballpark
It is in difficult times that you begin to realize how important it is to partner with quality people and
quality firms to accomplish your goals. That could never have been more important than in this
instance. We built this stadium during one of the most difficult environments of our lifetimes. However
we stuck together with a vision and made this outstanding facility a reality for our community to enjoy
for decades to come.
Your management team, …were very professional, competent and outstanding people to work with
throughout the entire process. We would feel comfortable in recommending them and your company to
anyone who has future projects.
Billy D. Prim
Owner Winston-Salem Dash
Volvo Group NA
“I don’t normally rate ‘EXCELLENT’ for anything. However, when I think about the responsiveness,
attention to detail and communication, my experience was excellent! Now the standard is set and my
expectations are at a new level! I look forward to our next endeavor.”
Konnie Friend, Manager - Operational Efficiency NA
Shalag US Inc.
As our project together comes to a close, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for a job well
done. Many long, hard days have been spent by you making an on time and successful completion
possible. Shalag US would not have been possible without such dedication.
The teamwork between Shalag and Samet was instrumental in our combined success. Your willingness
to listen and interact with our group proved to be a winning combination.
Jeff Harari, General Manager
Bank of Oak Ridge – Corporate Center
Samet represented a great value for our Bank. They differentiate themselves with how much easier they
made it for us during the design and construction phases. Any construction company could have built a
building for us… other firms… lacked sound project management oversight processes…. This is truly
where Samet distinguishes itself from its competitors.
Thomas W. Wayne, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
DH Griffin Corporate Office
I want to take time to send a note and tell you how pleased I am with the results of the new office
building. From the early stages of planning, design, pre-construction meetings, site work and on through
to the construction and final turn over, the performance of the entire Samet team was very professional.
As a fellow member of the contracting industry, it is a good feeling to know such great individuals, as
those on the Samet Corporation team with a commitment at keeping their word and making things
happen. I know you are proud of the work done by them.
David H. Griffin, Jr., Vice President
ISP Sports – Corporate Office
I wanted to express what a pleasure it has been working with Samet on one of the more complicated
projects I've been a part of. From the beginning I knew it would be a challenge putting a basketball
court in a corporate office on an elevated slab. The "uncharted territory" in this project didn't stop there,
and the Samet team was able to rise to each challenge.
Projects like these take special know-how, patience, and attitude. [Your project team was] a good fit for
such a project. I enjoyed brainstorming with them on some of the more unusual construction details, but
mostly enjoyed and appreciated their attitude throughout the project that ensured us that the project
was going to get done right no matter what.
Steve Hasting, AIA, Project Architect
Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce
The Brooks Group
“I wanted to take a moment to let you know how extremely excited we are with how our office project is
progressing. It looks absolutely fantastic!!! Finishing the first Phase has our employees extremely
excited and eager to move into their new offices. We are very, very grateful for how professional and
courteous everyone has been! Thank you also for your flexibility during our last minute changes - That
has been a huge help to us! It’s truly been a pleasure to work with each and everyone one of the Samet
team!”
Colleen Beaird, Executive Assistant
AKG of America, Inc.
It was for me an enjoyable job working with such competent and dedicated professionals at SAMET. It is
clear that SAMET selects subcontractors carefully and expects them to adhere to the same standards as
SAMET. Further, safety and quality on the job are not just empty words but are followed up with action.
And finally, the retainage, end of job punch list, and warranty policies of SAMET build trust with the
customer.
Sid Griffin, Facilities Manager
Ilderton Dodge Chrysler Jeep
We think Samet is a company with world class employees that did a first class job for llderton Dodge
Chrysler Jeep Ram!
Tim Ilderton, Dealer Principal
Stanley Furniture
While it was impressive that they went above and beyond to make sure we were ready to open in April
and that we were on budget, the thing that I found to be most exceptional was that they took the time
to learn exactly what we wanted to create and why. Our aesthetic was specific and our standards were
very exacting and your team jumped in head first to make sure that everything was built correctly and
to our specifications.
As a result, as far as I'm concerned, we can't get to the next project with Samet soon enough.
Randy Wells, Vice President of Branding
Walgreen’s, Durham
Your construction team was great to work with and handled themselves very professionally.
Chris Watkins, Walgreens Construction Superintendent
Housing
Grand at Kannapolis
From the beginning, your knowledge of HUD and related procedures, attention to the smallest of details,
and desire to make this a premiere property in Kannapolis North Carolina was truly a new level set for
projects to come. We experienced many challenges during construction, including the worst winter
weather in years, but still your team was able to complete the project on time and within budget. The
quality and production of this project was truly remarkable!
Again, we would like to express our gratitude for the level of professionalism within your project Team.
Steve McClain and David Barr, McClain Barr & Associates
Vineyard Crossing at Lexington
The entire Samet team has been gracious, responsive and a huge credit to the construction industry.
Leonard Sossman
Cabernet Holdings, LLC
Education
JSNN
Working with Samet Corporation on one of the more complex projects in the Triad was an excellent
decision by our selection committee. The project incorporated a Class 100 Clean Room, a Computer
Automated Visualization Environment, multiple wet-labs, several major gases requiring process piping
specific to each gas property, various research spaces, and the project achieved LEED Gold. Samet was
local which allowed for smoother communication flow which was critical to our budget, schedule, and
the high-profile nature of the project. I would definitely recommend Samet Corporation for any job of
this complexity.
John Merrill
Gateway University Research Park
YWCA of High Point (professional reference, not a client)
Samet Corporation and their team are dedicated listeners to your project team… and will prove to be
valuable in the pre-construction process.
Heidi Majors, Director
UNCG
Samet Corporation did a fantastic job of bringing new and innovative ideas to the table as well as
helping expand the possibilities for the project within our overall vision. The work they presented was
first class and always organized. I strongly recommend Samet to anyone who wants a creative and
professional approach to maximize their next project."
Wes Miller, Head Coach, UNCG Men's Basketball
“Barry and Samet Corporation partnered with me on UNCG’s Spartan Village project, a $67 million
project in an adjacent community to both UNC Greensboro and the Greensboro Coliseum. The Samet
team offered Barry’s assistance in the selection process based on his community development
background. Barry worked as a project liaison between the construction team and the neighborhood
organization attending meetings and providing updates as necessary. Barry was diligent and served
successfully in this role for over 18 months. I was pleased with this service – a bridge between the
construction team and the interested community has changed my paradigm in how I look at the
management of construction projects forever. “
Michael T. Byers, Administration and Finance
Western Carolina University
828-227-7321
mtbyers@wcu.edu
North Carolina School of the Arts
I can say, with confidence, this project was one of our more successful projects. Information and
understanding of the project was always at the forefront.
Jimmy L. Norwood Jr., University Architect
Donald Julian Reaves Student Activities Center
One of the many issues in today’s construction process is quality. This team of professionals kept a “tight
rein” on project oversight and was always aware of issues that might jeopardize the quality of the
finished facility. They were diligent in working with their subcontractors and alongside the design team
to ensure all issues that may arise were handled proactively.
David C. Welling, AIA, CCCA, LEED AP
Woolpert North Carolina, PLLC
Donald Julian Reaves Student Activities Center
This was a very complex project with a tight schedule, complex site issues and a surrounding
environment that could not be disrupted by the construction process. The Samet team did an incredible
job constructing this building with these parameters.
Mark S. Rickher, PE, Principal
Laurene, Rickher & Sorrell, P.C.
WSSU
I am writing this letter of appreciation for the Samet team’s fabulous work on design and construction of facilities
on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. The Samet team, employed under the Construction Manager
at Risk method has resulted in high value projects for the University.
The management of the bidding process, the exceeding of our historically under-utilized business goals and the
execution day to day in the field was accomplished with professionalism and integrity. The entire construction
team takes pride in the work they were doing.
Owen J. Cooks
Associate Vice Chancellor
High Point University
I’m going to give you a commercial, Arthur (Samet), much better than you ever hoped for, because my
friend, you and your team have earned our respect. What you have done here is nothing short of a
miracle. You did it in the most phenomenal…it’s a case study in project management. Any given day
hundreds of workers were here [to complete the project]…
- Dr. Nido Qubein, President, High Point University
I would recommend Samet Corporation highly for University work on any campus. At Samet, they
understand our process and appreciate their client's needs. Their competence and willingness is
unparalleled in the industry.
Donald A. Scarborough, Vice President
Guilford County Schools - Union Hill Elementary School
Your team is doing an outstanding job and today was a crowning moment... I know that Samet has
played a huge part in making this dream come true. A building does not make a school it is the people
involved with the building that make it into a school. … it is "Pride in Workmanship" that makes a
quality product. Samet truly possesses "Pride in Workmanship" and you have successfully transferred
your pride to everyone involved in this project to make a quality "School House".
Dean LaVere, Principal
Greensboro Day School
Samet Corporation was extremely helpful to Greensboro Day School in evaluating a potential property
for purchase and conceptualizing how we might repurpose an existing church facility if we moved ahead
with the purchase. Each required complex analysis within a short time period. The Board of Trustees
were able to make a crucial decision based upon information in which they had complete confidence.
Time has proven that the decision not to purchase the property was the best one for the School. Samet
Corporation is now constructing two new buildings on our existing campus.
Anne J. Hurd, MA, CFRE, Director of Advancement
North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (professional reference, not a client)
Samet has been an active and supportive corporate sponsor of NCAIS for over 5 years. We have always
found them to be independent school-minded, extremely professional, and willing to go the extra mile
for our schools.
Linda S. Nelson, Executive Director
High Point University
Samet put together a group that never expressed frustration at the continual adjustments in scope,
rather worked toward solutions and DELIVERED. I would be proud to work with this team anytime,
anyplace and know the owner would receive an excellent product.
Greg Mercer, President
Mercer Architecture
Elon Town Center
Excellent work by all Samet Associates and sub-contractors! It’s been a pleasure working with you.
Thanks for making me feel as though my project was on top of Samet’s priority list
John McDonald, Owner
Samet was awesome, from precon through construction…At the beginning we worked tirelessly through
potential issues and finally into construction…where they met an impossible timeline, on a questionable
site and the size of a postage stamp. I would recommend them on any job and look forward to working
with Samet in the future.
John McDonald
Owner: EDG Properties
Storage Depot
Green Day Waste and Recycling
Tri-City Christian Academy
Partnering with Samet Corporation from conceptual design through actual construction as we develop
our new K-10 Private Christian School campus was the best decision we ever made. Our current facility
is well over 50 years old and our goal is to have the new facility that would serve us for another 50
years. Samet’ s Educational Construction division has brought expertise, value and results that you
cannot put a price tag on. They have been with us every step of the way helping us take our vision to
another level. My entire building committee as well as the 1,000 constituent members have been
thrilled with the results and we would recommend Samet Corporation wholeheartedly for your project.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Bryan T. Hall
Building Committee Chair
I went to our school Sunday with Bryan and took photo’s of the site, and I told Bryan….I had never seen
such a clean and neat construction site and I really appreciate the care with which Samet is conducting
business on our behalf. Thank you. It’s really coming along and we’re excited. Please thank your team
for their efforts on our behalf and for the way in which they are taking pride in the construction site. It
made a difference to me and I know others as well.
Wendy Hall
Building Committee Member
Healthcare
Brightmore of South Charlotte
“It has been a pleasure working with the Samet team. Their ability to understand our needs, solve
problems and effectively communicate solutions was extremely valuable during our preconstruction
phase. The results of their efforts saved millions of dollars in construction cost and I look forward to
working with them on future projects. I greatly appreciated their transparent approach and highly
recommend them."
Bill Schoettelkotte, Owner
High Point Regional Health System
"We can depend on Samet to come in on budget and on time, every time. The quality of workmanship
is at or above our expectations. The projects go well, because they are professional, so easy to work
with, and they understand health care. Samet is always on our RFP list!"
Linda M. Roney, FACHE, Vice President
Hospice of the Piedmont
Those of us in the architectural and design profession know the importance of working with a good
General Contractor. We see first hand how proper planning, scheduling, organization, good
communication, and leadership skills are essential to a successful building project… As the architect of
the Hospice of the Piedmont's new Residential Care Facility, I am writing this letter to commend Samet
Construction for a job well done.
Stephen Freyaldenhoven, AIA, Principal
TFF Architects & Planners, LLP
Greensboro Ophthalmology
Samet Corporation has been wonderful to work with through the entire process! We are thankful for the
excellent, quality product that has resulted – on time, (despite record rain, under budget, and beyond our
expectations.
Sara E. Stoneburner, M.D.
Carolinas Cancer Care Center
The project was required to be done on a very fast track, so much so that no one believed it could be
finished on time. We had a permanent Certificate of Occupancy one week before the deadline. We were
able to achieve cost savings because of their ability to expedite the finished product.
Diane B. Rivers, President
The Brackeet Company, Inc.
Alamance Ear, Nose and Throat & Facial Plastic Surgery
From start to finish, the professionalism, dedication, and expertise of everyone associated with Samet
was evident. We felt privileged to work with such quality and commitment during the construction of
our new facility, where the frustrations and problems were minimized while the satisfaction, excitement
and pride were maximized.
Chapman T. McQueen, M.D.
Paul H. Juengel, M.D.
J. Madison Clark, M.D.
P. Scott Bennett, M.D.
General
Samet Corporation is the finest company I've been associated with. Been working with these guys and
gals almost a decade... as a subcontractor and must say Samet has the greatest group of employees
I've ever seen. Thank You Samet for continuing your tradition of excellence! !
Kevin Hill
President
Liquid Pressure Power Washing