NEWSLETTER / JUNE 2025

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WELCOME OLIVIA

Welcome Olivia Nelson to the W@W Leadership Team as Wilmington’s Regional Liaison!

She just transferred from the Charlotte office and is excited to join us in our efforts to engage the Wilmington associates.

Join us in welcoming her!

RESOURCE ARTICLES

TAX DAY TALK

ROBIN FOGLEMAN

Here’s a few tips and additional resources to help make Tax Day a little less painful.

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CLOTHING RESOURCE GUIDE

KASSIDY BARRANS

This guide was born from the belief that every woman in our industry deserves workwear that fits well, feels comfortable, and performs reliably on the job.

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WOMEN'S HEALTH

MARQUETTA WATSON

This article shares vital strategies for thriving across every chapter of life. Pregnancy, Postpartum, and the Path Back to Work

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INTERNS

INTERN ONBOARDING

Be sure to check out our new W@W Intern Onboarding video and join us in welcoming our 2025 female interns!

  • Ariana Sommer / CLT
  • Claire Hardy / GSO
  • Madison Minga-Perry / GSO
  • Margaret Royal / SAV
  • Toni Roseborough / SAV

INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable morning of honest conversations, powerful career journeys, and actionable insights from leaders across the industry. From how our panelists got their start, to navigating challenges, structuring mentorship, and envisioning the future of construction— this event reminded us that there’s no single path to success.

A huge thank you to our incredible panelists

  • Jason Mari / Samet
  • Michael Burnham / Samet
  • Martha Fakadej / JLL
  • Jeff Fogle / Phoenix Land Surveying
  • Amanda Hibbert / Platinum Coatings
  • Paul O'Shaughnessy / Quarterra Group
  • Charles Rhode / Power Design

JUNETEENTH SOULEBRATION

On June 19, Samet proudly participated in the Juneteenth SOULebration at the Greensboro Farmers Market—a vibrant event honoring Black culture, heritage, and freedom. Samet organized 20 volunteers, working in three shifts to ensure the event’s success. Our team assisted vendors, passed out water and electrolyte packs, and provided a fan-cooled relaxation station for guests.

We were also proud to partner with — Piedmont Disposal and ABS generously donated porta potties and handwashing stations, helping create a more comfortable and sanitary environment for guests. — Sunbelt Rentals provided the high-powered fan that kept our cooling station running all day.

JOINING FORCES

  • ABC’s “Women Ready” workspaces
  • Procore’s WIC Chapter
  • SBA and The Women’s Business Center Speaker’s Lunch

R&R COMMITTEE RESULTS

WHAT'S WORKING

Tools + Training
9 out of every 10 associates feel well-equipped to do their jobs! This reinforces our investment in Samet University, tools and systems, and our commitment to professional development.

Growth Opportunities
8 out of every 10 associates see paths forward for careers here! We’ve been working hard to build meaningful career paths, and it shows.

Manager Support
8 out of every 10 associates feel their direct managers are hitting the mark! This is crucial since your day-to-day experience is shaped so much by this relationship.

WHERE WE CAN DO BETTER

Work/Life Balance
2 out of every 10 associates mentioned they were struggling with finding balance. Operations and Corporate Services positions typically involve varying levels of flexibility. Schedules fluctuate between highly flexible periods and times when more consistent presence is required.

Value + Recognition
1 out of every 10 associates don’t feel their contributions are fully recognized. We need to get better at celebrating wins and acknowledging good work.

Leadership Commitment
1 out of every 10 associates say there is room for our senior team to be more visible and engaged in supporting professional growth.

TAKING ACTION NOW

PTO Extension
We’re starting with one immediate change based on your feedback

We extended the PTO rollover deadline to April 30th, effective immediately!

Many of you mentioned challenges with using PTO by the current deadline. This change gives you more breathing room and better aligns with our commitment to supporting your work/life balance. A BIG shout out to the ERG for helping to push this initiative forward!

LOOKING FORWARD

Continuing to improve our PTO program and encouraging everyone to use their earned time off. In 2024, we collectively forfeited 6,400 hours and rolled over 14,000 hours – that’s about a week per person not being used!

Exploring enhancements to our benefits and retirement plans to better support your long-term wellbeing and financial security

Ideas for recognizing the great work you do in ways that are meaningful and connect back to our mission

Opportunities for our leadership team to be more visible and to foster the entrepreneurial thinking that drives our success

UPCOMING IN Q3

JULY
Project Pencil Fundraiser

AUGUST
WPS Speaker Event

SEPTEMBER
Virginia Tech BWIC