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David Bollenbacher

Regional Vice President, Wilmington, Samet Corporation
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David Bollenbacher serves as Regional Vice President for Samet's Wilmington office, overseeing construction operations throughout the Cape Fear region. He brings more than 27 years of construction experience and a passion for buil  

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Commercial Real Estate
Dec 1, 2025

Why Wilmington's Commercial Construction Needs to Move Beyond Design-Bid-Build 

Wilmington's commercial construction landscape is booming. From new mixed-use developments along the riverfront to expanding healthcare facilities and retail centers, our coastal city is experienc ...

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Sep 30, 2025

5 Hard-Won Lessons from Building a Regional Business 

Five years ago, when Samet opened its 6th regional office here in Wilmington, we saw tremendous opportunity in a thriving coastal market - along with the inherent challenge of building relationships a ...

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Aug 4, 2025

Safety as Competitive Advantage: How Construction Culture Drives Business Success

Every 96 minutes, a construction worker dies on the job in America (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024). With falls, slips, and trips accounting for 38.4% of all construction deaths (OSHA, 2024) and $11 ...

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