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Pankow's research and development efforts have resulted in innovative new systems and job site automation techniques. Most of the awards presented to Pankow are a product of our unique methods in the areas of concrete usage, architectural design and construction application. We are proud to have been recognized with the following awards:

San Mateo Public Library, San Mateo, California
2007 Sustainable San Mateo County Green Building Award, Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC)/County of San Mateo/San Mateo County Chapter AIA
2006 Green Building Award of Merit. McGraw Hill/California Construction Best of 2006 - Northern California
2006 Civic Award of Merit. McGraw Hill/California Construction Best of 2006 - Northern California.

Eastern Columbia, Los Angeles, California • 2007 Adaptive Reuse Award – Best Loft. Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) Real Estate Awards

Honolulu Design Center, Honolulu, Hawaii

2006 Top Award for Masonry, The Hawaii Masonry Institute

Pankow, 2006 Excellence in Safety Award, for outstanding commitment to safety. CEA – The Construction Employers’ Association.

The Paramount, San Francisco, California.
•  2004 Best Use of New Technology in New Construction, Structural Engineers Association of California.
•  2002 Harry H. Edwards Industry Advancement Award for excellence in architectural and engineering design. Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)
•  2002 Structural Award, ACI Northern California/Western Nevada Chapter.

Charles Pankow, 2003 DBIA Lifetime Achievement Award and Brunelleschi Medal for his significant contribution to the design and construction industry through outstanding leadership and advancement of design-build delivery. This is only the fourth time this honor has been awarded by DBIA.

555 City Center, Oakland, California. 2002 Development of the Year Award, East Bay Business Times-Structures.

Charles J. Pankow, 2002 OPAL Award. Presented by the American Society of Civil Engineering for his "outstanding lifetime achievement in construction."

Charles Pankow Builders, Ltd. 2002 Contractor of the Year, for 555 City Center, 2000 Broadway and UC Berkeley Barker Hall. East Bay Business Times-Structures.

The Rotunda, Oakland, California.
•  2001 Reuse/Redevelopment Project Award, East Bay Business Times-Structures.
•  2001 Excellence in Preservation Award, Oakland Heritage Alliance

The Boy Scouts Aloha Council project, constructed by Pankow Special Projects in Honolulu, Hawaii.
•  2001 (Honolulu Chapter) American Institute of Architects Award of Excellence.
•  Jack C. Lippman AIA, 2001 Members Choice Award

Aston Ka'anapali Shores Lobby Renovation, Maui, Hawaii. Renovation Private/Commercial project under 40,000 square feet - NAIOP Award

ALTRES (Alternate Resources) Office Building, Honolulu, Hawaii. Winner of Association of Hawaii 2001 Renaissance Award.

Outrigger Waikoloa Beach Hotel & Resort, Waikoloa, Hawall.
•  "2000 Design Build Excellence Award for a rehabilitation, renovation or restoration project" Excellence Award winning projects represent successful analysis of design-build strategies resulting in a unique application of teaming to exceed the owner's needs.
•  2000 winner "Remodeled/Addition Building Award for Excellence in Construction - Concrete Achievements. Design-Build Institute of America.

Stanford Parking Structure, "2000 ACI Structural Award." Northern California Chapter of American Concrete Institute award recognizing outstanding construction projects.

Charles J. Pankow, "ASCE Distinguished Constructor Award 2000." Presented by the American Society of Civil Engineering for his commitment to research and innovation.

Pankow Special Projects, Alhambra, California - June 2, 2000, "United States Congress Congressional Award" given for outstanding participation and contribution to the City of Alhambra and community.

Shanghai Commercial Bank, Alhambra, California - June 2, 2000, "Best New Office Building in the City of Alhambra" given by the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce.

Charles Pankow Builders, Ltd. Honor Roll of Construction Sponsor Firms - April 1999. This award recognizes those firms that have supported Construction Engineering Management graduates by sponsoring a student intern for 15 years or more.

Metropolitan Water District Headquarters, Los Angeles, California - April 1999, "Cornerstone Award" given by the Southern California Ready Mixed Concrete Association. Two awards in two categories: decorative paving and structural/architectural precast panels.

Charles J. Pankow, "GLAAACC Award 1997 Construction Award" given by Greater Los Angeles African-American Chamber of Commerce for contributing to the economic growth and development of the African American construction community.

375 Arboretum, Palo Alto, California, "1998 Design Award" given by City of Palo Alto, Department of Planning and Community Environment.

ACI Headquarters, Farmington Hills, Michigan, "1998 Henry L. Kennedy Award" given by ACI International. Pankow provided construction management services in form of project planning, contracting, inspection and monitoring of design & construction.

University of Hawaii Special Events Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii.
•  "1996 National Design-Build Award" - Best Public Sector Design-Build Project given by Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA);
•  "1994 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award" given by the American Society of Civil Engineering.

CERF Award Precast Hybrid Moment Resistant Frame, 1996 Finalist -
"The CERF Charles Pankow Builders Award" for Innovation for Pankow's Precast
Hybrid Moment Resistant Frame.

Gateway Center, Los Angeles, California. Best Office/Professional Building for Los Angeles County 1996-American Concrete Institute Gold Nugget Award, ACI Southern California Chapter.

Shoreline Square, Long Beach, California.
•  "1989 Outstanding Structural Design Award" given by Los Angeles Tall Buildings Structural Design Council;
•  "1989 Grand Award" given by California Association for Local Economic Development.

Honolulu Tower, Honolulu, Hawaii, "1987 Project of the Year" given by The City & County of Honolulu.

411 Wisconsin Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, "1986 Harry H. Edwards Industry Advancement Award" given by Precast Concrete Institute.

Craigside, Honolulu, Hawaii, "1985 Award of Excellence" given by Hawaii Chapter of the AIA Awards Program.

Catalina Landing, Long Beach, California, "1985 Outstanding Decorative Paving Project" given by Southern California Ready Mixed Concrete Association; "1985 Engineering Award for Excellence" given by Portland Cement Association, Pacific Southwest Region.

Crocker Plaza, Long Beach, California,"1984 Juror's Grand Award" given by California Council Society American Registered Architects.