Design-Build Institute of America Western Pacific Region

Pankow Builders

Pankow Builders is a pioneering, employee-owned general contractor with more than 60 years of experience delivering integrated, performance-based projects across California. Founded in 1963, Pankow has built a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and craftsmanship that continues to shape how projects are delivered and how teams work together to achieve exceptional results.

As a founding member of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), Pankow has played an active role in advancing best practices and fostering a culture of collaboration across the industry. Our commitment to Design-Build excellence is deeply ingrained in who we are, rooted in the belief that shared goals, early alignment, and single-point responsibility create the foundation for innovation, efficiency, and trust.

Our approach emphasizes transparency, integration, and accountability. Through progressive estimating, target value delivery, and open-book cost modeling, we provide cost and schedule certainty while empowering clients to make informed decisions. As master builders, our teams unite design, virtual modeling, Lean principles, and self-perform expertise to deliver smarter, faster, and higher-quality results.

With offices in Pasadena, Oakland, and San Francisco, Pankow serves clients in civic, healthcare, education, mixed-use, and private development sectors. Nearly 85% of our work comes from repeat clients, reflecting the long-term relationships and trust we build with every project.

Guided by our core values, Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork, and Accountability, Pankow continues to lead by example, delivering construction excellence through teamwork and a legacy of experience.