Founded by Jeff, Ken, and Blake

First project

Our first project was a $2.8 million truck terminal for Con-Way Freight in New York. PENTA went on to be awarded three other Con-Way projects (in New York, Illinois, and Louisiana) within our first three months of business.

Aladdin/Planet Hollywood

We were contracted to help get the Aladdin/Planet Hollywood through all of its final inspections. Our performance was rewarded with a contract to construct the Elemis Spa at the same resort.

Four clients and eight employees

At the end of our first year, PENTA had four clients and eight employees, with a total revenue of $8.8 million.

First self-performed concrete tower

PENTA topped out our first self-performed concrete tower: the 26-story Hilton Grand Vacations Club on the Las Vegas Strip

First Tribal Client

In 2003, PENTA contracted our first Tribal project with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in Palm Desert. We continue to perform work with this Tribe as we celebrate 15 years in business.

Joined FMI Peer Group

PENTA underwent its first Strategic Planning exercise

Our core values, vision, and mission statements were defined, developed and introduced across the company. As part of our strategic planning, we underwent a significant organizational restructuring that postured us for future growth.

Opened Reno Office

$700M in construction this year

PENTA ownership expanded internally

Opened Los Angeles Office

Opened Phoenix Office

AGC Las Vegas Safest Contractor of the Year

Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in LA by the Los Angeles Business Journal

Reached $4B in construction in 14 years

Celebrating 15 Years!

April 3, 2015 marks the date of PENTA's 15-year anniversary. Since its inception in 2000, PENTA has grown to a company of over 175 full-time employees serving clients out of five offices.

Named ENR Southwest Contractor of the Year

#1 Best Place to Work in LA (Mid-Size Company Category)

Awarded by the Los Angeles Business Journal, based on metrics such as our benefits package and data from an employee survey.

2015 Safest Contractor of the Year Award

PENTA was named Safest Contractor for 2015 by the AGC and the Nevada Contractors Association.

NCA|AGC Contractor of the Year AND Project of the Year - T-Mobile Arena

PENTA Receives Silver Award for Safety Performance

Liberty Mutual Insurance presented The PENTA Building Group with its Silver Award for Safety Performance for the general contractor's outstanding safety performance. This award is given to clients who have met significant safety requirements and have earned a rating that is above and beyond industry standards.

Veterans Village Crisis Intervention Center

PENTA, Wynn Design & Development, and local industry partners joined together to build a new 3,500SF Crisis Intervention Center for Veterans Village in seven days.

More than 100 local companies and trade unions donated $1 million in materials and labor to build the facility.

The one-stop Crisis Intervention Center helps provide resources for permanent or temporary housing, mental health counseling, medical care, meal assistance, career planning and 12-step meetings to help escape addictive behavior.

PENTA Named Best Place to Work in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Business Journal named PENTA as one of the Best Places to Work in the mid-sized company category.

ENR Safety Excellence Award

Safety experts selected ENR Southwest's 2019 Best Projects Excellence in Safety award winners, which included PENTA project, Palace Station Renovation and Expansion.

PENTA Remodels Las Vegas Rescue Mission

Renovation of the women's and children's facility at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission were made possible by donations and voluntary construction work from PENTA and AGC Charities Inc., a national construction philanthropy organization. The two companies partnered to provide the means for the two new bathrooms, upgraded windows, roofing, doors, plumbing, lighting, a new security system, additional storage and replacement flooring at what is now called the Shelter of Hope facility.

PENTA Project Wins National DBIA Awards

PENTA's project, High Desert Mental Health Urgent Care Center, won a highly coveted National Award of Merit and a National Excellence in Healthcare Award from the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA).

Best Places to Work in Los Angeles

PENTA was named one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal, Mid-Sized Company category.