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ALBERT C. KOBAYASHI INC.

ACK is bringing its talents to Waikiki, Hawaii.

Trump’s Tower of Quality

Waipahu, Hawaii-based Albert C. Kobayashi Inc. is building the new Trump International Hotel & Tower
Waikiki, which will be ‘one of the most sought-after places to live,’ The Trump Organization says.

F or Albert C. Kobayashi (ACK) Inc., the prime objec-

tive is to meet customers’ needs “by providing
clients with the best possible service and the most
effective method of construction,” it says. “Our goal is to
complete the project on time and within budget. ACK
strives for company growth and expansion, with profes-
sional integrity and client satisfaction.”
Based in Waipahu, Hawaii, the general contractor was
incorporated in 1963 and today has a reputation for its
construction experience and knowledge. Its services include
project and construction management, design assistance, pur-
chasing, estimating and scheduling.
“Modern contractors must do more than bid the lowest to
secure a job,” it says. “To meet the owner’s
Albert C. Kobayashi Inc. – needs, objectives and budgetary require-
Trump International Hotel & ments, emphasis must be placed on value
Tower Waikiki
www.ack-inc.com engineering and a thorough understanding
Location: Waikiki, Hawaii among owner/architect/contractor.
Project scope: High-rise tower “Represented by some of the most tal-
Albert C. Kobayashi Inc.: “We
are dedicated to providing clients ented and experienced professionals in
with the best possible service.” the industry, we work closely with owners
and architects to produce outstanding results – on time and
on budget,” the company says.
In addition, “Our worldwide affiliations keep us current
on the newest and most innovative materials, equipment
and construction methods,” the company says.
“We are, for example, the first in Hawaii to introduce
precast concrete modules as an efficient, time-saving build-
ing technique.”
ACK has earned awards for its work. Most recently, the
company says BIA Magazine named it the fifth-largest
general contractor in Hawaii.
“ACK was also ranked No. 39 on the Hawaii Business
Top 250 List and No. 318 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors
List,” the company says. “These were some of the highest
rankings ACK has ever received.”
A ‘Rich’ Project
ACK is bringing its talents to the Trump International Hotel
& Tower Waikiki in Waikiki, Hawaii. The 38-story, high-rise
tower is a joint venture between ACK and Kiewit Building
Group, and is projected for completion in summer 2009.

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