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MBMA Award Winner!

Posted on 27 February 2026

Congratulations to Dr. Ben Schafer for winning the Metal Building Manufacturer's Association (MBMA) Duane S. Ellifritt Award! Ben is a Principal Investigator for our FastFloor research efforts (currently RGA 1-25). Read more

News release: Glenn Bell delivers IStructE Gold Medal address

Posted on 10 November 2025

“Assuring structural safety takes courage”, says IStructE’s 2025 Gold Medallist Glenn Bell

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) recently awarded the 2025 Gold Medal to Glenn Bell for his significant contributions to structural engineering, particularly in the areas of building safety, standards development, and forensic investigations of catastrophic failures.

To mark the occasion, Glenn Bell delivered his engaging and timely Gold Medal address on the theme of “Learning from Failures: from the Hyatt Regency Walkways to Champlain Towers South". Read more

RESEARCH GRANT AWARD RGA #06-25: Assessment of Connection Capacity in support of PBWD

Posted on 15 September 2025

The Charles Pankow Foundation (CPF) along with Industry Partners is pleased to announce the award of a new research grant for the assessment of connection capacity in support of Performance Based Wind Design. This project will increase the competitiveness of steel structures within a PBWD framework through assessment of the capacity and performance of typical steel connections in structures subjected to wind loads, designed according to Chapters J and K of the AISC 360-22 Specification. Read more

RESEARCH GRANT AWARD RGA #04-25 - Design Integration Management Course Update

Posted on 2 July 2025

The Charles Pankow Foundation (CPF) is pleased to announce the award of a new research grant to for an updated Design Integration Management course in coordination with the Design-Build Insitute of America (DBIA). The course is envisioned to be Instructor led, based on the revised content of the Guides, insight from DBIA, and SME’s (Subject Matter Expert). Notably the American Institute of Architects AIA, working with the DBIA has expressed an interest in providing guidance and insight to the course development. Read more

2024 Annual Report

Posted on 6 June 2025

The Charles Pankow Foundation is pleased to publish our 2024 Annual Report titled "You Belong Here". Read more

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