★★★★★
“True professionals. Great communication, completed on time, and the craftsmanship exceeded expectations.”
Thomas S.Google ReviewReal feedback from clients who hired Build-Out Specialists.
“True professionals. Great communication, completed on time, and the craftsmanship exceeded expectations.”
Thomas S.Google Review“Excellent from start to finish. Professional communication, the crew was on time, and the quality exceeded expectations.”
Danny W.Google Review“Some of the best work I’ve seen. Knowledgeable and professional. Deserves more than five stars.”
Eric C.Google Review“Timely, professional, and exceptional attention to detail. High-quality work.”
Brendan P.Google Review“Professional, came up with options, and cleaned up each day.”
Edward V.Google Review“Can’t say enough good things about Mike and crew! Highly recommend!”
Zach G.Google Review“Mike and his crew were awesome. I would highly recommend them for any work at your house.”
Kenny M.Google Review“Great workmanship. Great prices. Great guy.”
Josh T.Google ReviewBuild-Out Specialists was founded by Michael J. Pankake in 1994 and serves commercial and residential clients with hands-on construction leadership.
Mike is a construction and business professional with more than 34 years of experience leading commercial and residential build-outs, renovations, accessibility improvements and property-maintenance projects.
His background includes owner representation, project planning, estimating, contractor and vendor coordination, scheduling, multi-trade oversight, quality-control inspections and field problem-solving.
He is also a U.S. Navy veteran, journeyman millwright and OSHA 30-trained construction professional.
Mike's résumé documents approximately 70 T-Mobile retail locations across six U.S. markets plus projects involving Starbucks, Lush, FedEx, hotels, movie theaters and restaurants.
Commercial and residential build-outs, renovations, repairs, accessibility improvements and property maintenance.
Journeyman millwright experience adds mechanical, industrial and precision-oriented field knowledge.
U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate, 1988–1991, aboard USS Princeton (CG-59) as a plankowner and original commissioning crew member.
Mike also founded Battalion Transition Solutions in 2026 to serve veterans, first responders, older adults and people with disabilities with home-safety, accessibility and aging-in-place consulting.
Battalion handles assessment, planning, documentation and coordination. Physical construction is separately scoped, and Build-Out Specialists may be considered for implementation when appropriate.