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December 17, 2025
CGL Companies, a Hunt Companies affiliate, has been recognized with a General Contractors Association of Hawai‘i’s 2025 Build Hawai‘i Award of Excellence for its exceptional work on the Women’s Community Correctional Center (WCCC), the state’s only women’s prison.
The $63 million project — the largest capital improvement project of the Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety and first public safety project in the state in nearly three decades — officially opened in September of last year.
Expansion of WCCC was viewed as a critical first step in easing longstanding overcrowding at O‘ahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC); prior to the expansion, WCCC had only 276 beds. Construction of three new buildings (totaling over 56,000 square feet) created 176 more beds in a single housing unit, allowing the transfer of all women from OCCC and improving safety and operational efficiency.
The addition of a new intake, visitation and administrative center has elevated the experience for inmates, staff and visitors alike. Additionally, exterior upgrades — including new roads, walkways, parking and secure entrances — have transformed the overall functionality and accessibility of the WCCC campus.
“This award represents the highest recognition in its class and stands as a true testament to the exceptional effort, coordination and dedication of everyone involved,” said Eli Gage, CGL CEO.
“Together, the project team overcame challenges to deliver a project of remarkable quality and lasting impact. This achievement not only reflects the strength of collaboration, but also underscores the team’s shared commitment to excellence.”
The Hawai‘i project team included Bowers + Kubota Consulting, CGL’s partner architect; Hae-Dong “HD” Lee, principal, assisted CGL since the WCCC project’s earliest days. Other local partners included construction manager RLB General and general contractor S & M Sakamoto.
For more information, visit cglcompanies.com.
