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Ka‘ōhao Public Charter School’s new $12M cafeteria in Lanikai, built by Ralph S. Inouye Co. Ltd., expands learning spaces and strengthens community.| Building Industry Hawaii
After breaking ground in summer 2023, Ka‘ōhao Public Charter School’s cafeteria renovation is slated to wrap this November. The $12-million project in Lanikai was completed in three phases over the course of the past two years by general contractor Ralph S. Inouye Co. Ltd. (RSI). The completion of the new cafeteria building will mark the| Building Industry Hawaii
Kapili Roofing & Painting President Brennan Leong proves effective leadership can come at any age The post Continuing a Legacy appeared first on Building Industry Hawaii.| Building Industry Hawaii
Ka‘ōhao Public Charter School’s new $12M cafeteria in Lanikai, built by Ralph S. Inouye Co. Ltd., expands learning spaces and strengthens community.| Building Industry Hawaii
Perpetuating the Cultural Kuleana of Construction | Building Industry Hawaii
A s development picks up on Maui for both restorative and regular construction projects, companies are taking extra measures to ensure the environmental and cultural integrity of the land withstands new builds. That’s where Ledcor Maui Cultural Advisor Clifford Nae‘ole steps in, offering his cultural expertise to guide the company into ethical building practices. “In […] The post Perpetuating the Cultural Kuleana of Construction appeared first on Building Industry Hawaii.| Building Industry Hawaii
Recent studies reveal a dire need for rehabilitating an industrial hub on Oʻahu The post What’s the Matter with Mapunapuna? appeared first on Building Industry Hawaii.| Building Industry Hawaii
Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company Inc. proves everything is in the details at Victoria Place The post Living in Luxury appeared first on Building Industry Hawaii.| Building Industry Hawaii
Hawai‘i construction surges with billion-dollar roadway bids, new Aloha Stadium, Kūwili TOD, Skyline rail utilities, wastewater and airport upgrades.| Building Industry Hawaii
HPM Oʻahu Design Centers Opens in Iwilei| Building Industry Hawaii
HPM Building Supply brings its design center concept to Oʻahu| Building Industry Hawaii
Superior products and steady pricing lift 2025-2026 projects statewide The post Concrete and Cement Take Flight appeared first on Building Industry Hawaii.| Building Industry Hawaii
A lthough the local industry is facing challenges due to labor shortages and unpredictable markets, the Garden Isle shows no indication that its slew of projects is slowing down anytime soon. “Kaua‘i is in a construction boom and our backlog looks healthy for the next two years,” says Shioi Construction Inc. President Roy Y. Shioi. […] The post A Plentiful Future appeared first on Building Industry Hawaii.| Building Industry Hawaii
Baldridge & Associates Structural Engineering Anantha Chittur Fernando Frontera Mark Hirschi The locally headquartered engineering firm promoted three of its employees to owners: Anantha Chittur, Fernando Frontera and Mark Hirschi. Company founder and President Steve Baldridge said that after noticing an uptick in engineering companies merging with larger corporations, he wanted to secure […] The post Newsmakers: August 2025 appeared first on Building Industry Hawaii.| Building Industry Hawaii
Following an act of arson this year, the community banded together to rebuild a Wahiawā playground. Hunt Companies and InspiredPlay Hawai‘i were among a handful of companies and numerous community members who participated in the refurbishment project at Wahiawā District Park. The organizations supported the project through donations and volunteer efforts. The initial playground project […] The post InspiredPlay Hawai‘i and Hunt Companies assist in Wahiawā District Park’s playground...| Building Industry Hawaii
Nordic PCL Construction Inc. (NPCL) employees volunteered their time and efforts to the Special Olympics State Summer Games, “Cheers for Champions,” on Saturday, June 7. The event tool place over three days and included powerlifting, softball, swimming and track and field. Volunteer efforts are a crucial element of the day-of event operations. A Nordic PCL […] The post Nordic PCL Construction employees volunteer at Special Olympics Games appeared first on Building Industry Hawaii.| Building Industry Hawaii
Alan Shintani “Foundations for Tomorrow – Building Dreams,” a new Hawaii Building Industry Foundation (HBIF) scholarship initiative launched in July, is accepting applications through Nov. 15. The initiative supports Hawai‘i students statewide who are pursuing degrees or certificates in construction, architecture, engineering, carpentry, electrical work, project management and other building industry trades. “With Hawai‘i experiencing […] The post HBIF “Foundations for Tomorro...| Building Industry Hawaii
Pearl Harbor’s new Dry Dock 5, the U.S. Navy’s highest-value single project in history, continues to progress with major work activities of massive scale fully underway.| Building Industry Hawaii
Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1260 (IBEW Local 1260), and current and retired employees of Hawaiian Electric together raised over $423,000 for United Way chapters on Hawai‘i island, Maui and O‘ahu.| Building Industry Hawaii
Trisha Taketa, Hawaii Carpenters Union service representative, believes her field has endless opportunities to grow as long as she sticks to it — a mindset she uses to guide the local chapter of Sisters in the Brotherhood as its designated point-of-contact.| Building Industry Hawaii
Every March, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaiiʻs Engineering Excellence Awards offer a powerful reminder: behind every great structure, system or solution is a team of engineers whose work often goes unrecognized, but never unfelt. This year’s EEA ceremony on March 22 honored five remarkable projects that embody the best of Hawai‘i’s engineering community.| Building Industry Hawaii
The City and County of Honolulu is advancing the development of Kaleima‘o Village – West Loch Apartments, an affordable rental housing project in ‘Ewa Beach. The 127-unit development will be available to those making 60 percent or less than the area median income.| Building Industry Hawaii
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced in February that the state’s airport system raised $849 million in bond financing, marking the largest bond issuance in the system’s history.| Building Industry Hawaii
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction and the Department of Enterprise Services in March shared details of the Blaisdell Concert Hall’s $10-million back-of-house renovation, which included various electrical, safety and convenience upgrades.| Building Industry Hawaii
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Land Management and the Mayor’s Office of Housing are looking for a development partner to renovate the Iwilei Center into a mixed-use, transit-oriented property aimed at connecting affordable housing residents with essential businesses and services.| Building Industry Hawaii
Hawai‘i roofers didn’t have it easy in 2024 — supply chain snags, strict energy codes and the state’s skilled worker shortfall kept them on their toes. Hawai‘i’s Top 10 Roofers of 2025 triumphed anyway, delivering project after project, often under undesirable conditions but always with client satisfaction top-of-mind.| Building Industry Hawaii
When Hawai‘i builders gather at the Roofing Contractors Association of Hawaii (RCAH) Top Roofing Awards gala on Feb. 22, they’ll celebrate the Awards’ 10th Anniversary and the many outstanding roofing projects completed throughout the state in 2024.| Building Industry Hawaii
