June 2003

Cover Story

10 Steps To Great Service

Features

Deconstructing Industry Myths

The Truth About Hawaii’s Construction Industry

Could You Hold Please?

Statewide, more than $60 million in construction projects have been held up because of a recent ruling by the Hawaii state Supreme Court

Makeovers of a Lifetime

New building projects in Waikiki run the gamut, from senior residential communities to ritzy retail outlets

Agriculture: Paradise Flower Farm

Agents of Change

To survive in a volatile business world, travel agencies are getting big and little

Coming in September: MauiLife Fest

Something Is Brewing

Kona coffee has a new mainland fulfillment center

Celebrating 20 Years of Top 250

Bid Online and They Will Come

HawaiiPlanz saves time by posting government construction projects online

Wholesale Hospitality

The growth of online merchants may help Hawaii hotels

Keen On Green

Taking the lead from U.S. Mainland firms, local contractors and designers join the green building movement

The Troika

What is in store for Hawaii’s construction industry? Below are excerpts from a conversation with three leading executives

Pest Control

Local farmers get some relief from a federal program to suppress Hawaii's fruit fly population

There's Something About Maui

Residents protect their environment & culture but welcome new developments

Trend Report

The latest and greatest in Hawaii’s construction industry

Departments

Dining with Dave: Dreaming in Korean

Authentic eating at Yakiniku Koryowon