Hawaiʻi Engineers Directory 2021
Even with the COVID-19 pandemic which struck the College of Engineering, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa since March 2020, we transformed and survived.
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Charles Kaneshiro Shares G70's Commitment to CHANGE and the Community
Hawaii Business Magazine's Director of Events, Anthony Bagnoli, spoke with Charles Kaneshiro, President and COO of G70 and presenting sponsor of the CHANGE Event Series.
Construction Industry Outlook 2021
The only private industry in Hawai‘i to add jobs in 2020, the construction industry is holding its ground, but not without a new set of challenges.
Construction Industry Still a Bright Spot for Hawaiʻi Economy During Pandemic
Diverse projects are keeping Hawai‘i’s construction industry busy and offering much-needed support for the state’s fractured economy.
6 Tips for a Smooth Home Construction Project
With many of us spending more time at home, homeowners across the island are contemplating major home construction projects.
Risk Transfer in the Construction Business
Got subcontractors? What you need to know about contractual risk transfer.
Advice for Hawaiʻi Condo Owners and Boards
Lessons learned from experts interviewed for this story: 1. Try to consolidate multiple projects into a big one. Dana Bergeman, CEO of construction management company Bergeman Group, says many condo associations and unit owners look at infrastructure improvements as individual…
Why Condos Need to Plan Ahead for Major Repair Projects
This story was updated Sept. 10, 2020, to provide further perspective on planning for repairs. Aging condo buildings need large, complex projects to keep them safe and functional. But many condo associations have not budgeted for these expensive, time-consuming repairs,…
A Condominium Can Last Hundreds of Years, But Not Its Components
This story was updated Sept. 10, 2020 to correct information on the expected useful lifespan of pipes and add further details. A 40-year-old Honolulu condominium can show its age in many ways: brittle, leaking pipes; cracks in its concrete walls…
Construction Helps Drive the Local Economy in Tourism’s Absence
Projects big and small, public and private, keep construction as the major economic sector with the fewest layoffs A spacious and well-stocked warehouse in Kapolei is helping power the strongest major sector in Hawai‘i’s hobbled economy. So is a custom-cabinet…
Q&A on the Local Construction Industry
How is the Hawai‘i construction industry coping with this unprecedented situation? Hawaii Business Magazine conducted an email interview with Erin Kirihara, senior VP of Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), who is based in the firm’s Honolulu office, where she directs all…
Construction Startup Stays Lean as Industry Holds Steady – So Far
Construction in Hawai‘i has been affected relatively little so far by the COVID-19 crisis. Gov. David Ige’s stay-at-home order issued March 23 declared building and construction as critical trades that can continue operations. Monday’s report from the UH economists at…
Hawaiʻi Engineers' Directory
National Engineers week was celebrated in Hawai‘i the week of February 16th, 2020. At the banquet on February 22nd, the Hawaii Council of Engineers (HCES) celebrated outstanding achievements and contributions to the profession and Hawai‘i. Epidermal Electronics The latest project…
Factory-Built Housing Made in Hawai‘i
As the fifth-generation leader of a local company, Jason Fujimoto has seen the lack of affordable housing impact his own Hawai‘i Island community, including people he knows and works with. “We’re now in the second year of population decline in…
Construction Industry Outlook 2020
Experts reveal the top challenges of today's construction industry — and what's to come this year. The New Year has wrapped a decade filled with highs and lows—decreasing government contracts, new affordable housing projects, technological advances, and the end of…
IIDA Hoʻohuli Awards 2019
Honoring commercial interior design excellence in Hawaiʻi Aloha! On behalf of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Hawaii Pacific Chapter, I’d like to thank you for taking this moment to celebrate our inaugural Ho‘ohuli Awards with us. We have…
Some Ideas on How To Create More Homes For Local People
It’s long been common to hear stories of family and friends leaving the Islands for cities on the Mainland that have lower costs of living and more affordable housing. But in the past two years, so many people left the…
Greening the Concrete Jungle
Hawai‘i is introducing a new form of concrete that reduces greenhouse gas emissions It’s trivia night and the question is: “What’s the most abundant man-made material on the planet?” Would you guess plastic? Paper? Steel? If you think about the…
Fixing the Backlog of Native Hawaiians Waiting for Homesteads
28,000 Native Hawaiians are on the home lands waiting list. Getting more of them into homes or farms will take partnerships, collaborations and a willingness to try different things. Here are some ideas. bout 28,500 adults who are at least…
Hawaii Contractors Face New Costs and Restrictions on State and City Bid Protests
For the second time in less than a decade, new legislation is discouraging contractors from asking for hearings to decide government bid protests. In its 2019 regular session, the Legislature voted to require bid protesters to pay a fee of…
Hawaiʻi's Groundbreaking Leaders 2019
Here's a convenient guide to the industry leaders featured in the September 2019 issue. American Machinery 91-1831 Franklin D. Roosevelt Ave., Kapolei, HI 96707 (Map it!) (808) 682-8282 AmericanMachineryHawaii.com Bacon Universal Co., Inc. Oʻahu: 918 Ahua Street, Honolulu, HI 96819…
Talk Story: Charles Kaneshiro, President & COO, G70
Kaneshiro, who traces his passion for nature to his days as a Boy Scout on Kauai, talks about the challenges that climate change brings to Hawaii, such as the future of our infrastructure, resiliency planning and the need for more…
Hawaii's Construction Challenges 2019
Experts reveal the top challenges of today’s construction industry—and what’s to come in the new year. In a diversified industry involving numerous jobs, from property builders and developers to contractors, engineers and suppliers, the construction industry contributes greatly to the…
Hawaiʻi's Top Employers 2021
Employees have spoken in the 2021 Best Places to Work Survey. Read on to find out where they work and why they love their jobs.
All of Hawaii's Eight Gecko Species are Nonnative
Geckos are iconic in Hawaii, as much as pineapples or ukuleles, and, like them, are not native to the Islands. The Polynesians brought them here about 1,500 years ago along with other plants and animals. Today, there are eight gecko…
Hawai‘i's Best Places to Work 2020
Companies are constantly innovating in the modern world. Ironically, though, the guiding principles that make a Best Place to Work are timeless.
