The Construction Industry of Maui (CIM), a professional trade organization, has announced that they are currently accepting applications for the Bob Poulson CIM Scholarship. The scholarship is open to students graduating from a Maui County high school who are pursuing a degree in an applicable construction or design field. Scholarship recipients, upon completion of their studies, must then return to Maui and serve their community with their newly learned skills. Applicants are required to submit an essay of up to 1,500 words describing their career goals and explaining why they should receive ..read more

Hawai‘i-based developer James Campbell Co. donated $125,000 to four Maui nonprofits to support ongoing relief efforts in the wake of the devastating wildfires in August. “The magnitude of loss and impact on people’s lives are immeasurable and underscore the ongoing  need for assistance in the foreseeable future,” the company said in a press release. “James Campbell Company is humbled to support the Maui community as work towards rebuilding continues.” The Hawai‘i Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund received $50,000 of the total donation, with $25,000 each given to the Maui Food Bank, M ..read more

Volunteers from Hitachi Rail Honolulu, alongside over 30 other local organizations, participated in the annual Girl Scouts Hawaii STEM Fest event in November. STEM Fest is a means to nurture interest in science, technology, engineering and math in Girl Scouts of all ages. Over 230 scouts in grades K-12, representing troops from all over O‘ahu, were in attendance to participate in a day of events that included presentations and activities from Blue Planet Foundation, Honolulu Zoo Society, National Weather Service and O‘ahu Invasive Species Committee, among others. Hitachi also provided individ ..read more

Alex Beltro joins RevoluSun as a commercial contract specialist. Beltro previously held positions at Mālama Solar LLC and Nan Inc. He earned an MBA in marketing and international business from Lindenwood University in Missouri, as well as both a master’s in organizational change and MBA from Hawai‘i Pacific University. Riley McGivern is a commercial project manager. He was previously a residential project manager at RevoluSun, handling large-scale residential installations and helping guide local adoption of Tesla’s Powerwall batteries. While at RevoluSun, McGivern has volunteered time with t ..read more

David Ebaugh joins the firm as a project designer. Ebaugh has 20 years of experience that includes work on hospitality, residential and commercial projects both domestically and internationally. Ebaugh earned a master’s in architecture from Savannah College of Art and  Design in Savannah, Georgia. Tryphena Hsu joins the firm as a designer. Hsu is a graduate of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa with a bachelor’s of environmental science and is a 2023 AIA Honolulu Architectural Scholarship recipient. Related Images: [See image gallery at buildingindustryhawaii.com] The post Newsmakers: P ..read more

At a Feb. 24 awards reception at The Pacific Club, the AIA Honolulu (American Institute of Architects, Honolulu Chapter) presented Dr. Carol S. Sakata with the 2023 Medal of Honor, AIA Honolulu’s highest achievement. The award recognizes individuals making significant contributions to the industry and who serve as an inspiration to their peers. Sakata, president at CDS International, is the 11th architect in Hawai‘i to receive the honor, presented in collaboration with the AIA Hawaii State Council and the Hawaii Architectural Foundation (HAF). Also receiving an award at the reception was Lloy ..read more

QUESTION: What are Nan Inc.’s leading Big Island projects in 2024? ANSWER: We are currently in the final stages of the Hilo Correctional Facility medium security housing project and the Laiopua HEMA infrastructure project. Additionally, we have several ongoing projects at the Kona Airport, namely the restroom renovation project. Hilo High School track and field improvements are ongoing this year. We anticipate breaking ground on the Hilo Medical Center Acute Expansion Phase 1 this spring, along with a few other potential multifamily affordable housing projects. What projects have provided you ..read more

Honolulu affordable housing project Hale Kalele was named a finalist for the American Society of Civil Engineers’ prestigious Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award. This award, first presented in 1960, recognizes the year’s most significant examples of civil engineering, showcasing advances in the field and their impact on society. Located at the intersection of Pi‘ikoi and Elm streets, Hale Kalele is a successful example of innovative public-private collaboration developed jointly by the Kobayashi Group LLC, Hawai‘i State Judiciary and Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corpora ..read more

Construction work is expected to ramp up at two Hawai‘i airports after the Federal Aviation Administration allocated $30.6 million to the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation for significant upgrades as part of a broader initiative by the Biden Administration. The money earmarked for projects at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kahului Airport (OGG) is part of a $970 million national effort to bolster airport infrastructure under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Hawai‘i’s transportation sector is set to benefit greatly, with critical improvements planned ..read more

It takes a while to build a construction company — and it takes a while before financiers, insurance companies and bond issuers are willing to take risks to support them. Eric Domingo “At the very core, contractors must demonstrate a solid history of successfully completing projects relevant to the intended job, alongside maintaining robust financials and a favorable credit standing on both personal and company levels,” says Eric Domingo, senior bonding and credit analyst at HPM Building Supply. “The contractor’s financial stability significantly impacts its bonding capacity. The projec ..read more