Here’s one way to inspire a new generation to join the trades: “Grit Leads to Greatness” is a book that draws children and adults into the world of construction through secret passageways, snowboarding, volcanos, waterslides and rollercoasters. This creative tale, written by Jenny Kerr Schroen and Chris Eccleston and illustrated by Justin Donaldson with Rachel …
What to do with all of that pallet wrap once it’s removed? An early August scrap-supply agreement between Fastenal and Trex Company Inc. provides a helpful solution to big piles of polyethylene film. Trex manufactures wood-alternative composite decking, railing and other outdoor building products from recycled materials. Its entire portfolio of composite decking is made …
When a building project calls for big spaces, it’s vital what’s beneath the floor holds up under the greatest of gatherings. HPM Building Supply has a truss for that. Earlier this year, HPM started manufacturing steel MiTek Posi-Strut floor trusses on O‘ahu, with shipping available statewide to ensure accessibility construction projects across the islands. The …
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EarthSafe is expanding its portfolio of spill containment products with FlashDry coir (coconut) absorbent at its core. Classified as both a universal and hazmat absorbent with hydrophobic and oleophilic properties for marine or land, FlashDry works for all types of spills, including chemicals, biohazards and hydrocarbons. On water, its honeycomb-like structure and buoyancy allow it …
Ka‘ulu, a new master-planned community by Gentry Kalaeloa LLC, a subsidiary of Gentry Homes Ltd., is set to welcome its first residents this fall. The community’s projected opening is Nov. 18, said Rick Hobson, vice president of sales and marketing at Gentry Homes, and is expected to offer Ka‘ulu’s first completed residences. The development is …
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held Sept. 19 for Parkway Village at Kapolei, a $199 million mixed-use development featuring 405 affordable rental units and two on-site preschools. The concerted effort to address both housing and early education needs in Kapolei is the result of a partnership between the Kobayashi Group and the Āhē Group, with support …
Kuahea Street in Pālolo Valley reopened to all vehicular traffic on Oct. 4 as part of the City & County of Honolulu’s $24 million Kuahea Street Area Stabilization Project. A news release issued Sept. 29 by the city’s Department of Design and Construction said “ongoing and accelerated earth movement in the area” resulted in significant …
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Civil Beat Plaza welcomes Goodwill Hawai‘i back to the corner of Wai‘alae and Koko Head avenues
Hawai‘i unions struggle to find quality employees despite free training, job security
The Construction Industry of Maui raised more than $70,000 for Maui County high school construction vocational programs during an inaugural golf tournament on Sept. 30. The sold-out event was held at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course and funds raised will assist students pursuing a trade career to help rebuild Maui following the devastating …
