February 2024

News Beat: Governor Green Extends Emergency Housing Proclamation

News Beat /

Amendments reflect current needs Governor Josh Green, M.D., has signed the fifth Emergency Proclamation (EP) relating to affordable housing, which waives a number of state and county fees that add millions of dollars in costs, requires developers to build hundreds of additional affordable housing units to qualify for exemptions and expands the definition of affordable. […]

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General Contractors Association of Hawaii presents a check to DVAC

Hawaii Gives: GCA of Hawaii raises funds for the Domestic Violence Action Center

Hawaii Gives /

The General Contractors Association of Hawaii (GCA) raised $50,077 for the Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC), exceeding its initial fundraising goal of $50,000. GCA’s annual “Give Back to the Community” program gives members an opportunity to support a local nonprofit organization. This year, Steve Baginski, president and CEO of Kaikor Construction Group, chose DVAC as

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Hawaii Gives: Maui Food Bank receives $100,000 from ProsPac

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The Maui Food Bank was the beneficiary of a $100,000 donation from Honolulu-based real estate investment firm ProsPac Holdings, with the money going to support efforts to serve Maui residents affected by the wildfires in Lāhainā. The food bank provides meals to displaced residents and collects donations of nonperishable goods, food and hygiene products. As

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Hawaii Gives: Moss Foundation donates $100,000 to Maui relief efforts

Hawaii Gives /

The Moss Foundation Inc. donated $100,000 to the Maui Strong Fund via the Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) during a check presentation on Nov. 2. The Moss Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization under the leadership of Moss & Associates president Chad Moss, and is dedicated to assisting non-profit organizations and communities throughout the nation. “In the

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Newsmakers: Bowers + Kubota

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Bowers + Kubota (B+K) Consulting President Brian Bowers was presented with the 2023 Jerry Allen Courage in Leadership Award at the Zweig Group’s Elevate AEC Awards gala in Frisco, Tex., in September. Zweig Group, which provides managing and marketing services for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms nationwide, presents the annual award recognizing outstanding AEC

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