September 2025

200 new HCATF journeyworkers join Hawai‘i’s workforce

Providing a solid boost to the state’s strained ranks of construction workers, 200 new Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund (HCATF) graduates were recognized June 7 in a Kapolei ceremony. Hawai‘i’s construction workforce is currently estimated at 40,000 or more, the largest in state history, with demand for workers surging as current local projects expand

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HPU MSCM classes now fully online

Charles Chen As of Aug. 25, Hawai‘i Pacific University’s (HPU) graduate-level construction management program is completely online with hybrid options. “Beginning in Fall [Semester] 2025, the MSCM [Master of Science in Construction Management] program is delivered fully online, with the option to enroll in limited hybrid course sections. This format supports the eight-week accelerated model

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Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation breaks ground on Skyline Segment 3

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) broke ground on the next installment of the Skyline rail system at a ceremony Aug. 11. The blessing ceremony was led by Kahu Kordell Kekoa at the future site of the Ka‘ākaukukui (Civic Center) Station on Halekauwila Street in Kaka‘ako between South Street and Keawe Street. “Today marks

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City selects preferred partner in development of 1615 Ala Wai Boulevard

The City and County of Honolulu selected Centre Urban Real Estate as the preferred negotiating partner in the redevelopment of 1615 Ala Wai Blvd. With the recent demolition of the long-abandoned property, the City plans to turn the empty space into affordable housing. All that remains of the previous structure, which sat vacant for over

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