News Archive
Newsmakers: March 2025
Avalon Group Ben Dookchitra Robby Kelley Andrew Yani Ben Dookchitra has been named chief financial officer and chief investment officer. Dookchitra has held the position
Hawai‘i Construction Faces Higher Costs Amid Tariff Changes
Slower economic growth is expected in 2025 and 2026 due to federal policy shifts
Seize the Day
Hawai‘i contractors benefit from stable insurance rates in 2025
Power Movers: Redefining Success
SOCOTEC Honolulu Regional Director Eamonn Kinsella finds success in both the professional and personal relationships he builds
Mixed Messages
Hawaiʻi’s paint sector maintains cautious optimism in 2025
2025 Rental Equipment in ‘High Demand’
Hawai‘i’s top choices are proving their worth on today’s accelerated projects
News Beat: Economic uncertainty casts shadow on Hawai‘i construction outlook
The University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization released its first-quarter forecast for 2025 on Feb. 28, presenting a mixed outlook for Hawai‘i’s construction industry amid
News Beat: Nordic PCL’s Glen Kaneshige named 1st ‘Legacy Award’ winner from Hawai‘i
ENR West, a special regional section of the industry publication Engineering News-Record, announced in January that Nordic PCL Construction Inc. President Glen Kaneshige is one
News Beat: Castle & Cooke Hawai‘i President Harry Saunders retires after nearly 50 years
Castle & Cooke Hawai‘i announced Feb. 25 that President Harry Saunders would retire at the end of February after nearly five decades of service. Saunders,
Coffee Break: Paving the Way
It’s always inspiring when our industry completes projects that earn Hawai‘i national recognition, even if it takes a while. In this case, it’s our infrastructure.
New Products: Getting the Right Angle
General Tools released their new Angle-izer ruler mechanism, a four-sided ruler that allows users to make angled cuts without having to realign or create new
New Products: Ryobi Brings the Heat
Ryobi is making comfort mobile with their new USB Lithium Heated Cushion Kit, a three-inch-thick heated cushion perfect for over-air-conditioned offices or windy jobsites. The