News Archive
Isemoto Contracting: A History
From a plantation to one of Hawai‘i’s
top construction companies
Signs of Green in a Forest of Uncertainty
The current economic landscape
brings both challenges and
cautious optimism for Hawaiʻi’s
wood and lumber sector
A Legacy of Philanthropy
Gino Soqueña is not only a fierce industry and union advocate, he is also committed to supporting children in Hawai‘i and the Philippines through his nonprofit organization
A Cool Breeze
Let the ‘āina in — safely — with robust protection offered by Hawai‘i’s impact-rated windows, doors and floors
Facilitating Emergency Growth
Three major Hawai‘i hospitals undergo expansions to emergency epartments, intensive care units and infrastructure upgrades
Walking on a Dream
How a monster project turned into a master plan for Kakaʻako
Building Relationships: From Tourism to Construction
Layton Construction Business Development Manager Jared Higashi fosters connection across sectors
Waipahu High School engineering students show off their goods
Students from Waipahu High School’s Academy of Industrial & Engineering Technology (IET) presented their engineering projects to a team of community volunteers, including professionals from
PDCA Hawaii gives fresh coat to Boys & Girls Club Waianae Clubhouse
The Painting and Decorating Contractors Association of Hawaii (PDCA) donated painting services to the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH) Waianae Clubhouse, providing a
Movement on Maui
Maui’s emphasis on Lahaina recovery and housing shortages drives further infrastructure development
The Unspoken Problem
The construction industry has the second-highest rate of suicide in the United States. This is according to “Suicides among construction workers in the United States,
Cross-Sector Collaboration
The Hawai‘i Clean Energy Initiative necessitates action across the board
to keep up with workforce demands