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Hawai‘i’s Red-Hot Subs of 2025
Hawai‘i subcontractors — already essential on most jobsites — are now even more critical to project success. Builds are bigger. Timelines are shorter. New technology
Spotlight on Success: Hitting the Target
Dylan Apilado “I don’t believe there’s such thing as an easy project, and this one was no different,” says Dylan Apilado of Swinerton. While Swinerton
Coffee Break: Honoring the Engineers Who Shape Hawai‘i
Having been married for more than a decade, I’m well aware that Valentine’s Day is all about roses and romance. But this month in this
New Products: Sci-fi Support
Most contractors know the feeling of holding their arms above their head for extended periods of time. Festools recently released a tool meant to alleviate
New Products: Versatile Vacuuming
Ryobi makes heavy-duty vacuuming quieter with the 18V One+ HP Advanced Stick Vacuum Kit, ideal for cleaning carpeting, upholstery and furniture. The Vacuum Kit comes
New Products: The Ultimate Multi-Tool
Leatherman created the ultimate multi-tool with its Signal Multi-Tool, offering 19 tools in one 4.5-inch package. The Signal Multi-Tool includes two kinds of pliers, wire
New Products: Flex Has Your Back
Flex recently released the StackPack Jobsite Backpack, made for hauling tools, electronics and other essentials back and forth without having to carry multiple bags. The
News Beat: Maui temporary school project earns national award
The Construction Management Association of America named the West Maui Temporary School Facility as its “2024 Project of the Year.” The national award, presented to
Hawaiʻi Gives: Rosendin Foundation gives $110,000 to O‘ahu nonprofits
At a celebration Nov. 6, the foundation presented checks to Habilitat, Fur-Angel Foundation and the University of Hawai‘i Foundation. Habilitat received $50,000 to fund the
Hawaiʻi Gives: Honouliuli Middle School students receive real-world science lessons
Engineers from Hitachi Rail Honolulu provided science students with real-world lessons, as they apply to the Skyline rail project. Over 100 students from Honouliuli Middle
Safer Homes, Greener Homes
Safety, sustainability and resiliency drive trends in wood and timber
Hawai‘i Defense Projects to Receive $1.55B
Funding for 2025 Hawai‘i military construction leads the nation