Hawai‘i’s Red-Hot Subs of 2026
Seven essential trades confirm the strength of Hawai‘i’s building industry
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NAWIC Hawaii Awards $12,000 in 2025 Scholarships
The National Association of Women in Construction Hawaii chapter awarded $12,000 for construction-related training to four students in July 2025.
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$1.3B Authorized for New Hawai‘i Military Construction
2026 NDAA greenlights major Hawai‘i defense projects — and more defense employment
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HPM, Honsador See ‘Robust’ Material House Bond Demand
Darlene Yoshida Jadine Pereza Demand for material house bonds (MHBs) is spiking this year at HPM Building Supply (HPM) and and Honsador Lumber LLC, two top Hawai‘i vendors. HPM and Honsador Lumber offer MHBs that guarantee a new residential project will be constructed as specified in its contract. “The Hawai‘i material bond market is
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Tariffs Are Hitting Insurance, Too
Hawai‘i construction costs are climbing, and so are builders’ 2025 premiums
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Hawai‘i Bonding Opportunities — and Risks— Rise in 2025
Local bonding agents urge thorough prep and expert guidance
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Big Digs
Honolulu’s transformation into a world-class metropolis starts with infrastructure — and there’s a lot of it underway
Concrete and Cement Take Flight
Superior products and steady pricing lift 2025-2026 projects statewide
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HBIF “Foundations for Tomorrow” scholarship applications due in November
Alan Shintani “Foundations for Tomorrow – Building Dreams,” a new Hawaii Building Industry Foundation (HBIF) scholarship initiative launched in July, is accepting applications through Nov. 15. The initiative supports Hawai‘i students statewide who are pursuing degrees or certificates in construction, architecture, engineering, carpentry, electrical work, project management and other building industry trades. “With Hawai‘i experiencing
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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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