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
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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, 2021,” a study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine in 2024. In Hawai‘i, carpentry and construction rank first, as revealed in a new study published in March 2026
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Making the Grade
Albert C. Kobayashi Inc. earns high marks delivering a student center for the 21st century
Nan Inc. Donates $1M to Support Nu‘uanu YMCA Redevelopment in Honolulu
General contractor Nan Inc. has donated $1 million to the YMCA of Honolulu, a transformational gift that will go towards the redevelopment of the nonprofit’s flagship branch. The Nu‘uanu YMCA will undergo a major reconstruction and renovation to include a new main facility, new gymnasium and athletic facility and affordable housing. The new gym will
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Swinerton Grants Wish for Local Boy
Swinerton Builders recently granted a wish to a lucky young boy as part of Make-A-Wish Hawaii’s efforts to brighten the lives of keiki with critical illnesses. Ares received a Paw-Patrol-themed room that included a loft bed with a slide, custom signage and decals and themed toys. Aaron Yamasaki, Swinerton vice president and vision manager, alongside
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Power Movers: It’s About Progress
Pacific Resource Partnership’s Nathaniel Kinney works to
bring tangible, real-world solutions to big-picture concerns
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HPM Oʻahu Design Centers Opens in Iwilei
HPM Building Supply brings its design center concept to Oʻahu
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Hawaiʻi Gives: Ledcor Maui and ‘Āina Momona support Hawaiian immersion education
The Maui branch of general contractor Ledcor is again partnering with Native Hawaiian nonprofit ‘Āina Momona to support Ho‘omau 2025, an annual cultural event presented by Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui. Together they have set a target goal surpassing the $60,000 collected in 2024. Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui is the parent support group of
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Hawai‘i Gives: Over $423,000 raised for local United Way chapters
Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1260 (IBEW Local 1260), and current and retired employees of Hawaiian Electric together raised over $423,000 for United Way chapters on Hawai‘i island, Maui and O‘ahu. The funds were raised during workplace campaigns conducted last year. $374,186.77 was raised by employees on O‘ahu and Maui
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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 of chief investment officer since 2022 and previously served at real estate bank iStar Financial as Hawaii Region head. Dookchitra has over 25 years of experience in real estate. He
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