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 templates per application. The Angle-izer also comes with an adjustable gauge that can lock in place to maintain consistent measurements throughout. Aside from straight marks, the rule and gauge can […]
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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 cushion has three heat levels, low (110 degrees), medium (130 degrees) or high (150 degrees), and can last up to five hours on a single charge. The cushion also has
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Manufactured by the family-owned Czech-based company Ramia, the Premium Superb 2100 Workbench offers versatile workspace and accessories for professional woodworkers and “serious hobbyists,” as noted by their retailer’s description. The beech top is 3 inches thick, ensuring heavy-duty woodwork won’t compromise the bench’s integrity while also supporting an apron and double stretchers. In addition to
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Industry experts expect AI will assist
workers rather than replace them
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Local organizations are uplifting
Hawai‘i’s women in construction
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Albert C. Kobayashi Inc. brings affordable housing to Lāna‘i
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Swinerton announced the opening of its newest permanent office in Wailuku, Maui on Jan. 16. The 6,250-square-foot facility features a large timber mezzanine designed and fabricated by Swinerton-adjacent firm Timberlab and can support up to 12 team members. The mezzanine also houses multiple office spaces underneath. The addition of the new office is a part
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The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism announced Hawai‘i has become the first statewide economic development district, designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration. This designation supports Hawai‘i’s mission in providing recovery initiatives and critical infrastructure for future economic prosperity. “This designation comes at a time when our state needs it
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The City & County of Honolulu’s Department of Land Management is making $5 million in funding available for nonprofit organizations and public agencies to apply for funding opportunities under the Affordable Housing Act. The funding will support the development, rehabilitation and expansion of affordable rental housing designated for households earning 60 percent or less of
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Hensel Phelps Executive Vice President Tom J. Diersbock was named the 2025 Outstanding Union Builder of the Year by the Hawai‘i Regional Council of Carpenters and Pacific Resource Partnership at PRP’s annual reception on Jan. 30. “This recognition is a testament to the incredible teams I’ve had the privilege of working with over the years,”
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