Walking on a Dream
How a monster project turned into a master plan for Kakaʻako
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Movement on Maui
Maui’s emphasis on Lahaina recovery and housing shortages drives further infrastructure development
Maui High students win 2026 Hawai‘i Bridge Builder Competition
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) congratulated Ian Payba and Jeter Hondo for winning the 2026 Hawai‘i Bridge Builder Competition. The two Maui High School juniors received their awards and a $1,000 cash prize for their school at the 17th annual Hawai‘i STEM Conference on April 15 and 16 at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort.
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HAPI announces Sara Thomas as new executive director
Hawaii Asphalt Paving Industry (HAPI) announced the hiring of Sara Thomas as executive director following Jon Young’s departure from the role. Young will remain as senior advisor to offer institutional knowledge and technical support during the transition. “I am confident Sara is ready to take the lead and will serve our members and government agency
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Sustainable and Maintainable
Jobsite safety and environmentally friendly materials are priorities for the local painting industry
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Francis Oda, G70 Cofounder and Hawai‘i Architect, Dies at 84
Francis Oda, G70 cofounder, passed away Feb. 14, 2026. Leading the firm for more than 50 years, Oda consistently applied his philosophy of culturally based design to his numerous projects across all sectors. His career led him to receive upwards of 50 awards, including the American Institute of Architects Honor Award and the Gordon Bradley
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DAGS Begins Renovations at Kāne‘ohe Civic Center to Upgrade Facilities and Parking
Public Works Division upgrades Windward O‘ahu facility with interior improvements, expanded services and new parking
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Labor of Love
Although luxury residential builds are still moving forward, the focus on affordable housing continues to take precedence across the state. Pacific Resource Partnership’s Winter 2025 edition of Hawai‘i Perspectives, a scientifically conducted survey, reports that Hawai‘i is about 64,000 homes short of meeting the current demands. “Many are frustrated by delays due to government red
Changing with the Tides
Swinerton Project Executive Travis Wong finds growth in opportunity
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NAVFAC Pacific honors top 2026 civilian and military engineers
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific honored Wayne Hanaoka and Capt. Nicholas Leinweber as the top 2026 Engineers of the Year. Civilian Engineer of the Year recipient Wayne Hanaoka oversees three of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s largest military construction efforts, totaling approximately $1.5 billion over the past year as design manager and engineer-in-responsible charge
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