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BIA Hawaii welcomes new Board of Directors for 2026

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The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA Hawaii) announced its leadership for 2026, with Kamuela Potter leading the organization as 2026 president. The remaining officers are as follows: President-elect Lili Shintani, Vice President Lukas Petersons, Secretary Kevin Murray and Treasurer Paul Silen. “BIA Hawaii is honored to have these distinguished leaders serving on our board and championing the

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Perpetuating the Cultural Kuleana of Construction 

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A s development picks up on Maui for both restorative and regular construction projects, companies are taking extra measures to ensure the environmental and cultural integrity of the land withstands new builds. That’s where Ledcor Maui Cultural Advisor Clifford Nae‘ole steps in, offering his cultural expertise to guide the company into ethical building practices. “In

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A Plentiful Future

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A lthough the local industry is facing challenges due to labor shortages and unpredictable markets, the Garden Isle shows no indication that its slew of projects is slowing down anytime soon. “Kaua‘i is in a construction boom and our backlog looks healthy for the next two years,” says Shioi Construction Inc. President Roy Y. Shioi.

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