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News Beat: 127-unit ‘Ewa Beach housing project moves forward 

The City and County of Honolulu is advancing the development of Kaleima‘o Village – West Loch Apartments, an affordable rental housing project in ‘Ewa Beach. The 127-unit development will be available to those making 60 percent or less than the area median income. Construction by Komohale West Loch LLC, a

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June 19, 2025 No Comments
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News Beat: HDOT raises $849M in airport system bonds

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced in February that the state’s airport system raised $849 million in bond financing, marking the largest bond issuance in the system’s history. The bonds will go towards approximately $600 million in infrastructure improvements, including runway repairs, terminal renovations, security enhancements and the construction of

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June 19, 2025 No Comments
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News Beat: Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall unveils recent renovations

The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction and the Department of Enterprise Services in March shared details of the Blaisdell Concert Hall’s $10-million back-of-house renovation, which included various electrical, safety and convenience upgrades. “This project is an investment that speaks volumes about our exuberant commitment to

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June 19, 2025 No Comments
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News Beat: City issues RFQ for Iwilei Center redevelopment

The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Land Management and the Mayor’s Office of Housing are looking for a development partner to renovate the Iwilei Center into a mixed-use, transit-oriented property aimed at connecting affordable housing residents with essential businesses and services. “Housing is not just about constructing units

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June 19, 2025 No Comments
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News Beat: Economic uncertainty casts shadow on Hawai‘i construction outlook

The University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization released its first-quarter forecast for 2025 on Feb. 28, presenting a mixed outlook for Hawai‘i’s construction industry amid escalating economic uncertainty. Despite being identified as a bright spot in the current economic landscape, Hawai‘i’s construction industry faces numerous challenges. Uncertainties surrounding federal policy

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April 28, 2025 No Comments
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News Beat: Nordic PCL’s Glen Kaneshige named 1st ‘Legacy Award’ winner from Hawai‘i

ENR West, a special regional section of the industry publication Engineering News-Record, announced in January that Nordic PCL Construction Inc. President Glen Kaneshige is one of three recipients of its 2025 Legacy Award, which recognizes industry leaders “for their lasting impact on construction and engineering.” The Legacy Awards honor professionals

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April 28, 2025 No Comments
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News Beat: Swinerton opens Maui office 

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

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March 17, 2025 No Comments
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News Beat: Hawai‘i becomes nation’s first statewide economic development district

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

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March 17, 2025 No Comments