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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
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News Beat: DHHL breaks ground on Hale Mō‘ili‘ili

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands held a groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 13 for Hale Mō‘ili‘ili, O‘ahu’s first high-rise affordable rental project exclusively for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, with construction expected to reach completion in 2026. Stanford Carr Development LLC is the developer for the project, with Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company Inc.

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March 11, 2025 No Comments
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News Beat: Parkway Village opens in Kapolei

Parkway Village, a $199 million affordable housing development in Kapolei, welcomed its first residents in December. Built on land owned by the City & County of Honolulu, the public-private partnership was led by Kobayashi Group and Āhē Group with support from the Hawai‘i Housing Finance & Development Corporation. Units range

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March 11, 2025 No Comments
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News Beat: SOCOTEC celebrates 15 years in Hawai‘i with open house

SOCOTEC, a global company that provides testing, inspection and certification services to construction companies, marked its 15th anniversary in Hawai‘i with an open house at the Dillingham Transportation Building on Dec. 5. Formerly known as Trinity | ERD, SOCOTEC’s Hawai‘i operations provide expertise in building envelope consulting, forensic engineering and

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March 11, 2025 No Comments