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
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
The General Contractors Association (GCA) of Hawaii installed its new board of directors for 2026 at an installation ceremony held at The Royal Hawaiian Resort Waikiki on Jan. 17. Michael Inouye was sworn in as 2026 president, taking the helm from 2025 President Russell Inouye. The GCA of Hawaii 2026
Kobayashi Group LLC was selected to redevelop a nearly 14-acre City and County of Honolulu-owned parcel in Kapolei into a mixed-use development.
Kapili Roofing & Painting President Brennan Leong proves effective leadership can come at any age
Core Tech Hawai‘i LLC, the local division of leading Guam developer Core Tech International Corp., underscored its entry into the Hawai‘i market with the August announcement of its new venture in Waikīkī. Dominic Jeon 436 Ena Road will be co-developed as affordable rental apartments by Core Tech Hawai‘i and partner
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) broke ground on the next installment of the Skyline rail system at a ceremony Aug. 11. The blessing ceremony was led by Kahu Kordell Kekoa at the future site of the Ka‘ākaukukui (Civic Center) Station on Halekauwila Street in Kaka‘ako between South Street
The City and County of Honolulu selected Centre Urban Real Estate as the preferred negotiating partner in the redevelopment of 1615 Ala Wai Blvd. With the recent demolition of the long-abandoned property, the City plans to turn the empty space into affordable housing. All that remains of the previous structure,
Mid-Pacific Institute celebrated the groundbreaking of its $7.5-million track and field facility on May 27. The new facility will cover nearly five acres replacing the old athletic fields and will feature a six-lane track and designated area for field events. G70 is designing the project. “For decades, our track and
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation announced on May 21 that executive director and CEO Lori Kahikina received the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials’ 14th annual Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation Award for her professional accomplishments and leadership. “I am so honored and grateful to receive this award. It