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
HPM Building Supply brings its design center concept to Oʻahu
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
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
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
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
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