ECS Inc. (ECS), an electrical engineering consulting firm, has executed a letter of intent to join Coffman Engineers Inc. following the two firms’ February asset purchase agreement. Coffman’s Honolulu office welcomes ECS’ two owners and eight staff members, expanding its Pacific Region electrical engineering group to 25 employees. “Tim and
BIA Hawaii in January announced the 2023 winners of its annual Building Industry Design & Construction Awards. This year’s competition included two special categories for Kitchen & Bath and a Best in Hawaii Living Award. Stone-Drew/Ashe & Jones and EMTEK sponsored the awards presented at a cocktail reception. “The 2023
Locally owned Servpac Inc. has just completed a significant expansion project, doubling colocation capacity at its MTP Data Center in Mililani Technology Park. The multi-million-dollar project commenced in June of last year. “With this recent investment, we have ensured that our clients’ operations are never impacted,” says Richard Zheng, president
Amendments reflect current needs Governor Josh Green, M.D., has signed the fifth Emergency Proclamation (EP) relating to affordable housing, which waives a number of state and county fees that add millions of dollars in costs, requires developers to build hundreds of additional affordable housing units to qualify for exemptions and
HPM Building Supply has announced the expansion of their operations with the opening of a new retail store and lumberyard on Lānaʻi. Scheduled to open in April, the location will be the company’s first on Lānaʻi and its 19th overall. “The expansion to the beautiful island of Lānaʻi marks an
Hawaiian Electric Company Inc. and Innergex Renewable Energy announced the termination of an agreement to construct the Paeahu Solar project in South Maui. Initially proposed in 2018, the solar and battery storage initiative faced substantial delays due to legal challenges and issues related to COVID-19, including increased costs and supply-chain
Nan Inc., Hawai‘i’s largest locally-owned construction company, announced Nov. 15 that it purchased Grace Pacific LLC from major local landowner Alexander & Baldwin. Nan Inc. purchased the state’s largest asphalt paving contractor for $57.5 million, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The purchase marks a
Matthew Scanlon After three years, O‘ahu can still boast the deepest and largest known column foundation in the world. Shimmick/Traylor/Granite Joint Venture was contracted by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation to build Skyline’s airport guideway and stations segment, which includes a record-breaking achievement along Kalihi Stream on Kamehameha Highway
The Coalition for Specialized Housing and GSF LLC held a dedication ceremony on Oct. 25 for Waikoloa Family Affordable, the newest affordable housing development under construction on Hawai‘i island. The 110-unit, $46 million project at 68-3911 Makana Kai Dr. includes 39 one-bedroom apartments, 40 two-bedroom flats and 31 two-bedroom townhouses
A groundbreaking ceremony and traditional Hawaiian blessing were held Oct. 17 for Aloha Iā Halewilikō, a 140-unit affordable senior rental housing development at 99-385 Pōhai Pl. — the former site of the historic ‘Aiea Sugar Mill. Construction of the $62 million project by nonprofit developer and property manager EAH Housing