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
The HPM Foundation pledged $100,000 to the University of Hawai‘i Foundation to provide college scholarships for students enrolled at University of Hawai‘i campuses across the state, according to a news release. Students may apply for the new Robert M. Fujimoto Memorial Scholarship and Building Future Builders Scholarship via the UH
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi was among those in attendance during a blessing ceremony at the historic Hocking Building in Chinatown on Oct. 11. Developers Skyler Pacific LLC, Pacific Development Group (through its affiliate, Hawaii Pacific LLC) and Waialae Partners LLC in partnership with the state’s Hawaii Housing Finance and Development
The New Aloha Stadium Entertainment Project (NASED) today published a Request for Proposals, formally launching the procurement process for the new Aloha Stadium and the surrounding district. This is the first in a three-stage process resulting in a single Master Developer for the public-private-partnership (P3) project. “Today’s release of the