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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 changes — particularly tariffs enacted

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News Beat: Governor Green Extends Emergency Housing Proclamation

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 expands the definition of affordable.

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