About Us

Building Industry is the monthly magazine serving the interests of design, development and construction professionals on all Hawaiian islands and Guam. Feature articles cover a wide range of industry subjects including building techniques, financing, new product and service opportunities, government activities, engineering & architecture, transportation, construction health care and much more.

In This Issue

Hawaii Developers’ Council:

What exactly is the Hawaii Developers’ Council? Who are its members and what do they stand for? Finally, how is the organization important to construction? Meet the leaders of this high-powered association and learn more about its industry and community activities.

TOP 25:

It’s that time again. B.I. reveals its annual list of Top 25 Contractors and Noteworthy Contenders. This information-packed section will fill you in on what these busy companies having been doing for the past year, along with comments on what they feel is ahead for the industry. Also look for interesting sidebars, everything from anniversaries and top employers to top executives and web sites. This year, we even highlight green building projects and good neighbor activities.

Top Eats:

For this year’s report, we scouted the Kalihi industrial area for the plate lunches that construction workers crave the most. We ventured to every corner of this region and what we found was a cornucopia of kaukau. We narrowed the search to three eateries that keep local builders well fed and energized for the jobsite. If you’re looking for ono grindz at affordable prices, look no further. Just beware of the kanak attack.

Project Managers:

What does it take to be a successful project manager? Hawaii’s leading PMs give us the lowdown on the education and experience that’s required, the numerous responsibilities they have to shoulder and the challenges they overcome day after day.

Coming in April 2008

Developers, a major and sometimes controversial topic, is one of our upcoming cover stories for April, which also includes an extensive report on Roofing, focusing on innovations and specialty systems. Alternative Energy also receives our attention next month, and we highlight Women in Construction, from behind the scenes to at the jobsite.

On the Cover:

A Koga Engineering & Construction, Inc. team, one of Hawaii’s leading sitework contractors, at the Nuuanu Stream Emergency Repair project site; from left are: Glenn Nohara, president; Cheyne Pratt, laborer; Alvin Fujioka, project manager, and Flor Mendoza, foreman. (Cover photo by Jason Soeda; cover design by Ursula Silva)