Building Industry Magazine

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 the August 2008 Issue you will find:

Painting:

What are the hottest trends in the world of paint? How is the movement for green and sustainable living affecting the industry's leading manufacturers, distributors and contractors? There are exciting things afoot. And they are changing the industry - for the better. Find out how in this in-depth report.

Family Business:

How is running a family business different from running a nonfamily business such as a corporation? What, if any, are some challenges as well as advantages that are unique to family businesses? In this special report, we let a few of Hawaii's notable family-run contractors give you their recipe of success.

Hawaii Pacific Steel Framing Alliance Resource Directory:

As it passes the landmark 10-year anniversary, the association takes a look back at the many changes that both the organization and the light gauge steel framing industry as a whole has undergone. The special lift-out insert also provides comprehensive information for anyone who is or wants to become involved with this ever-growing market, including a directory of HSA's current member companies.

The Big Island:

What lies ahead for the Big Island? This retrospective report examines how far we have come and where we are headed, including a look at the end of an era, as Mayor Harry Kim and his administration prepare to leave office after almost eight years.

Coming in September 2008

There is a huge issue on the way in September, with extensive cover stories on Construction and the Environment and the state of the industry on Kauai.
We also continue our Guam coverage in September, looking at green building there as well as the importance of Hawaii-based companies. And we offer a new feature: Legislative Bills Impacting the Industry. Click here to subscribe to Building Industry Magazine. Interested in becoimg an advertising, great, please contact us.

On the Cover:

Big Island Mayor Harry Kim (Cover photo by Lee Schaller; cover design by Ursula Silva.)