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The Ties That Bind

Hawaii has traditionally benefited from having strong family-owned businesses, especially in the construction industry. Families and their fortunes are reliant on the success of these companies, many of whom have been doing busines in the Islands for many decades. Members of such families form a special bond. This year, Associate Editor Brett Alexander-Estes profiles four of these families: the Akasakis of Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing Hawaii Inc., the Inouyes of Ralph S. Inouye Co. Ltd., the Youngs of Albert C. Kobayashi Inc. and the Zelinskys of The Zelinsky Company.

And then there were two … mayoral candidates. Keith Amemiya and Rick Blangiardi will duke it out on Nov. 3 at the polls. Meanwhile, both agreed to an exclusive Q&A session with Building Industry Hawaii about the construction sector and what they will do to support builders when they are in office.

Also, some of Hawaii’s building leaders voice their ideas on what they would like to Trade Captures 4 SPJ Awards see from Honolulu’s next mayor.

Trade Publishing Ltd. captured four The COVID-19 pandemic has awards for its work in 2019 in the annual prompted a “collaborative effort” by contest of the Society of Professional unions and trade organizations as contracJournalists (SPJ) Hawaii Chapter. tors make every effort to heed health and Associate Editor Priscilla Pérez safety guidelines and protect their employBillig won second place in the Business ees. It’s about more than just maintaining Reporting category for her story, an “essential” designation; it’s all about “Franchise Frenzy,” in Hawaii Hospitality working together against a common foe magazine. In the Industry or Trade that has crippled many Hawaii businesses, Reporting category, Associate Editor especially tourism. Be sure to read our Brett Alexander Estes’ story in Building report inside.

Industry Hawaii, “Keep Your Eye on the Law,” placed third.

Cesspools and septic tanks have been Trade’s creative department also used in the Islands for decades, and initially fared well as Lead Art Director Ursula A. were an efficient way to manage waste. But Silva took third place in the Overall Page now the EPA aims to curb the use of cessDesign competition for her work on the pools, claiming they allow contaminates BIH article, “Chain Reaction.” Judges into the soil and affect Hawaii’s groundwanoted that “strong design ethics show the ter supplies. We report on how specialists great talent behind this entry.” are working to remedy the thousands of And former Creative Director Davin cesspools that dot the landscape.

Iyamatsu placed second for his magaA hui hou, zine cover, “Artificial Aloha?” for Hawaii Hospitality.

Judging of the Hawaii entries was done by members of the Louisville, Ky., SPJ Chapter.

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CONTENTS

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Features 8

Awards Dip but Year Remains Robust Contractors see strong August with $82 million in jobs

10 Mega-warehouse in Kapolei

Spotlight on Success: Honolulu Builders

15 For Honolulu’s Next Mayor, Construction is ‘Essential’

Amemiya and Blangiardi say they will expedite construction to speed Oahu’s recovery

22 Builders: ‘Utilize Industry Resources’

Other recommendations to Honolulu’s next mayor include supporting construction as ‘essential’

25 Empire Builders

Four Hawaii families build leading construction dynasties

53 Addressing a Stinky Situation

Thousands of cesspools across the Islands

are threatening Hawaii’s clean groundwater supplies

56 Unions & Trade Organizations:

A ‘Great Collaborative Effort’

Builders of today and tomorrow find ways to weather difficult times together

60 UH-Hilo College of Pharmacy

Spotlight on Success: Isemoto Contracting

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Nordic PCL Tops 23rd NAIOP Awards Hawthorne Cat Opens on Kauai HPM Expands Statewide STG Drills Record-Breaking Rail Column Military Roundup: Nan to Build Magazines at JBPHH for NAVFAC

66 Honolulu Airport Awarded $43M for Infrastructure Work

Departments 3 6 8 9

Coffee Break: David Putnam Datebook Contracts Awarded Low Bids

On the Cover Mayoral candidates Keith Amemiya and Rick Blangiardi talk about their goals for Honolulu's construction industry.

Artist's image of Kapolei Parkway, a future 404-unit affordable rental community developed by the Kobayashi Group.

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DATEBOOK | Upcoming Classes, Events & More If you’d like your organization’s event to be considered for Datebook, contact brett@tradepublishing.com a minimum of two months prior to your event.

Editor’s note: Due to the continuing developments surrounding COVID-19 in Hawaii, some scheduled events and activities have been canceled, postponed or, as of press time, were unconfirmed.

OCTOBER 1

Supervisory Training: Substance Abuse Awareness

Presented by the General Contractors Association of Hawaii (GCA of Hawaii) via Zoom. 10 a.m.-noon. For registration and information: Judee at 833-1681 ext. 14 or at gca@gcahawaii.org. Fee: GCA members $50; nonmembers $80.

OCTOBER 1

Electrician 240 Class

Presented by the Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. Hawaii Chapter (ABC Hawaii). Meets HRS section 448E-5(b) requirements. The class for the coming year is now open for enrollment. Email Ken@abchawaii. org for an application packet.

OCTOBER 1

AIA Center for Architecture Programs (Tentative) Until further notice, programs at

Please join us for our upcoming Lunch & Learn Presentation by, Ethan Martin, PE Associate - DCI Engineers, Seattle Wood Design and Detailing of Fire Walls, Fire Barriers, and Fire Partitions for Light-Frame and Mass Timber.

Date: November 19, 2020 Time: 11:30-1pm You will earn 1 LU/HSW Location: ZOOM Price: FREE Receive a FREE $15 GrubHub certificate for completing the class.

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the American Institute of Architects Honolulu Chapter’s Center for Architecture are restricted. A limited number of programs and events are available online. For information on the latest available programs, visit aiahonolulu.org.

OCTOBER 1

HAPI Shorts (Ongoing)

Virtual sessions by industry professionals presented each week during lunch hour by the Hawaii Asphalt Paving Industry (HAPI). 20to 30-minute sessions are followed by questions and answers. Go to hawaiiasphalt.org/education/hapishorts/ for more information. Free.

OCTOBER 6

NAHB Estimating and Scheduling for Profitable Business Operations – Online Class

Presented by the Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii).

Instructor: Michael Strong. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

BIA-Hawaii, 94-487 Akoki St., Waipahu.

To register and for more information: biahawaii.org or contact Barbara Nishikawa at 629-7505 or BLN@ biahawaii.org. Fee: BIA-Hawaii members $230; non-members $300. Bundle rates on three NAHB classes available.

OCTOBER 7

NAHB Project Management – Online Class

Presented by BIA-Hawaii. Instructor: Michael Strong. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

BIA-Hawaii, 94-487 Akoki St., Waipahu.

To register and for more information: biahawaii.org or contact Barbara Nishikawa at 629-7505 or BLN@ biahawaii.org. Fee: BIA-Hawaii members $230; non-members $300. Bundle rates on all three NAHB classes available.

OCTOBER 7

AGC’s WebEd: Keep Your Team Connected: Sharing Virtual RFIs and Construction Documents with Everyone Presented by GCA of Hawaii via AGC WebED. 8-9 a.m. After creating profile, register at meetings@agc.org.

Free to GCA members.

OCTOBER 8

NAHB Basics of Building – Online Class Presented by BIA-Hawaii. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. BIA-Hawaii, 94-487 Akoki St., Waipahu. To register and for more information: biahawaii.org or contact Barbara Nishikawa at 629-7505 or BLN@biahawaii.org. Fee: BIA-Hawaii members $230; non-members $300.

Bundle rates on all three NAHB classes available.

OCTOBER 10

Confined Space for Construction – Competent Person Level Course (8-Hour) – Online Webinar

Presented by Lawson & Associates via Zoom, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Register at lawsonassociatesinc.thundertix.com/ events/171233. Email response contains link to webinar. For more information, go to info@lawsonsafety.com, lawsonsafety.com or contact Lawson at 441-5333. Fee: $199 plus tax and registration/online ticketing fee.

OCTOBER 12, 14, 16, 19, 23

40-Hour Safety Hazard Awareness Training for Contractors (5-Day)

Presented by BIA-Hawaii. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (daily). BIA-Hawaii, 94-487 Akoki St., Waipahu. To register and for more information: biahawaii.org or contact Barbara Nishikawa at 629-7505 or BLN@biahawaii.org.

Fee: BIA members $450; non-members $575; ETF $287.50.

OCTOBER 15

NAWIC General Membership Meeting

The National Association of Women in Construction Honolulu Chapter presents its new fiscal year “Road Map for 2020-2021” via Zoom. 5:30-7 p.m.

Register and access meeting link at nawic-honolulu.org. Contact jnacino@ lynden.com for more information.

OCTOBER 17, 24

AGC’s PMDP Module 3 – Project Administration

Presented by GCA of Hawaii.

Instructor: James Abeshima. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (daily). GCA Conference Room, 1065 Ahua St. For more information

and to register by Oct. 7: gcahawaii. org, or contact Gladys Hagemann at 833-1681 ext. 12 or gladys@gcahawaii.org. Fee: GCA members $395; non-members $495.

OCTOBER 23

Being a Safety Professional (2-Hour) – Online Webinar

Presented by Lawson & Associates via Zoom. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Register at zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FwulxGrTmmw-m8OA1_eGg. For more information, go to info@lawsonsafety. com, lawsonsafety.com or contact Lawson at 441-5333. Free.

OCTOBER 27-29

PBX20 – Online/Live

Hawaii’s new building industry trade show, presented by the Construction Specifications Institute, features CEU-earning webinars and a live pau hana event (free for AEC industry) with vendor exhibits and networking opportunities. Pre-registration

required. To register and for more information: PBXHawaii.com.

NOVEMBER 2-5

OSHA 5400 – Trainer Course in OS&H Standards for the Maritime Industry

Presented by BIA-Hawaii and UC-San Diego OSHA Training Institute. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (daily). BIA-Hawaii, 94-487 Akoki St., Waipahu. To register and for more information, including fee: biahawaii. org, osha.ucsd.edu, email oshatraining@ ucsd.edu or call (800) 358-9206.

NOVEMBER 7, 14

AGC’s STP Unit 5 – Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs (2015 Edition) Presented by GCA of Hawaii.

Instructor: Garrett Sullivan. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (daily). GCA Conference Room, 1065 Ahua St. For more information and to register by Oct. 28: gcahawaii. org, or contact Gladys Hagemann at 833-1681 ext. 12 or gladys@gcahawaii.org. Fee: GCA members $295;

non-members $395.

NOVEMBER 16-19

OSHA 500 – Trainer Course in OS&H for the Construction Industry

Presented by BIA-Hawaii and UC-San Diego OSHA Training Institute. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (daily). BIA-Hawaii, 94-487 Akoki St., Waipahu. No online enrollment. To register and for more information: biahawaii.org, osha.ucsd.edu, email oshatraining@ucsd.edu or call (800) 358-9206.

Fee: $765.

NOVEMBER 20

Safety Management Systems vs.

Safety Programs (2-Hour) – Online Webinar

Presented by Lawson & Associates.

11 a.m.–1 p.m. via Zoom. Register at zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ oHmsEFTGTfmmTBAvBIS_Nw. For more information, go to info@lawsonsafety.com, lawsonsafety.com or contact Lawson at 441-5333. Free.

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CONTRACTS AWARDED

Awards Dip but Year Remains Robust The month of August brought the year’s lowest amount of government agency contract awards of $82,776,738. The eight-month tally for 2020, however, rises to an impressive $2,138,389,722.

This August was far more lucrative than the same month in 2019. August 2019 delivered contracts valued at $22,323,443; contractors reaped an increase of more than 270 percent

during this August.

Central Construction Inc. landed the largest portion of the contracts, with two jobs totaling $10,986,818, including a $10,349,063 contract for work on the STEM Building and Autism Center at Maui High School in Kahului.

57 Engineering Inc. landed the second-largest single job of $10,289,000 for work on the Aiea High School girls’ athletic locker room

1,200,000,000

and weight training facility. The next biggest award, of $7,446,000, went to Jas. W. Glover Ltd. for Kilauea Avenue rehabilitation in South Hilo.

Other than August, the second slowest month so far in 2020 was March, with jobs valued at $94 million; in comparison, the top month of 2019 was a $73.2 million February.

First 8 Months of 2020

$204,354,691

$130,898,435

MAY

JUNE

JULY

$82,776,738

$180,918,628

400,000,000

$197,160,199

600,000,000

$94,085,715

$1,072,379,035

800,000,000

$175,816,281

1,000,000,000

200,000,000 0 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH

Oahu

57 Engineering Inc...........................$10,289,000

APRIL

Brian's Contracting Inc. .......................... 597,000

Aiea High School, Girls Athletic Locker Room and Weight Training Facility

Ho'opono Building A, Floor Remediation

Close Construction Inc.........................2,218,668

Manana Elementary School, Parking Lot and Fire Lane

Peterson Bros. Construction Inc........... 589,669

Niu Valley Middle School, World Languages CR Building 2nd Increment

Sea Engineering Inc. ............................... 572,355

Kaikor Construction Associates Inc....................................... 1,966,790

CC Engineering & Construction Inc........ 559,800

Erosion Control and Best Management Practices for Storm Water Permit Compliance, Various Locations on Oahu, Districts of Ewa and Honolulu

Summit Construction Inc.....................1,764,888 Kawananakoa Middle School, ADA Transition

Pacific Isles Equipment Rentals ........1,474,778 Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor, Water System Improvements

Peterson Bros. Construction Inc........ 1,100,990 Aliamanu Elementary School, Parking Lot Improvements

Eckard Brandes Inc. ................................999,881 Maintenance of Sewer System at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

MH Electric Construction dba M.H. Electric Co................................933,265 Emergency Power Consolidation at DKI Airport

Allied Electric............................................801,180 Kalakaua Middle School, Campus Fire Alarm

Site Engineering Inc. ...............................792,590 Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor Paving Improvements

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Repair Waterline at Piers 51C-53, Honolulu Harbor Stairs Replacement at Spencer House, HA 1073

Ke Nui Construction LLC.........................499,090 Kaimuki Middle School, Covered Walkways

Henry's Equipment Rental & Sales Inc. .................................493,800 Kuhio Elementary School, Area 01, Erosion Control and Basketball Court

Amethyst Builders LLC............................489,680 Mililani Uka Elementary School, Portable Restroom

Ke Nui Construction LLC.........................467,300 Salt Lake Elementary School, Repair Mall Walkways, Phase 1

Sea Engineering Inc. ...............................465,550 Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor, 600 Row Finger Pier Repair

International Roofing & Building Construction.......................... 387,200 Roof Repairs at Pier 2 Terminal, Honolulu Harbor

Miller's Paving LLC................................... 297,033 FY20 One-Year Maintenance Contract for Pavement Repairs at Fort Armstrong, Honolulu Harbor

AUGUST

MEI Corp....................................................291,896 Statewide Water Meter Replacement and Miscellaneous Improvements

AWARDS BY AREA

Oahu..........................$30,186,010 Hawaii.........................23,926,037 Maui............................23,144,026 Kauai.............................5,520,665 TOTAL.........................$82,776,738

AWARDS BY AGENCY

DOE ...........................$44,061,075 DPWHI.........................14,326,093 DOT................................9,550,703 DLNR..............................8,103,976 DAGS..............................3,304,076 Dept. of Agriculture.......1,586,078 DOFMA.............................923,045 HPHA................................921,692 TOTAL.........................$82,776,738

AUGUST'S TOP 10 CONTRACTORS Kitsap Construction LLC.......................... 274,354 Kahuku Elementary School, Building C Cafeteria, Shelter Hardening

Site Engineering Inc. ............................... 270,700 Jarrett Middle School, Walkways and Miscellaneous Building Improvements

LTM Corp. .................................................. 270,671 Heeia Elementary School, Building E, Security Gates

Sea Engineering Inc. ...............................258,283 Repair Water Laterals at Pier 1, Honolulu Harbor

Sterling Pacific Construction..................250,222 Salt Lake Elementary School, New Covered Play Area

Landan Construction Inc. .......................220,508 Replace Emergency Generator Fuel Tank at Pier 2 Terminal, Honolulu Harbor

Miller's Paving LLC...................................203,840 Salt Lake/Moanalua Public Library, Parking Lot Improvements

Peterson Bros. Construction Inc. ..........186,981 Makaha Elementary School, Campus Ground Stabilization

Rambaud Electric LLC............................... 99,818 Kaimuki Public Library, Upgrade Fire Alarm System

Bora Inc. ...................................................... 98,230 Aina Haina Elementary School, ADA Restrooms

Central Construction Inc. (2) .................................................. $10,986,818 57 Engineering Inc. (1) ............................................................... 10,289,000 Jas. W. Glover Ltd. (1) ................................................................. 7,446,000 Close Construction Inc. (2) .......................................................... 6,659,668 Site Engineering Inc. (7) ............................................................... 5,689,162 F&H Construction (2) ................................................................. 4,794,954 Isemoto Contracting Co. Ltd. (2) ................................................. 3,786,774 MEI Corp. (3) .............................................................................. 3,404,348 Sea Engineering Inc. (4) ................................................................ 2,831,623 Grace Pacific LLC (1) ................................................................... 2,412,919

Information is summarized from the Contractors Awarded section of BIDService Weekly, compiled by Research Editor Alfonso R. Rivera.

Betsill Bros. ...............................................417,741

Maui High School, Weight Training and Wrestling Facilities, Phase 2, Kahului

Royal Mechanical & Sheetmetal...........346,850

Site Engineering Inc. ...............................538,400

Pukalani Elementary School, P11 EOEL Pre-K Renovation, Makawao

Maui High School, STEM Building and Autism Center, Kahului

Triton Marine Construction Corp. ..........212,718

Repair Roll-Up Door and Entrance at Pier 1 Shed, Kahului Harbor

F&H Construction..................................2,727,000

Remove Crane Rails and Install Removable Bullrails at Kaumalapau Harbor, Lanai

MEI Corp. .............................................. 2,089,138

Hawaii

Baldwin High School, Building C & D Reroof

Sea Engineering Inc. ........................... 1,535,435 Lahaina Small Boat Harbor, Inner Marginal Wharf Repair

Goodfellow Bros. Inc. .......................... 1,294,182 Statewide Water Meter Replacement and Miscellaneous Improvements, Molokai

Rojac Construction Inc. ..........................923,045 Central Maui Landfill, Organics Processing Facility and Solidification Basin

Central Construction Inc. ....................... 637,755 Kahului Small Boat Harbor, Bathroom Complex

Naalehu Park and Community Center, Accessibility Improvements, Kau

Betsill Bros. ..............................................281,583

Central Construction Inc. ................. 10,349,063

F&H Construction..................................2,067,954

Stan's Contracting Inc. ...........................633,700

Site Engineering Inc. ............................... 547,000

Maui

Kualapuu Elementary School, ADA Transition, Molokai

North Kawaihae Smal Boat Harbor, Infrastructure Improvements

Maui Community Correctional Center, Dormitories 1, 2 and 3 Roofing System Renovations and Other Improvements, Wailuku

Castaway Construction & Restoration LLC....................................261,562

Kalama Intermediate School, Covered Playcourt

Site Engineering Inc. ............................1,255,572

Waimea Elementary School, Parking Lot Improvements

Hilo Bayfront Beach Park, Accessibility Improvements, Waiakea

Isemoto Contracting Co. Ltd. .................491,700

Haaheo Elementary School, Miscellaneous R&M FY16, South Hilo

Artech Construction Group Inc. .............434,500 Mountain View Elementary School, Drainage Improvements

Maxum Construction of Hawaii LLC...... 423,327 Hilo Intermediate School, Building H, Gym Structural Repairs

Heartwood Pacific LLC............................361,892 Repair Vacant Units, Hale Aloha O Puna

Jas. W. Glover Ltd. ................................7,446,000

Sterling Pacific Construction..................118,953

Close Construction Inc. ...................... 4,441,000

Kauai

Kilauea Avenue Rehabilitation, Wailoa Bridge to Puainako Street, South Hilo Hilo Intermediate School, New or Renovate PE Locker Room Building

Isemoto Contracting Co. Ltd ...............3,295,074

Dr. Frances F.C. Wong Stadium, Accessibility Improvements, Waiakea

Grace Pacific LLC..................................2,412,919 Henry Street Rehabilitation, Kuakini Highway to Queen Kaahumanu Highway, North Kona

Site Engineering Inc. ........................... 1,526,000 Pier 2 Drainage and Paving Improvements, Kawaihae Harbor

Repairs to District Office, Hilo Harbor

Cushnie Construction Co. Inc. ........... 1,942,296 Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor Site Improvements, Kekaha

Econolite Systems Inc. ....................... 1,796,155 Traffic Management Center, Island of Kauai

MEI Corp. .............................................. 1,023,314 Kauai Community Correctional Center, Restrooms and Showers Repairs and Improvements

Site Engineering Inc. ...............................758,900

Waimea Public Library, Replace Exterior Doors and Miscellaneous Repairs

LOW BIDS The companies below submitted the low bids in August for the work detailed. Submitting the lowest bid is not a guarantee of being awarded the job. However, it is a strong indication of future work, and subcontractors can plan accordingly.

Oahu

Maui Kupuno Builders LLC................ $6,242,565

Betsill Bros. ...........................................1,860,740

Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 88

Paia Gym, Roofing Replacement

Oceanic Companies Inc. ..................... 4,233,019

F&H Construction................................. 1,349,000

Kailua Road Wastewater Pump Station, System Improvements

Kaunakakai WWRF RBC Replacement

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Thomas Sorenson, who owns Inspiration Interiors and Honolulu Design Center, praised Honolulu

Builders for its work on his new distribution center at 91-150 Hanua St. “It’s been a nice ride to the finish line,” says Sorenson, who awarded the contract to Honolulu Builders last June, with the finishing touches completed this month. “We had a good relationship” with Honolulu Builders, he adds, noting that the biggest obstacle was “in the permitting” process.

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Jordan says there were other bumps along the way, too, adding that the crew “did encounter iwi on the site, but worked with Trisha Watson of Honua Consulting to properly manage the handling and reinterment.

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Jordan says valuable experience was gained from constructing the huge warehouse.

“The project has been a textbook example of how to construct a large tilt-up warehouse,” he says. “The open communication lines with the owners (Thomas and Daniel Sorenson) and the architect (Sueda & Associates) allowed the project team to address project issues in a collaborative manner.”

Honolulu Builders utilized software programs to keep the job running smoothly, such as AutoCAD, a design and drafting software application, and Leica Total Stations for measurement tasks to ensure “consistent layout,” Jordan notes.

A high point in the project team’s collaborative efforts happened during a concrete slab pour, Jordan says.

“We worked with the architectural team and structural engineer (Kai

Honolulu Builders’ crew installs the tilt-up walls on the warehouse. A total of 146 panels were put up.

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square feet at a time,” he says. “This was a huge scheduling benefit, and the slabs are virtually crack-free and exceed the specified FF (floor flatness) and FL (floor levelness) requirements.”

Along with McCarthy as project superintendent, Jordan lauded the work of Tim Sinn, the project manager; Danmark Dela Cruz, the project engineer; Bruce Ha, the carpenter foreman; and Todd Zielsdorg and engineer Andrew Yankee.

Key subcontractors, Jordan says, include: • Peterson Bros. “pulled off the impossible by completing the building pad six weeks ahead of schedule.”

• Mana Construction, “led by Tony Gregory, placed the slab-ongrade in a record six large pours with the highest quality.”

• Harris Rebar.

• Hawaiian Crane & Rigging, “led

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• Koapaka Construction, “led by Virgil White, erected the roof structure in a record 40 days.”

• Tory’s Roofing.

• Cana Day Painting.

• Aloha Fire, “led by Mark Jordan, erected the fire sprinkler system in 11 weeks, which allowed the project to maintain the completion date.”

• Roy’s Electric, “led by Roy Bravo, pushed the project the entire time and helped us maintain the project schedule.”

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For Honolulu’s Next Mayor,

CONSTRUCTION IS ‘ESSENTIAL’ Amemiya and Blangiardi say they will expedite construction to speed Oahu’s recovery

BY BRETT ALEXANDER-ESTES

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ome Nov. 3, either Keith Amemiya, former executive director of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association, or Rick Blangiardi, former president of Hawaii News Now and international broadcasting company Telemundo, will be elected the next mayor of the City and County of Honolulu.

Both men are political “outsiders,” with no experience holding elective govern-

ment office. Both men are committed to restoring Oahu families and businesses impacted by COVID-19. Both are looking to construction to help Hawaii rebuild its economy and its future.

Recently, Building Industry Hawaii sat down with Amemiya and Blangiardi, and asked them how, if elected, they will meet Oahu’s many challenges— including bolstering construction—in 2021.

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★ Will you designate construction as an “essential industry?”

AMEMIYA: Yes. At its core, construction is essential in that it meets our basic needs: it creates housing and jobs, it ensures that our basic infrastructure functions, and it allows Oahu’s residents to conduct their daily lives.

BLANGIARDI: I absolutely support the continued designation of construction as an “essential industry” or “essential activity” on Oahu and in the state of Hawaii. The industry designation of “essential” means it has earned lesser restrictions on work and movement in a COVID-19 environment.

With the designation comes responsibility, and I believe the industry has stepped up and shown other sectors how to work safely in a health crisis.

How will you restore Oahu’s economy?

AMEMIYA: My “Recovery Plan for a Healthy Honolulu” outlines the steps I will take as mayor to restore the health of our economy, people and environment. To protect our economy from further damage during the spread of the coronavirus, we must first stabilize the current public health crisis through increased testing, contact tracing, and sufficient safety measures.

As mayor, I will support programs that directly benefit our local families and businesses, and also establish the Health Emergency Resiliency Fund to help our community as it faces future economic hardship from the pandemic.

These safeguards we establish together will allow us to focus on rebuilding our economy. Some industries, like tourism, can be supported through adaptive measures, and others, like construction, can be used to stimulate the economy and create resilient jobs.

My “Housing for All Plan” will allow us to utilize resilient construction jobs to meet our housing needs, and

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provide homes to our local families.

BLANGIARDI: First and foremost, this election is about leadership. The mayor is the CEO of the city. The job is to lead and to manage—people, money, resources. I have spent a career doing exactly that in local, national and international companies.

From the very beginning, I learned it takes a team. It’s coaching, bringing together the right mix of people, and working as a team. It’s the only way you ever get anything done.

I intend to pull together a team, tapping the best and brightest among us, to vision and implement bold and innovative decisions and plans that will stabilize our public health, safety and economy; promote our economic recovery; give our residents and businesses hope for a better future; rethink and improve how government works and best serves the people; and restore trust and confidence in government.

How will you manage rail?

AMEMIYA: I am committed to complete rail responsibly, for it is an investment in our community and our future. With that said, there is no question that the project costs are of concern. I thus commit to managing rail transparently, and with guidance from industry experts.

Whether or not to fund rail, however, is not the question; rather, the question is how to manage cost escalations and how best to fund construction.

A failure to complete the full rail project would result both in the city having to repay the Federal Transit Administration the more than $800 million already received, and jeop-

Construction on $300 million Azure Ala Moana reached the 28th floor on Sept. 4. The 41-story, mixed-use condominium on Keeaumoku and Makaloa streets will be the first project entitled as transit-oriented development (TOD) to be constructed under the City and County of Honolulu’s plan.

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ardize funding for any future transportation projects within the state. In addition, putting off the completion of the project will only result in higher construction costs down the line.

My first step in managing rail is thus to commit to seeing the project through to Ala Moana, for that is the most economical outcome.

BLANGIARDI: I want this project to succeed and be financially viable for the city.

I am generally aware of the financial, engineering and project-related challenges that have confronted the rail project since its early days, and I have reviewed various audits associated with the project.

What I currently lack is access to internal rail documents and financial information, including information regarding the proposed P3 for the final

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4.2-mile City Center segment that is required to form an honest, accurate and fair financial assessment regarding the city’s capacity to complete the construction of the minimum operating segment to Ala Moana Center and operate/maintain the system with TheBus/TheHandi-Van. I intend to exercise my fiduciary obligation to the taxpayers by asking the tough questions, reviewing project financials and reporting back to the people on where I stand. Transparency and accountability are key.

Will you continue rail-related transitoriented development, including special TOD building permits and exemptions?

AMEMIYA: Yes and yes. In addition to serving as an economic driver and creating jobs, the rail project is creating a framework around which we can build affordable housing and mixed-use communities; bolster local businesses; create safe, walkable neighborhoods; and provide stability around which our local families can structure their lives.

Rail will also reduce the burden on other infrastructure, particularly our roads, and remediate the lack of new housing available in other parts of the island. Facilitating development along the rail line through the use of special permits and exemptions has proven appropriate and useful, especially when bonus height and density can be used to

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BLANGIARDI: Yes, absolutely. TOD plans, including the city’s most recently announced Kapalama Canal Catalytic Project, optimize green/outdoor space, public gathering venues, safe streets, and lower pollution/noise in a way that is community-driven and respectful of the host neighborhood. And it’s a significant opportunity to add to our city’s much-needed inventory of ownership and rental affordable housing units.

Done right, TOD is about working smartly with the state and private landowners and developers to build “transit-oriented communities.” The city must not only continue to invest in the infrastructure to support these communities, but continue to incentivize private investments along the city’s transit line.

How will you upgrade Oahu’s infrastructure?

AMEMIYA: As outlined in my “Recovery Plan for a Healthy Honolulu,” we can utilize the city’s AA+ bond rating to unlock the private sector’s ability to build additional

housing units by expanding our sewer capacity, especially within the urban core and along the rail line.

I will maintain our parks by investing in repair, maintenance and upgrades of facilities around the island. This will uplift our community while providing jobs to stimulate the economy. By finishing the rail project, we can expand Complete Streets Modifications, prepare for changes in urban mobility technologies, and implement the Oahu Bike Plan recommendations. All of these measures will expand the pathway for the development of more affordable housing.

BLANGIARDI: My plan would be to make very early assessments of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget … and make sure it reflects my budget priorities and adjusted revenue projections.

I will want to move very quickly to assess near-, mid- and long-range infrastructure needs through a project review process that enables the city to align its prioritized pipeline of projects with existing capital and financial plans and, under my watch, longer-range capital and financial plans for the city.

I would also like to explore other existing infrastructure programs, like the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) of 1998 … to see if these federal programs can provide additional financial capacity to the city.

Existing federally funded projects, like the Ala Wai Canal flood risk mitigation project, await finalization of project design and environmental clearances. The city must take a proactive approach to these federal projects and not allow the funding sources to be diverted as a result of city and/or state inaction.

How will you increase construction of affordable housing on Oahu?

AMEMIYA: We can meet the housing needs of our local families by implementing my “Housing for All Plan.”

First, the city must step up and take more responsibility for developing housing by leveraging federal, state and private partnerships to build new rentals for low-income households and kupuna.

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Kahauiki Village is a prime example of how we can build more than housing; we can build communities. I know the construction industry, as the experts, can utilize unit size, amenities provided, materials used and unique design processes to increase the construction of affordable housing on Oahu.

BLANGIARDI: Rather than commit to build a certain number of affordable homes per year over the next four years (as has been the historical practice), I commit to bring construction industry and housing experts together in the first six months of my administration—including members of the building industry—to address the structural reforms necessary to expedite the construction of affordable housing, and eliminate the barriers to timely affordable housing construction.

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through quicker while placing more emphasis on inspection and compliance. As outlined in my “Housing for All Plan,” I will bring the employees of the Department of Planning and Permitting, builders, and developers together to reduce backlogs, utilize technology to make the process more efficient, and hire additional staff to speed up the process.

BLANGIARDI: For too many, the (permitting) process is not only exasperating, but it creates an enormous drag on our economy.

In January, the city auditor issued its Audit of the Department of Planning and Permitting’s Processes for Reviewing Building Permit Applications … to “[d] etermine if the city is effectively administering the required residential and commercial permits”… The city auditor’s office also offered recommendations on how the DPP can be improved.

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Are there particular Oahu building projects that you will try to get off the ground?

AMEMIYA: My top priority as mayor would be to support the creation of housing to meet our affordable housing demand.

As outlined in my “Housing for All Plan,” I intend to maximize city lands to support projects like Kapolei Parkway and Aiea Sugar Mill Senior Housing. I also support the use of innovative models to create communities like Kahauiki Village.

While I support the creation of projects like these, I also know that we can use innovative technologies and practices to expand our horizons. During a time when we are in need of jobs and economic activity, as mayor, I would support the release of money for city projects to both improve our city and keep people working at the same time.

Now is the time to take steps to diversify aspects of our economy. This includes investing in areas like agriculture, aquaculture and renewable energy. Resilient jobs mean stronger families during disaster, which in turn results in the ability of our community to continue on, continue to build and to continue to thrive.

BLANGIARDI: In light of COVID-19 and its forecasted but yet unquantified impact to the city budget, I would prefer to express opinions on future budget priorities, including project priorities, after I have an opportunity to be fully briefed by the Department of Budget and Fiscal Services. Most

certainly, infrastructure projects supporting rail, TOD and affordable housing remain a high priority.

This year’s fiscal budget, July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, has an increase in capital projects. I would release as many of those project funds as possible. I am also certain there are shovelready projects that have been through the environmental process and are in some stage of design. As mayor, my priority will be to release those shovelready projects.

What is your vision for the City and County of Honolulu?

AMEMIYA: I love Honolulu and want our people to live, work and play here for generations.

Since I started my mayoral campaign a year ago, I’ve talked with thousands of residents, and they’re worried about their quality of life and the future of our Islands. They shared with me stories about the impossible choices they have to make: spending time with their family or working multiple jobs, taking care of their health or working to get healthcare benefits, and paying for housing or paying for good food. The past generations of political leaders have failed our people.

COVID-19 made it all the more clear that the leadership of the past did not work then and certainly won’t work in today’s world. We need more than just talk and legislation. We need action.

Honolulu needs leadership that will bring people together to finally get things done for our community, especially during this time of crisis.

The path to recovery I seek entails a Honolulu that uplifts all of our residents by giving them access to affordable housing; safe, stable jobs in resilient industries; safe, complete streets for our keiki and kupuna to walk; and a government that is accessible and transparent.

BLANGIARDI: I chose my campaign slogan, “It’s About You,” precisely because I understand the value of strong, experience-based leadership that can turn a crisis into opportunities.

Right now, COVID-19 and its impacts are the greatest threat to Honolulu and the greatest priority for everyone. We need to do everything we can for public health and safety.

Homelessness is another critical priority, and while our per-capita homeless population is high, the actual number of homeless is addressable if we focus on

“Infrastructure projects supporting rail, TOD and affordable housing remain a high priority.”

—Rick Blangiardi long-term strategies and solutions.

We must create more affordable housing in all price ranges. It is imperative we find a workable answer as we permit and incentivize developers to build.

We must also improve and modernize city management at every level. We should be adapting best practices from business to make government work as effectively as in the private sector.

Finally, like so many who were fortunate to be born here, or who like me have called Hawaii home for over 40 years, I want a city and county that meets sustainability criteria. We need to address climate change. We need to incorporate sustainability and resiliency principles into all we do.

I commit to the building industry and the people of Oahu that I will do everything within my power to inspire, motivate and lead the City and County of Honolulu out of this crisis and into a better future for all.

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BUILDERS:

‘Utilize Industry Resources’ Other recommendations to Honolulu’s next mayor include supporting construction as ‘essential’

BY BRETT ALEXANDER-ESTES

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s Hawaii entered its first lockdown in March, Gov. David Ige designated Hawaii construction as an “essential industry,” exempting it from restrictions placed on tourism and other businesses.

But as COVID-19 cases surged in August, the governor and county mayors discussed control measures— even reconsidering the exemptions for construction workers, according to a message by the Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) to its members on Aug. 19.

Building industry leaders are opposed. During the current pandemic, they say, construction has been a primary source of state revenue, and should be a main focus of Honolulu’s next mayor.

“The construction industry has and always will be essential to our Island economy,” says Jeffrey Durham, Jeffrey Durham president and CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Hawaii. “With the loss of our tourism industry for the foreseeable future, it is imperative that our construction sector remains essential.

“Not only is the maintenance and development of our infrastructure and housing markets crucial, many of our local families are now more than ever dependent on the income generated by the workers in the construction industry.”

Dwight Mitsunaga, BIA-Hawaii 2020 president, says that “with construction being the major economic driver, it’s very important to have construction moving rapidly and unimpeded to quickly fill our city’s coffers with permit and development fees and 22 | BUILDING INDUSTRY HAWAII | OCTOBER 2020

subsequent tax dollars on completed new real property, not to mention additional employment for much-needed building inspectors out on the field and employment for our communities in general.”

Dwight Mitsunaga Jessica Leorna, CEO of BIA-Hawaii, says “elected officials will make decisions that determine the success and duration of economic recovery for our state, and we cannot stress enough the importance of their knowledge and views on business and construction.

“The next mayor Jessica Leorna will need to utilize industry resources like BIA to inform on issues that pose a threat to jobs, safety, housing and infrastructure.”

BIA-Hawaii Government Relations Committee (GRC) Chair Dean Uchida, with input from the GRC, has compiled a list of ideas BIA-Hawaii would like to offer to Honolulu’s next mayor. These Dean Uchida include: • “Expediting private construction projects that have already been approved into construction as soon as possible; • Developing a new building permit system for commercial and residential construction that focuses on inspections to ensure code compliance, rather than the existing process that hones in

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on review/revising, which causes severe delays in the issuance of the building permit and subsequent delays in hiring of work crews and subcontractors; • Re-evaluating the current allocation of infrastructure dollars, and ensuring these are invested into actionable and attainable projects in the immediate future; and, • Implementing policy that supports and strengthens the industry, in turn creating jobs for displaced workers as soon as possible.”

Leslie Isemoto, General Contractors Association (GCA) of Hawaii 2020 president, says it is Leslie Isemoto “absolutely” essential that construction continue to be deemed an “essential industry” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Safety is paramount in the construction industry,” he points out.

“It is one of the most highly regulated industries, with numerous safety regulations that were already in place even prior to the pandemic. It was not difficult to make a few adjustments to ensure worker safety on projects.

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We are excited to officially introduce you to PBX – CSI Honolulu Chapter’s newly branded trade show that continues a tradition of bringing together professionals from across our local AEC industries.

After careful consideration of the current uncertainties associated with the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s inaugural PBX will be an all-virtual event. Despite the challenges we are going through in 2020 we felt it was important to continue to provide important education and networking opportunities for our industries that have been part of the essential businesses in Hawaii – and that we are all fortunate to be a part of. Too many events have unfortunately been cancelled this year. CSI and our sponsors have insisted on finding a way to continue the tradition.

PBX20 will offer 3 days of education in the form of 16 expert-led webinars, culminating in a virtual Pau Hana event, with prizes and surprises, sponsor recognition and the opportunity to network with industry peers.

Organizing an inaugural event like this is an enormous undertaking – especially when accompanied by the steep learning curve of presenting it in a virtual setting over multiple days. We are fortunate that an extremely talented and committed group of professionals stepped up to meet the challenge!

Hawaii’s AEC industry leaders also were generous in their sponsorship support, confirming what many of us already knew: there is great value in bringing together construction, engineering and design professionals to share expertise and friendship, innovative new products and practices, and a common goal to promote excellence in our respective fields.

Looking ahead, we aim to grow the show and encourage a broad swath of industry participation as we strive to fulfill our mission at CSI to build construction knowledge and improve project delivery.

We hope you will join us, October 27-29.

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DAY 1 – TUES OCT 27 Keynote Address 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM HST E ma‘a aku - Adaptation and Wayfinding in Times of Change A. Kam Napier, Editor in Chief, Pacific Business News Drawing on insights from industry leaders, current events, and the possible economic futures of post-Covid Hawaii, Kam will talk about where the opportunities might be for the design and construction community.

A. Kam Napier has been editor in chief of Pacific Business News since April 2014. Prior to that he was with Honolulu Magazine for 19 years, including 8 as editor. His articles on A. KAM NAPIER subjects ranging from architecture to zoology have won awards from the Hawaii Publishers Association and the Society of Professional JournalistsHawaii Chapter.

Session 1 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM HST Pedestrian Bridge Collapse Forensic Investigation Perry Pinto, PE Scott Nacheman, MSc Eng, AIA Earns 1 AIA LU/HSW In 2018, a 175-foot-long post tensioned concrete pedestrian bridge collapsed in a major U.S. urban center, resulting in six fatalities and injuring eight others. The bridge utilized a unique sculptural design incorporating a concrete truss and was constructed using the Accelerated Bridge Construction technique. The structure was intended to provide safe passage over an 8-lane highway to the nearby neighborhood. Mr. Nacheman and Mr. Pinto mobilized to the collapse site on

behalf of their client, one of the major insurance carriers directly involved with the design and construction team for the bridge. They were tasked with documenting the post-loss condition of the bridge, performing a detailed structural analysis to determine the cause and origin of the collapse, evidence collection, and developing conceptual repair/retrofit design options.

Perry Pinto currently serves as a Senior Project Engineer at Envista Forensics, a global, multi-disciplinary forensic engineering consulting firm, where he provides PERRY PINTO initial response, condition assessment, cause and origin determination, and forensic evaluation of structures damaged by natural disasters, collapses, fires, building envelope failures and other large and complex losses. Prior to joining Envista, Mr. Pinto worked in the power industry successfully contributing to the completion of complex structural engineering projects for more than a decade. He specialized in the design and analysis of safety related structures for nuclear generating facilities.

Scott Nacheman serves as Practice Leader – Major Loss Group at Envista Forensics. During Mr. Nacheman’s more than 22-year career he has been involved with many SCOTT NACHEMAN facets of emergency response and structural stabilization efforts including work with the Fire Service in New York and Illinois as well as Federal and State Urban Search & Rescue teams.

Scott earned master’s degrees in both architecture and civil engineering from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign and regularly authors and provides instruction on topics of emergency response, damage assessment and building collapse rescue operations. As an expert, he has testified in numerous matters.

Session 2 NOON – 1:00 PM HST A Brave and Smart World: Growing Green and WELL Mohammad H. Abbasi, WELL Faculty & AP, CPHC, RESET, LEED AP, Assoc. AIA Charles Chaloeicheep, PE, LEED AP BD+C Earns 1 AIA LU/HSW The new Kohala High School STEM/ Science facility is the first public school STEM/Science project to achieve HawaiiCollaborative High-Performance Schools (HI-CHPS) Verified certification.

Schools that meet HI-CHPS criteria are defined as high-performance learning environments that are healthy, comfortable, conserve energy, water and resources, and which are safe, adaptable and easy to operate and maintain. The project consists of one general classroom building, one Physical Science classroom building, one Biochemistry classroom building, and one Natural Resources classroom building. The structures are sited to take advantage of prevailing winds and are organized along a covered walkway which also provides access to an entry plaza, outdoor learning lanai, and learning gardens.

For the past six years, Mohammad Abbasi has been honing his expertise in the area of health and wellness in the built environment.

His background in architecture, MOHAMMAD ABBASI sustainable design, and building science makes him an integral member of WSP’s Built Ecology group for which he specializes in design assistance, LEED and WELL coordination, energy and daylight modeling, and material consultancy. His goal is to help clients achieve exceptional performance and drive innovative ways of applying future technologies to enhance outcomes provided from a building’s architectural and engineering systems. www.pbxhawaii.com | 13

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There are two kinds of people – there are people that take very simple things and make them sound very complicated to enrich themselves; and there are people who take CHARLES CHALOEICHEEP very complicated things and make them sound simple to empower others. Charles Chaloeicheep, Senior Associate at WSP, strives to be the latter of the two kinds of people, using his strong engineering background and his collaborative nature to deliver high performance buildings that bring us closer to a future free of fossil fuels.

Session 3 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM HST Pu‘uhonua: Envisioning a Resilience Hub for Ko‘olauloa Dotty Kelly-Paddock Dean Sakamoto, FAIA, LEED AP, SEED Ramona Mullahey Earns 1 AIA LU/HSW Community resilience focuses on growing and boosting local capacity to recover, adapt and, ultimately, thrive in the future no matter the disruption or hazard or loss. Resilience hubs are neighborhood centers designed to coordinate critical services or resources both during and between disasters.

Hubs provide an opportunity for local residents to drive their own solutions to best meet their needs and increase their resilience to face emergencies. They can provide a safe place during disasters or operate as centers for distributing food, critical information and other necessities after disasters, or during a pandemic. The City’s Ola – O‘ahu Resilience Strategy Bouncing Forward pillar to foster resilience identified hubs as critical to local capacity with Action 15: “To develop a network of community resilience hubs”. Hau‘ula was named as the first model Resilience Hub. Dotty

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Kelly-Paddock – the driving force for the hub - and Dean Sakamoto, AIA, will share progress made.

Dotty KellyPaddock is an educator and community leader.

She has an MA in Education from University of Kentucky, worked as a special education DOTTY KELLY-PADDOCK teacher, school principal and assistant professor at the University of Kentucky and at San Francisco State University. She served on faculty for 17 years at University of Hawaii at Manoa, Center on Disability Studies and spent 25 years working in the outer Pacific jurisdictions to create services for children with disabilities, working with families, school administrators and teachers. She’s married and is the mom of a 16-year-old son. She’s on the Ko`olauloa Neighborhood Board, President of the Hau`ula Community Association and Executive Director of Hui o Hau`ula, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Kelly-Paddock participated in the City’s Oahu Resilience Planning process and authored Action 15 of the Oahu Resilience Plan: To develop a network of Community Resilience Hubs.

Dean Sakamoto is the founder and principal of Dean Sakamoto Architects and SHADE, a collaborative design practice and a public interest institute in Honolulu. He is DEAN SAKAMOTO the architect of the Juliet Rice Wichman Botanical Research Center at the National Tropical Botanical Garden Research Campus on Kaua‘i, a LEED Gold facility designed for hurricane resilience. As an educator, he served on the faculties of the UNLV School of Architecture, University of Hawaii Department of Urban and Regional Planning, and Yale University School of Architecture and School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. His scholarly work includes the award-winning book

and the international traveling exhibition, Hawaiian Modern: The Architecture of Vladimir Ossipoff (Yale University Press in association with the Honolulu Museum of Art, 2007, 2015, 2017) and HURRIPLAN: Resilient Building Design for Coastal Communities for the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (2013).

Ramona Mullahey, Senior Analyst, Field Policy & Management, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, facilitates the achievement of RAMONA MULLAHEY HUD’s Strategic Plan and Secretary priorities for the Honolulu Field Office, and partners across sectors to assist and support community initiatives.

Session 4 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM HST Distressed Flooring – It’s not Chic but It Is Shabby: Specification Strategies to Eliminate Concrete Moisture Dr. Dean E. Craft Earns 1 AIA LU/HSW In the macro critical path of project delivery, installation of final floor finishes is one of the last items to occur prior to substantial completion. However, due to changes in adhesive formulations driven by concerns over indoor environmental quality, most project 09 flooring specifications require moisture testing before flooring can be installed on concrete slabs. Should/when those moisture tests fail, the project faces burdensome time delays, unexpected costs, or both. This presentation will: (1) give significant discussion to the importance of “design intent” and how losing focus on what the owner expects can lead to potentially catastrophic consequences (2) examine in depth several misconceptions embedded within the AEC associated with field moisture testing and project owner and design

team liability associated with concrete moisture induced flooring failure; and (3) give clear recommendations as to how the specifying professional can eliminate concrete moisture as a project delivery issue while simultaneously protecting the project owner and design team from project delivery delays/cost overruns and future failed flooring.

Dean Craft is the President & COO of ISE Logik Industries, the manufacturer of MVRA 900 moisture vapor reduction admixture; and, since 2009, has presented more than 1,000 DEAN CRAFT times on how to proactively address concrete moisture in the design phase. Dean is the principal author and technical chair of ASTM F3191 – 16: “Standard Practice for Field Determination of Substrate Water Absorption (Porosity) for Substrates to Receive Resilient Flooring”, completed his doctoral work in 2017 with a dissertation entitled “Fallacy of Current Industry Approach to Assessing Concrete Moisture Before Flooring Installation”, and is a voting or participating member of ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing, ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings, American Concrete Institute, and National ReadyMix Concrete Association Research, Engineering & Standards Committee.

Dr. Craft is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel with 23 years of total service and is an expert in assessing organizational behavior and implementing organizational change through leadership and process improvement. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy (BS), the Naval Postgraduate School (MS) and California Intercontinental University (DBA; Doctorate in Global Leadership).

Session 5 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM HST Everything is Changing about Marketing… or is It? Frank Lippert, FSMPS, CPSM Earns 1 AIA LU/HSW As we all adjust to the reality of shutdowns, shelter-in-place orders and routine economic uncertainty due to the COVID19 pandemic, we must still keep our businesses afloat. That means feeding the marketing machine, keeping up with business development, delivering excellent customer service, and winning work.

While the way we meet and get to know one another has shifted from shared coffee on a breezy sidewalk or cocktails at pau hana, these meetings still need to happen.

Relationships are still at the core of how we build business. This session will focus on some new and some upgraded triedand-true techniques to help you keep your existing relationships healthy and build some new ones. Undoubtedly, we’ve opened Pandora’s Box when it comes to meetings, some things may never go back to the way they were. That’s not necessarily bad, it means we need to shift and pivot to a new reality. Let’s figure this out.

Frank Lippert, FSMPS, CPSM, is the founder/partner of Go Strategies, LLC. He provides strategic and scenario planning, strategic market and pursuit capture planning, and FRANK LIPPERT the functional seller/ doer training to clients throughout the U.S. Frank is all about helping teams work more effectively and more efficiently with current processes, schedules and tools that keep AEC firms’ business development strategy and marketing efforts on track.

Frank has worked at small, medium, large and mega-sized engineering companies in his 30 years in the AEC industry. He helped SMPS Hawaii get established from its earliest days and has spoken regularly at many of their events since 2007. He also speaks routinely to ACEC Hawaii’s Emerging Leaders Program.

DAY 2 – WED OCT 28 Session 6 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM HST Emerging Technology in Concrete Paul Dye Earns 1 AIA LU/HSW

A century’s worth of evolution in material science, engineering and construction practices, and computeraided analysis and design have advanced the capabilities and performance of reinforced concrete. This presentation explores the latest trends, including high-strength reinforcing steel, highperformance concrete, innovative forming systems, cement types and architectural finishes.

Paul Dye joined the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) as the Pacific Northwest Manager with over 38 years of combined roles in the reinforcing steel industry. He PAUL DYE provides a working devotion and understanding to promoting, sustaining and enhancing the industry.

With almost his entire career located in the Pacific Northwest he maintains an extensive working knowledge of operations, sales, estimating, detailing, and fabrication within the industry. The last 15 years Paul was Vice President and COO of Precision Rebar & Accessories, Inc. in Vancouver, WA. Previously he was Regional Manager for Graham Steel in Vancouver, WA, and worked as a project manager for Western Coating in Ogden, Utah. He started his reinforcing steel career with Graham Steel in Kirkland, WA, where he advanced his experiences and extensive working knowledge of the many aspects the industry provides. His working relationships with owners, design professionals, government agencies and contractors will enhance the promotion of reinforced concrete.

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and the ANSIA 108 Accredited Standards Committee for Ceramic Tile; and leading IMI’s team on the Masonry Detailing Series, an online collection of masonry details and technical information which sets the industry standard for masonry and tile architectural details. Scott currently sits on the Education Providers Advisory Council of the Association of Licensed Architects, and serves as Vice President of the Chicago Chapter Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). He is a Crown Scholar and graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture in Chicago.

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Session 7 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM HST Designing with Tile – Achieving Wonder Scott Conwell, FAIA, FCSI, CDT, LEED AP Earns 1 AIA LU/HSW Attendees will develop an understanding of the various types of tile, setting methods, system components, and quality assurance methods as outlined in the ANSI A108 standards and the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook.

The program will address design and installation requirements for conventional and large format tile, including substrate preparation and floor flatness standards. It will examine ANSI requirements for mortar coverage, grout joint width, allowable lippage, layout and bonding, and other aesthetic and functional criteria. The program will also look at the new standards for thin Gauged Porcelain Tile (GPT) panels, and the recommended specification language for installer qualifications appearing in the TCNA Handbook and MasterSpec.

Scott Conwell is a licensed architect and Director of Industry Development for the International Masonry Institute (IMI) and works closely with union tile contractors all over the United States, including the Tile Contractors Association of Hawaii. In his 25 years with IMI, Scott has developed three areas of specialty: delivering meaningful education in which design theory and SCOTT CONWELL constructability converge; contributing to the development of tile standards and best practices through his work on the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook committee, the BAC Tile/Marble/Terrazzo Craft Committee,

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Stacy J. Bartoletti, RSE Earns 1 AIA LU/HSW What will the consulting engineering and structural engineering profession look like in 10 years? Have you contemplated the impacts of changes in licensing, technology, contracts, employment trends, and other areas on the profession and business of engineering? No one has a crystal ball with all of the answers but if we want to survive and thrive in the future, we need to be investing time and energy into considering the answers and directing our own future. I will share some of my thoughts and observations based on my role as a structural engineer, business leader, professional organization leader, and founding member of the Engineering Change Lab USA, which is dedicated to this topic. Plan to engage in a dialog and share your own thoughts and insights.

Stacy Bartoletti is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Degenkolb Engineers.

He is a registered structural engineer in the states of Washington, California, Oregon, and Utah. Stacy received his BS degree in civil engineering from Purdue University and his MS degree in civil engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He is an active member of numerous professional STACY BARTOLETTI organizations including the Structural Engineers Association of Washington and California (SEAW and SEAOC), the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), the Council of American Structural Engineers (CASE), the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), and the Washington Seismic Safety Committee (WSSC). Stacy is currently the Chair for CASE and a founding member and Steering Committee member of the Engineering Change Lab USA. He has a passion for leading people and growing an engineering business that is sustainable long into the future and supports the career development of its employees.

Session 9 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM HST IRC Part 1: What You Think You Know…

Jim Cika Kraig Stevenson Earns 1 AIA LU/HSW This 2-part seminar examines multiple parts of the technical requirements of the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Code concepts covered will provide the basis for users to identify, understand and apply the code requirements for proper utilization of the code. The course will cover the requirements of the building structure, health and safety, mechanical and plumbing requirements. The course will devote time to discuss the mechanical provisions of the IRC. Jim Cika, Director, Government Relations PMG Resources for the International Code Council, has more than 20 years of experience in the manufacturing and construction industry. Most recently, he was the director of engineering and product management at HTP Comfort Solutions, a heating and hot water appliance manufacturing company. Cika was a JIM CIKA member of the executive team responsible for HTP’s product research, design, development and testing activities, and he served as the company’s chief technical expert for regulatory, product standards, building code and product engineering matters. Previously he served as manager for solar products for Heliodyne and Velux America (both members of the Velux Group), where he was responsible for developing and expanding their solar water heater businesses in North America. Cika also worked for Rheem Water Heating, and prior to that Rinnai America. His primary responsibility for both companies was the development and launching of their tankless water heater product lines in North America.

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Session 10 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM HST IRC Part 2: …But You Really Don’t Jim Cika Kraig Stevenson Earns 1 AIA LU/HSW This is the second part of a 2-part seminar that examines multiple parts of the technical requirements of the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC).

Kraig Stevenson is Senior Regional Manager, ICC Government Relations, Field Manager for AK, HI, ID, MT and WA. He has worked for the International Code Council and its legacy model code group, the International Conference of Building Officials and in the building code administration, inspection and adoption field for over 30 years. Stevenson is a KRAIG STEVENSON Certified Building Official and multicertified inspector and plans examiner, having served in building department positions at local government jurisdictions. He has extensive knowledge of multiple states’ regulatory structure, statues, and administrative laws. Stevenson actively works with the legislative bodies in the states of his area of responsibility and participates in policy development to help local governments, state agencies and other associations with their legislative www.pbxhawaii.com | 17

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uring the current COVID19 crisis and through the many ups and downs of Hawaii’s building industry, four Hawaii builders have faithfully followed their guiding lights: devotion to family and the will to succeed. In so doing, they’ve expanded their families’ fortunes and the scope of Hawaii construction.

Recently, the leaders of these four building companies sat down with Building Industry Hawaii and shared their pathways to success.

Hokua, a $134 million condominium and Russell Young’s favorite building, sparked Albert C. Kobayashi Inc.’s entry into the high-rise market in the 2000s.

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Albert C. Kobayashi Inc. Russell and Michael Young

Russell Young, recently retired president and CEO of Albert C. Kobayashi Inc. (ACK), says when he first joined the general contractor as an estimator in 1986, “we were pursuing a lot of hotel renovation work at historic properties such as the Moana Surfrider Hotel, the Russell Young Ilikai hotel, Hilton Hawaiian Village and the Beachcomber

hotel. These projects were part of our expansion into larger commercial work, and it opened doors to other industries, such as retail, office buildings, and eventually multi-family residential.”

Young became ACK president and CEO in 1994, and built ACK into a construction powerhouse, raising highprofile projects like Sky Ala Moana and consistently placing in the top tier of Building Industry Hawaii’s Top 25 Contractors.

Building in general comes naturally for Young, a University of Hawaii at Manoa engineering graduate. At the start of his career, “one of my first tasks was to learn to read the plans. The excitement

came when the building started rising vertically from the ground.” At Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. Inc., where he worked for more than seven years, “the goal was always to build the most beautiful building for the cheapest price.”

Young got the chance to build what he feels is ACK’s most beautiful building with Hokua At 1288 Ala Moana.

The project sparked a revolution in the Hawaii condominMichael Young ium market and ACK’s entry into high-rise construction.

“When we started working on high-rise projects in the early 2000s,” Young says, “we pooled together our top minds in the company. Building a ground-up high-rise involves different types of equipment, such as tower cranes, man-hoists, and high-speed (left to right) Michael Young and his dad; Father and son at Michael Young’s wedding, 2016 PHOTOS COURTESY ACK INC. www.tradepublishing.com/building-industry-hawaii | 47

elevators. We sought input from industry experts around the nation, and had many ‘lessons learned’ meetings to form our best practices.”

Russell’s son Michael learned some lessons at Hokua, too. “During the summer of 2005, after I completed my undergraduate (engineering and economics) degree at MIT, I interned

Front: Russell Young, Amy Young; back: Jennifer Ono, Jonathan Ono, Kyrie Young, Michael Young, Kaiemi Young PHOTO COURTESY ACK INC.

at the Hokua project,” Michael says.

Michael “started from the bottom, working as an intern since high school,” Russell says.

Michael also interned during college at Turner Construction Company, one of the nation’s largest contractors.

“I worked on the $175 million MIT Picower Institute for Learning and Memory,” he says. “My main tasks included surveying and quality control, and I spent over 90 percent of each day on the jobsite.”

After graduation, Michael started at ACK, working at Ward Village Shops, then transitioning into an estimating and preconstruction role on projects including the University of Hawaii C-MORE Hale, UH West Oahu, UH Cancer Center, One Ala Moana and others.

Along the way, he watched his father deliver award-winning ACK projects like Park Lane Ala Moana and Anaha, and help restructure the company. “As the construction industry has developed over the years, we have remained true to our culture as a 100 percent employee-owned local company,” Russell says. “I am

proud of our reputation of always finishing projects on-time and within budget.”

With Russell’s retirement in July, Michael assumed the mantle of ACK president and CEO. He carries his father’s mindset with him. “He’s impressed many statements,” Michael says, “such as ‘focus on the bottom line of the income statement, not the top line,’ and ‘no matter what, always finish the job.’ ” Going forward, Michael says, “I expect there to be a continuous stream of high-rise residential construction. … Because land is scarce and rail has created transit-oriented-development opportunities, there will likely be additional high-rise residential projects both in urban Honolulu and on Oahu’s west side. Hopefully, ACK will have opportunities to construct some of these projects.”

As he surveys these opportunities, Michael will also look to his father’s example. “In the industry, he is known for his loyalty, integrity, reliability and intuition,” Michael says. “All traits that I greatly admire.”

Ralph S. Inouye Co. Ltd.

Blake Inouye, Lance Inouye, Michael Inouye, Rodney Inouye, Herbert Inouye To say there are many Inouyes working at Ralph S. Inouye Co. Ltd. (RSI) is missing the point: Lance, Blake, Mike, Rodney and Herbert Inouye are all part of the general contracting family business, but also function as a collective brain trust.

Lance Inouye, RSI president and CEO, received his bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and master’s in aero-engineering from Stanford University. He also received a J.D. and an executive MBA from the University of Hawaii. Lance has also served as a deputy attorney general for the State of Hawaii.

Blake, Lance’s son and RSI vice president, holds a bachelor’s in Blake Inouye civil engineering from Tufts University and a master’s in structural engineering from UC-Berkeley. “Our family,” says Blake, “including my father, cousins Mike and Rodney, and uncle Herbert 48 | BUILDING INDUSTRY HAWAII | OCTOBER 2020

(retired, but still works from time to time) all have our roles to help with the direction of the company, and I think we all believe that growth is an outcome of doing good work.”

Good work—RSI’s hallmark since its founding in 1962— stands out in its many awards for projects in Hawaii’s public and private sectors, and in

specialties such as engineering. Some notable RSI projects include the new Mohala Mai affordable rental complex in McCully, Central Union Preschool and the Hawaii Baptist Academy Science and Technology Building.

Blake says his structural engineering training “has especially helped on our projects that require more front-

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Noelani Elementary School Library Building Ralph S. Inouye’s current $5.5

million Department of Education project in Manoa broke ground in January and is slated to wrap in April 2021. Standout features include exposed structural heavy-timber glulaminated beams and columns, rainwater cisterns, an indoor/ outdoor Makerspace separated by glazed bi-fold doors, pop-out steel framed glazed reading nooks and planted infiltration trench.

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end input, such as design-assist and design-build.

“Noelani Elementary School Library is a unique project that showcases some of the things we can do,” he says. The Department of Education facility has “many high-sustainability features including bioswales, rainwater cisterns to recycle storm water, energy-efficient systems and low-emitting materials.

There is also an attention to detail in features such as concealed steel plate connectors in the exposed

wood beam-to-column connections that will help in creating a nice aesthetic to the finished building.”

As a father and a lawyer, Lance “has no shortage of advice for me,” Blake says. “Two precepts that are especially important in our line of work is ‘get it done now,’ and ‘follow up to completion.’ He reinforces this all the time to the staff. And it certainly applies to all aspects of what we do.”

RSI founder Ralph Inouye, center front, and other company executives and staff PHOTO COURTESY RALPH S. INOUYE CO. LTD.

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Reinventing roofing in Hawaii was not on Guy Akasaki’s radar when he founded Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing Hawaii in 1993. “The first year was breathtakingly rough,” Akasaki says. “I believe it was around our third year in business, when we could see some light at the end of the tunnel, that I began to seriously meditate and vision on what Commercial Roofing could be.

“I thought, ‘How could roofing be economically sustainable and energyefficient to reduce operating costs, Guy Akasaki along with the fact it seems like such a lot of wasted space?’ We began to get involved with labs and renewable energy startups” that also saw rooftops as runways to the future.

Akasaki began to explore “integrating the roof and photovoltaic apparatus and systems” and the resulting financial, tax and asset valuation benefits. He began executing projects like the one-megawatt solar array on the 150,000-square-foot Unicold Cold Storage roof as well as similar projects for Chef Zone, the Waialae Country Club and the University of Hawaii parking structure.

Akasaki also kept the Waipahu-based company’s repair operations going, and takes full advantage of “the advent of systems applications. We were able to provide a way to fiscally

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Bluestone AOAO Commercial Roofing’s recent 30-building Bluestone town home association and recreation center project in Kailua included 136 apartments. Commercial completely tore off the existing wood shakes and roof accessories and installed new Country Manor Aluminum Shakes. The new roof meets 100 percent of Hawaii’s new energy code requirements.

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approach the roofing asset performance and longevity. Using cloud technology … we can identify maintenance protocols for optimized life expectancies.”

As a result, Commercial Roofing clients include “Hawaiian Telecom, Hawaiian Electric, Walgreens, Tecta, CocaCola botting facilities, Walmart, Home Depot and many more.”

Commercial Roofing is now one of Hawaii’s leading roofing companies with more than 80 employees, and regularly places near the top of Building Industry Hawaii’s annual Top 10 Roofers. Dana Akasaki-Kenney and Candace Williams, Guy’s two daughters, are also part of the company. “Dana is responsible for the marketing and communications, and Candace is responsible for overseeing the accounting division,” Guy says.

“It was important to me that I allowed my girls to find out on their own

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what they wanted to do—to find their place in this world without the influence or pressure to join the business,” he says.

“I had some really great mentors who had gone through the journey of assimilating family into the business, and heard many different stories. I had to trust that the girls would find their way back home if it was meant to be.”

One of Guy’s mentors, his father,

also encouraged exploration. “He always gave me stories to reflect on,” Guy says, “and always pushed on that Socratic method of thinking—always asking ‘why?’ and ‘how come?’ and ‘what will you do?’ Building the understanding of the importance of intangible core values, and the importance of collaboration that drives the mission of your life, family and company.”

Sophia and Aila, Guy’s granddaughters and the “Next Gen” of Commercial Roofing executives PHOTO COURTESY COMMERCIAL ROOFING & WATERPROOFING HAWAII INC.

The Zelinsky Company

Lari Zelinksy-Bloom, John Bloom, Ken Zelinsky, Chad Zelinsky, Alee Zelinsky “Right now, our largest contract is Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant with Nan Inc.,” says Lari ZelinskyBloom, CEO and 100 percent owner of The Zelinksy Company, a Kapoleibased specialist in industrial coatings, commercial painting Lari Zelinsky-Bloom and drywall. “We see a lot of opportunity coming for our Industrial Division.”

Some previous Zelinsky opportunities, all successfully pursued, include repainting the Sheraton Waikiki exterior, new painting and drywall at the Koele Lodge and painting the new lobby roof of the Hale Koa Hotel that features a huge turquoise logo.

Besides running the company founded

by Ken Zelinsky, her father, ZelinksyBloom steps in “wherever needed with project management when a circumstance arises.” That’s also how she got her feet wet when she first joined the company in 2002 with her husband, John.

“I worked closely with my father and pretty much assisted him as a PM on the projects he estimated, both industrial and commercial,” she says. “The first project I managed was Kahala Nui, a new construction project with Nordic PCL,” she says. “Our estimator and project manager at the time had left the company in the beginning of the project, so I had to step in and pick up the pieces.” This entailed “the incredible amount of change orders that needed to be priced, and I was still very new in estimating,” she says. “I learned a lot on that project."

In the past six years, “the company has grown substantially,” she says.

“We are well-diversified, and we have systems and processes in place for estimating and project management that everyone follows. We feel the current size of revenue is manageable, and seems to be our sweet spot at this time.

The growth of the company will be the decision of the next generation.”

Zelinsky-Bloom says the plan is to have son and vice president Chad lead the company with a few other key managers, possibly joined by daughter Alee,

Pearl Harbor Aviation Tower The Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl

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Harbor charged Kiewit and The Zelinsky Company with restoring the historic tower that sounded the first alarm during the 1941 attack. The $8 million restoration included scaffolding, containment and blasting of the original lead-based paint and repainting the tower. Zelinsky completed the project in 2014.

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Ken Zelinsky, Lari Zelinsky-Bloom, John Bloom PHOTO COURTESY THE ZELINSKY COMPANY

Zelinsky recently painted the Hale Koa Hotel lobby roof with its enormous turquoise logo.

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who currently works remotely for the company as an estimator in California.

Zelinsky-Bloom says she feels fortunate to have a mentor in her father, “who is well-respected and an astute businessman.”

His greatest skills, she says, are “his ability to look at a set of plans and come up with a number within five percent of the actual estimate. He was a great negotiator, and had a wealth of knowledge,” teaching her to “watch the numbers, consider your risks when making decisions, and always keep your reserves well-funded.

“Do business honestly and fairly,” she says, “but stand your ground when you believe you are right.”

A septic tank leachfield on Kauai PHOTO COURTESY ROGER SEIBEL

Addressing a Stinky Situation

Thousands of cesspools across the Islands are threatening Hawaii’s clean groundwater supplies

BY JACKIE M. YOUNG

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nfortunately, cesspools continue to be used more widely in Hawaii than in any other state in the nation.

“This is a particularly important issue for a state where groundwater provides 95 percent of all domestic water,” says Amy Miller, director of the Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division of the Environmental Protection Agency Region 9.

“The EPA is concerned about the Amy Miller potential impacts of pollution from cesspools on human health and the environment,” she says.

“Discharge of raw, untreated sewage to a cesspool can contaminate oceans, streams and groundwater by releasing diseasecausing pathogens and nitrates. In addition, nitrates can damage land or aquatic ecosystems, including coral reefs.”

Cesspools have long been used in the Islands, going back to the early days of the plantations.

“A cesspool is basically a pit in the ground that receives untreated sewage from a home or business,” says Roger Seibel, vice president of First Quality

Environmental. “A cesspool is not designed to treat the waste. When raw sewage flows into a cesspool, it comes into direct contact with the surrounding soil or water table.

“Cesspools were used extensively in Hawaii because it was the most Roger Seibel affordable way to get rid of human waste.”

According to the Hawaii Department of Health, there are still more than 88,000 active cesspools in the state.

Small-capacity cesspools (SCCs) are regulated by the DOH (mostly for single residential dwellings); largecapacity cesspools (LCCs) are regulated by the EPA (for multi-unit dwellings or commercial properties).

“As early as the 1980s, the EPA knew cesspools could be a problem,” says Dennis Poma, an engineer and owner of Advanced Compliance Solutions Inc. (ACSI).

He also advises for the nonprofit

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Installing a septic tank at an Oahu residence

Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations, a group trying to speed up the cesspool conversion process.

A little-known fact is that on Oahu, LCCs still continue to be used by some restaurants, strip malls and condominiums, according to Poma.

Working with the EPA

In 1991, the state started to prohibit

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the construction of new cesspools in some areas, and to require the installation of septic tanks or aerobic treatment unit systems (ATUs) to replace them.

In 2000, the EPA banned the construction of new LCCs in the U.S. and required existing LCCs to be closed in 2005.

Then in 2017, the Hawaii State Legislature passed Act 125, requiring all cesspools to be closed by 2050.

“The problem is, if we need to replace approximately 3,000 cesspools a year in 30 years,” Poma says, “we’re very much behind the eight ball because we’re only replacing about 1,200 right now. There are not enough resources, not enough installers, not enough engineers, not enough workforce and not enough suppliers to meet that deadline.”

Fines and penalties are likely to be imposed if cesspools are not upgraded by the deadline, according to Sina Pruder, engineering Sina Pruder

Backfilling an old cesspool in Waianae

program manager for the Wastewater Branch of the Hawaii DOH. The EPA has already imposed approximately $2.9 million in penalties and closed about 1,140 LCCs statewide. But the EPA’s Miller says if a property owner comes forward to identify an LCC, they may be able to avoid or mitigate a penalty from the EPA. There is a $10,000 state income tax credit for each qualified cesspool for property owners who upgrade, but it ends in December. It could be extended by the Legislature, and Pruder says DOH would support that extension.

The state established a cesspool conversion working group in 2018 to

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“The major challenge of upgrading cesspools according to DOH/EPA mandates is the financial burden on the homeowner,” says Samuel Morton, responsible managing employee of Gecko Enterprises Inc. According to Sam Morton First Quality’s Seibel, a basic septic system which includes a leachfield for the liquid waste could run from $15,000 to $30,000, and ATUs which have blowers to better treat wastewater before it’s discharged into a leachfield or seepage pit could run from $25,000 to $50,000.

“Also, cesspool owners have been discharging for free for many years,” ACSI’s Poma points out. “If they were on a centralized system with the county, they would pay every month.

Our sewer bill is not small here.”

The other issue engineers encounter,

Poma says, is there may not be enough space on the property to upgrade the cesspool to a septic system or an ATU.

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What do contractors need to know before tackling a project that might contain a cesspool?

“Contractors building a new home or remodeling one that is not on a municipal sewer system should verify with the DOH what type of septic system is needed, or if there is an existing cesspool,” Seibel says. “Cesspool conversions are required for anyone trying to get a building permit.

“The state requires new septic systems to be installed by a licensed contractor having one or more of the following classifications: A, C-9, C-37, C-37a or C-43.”

Further, Gecko’s Morton warns that working around cesspools can be unsafe. “It is my opinion that cesspools are dangerous due to the fact that they are 20- to 30-foot-deep pits below the surface. I have seen many collapses.

“It is good to be aware of where a cesspool or septic tank is before build-

ing. Just as you would need to know where electrical, water, cable and gas lines are before you dig, you should find out where sewer lines and systems are.

“If the system is in the yard, covered by grass, it’s most likely not traffic-rated and should not be driven on. Driving trucks and equipment over the sewer system can damage it without being obvious.”

Additionally, contractors should also know that the proper abandonment of a cesspool would entail pumping out the contents and filling it in with dirt, gravel, sand or concrete, according to DOH’s Pruder.

Even more advanced aerobic systems have been developed that can more efficiently remove nitrogen, says Poma, but some of the current service companies may not be knowledgeable in that new technology.

“We’re short in workforce development, engineers and suppliers.”

Poma says wastewater is a critical issue for an island state like Hawaii.

“In the coastal areas, it affects recreational use,” he says. “In the inland areas, it affects your groundwater.”

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A ‘Great Collaborative Effort’

Builders of today and tomorrow find ways to weather difficult times together

BY PRISCILLA PÉREZ BILLIG

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hile most businesses have been shuttered, Hawaii construction keeps moving ahead, deemed an “essential industry” despite COVID19, the worst health pandemic locking down most countries around the world.

“There has been a great collaborative effort by the various trade associations and unions to reinforce the construction industry’s pledge to follow the CDC guidelines in order to maintain the health and safety of their employees, the businesses they serve and the general public,” says Executive Director Gregg S. Serikaku of the Plumbing Gregg S. Serikaku and Mechanical Contractors Association of Hawaii (PAMCA), which covers Local 675 of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentice Plumbers & Pipefitters of the U.S. and Canada.

“This ‘essential’ designation has allowed our industry to continue providing the critical plumbing, air conditioning, ventilation and other mechanical work to government operations, healthcare facilities, transportation systems, housing projects and other businesses and organizations that serve the people of our state,” Serikaku says.

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ing program, through its involvement with the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, has worked with union and training coordinators to quickly implement social distancing in the classroom and, where appropriate, distance learning plans that maintain the high standards of their curriculum.

“These changes have required shifting of schedules, movement of training infrastructure, increased technology demands,

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as well as solving the various issues that come with such changes,” says Serikaku.

Serikaku says PAMCA also serves as a resource for member companies on the various new laws, proclamations and orders enacted on the federal and local levels.

“These new mandates are wideranging and change so rapidly that it is

Carpenters Offer Qualified Interns Hands-on Work While Getting Paid

Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund (HCATF) offers a summer internship program called Career Connections. The initiative is designed by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters’ Carpenters International Training Fund.

April Acquavella The seven-week program offered through Career Connections allows high school students the opportunity to experience hands-on work on major construction projects while getting paid. The program starts in the classroom and ends on active construction sites of the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters’ signatory contractors.

HCATF’s executive director is Edmund C. Aczon and the training coordinator is April Acquavella. To remain compliant with health and safety precautions, interns Edmund C. Aczon are obligated to follow the new, standard operating procedures implemented at the Training Center, including social distancing, mask use and frequent handwashing.

Interns use a hybrid learning model, where Zoom is used to conduct the non-hands-on portions of classes and training. Class sizes have been reduced, apprentices rotate in for class and are spaced out in classroom seating.

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extremely difficult for our member contractors to stay on top of everything, so our association provides assistance by continually reviewing all of the newly enacted rules, interpreting their impact, and relaying information to our members, especially as it applies on a local level,” he says, adding that he feels these efforts help to keep members informed and in compliance.

“While the construction industry remains somewhat stable for now, there is no doubt that the recessionary effects of this pandemic will likely be felt for years to come, and our industry must plan for the potential economic challenges ahead,” Serikaku says.

“Now, more than ever, the trade associations and unions must work as a team as they navigate the future direction and health of the construction industry.”

Poetry of Painting

“Those of us in the painting industry feel that we are extremely fortunate to be considered essential and able to perform our trade during the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Painting and Decorating Contractors Association of Hawaii (PDCA) Executive Director Dean M. Nagatoshi. “Many hotels and resorts have shut down on Oahu and on the Neighbor Islands, and see this event as an opportunity to update and upgrade their properties.”

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“COVID-19 has provided new challenges to performing our work while maintaining the safety of our workers and a safe work environment,” Nagatoshi says. “Companies in PDCA of Hawaii have implemented the ‘COVID-19 Exposure Control Plan.’ The plan was developed to be site-specific, using the most current information available at the time.

“Action steps in the plan provide specific guidance for companies to follow. PDCA of Hawaii has made this plan available to all of its contractor members.”

Considering the economic stability of the industry, Nagatoshi says, “the prospects of building more housing for our communities and the current and future construction, renovation and maintenance projects from the state, city and our military has me always cautiously optimistic about the future. But I am concerned that there may be few opportunities in the private sector for our industry to grow or even to maintain the status quo, once the current work that is being performed ends.”

Due to coronavirus social distancing measures, District Council 50’s Joint Apprenticeship & Training Fund had to make adjustments to daily operations and safety compliance training. Since mid-March, the entire District Council 50 office was shut down for precautionary reasons.

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A Permanent Home SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS

Isemoto Contracting builds new quarters for UH-Hilo’s College of Pharmacy

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escriptions offered by onlookers of the newest red-roofed 45,000-squarefoot building at the University of Hawaii-Hilo range from “spectacular” to “extraordinary.” Ten months ago, the campus celebrated the opening of the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy (DKICP).

The College of Pharmacy, named Hale Kiho‘iho‘i, boasts lecture halls and classrooms to accommodate applied learning, high-fidelity simulations and distance audio/visual communications, and includes multiple labs, a simulated pharmacy, offices for faculty and staff, a student community center and study areas.

DKICP was constructed by Hilobased Isemoto Contracting Co. Ltd., at a cost of $34 million. “A permanent facility was necessary for the college’s accreditation,” says Dave Haraguchi, vice president of East Hawaii 60 | BUILDING INDUSTRY HAWAII | OCTOBER 2020

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of lava. The new building replaces a conglomeration of five different sites, including temporary trailers and offcampus buildings, where UH-Hilo’s pharmacy school resided since 2007.

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Isemoto began work on the structure in September 2016 after clearing a big hurdle: paring its bid to meet the school’s budget.

“The initial bid came over budget,” Haraguchi says. “We worked closely with the university to trim over $1.3 million from our bid to ensure it stayed within their budget, but yet met the building’s objectives. To achieve that, we closely worked with university personnel to review our budget, and offered suggestions where certain areas could be eliminated or changed, until the project met their budget.

“The specified materials required long lead time, and the specialty finishes came from far away,” he adds. “The perforated panels, which were used for the exterior sidings,

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required six months lead time. The acoustic ceiling system was fabricated and shipped in from Canada, while the exterior wall system came from Europe. Those items required four and six months lead time, respectively.

“It took careful planning and coordinating to ensure materials arrived on time to ensure the job progressed efficiently.”

Haraguchi says the “integration of the audio-video system is one of the building’s strengths.”

The AV system is designed to enhance the educational experience of students, faculty and visitors. Each of the two first-floor lecture halls is equipped with state-of-the-art visual and audio capabilities. For example, both lecture halls have two 84-inch video flat panels allowing the instructor to select content independently for each display and a 55-inch video flat panel where students can see off-island faculty during distance learning lectures.

The audio system is comprised of a wireless infrared rechargeable push-totalk microphone system. Included in the second floor are the compounding lab, simulations lab and AV control room.

Isemoto also took advantage of innovative techniques to stay ahead of schedule, Haraguchi says.

“Steel forms were specifically engineered for this project, which made the concrete phase a lot more efficient. Over 800 cubic yards of concrete were poured using the steel forms,” he says. “What would have taken weeks to form up, took half the time to complete with the use of those forms.

“Additionally, building information modeling (BIM) was used for structural steel shop drawings. As a result, the crew could properly plan and foresee any issues prior to erection.”

Isemoto also took advantage of the site’s natural setting and resources.

“The project is located on raw

land on the upper slope of UH-Hilo’s campus, along a main artery road.

However, much of the project was away from the public’s sight as a thin border of vegetation was left which shielded much of the view from the road,” Haraguchi says. “Although there were no community concerns of environmental impact, all aggregate required for the project was crushed on-site from materials excavated on-site.

“The building is expected to achieve LEED Silver certification,” he adds, “with focus on building performance, efficient building systems, access to daylight and views and the integration The College of Pharmacy sits on the upper slope of the UH-Hilo campus.

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“With the ongoing dialogue, the university was able to adjust its schedule and properly plan student classes according to the building’s progress. As a result, there were no claims or disputes on the job, and the university was very happy with the project.”

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Nordic PCL Tops 23rd NAIOP Awards Nordic PCL Construction Inc. was general contractor on two of the nine award-winning projects in NAIOP Hawaii’s 23rd annual Kukulu Hale Awards announced on Aug. 28.

NAIOP Hawaii, a commercial real estate association, each year selects top projects which recognize accomplishments in the Islands’ commercial real estate industry, including Awards of Excellence for new and renovated commercial, nonprofit and public projects statewide.

• New Project Award: Commercial/Other (40,000 Square Feet or Less), Adolescent Treatment and Healing Center General Contractor: Layton Construction Co. Entrant: Layton Construction Co. Developer/Owner: County of Kauai Lead Design Firm: Marc Ventura, Architect • New Project Award: Commercial/Other (Over 40,000 SF), Hale Kewalo General Contractor: Swinerton Builders Entrant: Stanford Carr Development Developer/Owner: SCD Piikoi LLC Lead Design Firm: Alakea Design Group LLC • New Project Award: Commercial/Other (Over 40,000 SF), Punahou School, Kosasa

Community for Grades 2-5 General Contractor: Nordic PCL Construction Inc. Entrant: Nordic PCL Construction Inc. Developer/Owner: Punahou School Lead Design Firm: Design Partners Inc. • Renovation Award: Commercial/Other (40,000 SF or Less), Espacio: The Jewel of Waikiki General Contractor: Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. Inc. Entrant: Clifford Planning & Architecture LLC Developer/Owner: Kowa Waikiki LLC Lead Design Firm: Clifford Planning & Architecture LLC • Renovation Award: Commercial/Other (Over 40,000 SF), Lau Hala Shops

“Our Kukulu Hale Awards have always been presented at a celebratory event in the spring, but due to the ongoing pandemic, we could not gather this year to honor the awardees,” said Cathy Camp, NAIOP Hawaii president. “We are pleased to announce the 2020 winners at this time, and look forward to recognizing them again as part of our 2021 awards event.”

Nine projects receiving Awards of Excellence this year include: General Contractor: Armstrong Builders Entrants: AHL / Alexander & Baldwin Developer/Owner: Alexander & Baldwin Lead Design Firm: AHL

• Public/Government Project Award: Entrepreneurs Sandbox General Contractor: Nordic PCL Construction Inc. Entrant: Ferraro Choi And Associates Ltd. Developer/Owner: Hawaii Community Development Authority Lead Design Firm: Ferraro Choi And Associates Ltd. • Nonprofit Project Award: Kobayashi & Kosasa Family Dining Room at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children General Contractor: Constructors Hawaii Entrants: Peter Vincent Architects / Constructors

Hawaii Inc. Developer/Owner: Hawaii Pacific Health Lead Design Firm: Peter Vincent Architects • Green Building Award: Hoakalei Golf Course Clubhouse General Contractor: Haseko Entrant: Peter Vincent Architects Developer/Owner: Hoakalei Golf Course Lead Design Firm: Peter Vincent Architects • Green Building Award: Ola Ka ‘Ilima Artspace Lofts General Contractor: Unlimited Construction Services Inc. Entrant: Unlimited Construction Services Inc. Developer/Owner: Artspace Projects Inc. Lead Design Firm: Urban Works Inc.

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distancing guidelines and policies have been put in place to ensure the safe wellbeing of everyone attending.

District Council 50 says a copy of the “COVID-19 Education Plan” policy will be provided to all members at the time of class registration. All conditions listed in the policy must be followed to attend class and receive certification.

Not as Simple as ABC

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ing being the new method of instruction,” says Jeffrey Durham, president and CEO of the Hawaii Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors.

ABC Hawaii courses that require in-person interaction, such as forklift and crane safety training, Jeffrey Durham CQM certifications and others are on hold for now. Durham says some of the challenges with distance learning can come down to simple economics.

“Not everyone in our industry has

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access to a laptop or tablet computer and in some communities internet access can be cost-prohibitive or inconsistent at best,” he says. “The proctoring of exams can be difficult as well; some learning platforms require in-person instructors when exams are being conducted, but even that is slowly changing.”

Hawthorne Cat Opens on Kauai

Hawthorne Cat has opened a new branch on Kauai at the Puhi Industrial Park in Lihue. It is the company’s fifth location in the Islands.

“With our new facility, we’ll have overhead crane capability,” says Bobby Whitworth, Hawaii general manager.

“We’ll also have a hydraulic bench to perform hydraulic cylinder work on-island. Previously, hydraulic cylinders were sent to Oahu to be repaired or resealed. Kauai builders will enjoy a lot

quicker up-time due to the new facility.”

Hawthorne Cat is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Hawaii and the U.S. Mainland as well as Guam, Saipan and American Samoa.

HPM Expands Statewide, Lands SCAFCO HPM Building Supply, with eight locations across Hawaii Island, Oahu and Kauai, expanded statewide in August by merging with Miyake Concrete Accessories Inc. HPM also completed a major expansion of its Oahu branch, and is in the process of becoming the exclusive Hawaii distributor for SCAFCO steel framing.

Miyake Concrete operates four building supply stores and one truss manufacturing plant on Maui.

“The name, Miyake, has been synonymous with trust, reliability and excellent service in the building industry on Maui,” says Jason Fujimoto, president and CEO of HPM Building Supply.

HPM plans to renovate the Miyake stores, expand service, products and

inventory and integrate store systems through the end of 2020. The stores will remain fully operational during the transition period, and will be rebranded as Miyake–HPM Building Supply.

HPM’s Oahu branch has expanded to include 50,000 square feet of covered warehouse space, a lumber yard, a steel yard and custom metal roofing manufacturing on six acres in Campbell Industrial Park. In addition to its new SCAFCO steel framing line, HPM now offers CertainTeed acoustical ceiling panels and other commercial interior materials.

“By adding steel and commercial interior products to our extensive lineup of lumber, paint, roofing and hardware, we’re able to offer even more for our customers, and truly be a one-stop shop

for projects of all types and sizes,” says Fujimoto. “Our specialization in lumber stretches back 99 years. Now we can also supply large commercial and residential projects where steel is required or preferred.”

Says Larry Stone, SCAFCO president, “when two long-time companies like HPM and SCAFCO come together, the customer wins because of our experience, expertise and dedication to superior quality.”

According to HPM, the company plans to expand its selection of commercial interior materials. The Oahu location will soon regularly stock windows as well as a wider array of moulding, drywall and insulation products.

STG Drills Record-breaking 357-foot-deep Rail Column Shimmick/Traylor/Granite JV (STG), contracted by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) to build its airport guideway and stations segment, has constructed what is possibly the world’s deepest and largest column foundation.

The column foundation or “pier,” a drilled shaft caisson, is 357 feet and 4 inches deep, and 10 feet in diameter.

“Due to the location of this pier, and the type of soil conditions in the area, STG needed to construct this pier at a record-breaking depth,” said

Andrew Robbins, HART’s executive director and CEO in a June statement.

Located in Kalihi Stream on Kamehameha Highway between Middle Street and Puuhale Road, the column foundation will be used as a base to support the rail’s elevated guideway and the Kahauiki Station.

STG has also erected what’s believed to be the world’s largest articulated gantry crane to build the overhead guideway structure through the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport area.

STG has installed a 357-foot column from a trestle above Kalihi Stream.

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MILITARY ROUNDUP Nan to Build Magazines at JBPHH for NAVFAC

Nan Inc. was awarded a $33,491,868 firm-fixed-price contract

by Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii in August for construction of magazines at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

The project is expected to be completed by September 2022.

“This is an important project to correct decades-long deficiencies at JBPHH West Loch Annex,” said Capt.

Randall Harmeyer, JBPHH public works officer. “It is Phase 1 of a multiphased program to construct new magazines to support Naval Munitions Command’s Global Requirements Based Load Plans by providing safe, adequate and efficient munitions storage critical to future Department of Defense mission operations in the Pacific.”

Work to be performed includes constructing four standard earth-covered Type D box magazines without loading platforms, each equipped with electronically operated doors at ground level, a lightning protection system and a grounding system. Paving and site improvements include concrete magazine apron and site demolition. Electrical utilities include primary and secondary electrical distribution systems and transformers.

The contract was competitively procured via the Beta.SAM.GOV Contract Opportunities website with four proposals received.

MNDPI Pacific JV Wins $99M Job

NAVFAC in July awarded a $99 million contract to MNDPI Pacific JV, a Honolulu arm of global infrastructure firm Moffatt & Nichol.

No task orders are being issued at this time. The contract is not to exceed 60 months and work is expected to be complete by July 2025.

MNDPI’s maximum amount, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, architectengineer contract for architect-engineer services is for various structural, waterfront and other projects at Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and other government facilities in NAVFAC’s Pacific area of responsibility, including but not limited to Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (70 percent), Australia (10 percent), Japan (10 percent) and Hawaii (10 percent).

The award was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with two proposals received.

MEH Corp. Lands $15M Contract

NAVFAC Hawaii in August awarded Honolulu-based Mechanical Engineers of Hawaii Corp. an indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity architect-engineering contract with a maximum amount of $15 million. The contract covers mechanical engineering and related projects at various Navy, Marine Corps and other government facilities in NAVFAC Hawaii’s area of operations.

The term of the contract is not to

Honolulu Airport Awarded $43M for Infrastructure Work

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (DKI) has been awarded $43,502,747 in infrastructure and safety grants to be given through the Federal Aviation Administration.

The Honolulu airport is among 405 airports in 50 states and six U.S. territories to share in more than $1.2 billion in grants through the FAA. DKI will use its award for runway widening. The awards were announced by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao on Sept. 1.

“This $1.2 billion federal investment will improve our nation’s airport infrastructure, enhance safety and strengthen growth in local communities, which is especially important as the economy recovers from COVID19,” Chao said.

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exceed 60 months with an expected completion date of August 2025. The contract provides for request for proposal (RFP) documentation for DBB mechanical engineering projects with associated multidiscipline architect-engineering support services for new construction, alteration, repair and installation of mechanical systems and associated facilities.

This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with five proposals received.

JV Lands $44M Guam Job

Black Construction-Tutor Perini JV landed a $44 million firm-fixed-price task order under a multiple award construction contract from NAVFAC for the design and construction of explosive ordnance compound facilities at Naval Base Guam.

The work by Black Construction-Tutor Perini JV, of Barrigada, will be performed in Apra Harbor, with an expected completion date of December 2022. The scope of the project will be to provide for the design and construction of a consolidated operations facility, maintenance facility, armory and multipurpose/training facility.

“EODMU-5 (Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit FIVE) is strategically located on Guam so they can quickly deploy to support Seventh Fleet operations. In addition, they support the local community by responding to UXOs,” said U.S. Naval Base Commanding Officer Capt. Jeffrey Grimes.

“This project goes hand-in-hand with our mission here at U.S. Naval Base Guam.”

Oregon GC to Perform Wharf Repairs

NAVFAC in August awarded a $9,165,646 firm-fixed-price task order under a multiple award construction contract to general contractor GM/ Bulltrack Joint Venture LLC of Clackamas, Ore., for structural repairs to Wharf O2 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

The JBPHH project is expected to be completed by September 2021. The task order received four proposals.

“Wharf O2 is a 70-year-old facility in desperate need of structural repair,” said Capt. Randall Harmeyer, JBPHH public works officer. “It is a multipurpose berth for a variety of naval vessels during repair and resupply missions. The wharf is also used as a berthing space for Navy barges and caissons to support dry docking activities at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.”

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