April 28, 2013
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the ninth annual “Remodel It Right/Remodel It Green Expo” Aug. 9-11 at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, with more than 200 exhibitor booths showcasing Hawaii’s top contractors, suppliers, building industry experts…
April 21, 2013
An educated shopper is a smart shopper. This especially holds true in the world of hiring and working with contractors to make home improvements. As you interview potential contractors, being able to understand the terminology they use can help you…
April 14, 2013
Spring has finally arrived, and it’s time to start spring-cleaning and evaluate and organize your storage needs. The first thing you should do is to make a list of everything you want to store. This list will both help you…
April 9, 2013
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the ninth annual Remodel It Right/Remodel It Green expo Aug. 9-11 at Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. More than 200 exhibitor booths will showcase Hawaii’s top contractors, suppliers, building industry experts and…
March 31, 2013
New Homes Month in April is a great time to think about what you want in your next new home. We’ve all seen a stunning hillside mansion and dreamed of what it would be like to raise our families there.…
March 24, 2013
Today’s new homes reflect changing market preferences and integrate elaborate designs and consumer desires into the floor plans and construction of the homes. And successful home builders have the knowledge, organizational skills and drive to build them. But what does…
March 17, 2013
Each year in conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show, a home is built that showcases innovative products for the future — and features great ideas for anyone thinking of building or remodeling a home. The…
March 10, 2013
Now that the dust has settled from the elections, Congress will be turning its attention to the debate over housing policy. Thanks to national policy that has acknowledged the importance of the home in American family life for almost a…
March 3, 2013
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the 28th annual BIA Renaissance Building & Remodeling Awards on May 8, 2013, during the Gala Awards Dinner at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. This premier statewide competition is open to all…
February 24, 2013
Doing your homework will help you have a more successful experience. Use this checklist to help you select a home builder or home remodeler to work on or build your home: • Contact the Building Industry Association of Hawaii for…
February 17, 2013
HRS-444 is the state law that regulates contractor licensing. This law is meant to protect consumers from liability, fraud and workmanship that does not meet building codes and building standards. Licensed contractors are registered with the state Department of Commerce…
February 10, 2013
In 2011, Act 105 became law and disallowed the exemption of Hawaii’s General Excise Tax (GET) on subcontractor work by the general contractor. This law is scheduled to be discontinued this summer. Act 105 causes the GET to be charged…
February 3, 2013
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the 28th annual BIA Renaissance Building & Remodeling Awards show May 8 during the Gala Awards dinner at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. This premier statewide competition is open to all residential…
January 27, 2013
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) is very committed to our mission to “Enhance the Quality of Life for the People of Hawaii.” Our members are dedicated professionals representing developers, general contractors, specialty contractors, suppliers and associates. The “Big…
January 20, 2013
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) is very committed to our mission to “Enhance the Quality of Life for the People of Hawaii.” Our members are dedicated professionals representing developers, general contractors, specialty contractors, suppliers and associates. The “Big…
January 13, 2013
National policy has acknowledged the importance of the home in American family life for almost a century. But despite the fact that most Americans want change that will mend the housing market, create jobs and boost the overall economy, policymakers…
January 6, 2013
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) is very committed to our mission to “Enhance the Quality of Life for the People of Hawaii.” Our members are dedicated professionals representing developers, general contractors, specialty contractors, suppliers and associates. As part…
December 30, 2012
From shopping and baking to decorating, life gets hectic during the holidays. But regardless, put this first on your “to-do” list: Childproof the house! Don’t spend your holidays in the emergency room. Take a few precautionary steps now to protect…
December 23, 2012
This year’s holiday season promises to be full of shopping, gift-giving, decorating and celebrating with friends and family. Unfortunately, it’s an equally busy time of year for home burglars. Nearly 400,000 burglaries occur in the United States in November and…
December 16, 2012
Planning for the holidays is a busy and joyful time. But all of the decorations, extra electrical cords and the parade of people going in and out of your home call for more safety precautions to help you make this…