November 20, 2011
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 calls for more safety precautions to help you make this…
November 13, 2011
Are you planning to move to a new home in the next few years? Thinking about renovating your current home so it’s more appealing to potential buyers when you do decide to move on? Or maybe you just want to…
November 6, 2011
At the Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii), we’re 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…
October 30, 2011
Owning a home for most Americans means having a place to raise a family and build a sense of stability and pride. Additionally, the home is the single best long-term investment and a primary source of wealth and financial security.…
October 23, 2011
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 18th…
October 16, 2011
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) honored 11 entries in the 55th Annual BIA Parade of Homes last week, including the 2011 Best in Show Neighbor Island award winner Towne Development of Hawaii Inc. for its entry “Milo Court…
October 9, 2011
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii honored 11 entrants at the 55th annual BIA Parade of Homes last week, including the most outstanding home on the market today — the 2011 Grand Champion winner, “Trades by Gentry ‘Olu‘olu,” by Gentry…
October 2, 2011
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the 55th annual BIA Parade of Homes during the open house weekends this month. The 2011 theme, “Sustainable Lifestyle … Sustainable Homes” will showcase new homes statewide and educate consumers on…
September 25, 2011
The only people who benefit when a home is built are the family members who get to live there, and the builder who constructed and sold the home, right? Wrong. The positive impact of new residential construction is far-reaching, bringing…
September 18, 2011
Americans still consider owning a home essential to the American Dream, and Washington policymakers would be wise to keep this in mind in the coming election season. Proof of this statement is evident in a poll conducted earlier this year…
September 11, 2011
Since purchasing a home is typically the largest purchase and among the most important financial decisions a family makes, tax benefits help offset some of the cost of homeownership. Just how do tax benefits reduce the cost of homeownership for…
September 4, 2011
BIA-HAWAII
Today, both Hawaii and the nation face unprecedented assaults on homeownership. The mortgage interest deduction, a cornerstone of the “American Dream of Homeownership,” has been in place since the inception of the tax code in 1913 and supports the aspirations…
August 28, 2011
Remodel It Right/Remodel It Green Expo
The event that offers the latest in green remodeling trends, technology and ideas for every home ends today at the Building Industry Association of Hawaii’s (BIAHawaii) seventh annual Remodel It Right/Remodel It Green Expo at the Hawaii Convention Center. An…
August 21, 2011
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii will present the seventh annual Remodel It Right/ Remodel It Green Expo this Friday through Sunday, Aug. 28 at the Hawaii Convention Center. More than 180 exhibitor booths will showcase Hawaii’s top contractors, suppliers,…
August 14, 2011
An educated shopper is a smart shopper. This especially holds true in the world of hiring and working with contractors to make improvements to your home. As you interview potential contractors, being able to understand the terminology they use can…
August 7, 2011
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) recently celebrated the blessing of The New Hawaiian Home and here are green building strategies that can modernize and enhance any home: • Lower your electricity use and save big on your energy…
July 31, 2011
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the seventh annual Remodel It Right/Remodel It Green Expo Aug. 26-28 at the Hawaii Convention Center. More than 180 exhibitor booths will showcase Hawaii’s top contractors, suppliers, building industry experts and…
July 24, 2011
The BIA Renaissance Building and Remodeling Awards, established in 1986, celebrates excellence in design and construction of new and remodeled projects in Hawaii. This showcase recognizes competing categories including Details, Kitchen & Bath, Landscaping, New & Remodeled Commercial Building, New…
July 17, 2011
We invite you to our final open house today to learn, see and feel the difference of the new standard of home building, The New Hawaiian Home. This prototype is a new home designed and built to actively support an…
July 10, 2011
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) will present the 55th Annual BIA Parade of Homes during the Open House Weekends of Oct. 8-9 and Oct. 15-16. This premier statewide showcase of new homes in Hawaii will educate consumers on…