December 1, 2013
Homeowners Design Center
BY ANDY BETH MILLER When it comes to remodeling or building a home or business, consumers want someone they know and trust. Family owned and operated for more than 44 years, Homeowners Design Center has been assisting local families and…
December 1, 2013
Homeworks Construction
This is part two of a three-part series. Anew custom home by Homeworks Construction is in progress on the Hawaii Kai site of a 47-year-old tract home demolished on Oct. 24, 2013. The Kihara family, who owned the home since…
December 1, 2013
On the Mainland, one way to remember to change your smoke alarm battery is by the slogan, “Change your clock, change your batteries!” While here in Hawaii we don’t “fall back” or “spring forward,” so checking your smoke alarm batteries…
November 24, 2013
RUI CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
BY MICHELLE LEE Building a home from the ground-up oftentimes comes with a hefty price tag, especially in Hawaii where land is expensive and limited. To help customers save costs, RUI Building Supply conveniently offers a plethora of services under…
November 24, 2013
Jan. 1 is just around the corner and millions of Americans are once again thinking about the resolutions they will make for the new year. Why not make this year’s resolution one that will last long into the future. Deciding…
November 17, 2013
Atlas Construction Inc
BY BRUCE KIM Legacy is what we believe we are building here at Atlas Construction. This permeates through everything we do and is a major belief built into our core values as a design build contractor. From the start of…
November 17, 2013
Town & Country Builders LLC
Have you ever wondered how long it takes to draft plans and obtain a building permit if you would like to add an addition with a bathroom to your residential home? Some contractors will explain that it is a six…
November 17, 2013
S Tanaka Construction
Whether constructing a residence from scratch or creating an addition to an existing structure, homeowners can trust the experienced professionals at S.Tanaka Construction. The home builder has served Hawaii for more than 28 years and takes pride in the referrals…
November 17, 2013
Planning for the holidays is a busy and joyful time, yet all the decorations, extra electrical cords and the parade of people going in and out of your home calls for more safety precautions. Here’s a checklist for home safety…
November 10, 2013
Hua Xia Construction
When a local homeowner and her husband (who prefer to remain anonymous) decided to expand and update their 50-year-old Pearl City home, the couple began an arduous search for the right construction firm to handle the task. The homeowners desired…
November 10, 2013
Graham Builders
This is part three of a three-part series For the past two months, Graham Builders has been sharing the story of a Honolulu couple’s design and build journey with the company. With the house completed recently, the couple has a…
November 10, 2013
United Pacific Builders
Do-it-yourself projects are a great way to put your own personal touch on your home. However, there are some projects that are perfect do-it-yourself projects and others that are overly complicated and, in the end, become some big “to-do” on…
November 10, 2013
HK Construction
Updating your home or building to a new one is about to get a whole lot easier. Oahu homeowners can get answers to all their renovation questions at any of three “Building to Your Lifestyle” seminars presented by HK Construction.…
November 10, 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…
November 10, 2013
The word garage, when looked up in the dictionary, has a simple meaning: a building or indoor area for parking or storing motor vehicles. By and large, this definition sums up exactly what comes to mind for most folks when…
November 4, 2013
W.G. Construction LLC
By Wendell Guies I have been a concrete contractor since 1990. I am the owner of W.G. Construction LLC, and my company does projects of any size. We work from flat ground to the hardest area of your project and…
November 4, 2013
Tropical Wholesale
In 39 years of contracting in Hawaii, Matthew Houar, owner of Tropical Wholesale (Tropical), has seen many contractors come and go — most who go were not local contractors. When you are born and raised in Hawaii, you are more…
November 4, 2013
Homeworks Construction
When the Kihara family moved into their first new home in Hawaii Kai in 1966, the area was still in the earliest stages of development. The three bedroom, two bath house, which will be replaced by a custom home by…
November 4, 2013
Sunshine Construction
Sunshine Construction Inc. is moving its way to the upper echelon of the kitchen and bath design and general construction industry by working hard to keep its customers’ projects on time and on budget. Based in Honolulu, Sunshine Construction Inc.…
November 4, 2013
By Andy Beth Miller When it comes to construction projects, clients are making a big investment and expecting a job well done. The experts at Kai Ridge Hawaii Construction realize this fact and dedicate themselves to providing the highest quality…