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 23, 2011
Pacific Style Construction
Pacific Style Construction has renovated and rebuilt more than 75 homes in Hawaii in the last eight years. The company is a full-service design-build contractor who uses three-dimensional computer modeling to show clients pictures of what they will get at…
October 16, 2011
Americans are spending more time than ever at home with family and friends. Eighty percent of consumers say they are entertaining at home these days, according to new research from the NPD Group, a consumer market research company. And alongside…
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 16, 2011
Granicrete Hawaii
Enhance your home with designer looks created by Granicrete Hawaii’s decorative concrete solutions. Guests will be wowed by the handcrafted, custom designs that complement your home and suit your lifestyle. Decorative concrete is excellent for a variety of surfaces and…
October 16, 2011
Hua Xia Construction
Hua Xia Building & Construction — a reliable, proven contractor in home and condo building/remodeling since 2000 — brings a generation of experience to investors and homeowners looking for the best in quality craftsman-ship and price. The company is the…
October 9, 2011
Homeworks Construction
Among the many advantages of working with a design/build contractor are the “flexibility factor” as it applies and the capability to handle every aspect of a job from concept to completion quickly and efficiently “under the same roof.” “With a…
October 9, 2011
Graham Builders
Homeowners will have quieter, greener abode Last month, we introduced a couple who is currently working with Graham Builders to build a brand-new home to replace their 85-year-old house in Makiki. Working closely with Graham Builders’ design team, the couple…
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
Only on TV would a redecorating budget of a couple thousand dollars be considered “shoestring.” In the real world, most of us have a lot less than that to spend on redoing a room. Fortunately, it’s possible to completely change…
October 2, 2011
Hua Xia Construction
It would be difficult to find a custom builder who offers the type of client-to-customer attention that comes from working with Hua Xia Construction LLC. Owner Xiang Feng Cao and his son, Andy, have built and maintained an outstanding reputation…
October 2, 2011
Paragon Builders
If you intend to build, repair or renovate your home, it helps to have some practical guidelines to protect you from common pitfalls. I provided a few tips in a previous issue of Hawaii Renovation, and I hope you found…
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
Hawaii's Interior Design Center
Although there’s still plenty of time to prepare your home for the holidays, wouldn’t it be nice if you could find that one business that could build the home or business of your dreams — and do it quick? Hawaii’s…
September 25, 2011
Homeworks Construction
Enhancing the value of a home through remodeling or upgrading is the investment choice of many homeowners today, given the fluctuations in the financial markets. “If you own a home in a desirable neighborhood, whether lowor high-end, and have some…
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
CS Design Builders
Hawaii is a unique place to live — we all know this. But not many residents and homeowners know that Hawaii’s unique environment and micro-climates have an often unforeseen effect on the long-term results of their home renovations. For example,…
September 18, 2011
Town & Country Builders LLC. is a licensed general contracting design-build firm that has been serving Oahu residents for the past 30 years. The company specializes in custom homes, remodels, additions, designer kitchens, bathrooms, Americans with Disability Act (ADA) modifications/improvements,…
September 18, 2011
HK Construction
At H.K. Construction, employees are committed to a high standard of excellence with a dedication to customer service. Not only does the company have a longstanding relationship of residential home building and renovations in the Islands, but it also takes…
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…