Building Industry Magazine - July 2012 - (Page 79)

ROYAL CONTRACTING CO., INC. • Construction Specialty: Heavy equipment sitework and landscaping • Years in Hawaii: 51 • Employees in Hawaii: 70 • Public Sector Work: 40 percent • Work Subcontracted: 25 percent 25 G rabbing the No. 25 spot is Royal Contracting Co., Ltd., a general contractor that hasn’t been ranked in several years but is no stranger to the Top 25 list. Leonard Leong, company vice president, says: “We were able to maintain our workforce company wide. We were fortunate that were able to continue with a mixture of private and public contracts ranging from earthwork to marine building.” Leong says one worthwhile project of the year was the Ewa Villages Area H project, rental-housing for low-income families. Royal Contracting Co., Ltd., performs roadway construction at Ewa Villages Area H. The company posted $28.4 million in revenue for 2011. “One of the great challenges to building in Ewa is the expansive soil found there,” says Leong. “On this project, the expansive or adobe soil was hauled out and replaced with imported coral, thus minimizing future problems that may arise.” About 2012, Leong says: “Gov. Neil Abercrombie and the Legislature have funded $300 million to $400 million for construc- tion projects, but regulations have impeded the desired effect of the proposed projects. The permit review process in particular needs to be expedited. An increase of employing 20 to 30 employees by the current government agencies involved in the permitting review will enhance the process, thus enabling 500 to 1,000 construction-related workers to find employment.” “WHEN IT RAINS, IT DRAINS” • Zero discharge of run off into waterways. • Reduce or eliminate storm drain infrastructure. • Ground water recharging improves the health of surrounding plant life. Pervious Concrete Kaikor work is installed under the supervision of Steve Baginski, Hawaii’s only Certified Pervious Concrete Installer. Your source for quality concrete at the best prices. KAIKOR CONSTRUCTION Lic. # ABC-12637, 13437, 17504, 24823 Ph: 808-841-3110 • www.kaikor.com TOP 25 www.buildingindustryhawaii.com 59 http://www.kaikor.com http://www.kaikor.com http://www.buildingindustryhawaii.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Magazine - July 2012

Contents July 2012
Hawaii’s Top 25 Contractors
Educating for the Industry
Surviving a Tough Economy
Top Eats
News Beat
Forest City Completes $312M Neighborhood
2012 CAK Home Show Streams Live
Keokea Beach Park Renovation Completed
La Tour Bakehouse Partners with RevoluSun
Pier 29 Construction Complete
NAIOP Awards Honor Commercial Development
NAVFAC Awards $46.6M Contract
Departments
Datebook
Best Practices
Contracts Awarded
Concept to Completion: Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club, Phase 5
Low Bids
Spotlight on Success: BEQ, MCBH
News Makers
New Products
July's Features

Building Industry Magazine - July 2012