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Allied Builders Oversees Haleiwa Store Lots Locally owned and operated general contractor Allied Builders System has broken ground and will oversee construction of Haleiwa Store Lots, Kamehameha Schools (KS) has announced. Matsumoto Shave Ice and Whaler's General Store will anchor the 27,000-square-foot commercial center. Construction started in September and will last through August 2014, merging old and new to create a plantation-style gathering place in Haleiwa. Nearly 100 construction jobs will bring to life the design of architect firm Group 70 International, Inc. "We're proud to partner with Kamehameha Schools on the revitalization of historic Haleiwa Town," said Allied Builders System Vice President Justin Izumi. "We look forward to building a destination that locals and visitors can all enjoy." Upon completion, the project will feature reuse of five historic buildings; a central gathering place; public restrooms; 95 parking stalls at the rear of the project; and walkways and landscaping that separate pedestrians from vehicles and assist drainage. Total investment in this community revitalization project is $16.1 million. Currently, 77 percent of the project is leased. Other tenants include: Rajanee Thai Cuisine, Global Creations, T&C Surf, Fatboy's, Splash! Hawaii, Island Vintage Coffee, Kahala Sportswear, Mahina and Uncle Bo's. "Having worked with them recently in the redevelopment of Our Kakaako, we are familiar with their ability to integrate new improvements with older structures, build partnerships with owners, designers and subcontractors and deliver the project as planned," said KS Senior Land Manager Kalani Fronda. "They know our vision, which is driven by the community, and we are excited From left: Reed Matsuura (Council Chair Ernest Martin's senior community liaison), Pat Vegas (North Shore Neighborhood Board), Betty Jenkins (North Shore resident), Elizabeth Hokada (V.P. of Kamehameha Schools' Endowment), Justin Izumi (V.P. of Allied Builders System), Jim Stone (Architect, Group 70 International, Inc.), Stan and Noriko Matsumoto (Matsumoto Shave Ice) and Kalani Fronda (KS Senior Land Asset Manager) dig their o'o in the dirt to commence the start of construction. to commence construction and bring this vision to life." Haleiwa Store Lots will retain this North Shore community's historic country character through plantation-era buildings and Hawaiiowned retail and dining businesses. Approximately 55 percent will be retail tenants, 40 percent eateries and five percent office space. Haleiwa Store Lots is part of Kamehameha's North Shore Plan, developed in 2008 with an extensive community planning process. State-of-the-Art Manufacturing to Fulfill Your Needs Our new state-of-the-art plant maintains Tileco's position as the State's leading concrete block manufacturer. www.tilecoinc.com ph. www.buildingindustryhawaii.com | 69 682-5737 TILECO INC. 91-209 Hanua Street Kapolei, Hawaii 96707 Phone 682-5737 http://www.tilecoinc.com http://www.buildingindustryhawaii.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Magazine - November 2013

MAUI How upbeat is the current situation on Maui?
PACIFIC BUILDING TRADE EXPO PROGRAM the entire event program
HAWAII’S LEADERS IN SOLAR a special advertising section features
NEWS BEAT Kinsella Heads Pacific Region
Late Senator Honored for Work on Rail
CRW Hawaii Celebrates 20 Years
Solar Power World’s 10 Best in Hawaii
DPP Wins Innovation Award for Online ePlans
Allied Builders Oversees Haleiwa Store Lots
Southland Mole JV Wins Sewer Tunnel Contract
PAMCA Installs New Board
HART Back on Track
dck Presents Capital Solutions
DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Corner & Datebook
Contracts Awarded
Low Bids
Best Practices Partnering: The Way to Build It Right from Ground Zero
Spotlight on Success: Ward Village Shops–Phase II
Concept to Completion: Kapalama Shopping Center Renovation
New Products
Newsmakers

Building Industry Magazine - November 2013