Building Industry Magazine - March 2011 - (Page 4)

Datebook Associated Builders & Contractors, Hawaii chapter • Solar Course for Contractors. March 7-11; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Solar Training Institute. Cost: $1,795 for members; $1,995 for nonmembers. Contact Jonathan Young at 845-4887, e-mail jonathan@abchawaii.org or visit www.abchawaii.org. dire Consequences The Group Builders vs. Admiral Insurance decision has caused a stir nationwide with the landmark precedent it has set and the frightening effects that may stem from it. While industry and insurance groups are starting to take measures to hinder or avert the potentially disastrous consequences, nothing has been settled yet. Our Hot Topic this month – found on page 43 – tackles the issue head on, providing background information and summarizing the repercussions as well as the actions that have been taken so far. American Institute of Architects, Honolulu chapter • AIA Honolulu Celebrates New Architects 2011. April 6; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pearl Ultralounge, Ala Moana Center - Hookipa Terrace, third level. Register online. Firm/company support is $225 (includes four tickets); individual member ticket is $30 per person (AIA, associate, allied); and individual nonmember ticket is $60 per person. • Downtown Firm Crawl. April 15; 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. various firms in downtown Honolulu. Check AIA Web site for PDF map of the firm locations and addresses. Contact Bonnie McIntyre at 545-4242 or visit www.aiahonolulu.org. Nearly Here More U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) inspectors will soon be hitting our shores and we want to make sure you’re prepared. These investigators have the authority to enforce the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule that came into effect last year with fines of up to $37,500 per violation. The most dangerous assumption you can make about this rule is that it really only affects painters. Not true. Clear your misconceptions; read the story by Nate Seward of Criterion Environmental Training on page 58. Then, if you’re not already, get certified. They arrive in May. Building Industry Association of Hawaii • Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors. March 15; noon to 4 p.m. Construction Training Center of the Pacific (CTC Pacific). Cost: $95 for members; $125 for nonmembers. • 40-hour Safety Hazard Awareness Training for Contractors. March 21, 25, 26, 28 and April 1 (must attend all days); 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CTC Pacific. Cost: $350 per member; $475 per nonmembers. Cost includes course materials (EM385 manual). Contact Lea Kanaya Wong at (808) 6297506 or e-mail LKK@biahawaii.org. • 2011 Stew Team Call for Entries. March 22; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. St. Andrew’s Priory School, Ylang Ylang Courtyard. Register online. Contact Clarice Watanabe at (808) 629-7503 or e-mail ckw@biahawaii.org. • Basic Cost Estimating for Contractors. March 31, April 5 and 7; 9 a.m. to noon. CTC Pacific. Cost: $180 per member; $245 per nonmembers. Contact Lea Kanaya Wong at (808) 629-7506 or e-mail LKK@biahawaii.org. Contact Clarice Watanabe at 847-4666 ext. 200, e-mail events@ biahawaii.org or visit www.biahawaii.org. Certified Commercial Investment Member, Hawaii chapter • Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate CI 101. March 24, 25, 28, 29 and 30; 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. University of Phoenix-Topa Tower Rooms 101/102. CCIM Hawaii members pay $1,040; registered national candidates pay $1,040; nonmembers pay $1,495. For more information visit www.ccimhawaii.org. Monumental Milestone By the time you read this, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor project, which was scheduled for Feb. 22, will have likely already occurred. “This is a time to celebrate,” said Mayor Peter Carlisle when the date was set. “Many people have waited so long and worked hard to finally get to this point. This project will provide thousands of jobs for our local workforce … and pave the way for an exciting and better future for Oahu residents.” Contractors Association of Kauai • Best Management Practices (BMPs) workshop. March 8. Kauai Beach Resort. Advance registration required. • 19th Annual Home Show. April 8 to 9. Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue. Exhibitor packets available. Show is free and open to public, including construction industry professionals. Contact CAK at (808) 246-2662. General Contractors Association of Hawaii • First Aid/CPR classes. March 18; 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. GCA conference room, first floor. • Safety Trained Supervisor Prep Course. March 26; 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. GCA conference room. Cost: $175 per member; $225 per nonmember. • NAVFAC Mandated Training Certification. April 30, May 7, 14, 21 and 28; 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. GCA conference room. Cost: $300 per member; $450 per nonmember. Contact Gladys Hagemann at 833-1681, or visit www.gcahawaii.org. Judith Shinsato University of Hawaii College of Engineering 2011 Engineering Banquet. April 14; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom. For more information visit web site or call Jean Imada at 956-5112 or e-mail jimada@hawaii.edu. 4 | BuildiNg iNdustRy | MARCH 2011 http://www.abchawaii.org http://www.aiahonolulu.org http://www.biahawaii.org http://www.ccimhawaii.org http://www.gcahawaii.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Magazine - March 2011

Building Industry - March 2011
Contents
Datebook
Union Names Builder of the Year
Young Brothers Goes Green
GCA Banquet Honors Members
Architects Corner
RevoluSun Expands Services
Kiewit Building Group Relocates
Contracts Awarded
Site Preparation
Spotlight on Success: St. Louis School Learning and Technology Center
Finance, Bonding & Insurance
Hot Topic: Insurance Lawsuit
Guam
Concept to Completion: MACC Yokouchi Family Pavilion and Courtyard
Low Bids
Get RRP Certified

Building Industry Magazine - March 2011