Building Industry Magazine - January 2013 - (Page 13)

ConceptToCompletion Sports Authority, Hilo Geared Up for fUn and Games the new Sports Authority in hilo is the chain’s sixth outlet in hawaii. No longer do Hilo sports enthusiasts have to pack for a day trip and make the 200-mile roundtrip drive to Kailua, Kona to browse the equipment and apparel at Sports Authority. The general contractor, GW Construction, recently wrapped up work on the chain’s second Big Island location. The 48,000-square-foot store at Prince Kuhio Plaza brings to six the number of Sports Authority outlets in Hawaii—among the company’s 450 stores nationwide. As the general contractor, GW Construction was tasked with renovating the former Woolworth’s location within a construction timeframe of three months. The work, says Gerald Yamada, president of GW Construction, included the demolition of existing space, new plumbing, electrical and HVAC, interior improvements and exterior entry and mall facades. “We were contacted by Pete Whalen of SA Construction. Sports Authority was looking for a local company that could help with its warranty and maintenance work,” says Yamada. “The timeframe was www.buildingindustryhawaii.com | 13 extremely escalated. It was essential that all materials arrive on time. Work started almost immediately. With Sports Authority scheduled to open (on a set date), it was extremely important that the schedule be met.” “Materials that were not shipped in on time had to be flown in. Manpower had to be readily available to install items the day they arrived,” says Yamada, who praised the crew for helping complete the job on schedule. “Sports Authority was a great company to work for. Pete Whalen of SA Construction http://www.buildingindustryhawaii.com

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

Contents
FEATURES
STARSCRAPERS IN PARADISE
CONSTRUCTION PREVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
MILITARY
NEWS BEAT
ABC honors best merit shops
Safeway opens doors in Ewa Beach
RCAH elects new officers
Black Construction honored in Guam
Nan, Inc. acquires KKCC
DEPARTMENTS - Editor’s Corner
Datebook
Spotlight on Success: UH Cancer Center
Contracts Awarded
Low Bids
Concept to Completion: Sports Authority, Hilo
Best Practices
New Products

Building Industry Magazine - January 2013