Building Industry Magazine - April 2011 - (Page 3)

Volume 57 Number 12 APRIL 2011 FeAtuRes: DeVeLoPeRs 14 An in-depth look at Hawaii’s developers, from the icons and legends to the new breed. Who are they? What have they contributed to our history, economy and skyline? What are their current and future plans? And most importantly, what is their commitment to Hawaii? Kiewit’s night crew on the job, page 52 LumbeR & WooD 34 What, if anything, is growing in the lumber and wood arena? What are the forecasts for the coming year? What are the newest developments? And how are lumber and wood helping Hawaii’s builders to build better? NeWs beAt: City’s ‘Most Ambitious Project’ Breaks Ground Kauai’s Koloa Landing Opens BIA Show Generates Record Crowd Kauai Solar Farm Complete Zoo Gets New Entry HIUSA Takes Greener Path Saddle Road Receives FHWA Award ACECH Celebrates Engineering Excellence 6 7 8 9 10 11 32 33 INsIDe the AbC 40 The Hawaii chapter of the Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. is one of the few organizations that has been able to achieve growth in a down economy. How has it grown? How did it happen? And how will the momentum continue? Find out in our biennial report on this thriving association. DePARtmeNts: Datebook Contracts Awarded Spotlight on Success: Keaukaha Military Reservation Low Bids Concept to Completion: Kukuiula Plantation Core Best Practices 4 12 26 31 44 54 oDD houRs, oN sCheDuLe 50 Hawaii builders can get a lot done between midnight and dawn. But the night shift isn’t for everybody. How do they balance work, sleep and personal time? What dangers lurk in the darkness? Our experts give honest answers and explain why nighttime is always the right time! oN the CoVeR: Executives of A&B Properties, Inc., which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, include (clockwise from top): Paul Hallin, executive vice president - development; Michael ‘Mike’ Wright, executive vice president - acquisitions & investments; Diane Shigeta, vice president - financial planning & analysis; Stanley ‘Stan’ Kuriyama, president & CEO, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.; and A&B Properties president, Norbert ‘Norb’ Buelsing. (Cover photo by Jason Soeda; cover design by Susan Whitney) ComINg IN mAY Is it new? Is it old? Is it legal? The May issue of Building Industry magazine answers these questions and more with an in-depth cover story on Renovation and Remodeling and a timely report on Environment and the Law. Also in our big May issue, look for a comprehensive feature on Windows, Skylights and Doors and a special Military Tribute.

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

Building Industry - April 2011
Content
Datebook
City’s ‘Most Ambitious Project’ Breaks Ground
Kauai’s Koloa Landing Opens
BIA Show Generates Record Crowd
Kauai Solar Farm Complete
Zoo Gets New Entry
HIUSA Takes Greener Path
Contracts Awarded
Developers
Spotlight on Success: Keaukaha Military Reservation
Low Bids
Saddle Road Receives FHWA Award
ACECH Celebrates Engineering Excellence
Lumber & Wood
Inside the ABC
Concept to Completion: Kukuiula Plantation Core
Odd Hours, on Schedule
Best Practices: How “Cost Triggers” Protect Profit

Building Industry Magazine - April 2011