Building Industry Magazine - October 2011 - (Page 76)

U By Jason soeda Mg Ja H f school-related construction projects supply Hawaii’s contractors with a wealth of opportunities. For example, we recently checked in with the department of accounting and General services (daGs) and turned up scores of maintenance projects for the University of Hawaii (UH). daGs’ fiscal year 2012 appropriations include $151 million for UH alone. and that’s just a tiny piece of the picture. In this report, we cover top contractors that are building schools, both public and private, and really seem to be making the grade! Powerhouse Projects Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. is a top construction firm that serves a multitude of high-profile clients throughout the state of Hawaii. This year, Nordic PCL has been keeping busy on several education-related jobs. One of its most high-profile projects is the Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Strategic Redevelopment Project. Nordic PCL says the project includes the construction of a new PE/athletic facility that replaces the existing building next to the Kalaniopuu swimming pool, replacing the middle school and dormitories with Rendering for Nordic PCL’s Iolani School project new modern facilities, a new parking structure in Malalo field next to the Kekuhaupio Gymnasium, and Kapalama campus.” a new cultural center behind the existing chapel. These Kaneshige adds, “Because we’re usually working are five separate projects under a single contract with within existing campuses, the design and installation Kamehameha Schools. of systems such as the fire alarm, public address and Glen Kaneshige, president of Nordic PCL Construction, school bell for the new facilities need to be carefully Inc., describes the challenges of executing work on a fully coordinated to be compatible with the existing. operational campus: “Most school projects are a logistical Communication between the project staff and the school challenge because the work is being done in an active administration regarding construction activities is critical campus. The safety of the students, faculty, and adminso that functions and operations of both parties don’t get istrative personnel is paramount for any school project impeded by surprises.” to be deemed a success, and the work has to be planned The first piece of the Kapalama Strategic with careful consideration to the ingress and egress of Redevelopment Project is the redevelopment of the equipment and materials within the project site. This middle school campus, which serves more than 600 has been our experience at the Kamehameha Schools seventh and eighth grade students. Work officially began 76 | Building industry | OCTOBER 2011

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

Cover October, 2011
Contents
Datebook
Aloha’s Convenience Store of the Future
BIA Expo Hits “Green” Mark
Construction Begins on Pilot Biomass Refinery
Campbell Helps West Oahu Schools
Senior Care Facility Opens in Kailua
Hawaiian Dredging to Build $52M BEQ
Contracts Awarded
Roofing
Sunetric Completes FIT PV Project
Best Practices
Pacific Building Trade Expo Program
Low Bids
Infrastructure
Spotlight on Success: New Youth Center, KMCBH
School Construction
New Products
News Makers

Building Industry Magazine - October 2011