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DATEBOOK EDITOR’S CORNER EVENTS October 8 – GCA of Hawaii Community-Based Organization (CBO) Outreach Event 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., GCA Conference Room Free; class space limited – first come, first served 833-1681, www.gcahawaii.org October 12 – AIA Honolulu 8th Annual Canstruction® Competition A design/build competition to benefit Hawaii Foodbank 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pearlridge Center - Uptown Center Court Contact Reid Mizue at reid@sna-inc.com or 545-4242 In this issue of Building Industry magazine we take a look into the Building Industry Association of Hawaii, one of the most powerful and significant organizations in the state. Associate editor Lee Schaller explores some of the major industry functions BIA hosts, along with its education and training innovations, history, accomplishments and challenges. Story, page 37. This issue also includes a 12-page special section—the Hawaii Steel Alliance 2013-2014 Resource Directory. Included is information on the benefits of steel framing, the rising popularity of cold-formed steel in mid-rise construction, and an updated HSA membership list. Take a look at some statistics of concern regarding Hawaii’s aging infrastructure, its roads, bridges, airports, harbors and mass transit, and what capital improvement projects address these challenges. Listed are bid dates for upcoming projects on Oahu and Neighbor Islands. Story, page 44. Our Spotlight on Success features the newly completed state-of-the-art Physical Fitness Center project at Camp Smith, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, joint venture of AMEC and Nan, Inc. Page 6. And our Concept to Completion highlights the new ANdAZ Maui at Wailea Resort & Spa, a project of Swinerton Builders. Page 12. We also address construction equipment and the growing demand for rental products and services, and the advantages of leasing equipment in a slow economy. Story, page 14. Aloha, October 27 – AIA Honolulu Canstruction® Award Ceremony & De-Canstruction Voting and awards, food donated to Hawaii Foodbank 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Pearlridge Center - Uptown Center Court Contact Reid Mizue at reid@sna-inc.com or 545-4242 TRAINING/CERTIFICATION October 7 to 9 – Pacific Education Center OSHA 6000 – Collateral Duty Course for Other Federal Agencies 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., BIA Construction Training Center in Waipahu. Cost: $590 www.trainhawaii.com October 14 – BIA Hawaii CTC-Estimating for Builders & Remodelers 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CTC-Pacific. Members $250; nonmembers $350; ETF $175 www.biahawaii.org Contact Lea Wong at 629-7506, LKK@biahawaii.org October 15 – BIA Hawaii CTC-Business Management for Building Professionals 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CTC-Pacific. Members $300; nonmembers $400; ETF $200 www.biahawaii.org Contact Lea Wong at 629-7506, LKK@biahawaii.org October 18 – GCA of Hawaii Payment Workshop “Legal Answers Available” 7:30 a.m. to noon, GCA Conference Room. Members $95; nonmembers $125 833-1681, www.gcahawaii.org October 21 – Pacific Education Center OSHA 7400 – Trainer Course in Construction Noise 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., BIA Construction Training Center in Waipahu. Cost: $225 www.trainhawaii.com October 22 – Pacific Education Center OSHA 7300 – Permit Required Confined Space Standard 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., BIA Construction Training Center in Waipahu Cost: $155 www.trainhawaii.com October 23 – Pacific Education Center OSHA 7410 – Managing Excavation Hazards 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., BIA Construction Training Center in Waipahu. Cost: $155 www.trainhawaii.com October 26 – AIA Honolulu IGCC Seminars-Information & Review Aimee Harris 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., AIA Honolulu-Center for Architecture Contact Brent Tokita at brentt@rmaia-architects.com or 545-4242 4 | BUILDING INDUSTRY | OCTOBER 2013 http://www.gcahawaii.org http://www.trainhawaii.com http://www.biahawaii.org http://www.biahawaii.org http://www.gcahawaii.org http://www.trainhawaii.com http://www.trainhawaii.com http://www.trainhawaii.com

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

HEAVY EQUIPMENT
HAWAII STEEL ALLIANCE RESOURCE DIRECTORY
INSIDE THE BIA
INFRASTRUCTURE
NEWS BEAT HONBLUE Pacific Building Trade Expo
Coffman Engineers ranks 58th
DOT fuel pier at Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor
Hawthorne Cat hosts demo day
ABC 12th Annual Golf Tournament
GCA Hawaii hosts Construction Update
True Life Cos. Buys Acreage on Big Island
Coco Palms: rebuilding an island icon
DEPARTMENTS Datebook
Spotlight on Success: Physical Fitness Center Camp Smith, Marine Corps Base Hawaii
Contracts Awarded
Low Bids
Concept to Completion: ANdAZ Maui at Wailea Resort & Spa
Best Practices:SOLVING CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES
Best Practices: SOLVING CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES
Newsmakers
New Products

Building Industry Magazine - October 2013