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EDITOR’S C O R N E R Well-Deserved Praises Throughout the past year Building Industry magazine received outstanding comments for its coverage in 2012. Since I came on board just a few weeks ago I can’t take credit, but kudos to the staff at BI. As we head into a new year we will continue to work to bring you timely articles on the various aspects of the construction sector. Here’s some feedback we’ve received: “You deployed a team of professionals to take the photo and we are so grateful for their willingness to show up early and thoroughly plan the shot. We appreciate the attention to detail and look forward to a great cover!” —Linda Howe, A&B vice president “The staff at Trade Publishing exemplifies the highest levels of professionalism and is a great pleasure to work with. They always do a great job with our editorials and know exactly what we are looking for when helping to generate our ads. Thank you for all the great coverage and hard work!” —Ryan Nakaima, Nan, Inc. “Thanks to Building Industry we have a resource tailored to the needs of the local construction industry. If you want to know what is going on with construction in Hawaii, you have to read Building Industry.” —Christopher Clever, president of Clever Construction “Anyone associated with the construction industry needs to read Building Industry. The cast of characters in our industry changes, and Building Industry is a great way to keep up. It would be hard to read the magazine and not learn something. I look forward to each issue.” —Scotty Anderson, Pac-Rim Partners Acknowledgement is rare in this line of work, but always appreciated. Aloha! DATEBOOK Associated Builders and Contractors Hawaii Chapter • ABC/CEF board meeting. Dec. 13; 5 p.m. ABC Trade School. To register, contact Jonathan Young at jonathan@abchawaii.org. Visit www.abchawaii.org American Institute of Architects, Honolulu Chapter • Honolulu’s Best Buildings: A Moderated Panel. Dec. 5; 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. AIA Honolulu & Center for Architecture. Register online. Visit www.aiahonolulu.org Building Industry Association of Hawaii • 40-Hour Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Training for Contractors Course. Dec. 6, 11, 13, 18 & 20; 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Construction Training Center of the Pacific. Cost is $350. Contact Lea Kanaya Wong, training coordinator at 629-7506, LKK@biahawaii.org. • 58th annual Installation Banquet R egistration in honor of Greg Thielen, incoming 2013 BIA president. Dec. 6; 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Room. Contact Stacy DiPilato at 629-7507, sld@biahawaii.org. Visit www.biahawaii.org. National Association of Women in Construction • Deadline for Connection Submissions. Dec. 13. For more information, email nawic114@yahoo.com Save the Date: March 13-14, 2013 Join us at this spring’s big expo! Hawaii Buildings, Facilities & Property Management Expo • The annual expo is Hawaii’s largest annual trade event offering one-stop shopping access to products, services and equipment for the maintenance, operations, renovation and sustainability needs of Hawaii’s existing buildings and facilities. A variety of free educational seminars will be presented, along with opportunities for attendees to win prizes that include trips to Las Vegas and the Neighbor Islands. The event is presented by Douglas Trade Shows at the Neal Blaisdell Center. Admission is free. For more information on the expo, reserving exhibit space or registering as an attendee, please contact exposition director Ken Kanter at 261-3400, kanter@lava.net, www.douglas tradeshows.com. Island Mini Cranes staff “hangout” at the 2012 expo. http://www.abchawaii.org http://www.aiahonolulu.org http://www.biahawaii.org http://www.douglas http://www.tradeshows.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Magazine - December 2012

CONTENTS
FEATURES
TOP STORIES AND PROJECTS OF 2012
GREEN BUILDERS
GUAM
GENERAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (GCA) HAWAII
NEWS BEAT
Beachwalk Sewer Pipe Installed
Center for Architecture Opens
A/C Warehouse Launches Training Center
Paauilo Slaughterhouse Gets Upgrades
Honsador Lumber Is Dewils Dealer
Rain Pavilion For Hawaii Nature Center
Kapiolani Med Center Tops Off Garage
DEPARTMENTS:
Editor’s Corner
Datebook
Spotlight on Success: Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus
Contracts Awarded
Low Bids
Concept to Completion: FBI in Kapolei
Best Practices - The Role of the CEO
New Products

Building Industry Magazine - December 2012