"Construction Connection" is your source for monthly information on industry news and events to keep you in the know. BIA-Hawaii is The VOICE of the construction industry and we work diligently to promote our members through advocacy and education and provide community outreach programs to enhance the quality of life for the people of Hawaii.

Building Industry Design & Construction Awards

Submission deadline extended to July 24! Everyone will receive early bird rates. Each entry includes one Gala ticket ($185 value). The Building Industry Design and Construction Awards are ON! Mark your calendars for this exciting event on October 9, 2020 at the Four Seasons Resort at Ko Olina Resort. This prestigious event combines the National Kitchen & Bath Association Aloha Chapter (NKBA) and BIA-Hawaii to acknowledge and reward the finest construction and design projects our industry has to offer. We are pleased to announce our continued partnership with Hawaii Home + Remodeling Magazine who will publish winners in the Magazine's November issue. The overall grand winner will be highlighted in a segment on HI Now Weekender. This annual award competition recognizes the diversity and excellence in quality construction and design of new and remodeled projects. For more information, contact Vanessa at viv@biahawaii.org or call (808) 629-7511.

Information on Awards & Entry Form

HMAA News & Resources

Hawaii employers can continue to provide company-paid healthcare benefits for eligible employees under certain circumstances. For qualified BIA-Hawaii members throughout the state, HMAA’s preferred pricing through our Association Health Plan may reduce the cost of continuing coverage for your employees and their families. Learn more>>>> Utilize Telemedicine Resources to Access Care. HMAA members have access to care and telemedicine resources, such as free HiDoc service to speak with a doctor 24/7 from the safety of your home. Learn more>>>>

On April 14 & 15 HMAA is offering free interactive live webinars with experts in Human Resources, Finance, and Business Operations to help you navigate through business survival.

Register for Live Webinars

The BIG Summer Home Show is ON!

The BIG Summer Home Show is planned for August 14-16, 2020 at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. BIA-Hawaii's mid-year Home Building & Remodeling Show's exhibitors are licensed contractors and suppliers in compliance with State laws who have been reviewed by BBB and the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Attendees learn how to budget, design, and plan for their projects by talking with exhibitors, attending seminars, and taking advantage of the hundreds of displays available at the show. For more information, contact Vanessa at viv@biahawaii.org or call (808) 629-7511.

Information on BIG Summer Show

Hawaiian Electric is Working for You!

Hawaiian Electric wants Building Industry Association members to know the company is still on the job – even as the state grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. During this time, the utility is adjusting its operations to reduce potential spread of the coronavirus such as postponing less urgent repair and maintenance work, and closing walk-in customer payment centers at least through April 30.  None of these operational changes will interrupt electric service to businesses that count on the vital service Hawaiian Electric provides.

Message from HECO to BIA Members

Industry News & Resources

Hawaii Construction Industry Sample COVID-19 Jobsite Policy April 16 - COVID-19 Jobsite Safety Stand Down Continuing Education with IBS on-Demand Videos and Webinars Submit Your Proposal to Speak at IBS 2021 Department of Planning and Permitting suspends all in-person appointments and meetings with the public in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility CDC Guidelines Green Building Programs Revise Inspection Procedures for COVID-19 Precautions Chief Economist Rob Dietz Provides Economic Update Distance Learning Resources for Construction Educators from NAHB and HBI Survey says: Most Likely – And Unlikely – Features in a New Single-Family Home Top Features First-Time Home Buyers Want NAHB Chairman Dean Mon Addresses the Coronavirus Crisis CEOs and COVID-19: 10 Steps to Take Now 5 Design Trends for Life at Home Lawson & Associates COVID-19 Resources

View COVID-19 Industry Updates & Resources (Updated weekly)

BIA-Hawaii's COVID-19 Updates

NEW: Member to Member Business

BIA-Hawaii is offering members the opportunity to promote their business in the monthly newsletter free of charge for the next few months and is limited to four companies per month, first come, first served. If you would like to feature your business, please contact info@biahawaii.org.

2020 Events Calendar

Registration Open for Hyperlinked Events April 30 BIA-Hawaii Board of Directors Meeting May 28 BIA-Hawaii Board of Directors Meeting June 25 BIA-Hawaii Board of Directors Meeting July 24 Re-scheduled: LYP Networking Mixer July 30 BIA-Hawaii Board of Directors Meeting August 14-16 BIG Summer Home Building & Remodeling Show August 27 BIA-Hawaii Board of Directors Meeting September 4 BIA-Hawaii's Birthday Bash September 16 Networking Night September 24 BIA-Hawaii Board of Directors Meeting October 9 Building Industry Design & Construction Awards October 23 LYP - Networking Night October 29 BIA-Hawaii Board of Directors Meeting November 4 General Membership Meeting November 19 BIA-Hawaii Board of Directors Meeting December 11 Installation & Awards Banquet

Continuing Education Classes & Seminars

The Construction Training Center of the Pacific (CTC) is a one-stop comprehensive training and educational resource center established by the Building Industry Association of Hawaii as its workforce development arm. The CTC provides academic and vocational training, career counseling, job awareness, and related supportive services that address critical labor shortages in the rapidly expanding construction industry. BIA-Hawaii offers a full range of seminars and continuing education classes to empower you and your employees with the latest information on industry standards.

April thru June 2020 Training & Education Courses

All classes are held ONLINE and open for registration, space is limited. April 15 Fall Protection Competent Person Level Course (24-Hour) Construction April 23 The Role of the Qualified, Competent, & Authorized Person (2-Hour) April 25 Respirable Crystalline Silica Competent Person Level Course (4-Hour) April 30 Being a Safety Professional (2-Hour) May 7 How to Develop and Manage a Training Program (2-Hour) May 23 Confined Space for Construction - Competent Person Level Course (8-Hour) May 27 How to Handle an OSHA Inspection (2-Hour) June 6 Excavation and Trenching Competent Person Level Course (8 Hour) June 13 Respirable Crystalline Silica Competent Person Level Course (4-Hour) June 17 Estimating Safety (2-Hour) June 20 Fall Protection Competent Person Level Course (24-Hour)

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