"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.

Neal S. Blaisdell Center

BIA's BIG Home Shows are an Island favorite. We are so excited to see everyone in person to meet and network with perspective new clients and customers and enjoy all of the perks of gathering in person once again.

Update on the BIA Mask Mandate at the BIG Show. While we are all very excited the statewide mask mandate will be lifted on March 25, BIA plans to uphold our company mask mandate for the safety of our members, exhibitors, customers, visitors, and employees. Thank you for your understanding.

Don’t miss our seminars and vendors and see what Hawaii’s homebuilding industry has to offer. The price to attend is $8. Kids 12 and under are free.

Keep checking our Sneak Peek website for updates and to view participating vendors, and continue to make your plans to be with us in-person.

You are Invited to a day on the links on April 1st at the beautiful Kapolei Golf Club.

It's time to network, and meet & mingle with your colleages and clients.

The Menehune Scramble promises to be a much needed day of fun and sunshine.

Join us for the first General Membership Meeting of 2022 at the BIA Waipahu office.

Mimosas, fresh fruit and curated boxed lunches will accompany a presentation and networking at the BIA building large conference room.

Register today as space is limited. Note masks are mandatory in the BIA building.

BIA's Government Relations Committee (GRC) is actively monitoring and testifying on bills relating to our industry.

When an Action Alert arrives to your Inbox, please take a moment to respond and support the committee's advocacy work. It is important that our members' voices be heard.

Here are some useful links to submit testimony:

How to Submit Testimony: https://lrb.hawaii.gov/par/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/12/How-to-submit-testimony.pdf

Testimony tips: https://lrb.hawaii.gov/par/engagement-101/tips-on-testimony

About the Employment & Training Fund. In 1991, the State Legislature established the ETF program to address the growing need to upgrade the job skills of Hawaii's workforce, created as part of a national movement that swept the country in the 1980s. Investing in human capital to improve productivity and the nation's quality of goods and services became a top priority. The Employer Referral ("micro") program is for individual businesses that need to upgrade the job skills of their employees. 

BIA Hawaii is an approved Training Provider. ETF will cover 50% of the Non-Member course fee rate for select courses, up to a maximum of $400.

Learn more at https://labor.hawaii.gov/wdd/home/employers/etf/micro/

Estimating & Scheduling for Profitable Organizations The ability to effectively prepare for a project is vital to the success of any business. Project preparation consists of multiple processes that work together and when performed effectively, enable you to increase your efficiency, achieve greater client satisfaction, enhance team and vendor relationships and protect profitability.

Project Management. Develop the skills you need for successful on or off-site production operations management. This hands-on course covers planning, implementation and evaluation. Owners, project managers, superintendents, sales managers and anyone involved in the pre-construction and construction process will benefit from this introductory course.

40-Hour Safety Hazard Awareness Training for Contractors. By attending this course, the Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) will meet the additional required certification as stated in the NAVFAC UFGS 1.6.1.1.1. The SSHO must obtain the course certification within sixty (60) calendar days from award. Covers EM-385.

Business Accounting & Job Costing: A Road to Profitability.Your company's success is based on managing your finances effectively. This course provides the basics of financial planning, budgeting construction business accounting, job cost systems and financing options to track and analyze costs as well as communicate effectively.

Risk Management and Insurance for Building Professionals. Builders face a liability insurance crisis. Coverage has become scarce, expensive and restrictive. In this environment, builders must use comprehensive risk management strategies to reduce risks and other exposures. This course offers practical solutions on obtaining the most competitive insurance quotes to minimize risk.

Every step matters: From step stools to extension ladders, make sure you're putting the right foot forward.

Every year over 100 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries. Join the American Ladder Institute (ALI) and participate in National Ladder Safety Month in March. This important month was designed to raise awareness of ladder safety and to decrease the number of ladder-related injuries and fatalities.

There are many benefits of BIA Hawaii membership. Each month we will highlight benefits to ensure you are getting the most value from your membership.

Learn more about BIA Hawaii membership at www.biahawaii.org/value-of-your-membership. Membership questions? Contact info@biahawaii.org or call 808-847-4666.

Mar 8: Practical Energy Management for Buildings and Facilities Course

Mar 17: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook: Resilience (USDA, DOI, FEMA)

Mar 17: Top Design Trends for 2022

Mar 22: Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level I Course

Mar 22: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook: Environmental Remediation (DOI)

Mar 22: Risk Management for Builders and Remodelers

Mar 24: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook: Broadband

Mar 24: Diversification: Capitalizing on New Business Opportunities

Mar 28-29: Forecast: Build for Rent

Apr 7: Building Energy Efficiency Fundamentals and Energy Code Basics

Apr 14: Ventilation, Air Quality and Lighting

Apr 21: Beyond Code, Net Zero Energy and Existing Buildings

May 2-4: Builder 100 Presents "Prepare for the Future" Leadership Summit

Mar 22: Estimating and Scheduling for Profitable Business Operations

Mar 25: Project Management

Mar 29: 40-Hour Safety Hazard Awareness Training for Contractors

Apr 5: Business Accounting & Job Costing: A Road to Profitability

Apr 8: Risk Management and Insurance for Building Professionals

June 1: Identifying Trouble Areas in Residential Buildings & Permitting

June 2: Marketing and Sales for Building Professionals

June 21: Construction Quality Management (CQM)

June 29: CAPS I Marketing Strategies for Aging & Accessibility

June 30: CAPS II Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility

July 1: CAPS III Details & Solutions for Livable Homes and Aging in Place

July 14: Estimating and Scheduling for Profitable Business Operations

July 20: Project Management

July 27: Universal Design Essentials

Lawson & Associates Feb - June 2022 Class Listing

The BIA Hawaii CTC headquarters in Waipahu has beautiful and convenient space for all of your event needs. Classrooms for trainings and well-equipped rooms for events are available to rent. The event & classroom rental calendar is now open for 2021. Space fills quickly! Secure your preferred dates and times. Contact info@biahawaii.org or call 808-847-4666.

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

Do you know a BIA Hawaii member who has been giving back to the community by volunteering their time, services, labor, or supplies to community projects? Please let us know at bia@biahawaii.org.