"Industry Connection" is your source for curated quarterly industry content designed 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.

NATIONAL - Don't Miss IBS 2024 - Here are 10 Ways Attending the Builders’ Show is Good for Your Business

What Market Conditions Should Home Builders Expect Going into 2024?

OSHA's Preliminary List of 2023's Most Frequently Cited Standards in Violations

HAWAII - UHERO's Hawaii Housing Factbook

On-demand Webinar - Labor and Employment Law Updates Impacting Hawaii Businesses in 2024

BIA Hawaii and Hawaii Building Industry Foundation's Maui Recovery + Rebuild Fund

NATIONAL - NAHB's Housing Marketing Index as of November 2023

New Home Market Update - Report showcases the latest housing trends in the new home market across the United States

HAWAII - Forecast for the State of Hawaii: State facing headwinds as Maui recovery begins

DBEDT 4th Quarter 2023 Construction Report

NATIONAL - In a Win for NAHB, House Passes Key Building Codes Bill

26 Senators Urge Administration to Abandon Costly Energy Efficiency Standards

HAWAII - Governor Green's Emergency Proclamation Relating to Affordable Housing (10.24.23)

Final Report of the House of Representatives Lahaina Wildfire Interim Working Groups

Introducing BIA's New CEO - Roseann Freitas

BIA Hawaii is thrilled to welcome our new Chief Executive Officer, Roseann Freitas.

Many of you know Roseann as an experienced business leader and communication and marketing professional who excels at building relationships with business professionals, government organizations, media, and team members.

Read the full announcement HERE.

Roseann can be reached at roseann@biahawaii.org or 808.629-7507.

Welcome to BIA - Armay Cabatu

Armay recently joined BIA Hawaii as our Membership Coordinator/Office Manager. Before entering the non-profit world, she worked in education, banking, the medical field, insurance, and property restoration. She started her career in the insurance industry as a Senior Associate in the Claims Department and obtained her ACLA designation, and then pursued underwriting for Personal Lines and Commercial Lines that interested her to explore on property restoration. Working in the insurance industry and property restoration allowed her to learn, grow, and expand her knowledge in the industry. Fun fact: she is also a registered yoga instructor.

Armay can be reached at armay@biahawaii.org or 808.629-7511. Welcome to the Team!

Hawaii has a rich cultural heritage and a unique set of values that are reflected in the building industry. Each month we will highlight a Hawaiian value that is relevant to our industry keeping us mindful in our daily work.

Holomua

This Hawaiian value of “improvement and progress” reminds us to always strive to produce our best work.