"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.

BIA CEO Roseann Freitas and BIA Board Member and Education Instructor Evan Fujimoto were featured on KHON2 discussing Aging in Place.

BIA offers an exclusive Aging in Place education series that awards national credentials upon completion. Aging in Place is one of the hottest topics in Hawaii home remodeling.

How BIA is Helping to Make Housing Accessible For Everyone

Watch and listen as Mokulua High-Performance Builder, an essential contributor to the BIA ‘Ohana ‘Aina Project alongside other BIA members, discusses the collaborative process of bringing this community project to life. 

Outdoor Features and a Laundry Room Among Most Wanted Features

The two most wanted features in a home are a laundry room and a patio, according to NAHB’s latest study on buyer preferences—What Home Buyers Really Want. Buyers in the study were given a list of 200+ features of the home and the community and asked to rate each one on a consistent scale (essential, desirable, indifferent, do not want) in order to produce comparable results.

The most wanted list consists of 13 features rated essential or desirable by at least 80% of all home buyers in the study (Fig. 1). In addition to the laundry room and a patio, both wanted by 86% of buyers, the list also includes:

• Three additional outdoor features: exterior lighting (82%), a front porch (81%), and landscaping (80%).
• Two in the kitchen: table space for eating (80%) and a walk-in pantry (80%).
• Two related to energy-efficiency: ENERGY STAR windows (83%) and appliances (80%).
• Plus, ceiling fans (81%), garage storage (81%), hardwood for the main level (81%), and a full bath on the main level of the home (80%).

BIA Hawaii + Astrategy Marketing Partnership

Astrategy Marketing’s partnership with BIA Hawaii offers exclusive benefits to BIA members, including $500 off the first month of marketing services.

This offer highlights our commitment to supporting local businesses and fostering long-term partnerships for mutual growth. With our expertise in digital marketing, branding, and strategic planning, businesses across Hawaii can access tailored marketing solutions to achieve their growth objectives effectively.

This offer presents BIA members with an opportunity to kickstart their marketing endeavors with a trusted partner and find their full potential in the competitive building industry landscape.

The inaugural Hawaii Tech Summit was a success! Thank you to Hawaii Tech Support for the valuable information we all need to run successful businesses.

BIA plans to hold future events to inform our members and the community of these important technology matters.

Did You Catch BIA Hawaii President Hinano Nahinu In The News?

Welcome New BIA Staff

Tricia Laanui-Nuestro, BIA Hawaii's Office Manager, has over twenty years of experience as a trusted advisor in the telecommunications and technology industry.

Her focus with BIA Hawaii is membership outreach, ensuring that members have access to and utilize services and programs that positively impact their business needs, increasing their visibility within the industry. 

She has a range of skills to contribute, including web design, marketing, and digital art.

Please join us in welcoming Tricia to BIA!