"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.

We hope you were able to join us for our first-ever virtual BIG Home Building & Remodeling Show!

BIA's online platform will stay open for you to explore recorded events, visit exhibitor booths, and gather all the home inspiration you need!

Please take a moment to share your thoughts about our first ever Virtual Show by taking a very short survey. For those who complete our survey, we will be gifting you free admission to our next in-person Home Show, which we hope to announce in the coming months.

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/

We are excited to announce that due to demand, we have secured additional tee times for more tournament play.

There has been a fantastic turnout for BIA's Virtual Golf Tournament. If you haven't joined us yet, what are you waiting for?

Register your team of four and we help schedule your tee times now through April 28th.

$5,000 Hole-in-One Prize! The first hole in one wins. A witness is required.

This Golf experience is like no other! Prizes and camaraderie of in-person play with proper social distancing protocols make this event a fun way of getting back to normal we all need!

Join the fun and register at www.biahawaiigolf.com

Questions: info@biahawaii.org or call 808.847.4666

BIA's GRC has been busy at the Legislature this session tracking hundreds of bills relating to the building and construction industry. As of April 12th, 57 bills are still alive.

BIA's Priority Bill List. View the full listing HERE.

How to Testify Remotely. This year all testimony will be submitted virtually or in writing. Your voice is important to the process. Learn how to submit testimony HERE.

BIA's Submitted Testimonies. Checkout BIA-Hawaii's Advocacy webpage for 2021 highlighted testimonies submitted HERE.

If you are interested in learning more or getting involved in this exciting process, contact Jess Leorna at jess@biahawaii.org

APR 14: Managing the Custom Building & Remodeling Process for an Exceptional Homeowner Experience

APR 20: Understanding Today's New Home Buyer

APR 21: Grow, Prepare, Preserve & Exit! Presented by Building Industry Hawaii Magazine

APR 22: Virtual Green Home Tour Series

APR 22: Construction Contracts and Law

APR 24: Marketing and Sales Building for Building Professionals

APR 28: HUD Special Claims (2021 Updates)

MAY 6: Smart Homes Webinar

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 trina@biahawaii.org or call 808-847-4666

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.

APR 16: NAHB Business Accounting & Job Costing: A Road to Profitability

APR 21: Grow, Prepare, Preserve & Exit! Presented by Building Industry Hawaii Magazine

APR 22: (New) Blueprint for Rebuilding your Business - Cybersecurity

APR 28: (New) Blueprint for Rebuilding your Business - Mitigating Miscommunications

APR 30: NAHB Risk Management and Insurance for Building Professionals

MAY 5: (New) Blueprint for Rebuilding your Business - The Impact of Trust

MAY 13: (New) Blueprint for Rebuilding your Business - Back to business

MAY 25: Identifying Trouble Areas in Residential Building and Permitting

JUNE 2: Marketing and Sales for Building Professionals

JUNE 15-17:Construction Quality Management

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 info@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 info@biahawaii.org.