"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 - IBS 2024 - The industry's biggest trade show Las Vegas February 2024

Understanding Your Biggest Competitor

Five Steps for a More Seamless Custom Build Process

The latest technology shaping the construction industry

Protect Your Workers with the Latest NAHB Fall Prevention Resources

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

PBX23 Hawaii's Industry Trade Show at the Hawaii Convention Center September 27, 2023

Hawaii Energy Innovation Symposium October 12, 2023

Riggs Distribution and Sub-Zero/Wolf with NKBA Aloha Chapter are hosting a pau hana, and you're invited - September 28, 2023

Food For Thought - Are Construction Crews Unproductive Because They Are Hungry?

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

CNN Article on Maui Wildfire features BIA's Beau Nobmann and Jess Leorna

HAWAII - Maui Wildfire Impacts Hawaii's Economic Recovery

NATIONAL - How the Inflation Reduction Act Affects Housing

Department of Labor announces proposed changes to clarify regulations on authorized employee representation during workplace inspections

HAWAII - BIA's CEO Jess Leorna, Immediate Past President Daryl Takamiya, and member Tracy Tonaki (DR Horton) attended a Ceremonial Bill 4 Signing on August 30, 2023 at City Hall. Click HERE to read more.

Bill 4: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/measure/browse/2436

Bill 6: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/measure/browse/2444

Bill 18: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/measure/browse/2468

Bill 44: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/measure/browse/2630

Governor Green's Press Release and second Emergency Proclamation Relating to Affordable Housing (EP-2) and highlights of the changes in the EP-2

Please take this short BIA survey - The City says DPP is getting better, we’d like to hear what you think. Please take a minute to answer our simple 5 question survey to share your experiences. View the DPP presentation on updates to their permit process and backlog times HERE.

Stay in the know on all Emergency Proclamations and MORE by visiting BIA's Advocacy Page

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.

Hoʻopili

This is the Hawaiian value of “bringing together” which reminds us in our daily work to unite for a common goal.