"Industry Connection" is your source for curated 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.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes, Injuries and Penalties

In 2025 OSHA’s maximum penalties for violations have increased from $16,131 per violation to $16,550 for each serious and other-than-serious violation, as well as each day an employer fails to abate a previously cited violation. The maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations will also increase from $161,323 per violation to $165,514 per violation.

The most common types of construction site injuries result from falls. This aligns with OSHA’s most-cited violations on jobsites.

Top OSHA violations for fiscal year 2024 (with standard cited):

Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501): 6,307 violations

Hazard Communication (1910.1200): 2,888

Ladders (1926.1053): 2,573

Respiratory Protection (1910.134): 2,470

BIA Hawaii has education courses designed to address these safety concerns and many more. Check out BIA's course lineup HERE and sign up today.

National Metrics for Hawaii Market

NAHB has created an interactive dashboard with the latest demographic, macroeconomic and housing market data for each metro area in the United States. The dashboard illustrates historical trends and key figures regarding home prices, building permits, median income, employment rates and more.

BIA Hawaii's 2025 Directory

BIA Hawaii's 2025 Membership Directory is chock full of resources, events, organization initiatives, and, of course, features our members!

There are two ways to view the directory - online and in print form. We have distributed the 2025 directory hard copies at the January BIG Home Show. Additional copies are available upon request.

The online flipbook version will be updated throughout the year with new members and other timely information. If you have an update to your member listing, please provide us with the new information.

Contact Jemma Algarme, Office Coordinator, at jemma@biahawaii.org.

Tech Solutions For Construction

Cyber threats are real, and they don’t wait - neither should you.

Register now for the April 16, 2025, session on Cybersecurity Essentials for Construction

Companies to discover practical strategies to protect your project data and keep your business secure, both on-site and online.

Location: BIA Hawaii

Cost: $20 per person

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand basic cybersecurity threats and how they impact construction projects.

2. Recognize simple actions that protect data on-site and online.

3. Learn how to create secure passwords and use MFA for added security.

4. Learn how to identify and handle suspicious emails and messages.

Empower your team with the knowledge to recognize suspicious emails and take proactive

steps to protect your business. Don’t let cyber risks derail your projects - register today and

build a safer, more resilient construction operation!

REGISTER HERE

This is the 1st workshop in the 4-part Tech Workshop Series designed for construction company

owners and managers to help them effectively plan and manage their IT needs.

Any questions about the workshop can be directed to Hawaii Tech Support at

info@hitechsupport.net.

Quickbooks for Construction

50% Discount

Baytek, an Intuit proven market leader, offers unadvertised pricing and rebates for select new QuickBooks solutions.

NAHB Members can save up to 50% on select QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop Solutions. Complete and submit the short QuickBooks Questionnaire to get your personalized quote.

Why QuickBooks for Construction?

Numerous features make QuickBooks a versatile and practical choice for construction companies looking to streamline their accounting and financial management processes, including:

• Job Costing and Project Tracking
• Payroll Management
• Financial reporting and insights
• Tax Preparation and Compliance
• Cost-effective Solution
• Invoice and Payment Tracking
• Integrations with other software & estimating tools
• Scalability
• Cloud Access and Mobility

Lean how Quickbooks can help your business!

Capital Readiness Foundations Cohort III

May 6, 13 and 20, 2025

Join this 3-week comprehensive webinar designed to help you create a solid foundation as you grow your business and prepare for access to capital.

• Understand the basics of Business Financials, begin to track income and expenses and learn to create an Income Statement • Stay compliant and organize important business documents in one comprehensive Business Financial Organizer
• Learn about different types of capital, impacts of personal and business financials, and access to subject matter experts through 1:1 counseling

Each session will be held virtually beginning at 11:00am – 12:30pm on Tuesday May 6, May 13, and May 20. The link to each session will be provided 24 hours beforehand via email. Sessions will not be recorded or available for playback, so please plan to attend all three weekly sessions.

2024 Home Building in Review

NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz published a recap of the 2024 residential construction marketing and NAHB published a look at builder confidence.

Learn more by clicking the links below.

Claim Your Manfacturer's Rebate

Deadline to Apply is March 7th

Now is the time to claim your manufacturer rebates for Q4’24 for residential jobs completed between October 1 through December 31, 2024.

In addition, If you have not yet participated by registering and submitting a rebate claim, you are welcome to claim for ALL residential jobs completed January 1 through December 31, 2024 with your Q4’24 HBA Rebates Claim.

www.HBArebates.com/claimform

Q4’24 FINAL Claim Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025

AI Strategies to Grow & Protect Your Small Business

AI is changing the way businesses grow – are you keeping up? In this free webinar, learn how AI can streamline operations, enhance marketing, and protect your business. Our expert speakers will share practical strategies to help you:

• Write better AI prompts to get the results you need faster.
• Repurpose content easily and save time and money on marketing.
• Improve your local SEO so more customers can find you.
• Protect your data and customer trust by using AI responsibly and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025

Time: 9 to 10 a.m.