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Features: Roofing 14 Learn what today’s practical consumers are looking for in a roof and how the industry is stepping up to meet their steep expectations. We also examine the effect green building, especially the growing popularity of photovoltaic systems, has had not only on the roofing systems themselves but also on how they are installed and warranteed today.

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From a detailed schedule and the list of exhibitors to seminar descriptions and accompanying floor plans, this program contains all you need to plan ahead for this popular and educational one-day event. Besides visiting the exhibits and attending a seminar or two, don’t forget to enter to win a variety of valuable door prizes and make sure to stay for the Aloha Reception for camaraderie and networking at the end of the day.

Infrastructure 60 What is happening with our aging infrastructure? What projects are under construction, about to start or planned? We give you the answers and input from state and city and county agencies along with detailed lists of when the projects will advertise, bid and are estimated to begin.

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Aloha’s Convenience Store of the Future

BIA Expo Hits “Green” Mark

Construction Begins on Pilot Biomass Refinery

Campbell Helps West Oahu Schools

Senior Care Facility Opens in Kailua

Hawaiian Dredging to Build $52M BEQ

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We go on location to Maui next month to find out what’s happening with the industry and the overall island economy. We also get rolling with Construction Equipment, including a special focus on new technology. Our Steel Update fills you in on new products, advances and projects, and we take you Inside the BIA (Building Industry Association of Hawaii) for an in-depth look at this highly respected industry organization.

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Rising from the Rubble I am writing this column on Sept. 12, the day after the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attack and the opening day of the National Sept. 11 Memorial, built in the footprint where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood. I have no doubt that as your read this, most of you will be able to recall with vivid clarity where you were when it happened. Designed to metaphorically bring us to our knees, the event instead brought us together and drew out some of the best characteristics of “America,” our strength, our resilience, our fierce determination to move on and move forward. Much has happened since then, including the completion of the memorial and beginnings of a new World Trade Center. The first of five new skyscrapers currently stands 80 stories high, well on its way to becoming the tallest building in the U.S. The overall vision is a result of unprecedented collaboration between architects, artists and urban developers. In spite of the physical progress, I can’t help but feel like we’ve lost something along the way. Today, both nationally and at state and county levels, we continue to struggle with economic woes; but rather than coming together as we did as a result of that day, there’s finger pointing and dissension, much of it along political party lines. You would think that if we learned anything on that day, it’s that we are stronger together. Here’s hoping the commemorations held nationwide also serve as a reminder to all of us, but especially those with the power to effect change, that “United we stand; divided we fall.” While I am not so arrogant to even venture an ideal solution to the challenges we face today, I do know we’ve stood in the rubble of our crumbling economy long enough. Surely it’s time to rise again. Aloha,

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American Institute of Architects, Honolulu chapter • 2011 Pacific Building Trade Expo. Oct. 4. Hawaii Convention Center. • De-canstruction. Oct. 9; 9:30 a.m. to noon. Pearlridge Center Uptown. • Lunch Program: Cellular PVC and Trim Products. Oct. 26; noon to 1 p.m. AIA Honolulu. Cost: $10 for members, $20 nonmembers. • Lunch Program: The Evolution of Decking. Oct. 27; noon to 1 p.m. AIA Honolulu. Cost: $10 for members, $20 nonmembers. Contact Bonnie McIntyre at 545-4242 or visit www. aiahonolulu.org.

Associated Builders & Contractors, Hawaii chapter • ABC/CEF Board Meeting. Oct. 13. For more information, e-mail: dane@abchawaii.org. Contact Jonathan Young at 845-4887, e-mail jonathan@ abchawaii.org or visit www.abchawaii.org.

Building Industry Association of Hawaii • 2011 BIA Parade of Homes Awards Gala. Oct. 4. The Royal Hawaiian. For more information, contact Clarice Watanabe at 629-7503 or e-mail ckw@biahawaii.org. • Business Management for Building Professionals. Oct. 12. 8 a.m. to noon. Construction Training Center of the Pacific. Cost: $195 for members, $260 for nonmembers; includes course materials, continental breakfast and lunch. • CAPS I - Marketing & Communications Strategies for Aging & Accessibility. Oct. 13; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Construction Training Center of the Pacific. Cost: $350 for members, $495 for nonmembers; includes course materials, continental breakfast and lunch • Green Building for Building Professionals. Oct. 13 and 14; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Construction Training Center of the Pacific. Cost: $210 for members, $280 for nonmembers, includes course materials, continental breakfast and lunch • CTC - Advanced Green Building: Project Management. Oct. 17 and 18; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Construction Training Center of the Pacific. Cost: $470 for members, $550 for nonmembers, includes course materials. For more information visit biahawaii.org.

General Contractors Association of Hawaii • Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Training for Contractors Course. Oct, 1, 8, 1, 22 and 29; 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. GCA conference room. Cost: $300 for members and $450 for nonmembers. • Membership meeting. Oct. 18; 5 p.m. Honolulu Country Club. Dinner at 6 p.m. Cost: $50 for members and $75 for nonmembers. For additional information, call Gladys Hagemann at 8331681 ext 24. • Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Prep Course (Certification for Construction). Nov. 5; 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. GCA conference room. Cost: $175 for members and $225 for nonmembers.

Call Gladys Hagemann at 833-1681 or visit www.gcahawaii.org.

Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Hawaii chapter • NFPA 101: The Life Safety Code (seminar). Oct. 12 to 14; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter Golf Clubhouse. Cost: $950 to register.

For more information call program chairman Sam Dannaway at 526-9019 or e-mail: ssda@ssdafire.com.

The National Sept. 11 Memorial opened to the public on Sept. 12. Two reflecting pools are ringed by the names of the nearly 3,000 souls lost in the attack.

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Aloha’s Convenience Store of the Future

Aloha Petroleum worked with CBX, a nationally recognized branding firm, to develop the comprehensive redesign and will spend more than $20 million over the next three to five years to upgrade existing convenience stores and build new ones. Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. recently debuted its new convenience storefueling station prototype, which it says combines traditional Hawaiian architectural elements with modern graphic design images that enhance the customer shopping experience while strengthening the company’s iconic brand. According to Aloha Petroleum, the 3,000-square-foot Aloha Island Mart in Kahala, located on Waialae Avenue across from Kahala Mall, represents Aloha Petroleum’s “convenience store of the future.” “From the building’s exterior, which has been treated to horizontal wood siding and a modified double-pitched roof evocative of the plantation style architecture found

throughout the islands, the overall design underscores Aloha Petroleum’s kamaaina roots,” says the company. “Our new prototype is both functional and attractive, and unlike anything else in the local convenience store market today,” says Richard Parry, Aloha Petroleum president and CEO. “The new look and design provides us with the foundation to expand and further develop our convenience store business. We want our Aloha Island Marts to be more than an afterthought — we want them to become destinations.” “The cleanly styled store offers generous aisles, while providing optimal food and beverage display,” says Aloha Petroleum. “A refriger-

ated island case, positioned immediately off the entrance, displays a wide variety of fresh-delivered sandwiches, beverages and other healthy chilled offerings. A wellpositioned pay point with room for multiple cashiers sits opposite the entry along the back wall for increased visibility and to help create an expanded impulse zone.” The new Aloha station also features a 225-sqaure foot walk-in “beer cave,” the first of its kind in Hawaii. The original 670-square-foot convenience store, which was built in the ‘70s, was demolished in January. Aloha Petroleum spent $2 million to rebuild the Kahala store. The general contractor for this project was BKA Builders, Inc.

Architects Pacific Earns LEED-Silver Designed by Hawaii-owned and operated Architects Pacific, Inc., the Honolulu International Airport lounge recently earned LEED-silver certification for commercial interiors. Currently under construction, the airport’s Visitor Information Program (VIP) Lounge is a key gateway for high-level dignitaries departing from Hawaii. For security purposes, the area is off-limits to the general public. “The Honolulu International Airport lounge renovation …

involves several sustainable components,” explains Nicole Kimoto, project designer and LEED accredited professional. “We reduced water use by 40 percent and called for 10 percent of the total building material costs to be constituted of post-consumer recycled content. Other notable features include lowemitting materials; easily controlled lighting, temperature, and ventilation; and use of agri-fiber products. Nearly 70 percent of the furniture 6 | Building Industry | OCTOBER 2011

will be refurbished.” “Architects Pacific is proud to be part of Hawaii’s green building movement,” concludes John Adversalo, principal architect for API. “This demonstrates that important projects don’t have to rely on newly produced furniture or materials. They can be beautifully designed to feature recycled and reused materials that not only save on project costs but yield environmental benefits well into the future.”

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BIA Expo Hits “Green” Mark The seventh annual Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA) Remodel it Right, Remodel it Green Expo, held on Aug. 26-28 at the Hawaii Convention Center, generated a total attendance of 7,696. Though down about 7 percent from 2010, Karen Nakamura, BIA Hawaii CEO, says exhibitors saw a positive increase in solid leads, especially from those who came to the event with their plans, Building Industry Magazine - 20110616.pdf 6/17/2011 10:12:26 AM specific questions and A popular feature of the expo is the Meet the Experts round-table discussions. timelines. “People came to the expo this year very focused on value, saving money and sticking to the specific products and services within their renovation budgets,” comments Nakamura. “The top categories of interest were photovoltaic systems, kitchens and bathrooms, followed by windows, Energy Star appliances, and green products that save people money with lower utility bills, rebates and tax credits.” Besides the exhibits featuring the latest products and services from Hawaii’s top contractors, suppliers, building industry experts and associates, other popular highlights of the three-day event are the Meet Avalon’s real estate experts possess the knowledge the Experts round-table discussions and experience to enhance and realize the value of and the Panel Experts seminar. your assets. Call us today for a consultation! “Since approximately 60 percent of Oahu homes are more than 50 years old and could benefit Development from a remodeling project, we are F: (808) 587-7769 Management very committed to this building 841 Bishop Street, Suite 1601 Leasing industry consumer event that is Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Investment designed to educate homeowners info@avalonhi.com Consulting in a collaborative environment,” www.avalonhi.com concludes Nakamura.

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Construction Begins on Pilot Biomass Refinery Illinois-based UOP, LLC, a Honeywell company, held a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 30 to begin construction of a biofuels demonstration unit in Kapolei. Backed by a $25 million U.S. Department of Energy award, the Honeywell UOP Integrated Biorefinery will convert forest residuals, algae and other cellulosic biomass into high-quality renewable gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. It will serve to demonstrate the viability of the technology, test the fuels produced, and evaluate the environmental footprint of the fuels and the process.

Rendering of Honeywell UOP Integrated Biorefinery, being built by American Pipe & Boiler and expected to start initial production next year.

Participants of the groundbreaking ceremony are (from left): Becca Smith, Department of Energy; U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye; state Sen. Mike Gabbard; Gov. Neil Abercrombie, Jim Rekoske, Honeywell’s UOP; state Rep. Sharon Har; Dan Carlson, Tesoro Kapolei Refinery; and Kahu Kordell Kekoa. Expected to generate more than 80 new jobs during construction, the project is scheduled to begin initial production in 2012 and be fully operational by 2014. The general contractor for the project is locally owned American Pipe & Boiler Co. “Our island home is far too dependent on imported fossil fuels, and I am very pleased that this

alternative energy initiative has the support of the federal government,” comments U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye. “Hawaii will play a critical role in helping the domestic biofuel industry thrive and this project will create much-needed jobs in Kapolei.” The demonstration unit will utilize rapid thermal processing technology to convert biomass into 8 | Building Industry | OCTOBER 2011

biofuel, which then will be upgraded to green transportation fuels using hydroprocessing technology from UOP. Once the technology and process are successfully proven in this pilot project, a commercial-scale facility using the same technology could produce as much as 50 million gallons of transportation fuels per year and could create as many as 800 new construction jobs and 1,000 new jobs in biomass production and refinery operations, according to Jim Rekoske, vice president and general manager of renewable energy and chemicals for Honeywell’s UOP. “Biomass is abundantly available today, and it is an important opportunity to consider as we seek alternatives that will reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and improve our environmental footprint,” says Rekoske. “Our Integrated Biorefinery will illustrate these benefits as well the potential that biorefineries have to enhance the local economy and provide new green jobs.” UOP is partnering with a number of local businesses in developing this project, including Hawaii BioEnergy, Group 70 International, Kai Hawaii, University of Hawaii and Leeward Community College.

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Campbell Helps West Oahu Schools (From left) Richard Dahl, James Campbell Co. CEO, presents a $250,000 commemorative check to: Complex area superintendents Lisa Delong and Annette Nishikawa and principals Elden Esmeralda (Kapolei High), Naomi Takamori (Campbell High), Darin Pilialoha (Nanakuli High), Nelson Shigeta (Waianae High), Claudia Nakachi (Barbers Point Elementary), Cindy Otsu (Kapolei Elementary), Dana Kobashigawa (Kapolei Middle), Sean Tajima (Makakilo Elementary) and Vice Principal Tumoana Kenessey (Mauka Lani Elementary). The James Campbell Co. presented donation checks totaling $250,000 to nine West Oahu public schools at an Aug. 14 mele and hula event at Lanikuhonua. The funds were allocated as follows: • Kapolei High School - $45,000 • Kapolei Middle School $45,000 • Kapolei Elementary School $25,000 • Barbers Point Elementary School - $25,000 • Makakilo Elementary School $25,000 • Mauka Lani Elementary School - $25,000 • Campbell High School $20,000 • Nanakuli High and Intermediate School - $20,000 • Waianae High School - $20,000 “In this tough economic period, the Campbell Co.’s donation goes a long way toward helping us continue to provide quality education to thousands of children,” says Annette Nishikawa, Campbell/Kapolei

complex area superintendent. “Public education is the backbone of our future,” comments Richard Dahl, president and CEO of the James Campbell Co. “We know the principals will put this money to the best use for their students.” Over the last decade, the company (formerly the Estate of James Campbell) and the Campbell Foundation have collectively given more than $12 million in charitable donations.

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Senior Care Facility Opens in Kailua Wilson Homecare opened a new senior living facility in Kailua in July. Construction on Wilson Senior Living Kailua began in 2009. The general contractor for the $6 million project was Brett Hill Construction and the architects were KHMA and Richard McCarty. The three-story facility has 11,000 square feet of common living space, and there are 19 furnished rooms on two floors. Occupancy began in September. According to Wilson Homecare, the community areas include a spa/ salon, reading area, two family rooms, kitchen, dining, outside patios, gardening areas, and numerous places in the home to play cards, be creative with crafts, exercise or just talk story. “Brett Hill Construction and team were amazing to work with in building this special home for our kupuna,” says Shelley Wilson, president of Wilson Homecare. Wilson says the inspiration for the facility came from Dr. Bill Thomas, who wrote “A Life Worth Living.” “Dr. Thomas’ philosophies in

The new Wilson Senior Living Kailua includes two family rooms and other public areas. caring for the aging are based on simple core values of providing someone a true home setting with a purposeful life,” says Wilson. “We worked with one of the architects, Richard McCarty, that designed homes in Mississippi with Dr. Thomas’ principles being practiced. The environment changed the lives of the seniors completely. Everyone truly wants to age at home. We think we’ve developed a model to provide the loving, nurturing home environment with the care component to support aging seniors while providing a purposeful life that everyone deserves to have.”

Wilson continues: “The Wilson Homecare team is an amazing group that really carried the project through until the end. The love and nurturing you feel when you walk through the front door is from them; the dedication and steadfast commitment from people that care about our community and the aging kupuna that need our help. That’s the magic ingredient. We hope the community will realize there are wonderful ways to care for our seniors, in environments we would all want to live out our golden years in, with the dignity and respect we all deserve to have and hold onto.”

Hagadone Continues Green Efforts Hagadone Printing Co. says it is continuing its commitment to environmentally friendly printing by installing a load-side feed-in tariff photovoltaic (PV) system atop its warehouse. The project follows an energy retrofit the firm has undergone over the past several years. The 1,408-panel, 433.7 kilowatts (kW) array will spread across 25,000 square feet of existing roof space at Hagadone’s building to power a quarter of the energy used by its administrative and printing operations. It is estimated to produce enough energy to prevent more than 540 metric tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere and preserve 115 acres of forest annually. The $2.7 million system being

installed by RevoluSun was expected to be operational in September. It is estimated to pay for itself in about six years and save Hagadone more than $160,000 in electricity costs in the first year alone. Before this, Hagadone underwent a state-of-the art energy retrofit that included switching to a new type of energy-efficient, frictionless chiller, a complete super T8 lighting retrofit, and a building energy control system. These energy retrofits are expected to pay for themselves within four years of use. The firm also recently launched a partnership with natureOffice USA to carbon offset its printing projects, partnering with Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods to restore a 10 | Building Industry | OCTOBER 2011

historic koa forest on the Hamakua Coast, and continues other various environmental programs, such as free paper and phone book recycling. With these combined efforts, Hagadone’s savings of resources this year alone total: 60,000 trees, 44.4 million gallons of water, 59,789 BTUs (British Thermal Units), 3.8 million metric tons of solid waste and 11.8 million tons of greenhouse gases “The impact of our industryleading ecological initiatives is real and significant,” says Clinton Schroeder, president of Hagadone. “We are proud to showcase how a variety of different solutions can reduce our impact on the environment and help local communities.”

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NAVFAC Awards Half Billion Solar Contract A $500 million maximum, indefinite-delivery indefinitequantity (IDIQ) multiple award contract (MAC) was awarded by Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific on Aug. 19 to Island Pacific Energy LLC of Honolulu, Pacific Energy Solutions LLC of Honolulu, and Photon Finance LLC of California for the purchase of reliable, locally generated power from solar power generation systems (SPGS) at military installations across the state. The scope of work includes installation of SPGS on roofs, parking shade structures and vacant parcels of land. These installations will purchase solar alternating current (AC) power

only and will not construct, own or maintain any generation assets. The SPGS will be financed, constructed, owned, operated, maintained and repaired by the companies awarded a contract as part of this solicitation, according to NAVFAC. Work will be performed at the following locations: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield, Tripler Army Medical Center, Fort DeRussy, Asia Pacific Center for Strategic Studies, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station, Naval Magazine West Loch, the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai and the Army Reserve Center on Maui.

“The solar MAC initiative will help meet the energy security goals of our president, secretary of defense and secretary of the navy,” says Rear Adm. Dixon R. Smith, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific. “As good stewards of the environment – and good neighbors here in Hawaii – our Navy will be contributing even more towards statewide sustainment and energy conservation goals that benefit everyone, military and civilian.” No task orders are being issued at this time, and the term of the contract is not to exceed 60 months, with expected completion in August 2016.

Hawaiian Dredging to Build $52M BEQ Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii awarded a $52.4 million fixed-price contract on Aug. 31 to Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co., Inc. for the design and construction of bachelor enlisted quarters (BEQ) at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Kaneohe Bay. This project includes a new multistory BEQ, a consolidated command operations facility and a multilevel parking structure. It also provides for the renovation of existing BEQs 5070 and 5071, and demolition of five command post buildings (4010, 4017, 4019, 4020 and 6705), which will create space to support the construction of the new facilities. To be made of reinforced concrete masonry construction, the new facilities also will incorporate sustainable design features to meet at least LEED-silver criteria. Features such as photovoltaic systems, high efficiency windows, and water conserving plumbing fixtures with

dual flush controls for water closets are planned to be used. The BEQ will have 107 rooms with community core areas for E1 to E5 Marines. The command operations facility will replace the five demolished structures. Upgrades to BEQs 5070 and 5071 are expected to include seismic structural improvements, central air conditioning systems, electrical systems upgrades, replacement of

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windows and doors, and exterior finishes. “This project is another important step forward for (MCBH) to provide a substantial amount of new housing for our personnel,” says Lee Yamamoto, deputy director of the facilities department at MCBH. “In addition, modernizing our existing BEQs is crucial for the morale, welfare and quality of life of the Marines and sailors who live in them.”

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First the good news: Several large projects – one in particular (see below) – helps agency awards edge past the $200 million mark in the year-to-date total, $228,654,841 to be exact. Unfortunately, August’s $73.8 million is nowhere near last year’s envious $214.5 million in contracts (in August 2010 alone). This is a 65.6 percent decrease for the month, and results in a corresponding 68 percent decrease from last year’s $715.3 million YTD total. The brightest spot in August was the $33.8 million contract for continuing Saddle Road construction, awarded to Kirkland Construction. Other multimillion dollar awards adding to project backlogs are an $8.61 million UH contract for infrastructure upgrades to Ralph S. Inouye Co., $7.75 million to BCP Construction for whole school renovations and a nearly $6 million bridge replacement project for Goodfellow Bros. Overall, the forecast is still a little stormy but perhaps the silver lining will reveal itself in the last four months of the year.

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Awards By Area Hawaii.......................44,594,833 Oahu.......................... 21,534,198 Maui............................ 7,453,478 Kauai...............................193,810 TOTAL....................... 73,776,319

Awards By Agency FHWA.........................33,772,860 DOT............................13,909,536 UH.............................. 12,028,178 DOE........................... 10,776,031 DAGS........................... 1,500,889 DPW Hilo........................ 939,925 BWS Oahu...................... 848,900 TOTAL....................... 73,776,319

august 2011 (Awards are rounded up to the nearest dollar.) Oahu Ralph S. Inouye Co........................8,609,000 Upgrade Infrastructure, Building 8807, Honolulu Community College - UH

Projects Enterprises......................1,080,600 Department of Defense, Kalaeloa B46 and B1784 - Accessibility Improvements

Applied Surfacing Technology.....1,783,823 Mililani High School - Synthetic Turf/Stadium Improvements

Site Engineering................................ 848,900 Aina Haina 395-foot, Niu Valley 170-foot and Waialae Iki 1,300-foot Reservoir Repairs

Intergraph Corp..............................1,628,224 Furnishing of CDS/GIS Maintenance Services

Close Construction............................ 799,400 TV Production Studio and Classroom, Leeward Community College, UH

Elite Pacific Construction.............1,369,000 Renovation of Learning Commons Library 7875, Leeward Community College, UH

M.H. Electric Co................................. 697,124 Bilger Hall, Power and Lighting Upgrades - UH Manoa

august’s Top 10 Contractors 1) Kirkland Construction, LLLP.................................................. 33,772,860 2) Ralph S. Inouye Co., Ltd........................................................... 8,609,000 3) BCP Construction of Hawaii, Inc..............................................7,754,250 4) Goodfellow Bros., Inc................................................................ 5,956,488 5) CO-HA Builders, Inc. dba Applied Surfacing Technology....... 1,783,823 6) Intergraph Corp......................................................................... 1,628,224 7) Sea Engineering Inc...................................................................1,436,575 8) Elite Pacific Construction, Inc.................................................. 1,369,000 9) Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co., Inc...............................1,169,380 10) Projects Enterprises, Inc.......................................................... 1,080,600 Information is summarized from the Contracts Awarded section of BIDService Weekly, compiled by research editor Alfonso R. Rivera. 12 | Building Industry | OCTOBER 2011

Sea Engineering................................ 653,909 Substructure Repairs at Pier 10 - Honolulu Harbor Henry’s Equipment Rental.............. 610,000 Dust and Runoff Control Measures at Stockpiles Kalaeloa Barbers Point Hawaiian Dredging............................496,740 Substructure Repairs at Pier 21 - Honolulu Harbor Sea Engineering................................ 464,683 Substructure Repairs at Pier 1-2 - Honolulu Harbor Henry’s Equipment Rental.............. 418,844 Repave Roadway, Building 5982 Alakai, Windward Community College, UH, Kaneohe Hawaiian Dredging........................... 407,900 Embankment Repairs at Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor MEI Corp............................................. 380,789 Animal Quarantine Station - Retrofit for Hurricane Resistance and Other Improvements Green Thumb..................................... 287,205 Kamehameha Highway - Slope Maintenance for Erosion Control HSI Mechanical................................. 259,570 Campbell High School, Building J - Replace Air Conditioning Units Paul’s Electrical Contracting,.......... 254,700 Replace Transformer at Kapalama Military Reservation - Honolulu Harbor

Hoonani Landscaping...................... 211,064 Pedestrian Walkway and Roadway Median Maintenance at Honolulu International Airport Painters Warehouse......................... 187,863 Furnishing and Delivering Paints and Painting Supplies - Highways Division District Jani-King Hawaii...................................45,360 Furnishing Restricted Baggage Claim Area Cleaning Services at Honolulu International Airport First Quality Building...........................39,500 Makawao Public Library - Cesspool Closure and Septic System Improvements

Maui Goodfellow Bros.............................5,956,488 Kamehameha V Highway - Kawela Bridge Replacement, Molokai Certified Construction...................... 496,999 Terminal Building Roof Repairs - Kapalua Airport Du-Watts Electric.............................. 485,530 CCTV System for TSA Security at Kahului Airport, Kahului JM Paving Services LLC................... 184,000 Pavement Repairs at Kaumalapau Harbor, Lanai Wasa Electrical Services................. 180,204 Repair Light Poles at Pier 1 - Kahului Harbor

GP Roadway..........................................87,201 Furnishing and Delivering Guardrail Posts, Guardrail Element, Guardrail Hardware and Guardrail End Treatment Systems, Islands of Hawaii and Kauai

GP Roadway....................................... 299,992 Hawaii Belt Road - Safety Improvements in the Vicinity of Papaikou Mill Road, South Hilo

Despins General Construction...........49,156 Demolish Quonset Hut - Kaumalapau Harbor, Lanai

Hawaiian Dredging............................264,740 Substructure Repairs at Pier 2A - Kawaihae Harbor

Electric Ten............................................13,900 Electrical Distribution Rewiring at Molokai Airport

Hawaii Kirkland Construction................ 33,772,860 Construction of H1 A-Ad 6(6), Saddle Road, West Side BCP Construction...........................7,754,250 Kealakehe Elementary School, Kealakehe Intermediate School, Kahakai Elementary School, 2007 Whole School Renovation Summit Construction....................... 778,888 Kohala Middle School, 2007 Whole School Renovation, Kapaau Nan, inc............................................... 690,763 Reed’s Bay Beach Park - Redevelopment and Improvements, South Hilo Sea Engineering Inc..........................317,983 Substructure Repairs at Pier 2 - Hilo Harbor

Kona Kau Construction.................... 266,695 Repair Sewer Lift Station at Hilo Harbor

Metzler Contracting.......................... 149,070 Waimea Park Ballfield Lights Replacement, South Kohala Isemoto Contracting......................... 129,300 Hilo High School, Building C - Access to second Floor, Hilo Bolton.................................................. 100,092 Alii Drive Sidewalk Tsunami Repair, Kona Site Engineering...................................70,200 Mountain View Elementary School, Building F Install Bird Screen

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Commercial Roofing completed the reroofing of the 82 townhome buildings at the Wailuna subdivision. The firm installed 50-year asphalt shingle roofing, chosen for its low maintenance and to match the aesthetic qualities of the property.

What They Want Given that nearly everyone is stretching dollars and making every penny count, what are today’s customers asking for – besides affordability – when it comes to repairing, retrofitting or reroofing their homes and buildings? “These days everyone wants a ‘cool roof,’” answers Charlie Beeck, president of Tropical Roofing and Raingutters and current president of the Hawaii Roofing Contractors Association. “Besides being concerned about the environment, they know an energy-efficient roof also pays off in dollars saved. With an Energy Star rated cool roof with high reflectivity, their air conditioning, one of the biggest energy hogs, won’t have to work as hard.” Underscoring Beeck’s comments, Mike Tory, vice president of Tory’s Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc., says, “The trend currently, as it has been for the last few years, is energy-efficient roofs. There is so much technology

coming into the market that allows homeowners and commercial owners to reduce their energy consumption through their roofing material.” A few projects on the company’s roster this year are: a new federal youth center, single-ply membrane roofing at the Ross Dress for Less in Waikiki, installation of a photovoltaic system at Schofield Barracks, Johnson Hall renovation along with other projects at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and several McDonald’s renovations, including at Mililani, Aina Haina and Poinciana Manor. This includes roofing systems that have high solar reflectance and low emissivity, adds Guy Akasaki, president and CEO of Commercial & Waterproofing Hawaii, Inc. Also important to today’s consumers is durability. “Customers are concerned with having a roof that is going to last and is installed correctly,” says David

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there are a very few, such as Gerard stone-coated metal roofing, that are not pro-rated.” Place recently presented a seminar entitled “Metal Roofs: How Cool is a Cool Roof?” at a July 28 Hawaii Steel Alliance membership meeting, part of the association’s Energy Conservation Series, at The Plaza Club. And while not as practical as the aforementioned attributes, today’s businesses and homeowners still keep aesthetics in mind when making their choice. “Customers are concerned about the appearance of a roof,” Beeck says. “Even though resistance to wind, heat, and moisture are important, they also want their home or office building or restaurant to look good.” Mark Silva, vice president of roofing sales for Macsteel Service Centers USA, adds, “They want great customer service, a knowledgeable sales staff and performance.” The company is supplying roof systems for the Kamehameha Schools’ Kapalama campus expansion, the Pacifica condominium and many federal warehouse reroofing projects where high solar reflectivity has been specified. “The real answer is all of the above,” says Timothy Murph, vice president and general manager of Beachside Solar Technologies, a division of Beachside Roofing LLC. “Since the roof on a home or commercial building is the first and last line of defense against the elements, the roof system has to be able to perform its basic function, which is to keep the elements out of the building

From left: Tom Holland, director of operations for Commercial Roofing; Garnett Howard, Wailuna board member; Tedrol Lealao, Commercial Roofing project foreman; and Jennifer Stephan, a project manager for Trinity ERD — at the completion of the Wailuna subdivision reroofing project envelope.” And while affordability and aesthetics are also important, Murph adds, “Overall it is value, quality and performance that are the main contributors in roofing decisions in our market today.”

Delivering the Goods Considering the plethora of choices available, we’ve asked local contractors and manufacturers which roofing systems are best able to deliver on clients’ expectations. “We install a lot of Certainteed products,” says Beeck. “The Solaris fiberglass shingle is Energy Star rated with high reflectivity and is also attractive with several color options available. It comes with a lifetime warranty and an algae resistance warranty of 15 years in Hawaii.” He adds that a popular choice in both residential and

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commercial applications is elastomeric coatings, which also are Energy Star rated. “(It is also) lightweight so it can be applied on just about any type of roof, including a metal roof on a warehouse. Because of its light weight, it saves the customer from tearing off an existing roof.” Tropical Roofing installs 3M elastomeric coatings, which come with 10, 15 and 20-year warranties and is one of the more affordable roofing products, according to Beeck. “Acrylic and silicone coatings have a big part in Hawaii’s

roofing today,” adds Leong. “Coatings, if installed properly, can provide a cool roof (and they) have warranties from 10 year, 20 year and even limited lifetime warranties. Asphalt shingles now also come in cool roof systems.” Tory says, “Owners of flat roofs tend to be going with coating roofing systems or single-ply membrane systems. Some pros about the coatings are that it is the cheaper version of the two and gets the job done efficiently. (Unfortunately) sometimes homeowners get confused and think that simply painting a coating on their roof will protect their roof from the elements. This is false. Specific manufacturer specifications must be followed in order for the roof coating to serve as a roofing system. Leakage, failure and lack of warranty will result in ignoring manufacture specs.” As for single-ply membrane roofs, Tory says they are some of the most sturdy and long lasting energy-efficient roofs, During a recent roof renovation, Macsteel’s MAC175 standing seam roof was chosen for the University of Hawaii at Manoa Murakami Stadium because it was strong enough to span open purlins, able to match the University of Hawaii’s team color and strong enough to protect fans from wind, rain and sun.

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however, they also cost more in comparison to coatings. On the flip side, adds Tory, “Owners with sloped roofs tend to be going with EcoStar or Radiance shingles, which reflect the sun’s rays as opposed to absorbing them.” With regard to coatings, Tory issues a precaution: “There’s a difference between coatings, one that is just (simply a) coating, and there are coatings that are actually roofing systems. Customers need to make sure that they are getting the right coating for their needs. Not all coatings are the same or serve the same purpose. Many homeowners think they are getting a watertight roof by putting a coating on their roof, but in actuality, unless it is installed according to the specifications, it will not withstand long term.” “Our customers come to us already wanting the look, affordability and strength of Macsteel metal roofing,’ comments Silva. “More customers are looking to our MAC175 standing seam

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holding up well. One example is the Olomana Fire Station roof, installed in the early ‘90s. Building and homeowners have benefited from the recent addition of heat reflective properties of the ULTRA-Cool pigments, which keep building interiors up to 5 degrees cooler.” Based on the Big Island, HPM Custom Metal Roofing products come with the Durapon 70™ paint system with DuPont™ Teflon® surface protector. “This coating provides a 35-year warranty, is Energy Star certified, and offers enhanced scratch resistance,” explains Lloyd Toriano, general manager of HPM Custom Metal Roofing. Place comments, “With the advent of green building materials, there are several criteria that roofing manufacturers are trying to meet. White has always been considered the coolest roof because of its ability to reflect the sun’s rays and heat. Modern technology has brought about reflective properties in the pigment of darker colors now. Roofs that are installed over battens, such

Tory’s Roofing is replacing the roof at UH Manoa’s Watanabe Hall with a new modified-bitumen system.

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Code of Conduct After the state’s adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2006 with state-specific amendments on Oct. 13 2009, the IECC became effective late last year. We asked contractors and manufacturers how this has affected

the roofing industry. “The intent is to reduce energy consumption of conditioned spaces,” explains Commercial Roofing’s Akasaki. “But even before its adoption, the roofing industry has long believed that the roof area or the horizontal plane of a structure is the biggest consumer of radiation. Because the information provided to the consumer is frequently lopsided, with little explanation behind the big price disparity when complying

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with the IECC, the roofing industry is aggressively promoting educational seminars and conferences by active professional disciplines and contractors alike.” Recent projects for Commercial Roofing include replacing the failed roofing at the Wailuna subdivision (82 townhome buildings) with 50-year asphalt shingles and a PV installation for the Waialae County Club. The firm also just started a $1 million-plus project to reroof the First Hawaiian Bank at the Kamehameha Industrial Center in Pearl City. Work entails removing the existing roofing from the 61,600-square-foot facility and replacing it with a modified bitumen roof system. Expected completion is mid-November. Explaining more about what is needed to comply with the IECC, Tory says, “The new code requires such things as added insulation on the roof or in the attic, or tech shield or radiant barrier or a white coating on low-sloped roofs. In order for anyone to build a new house or addition to an existing one, the owner must meet the model energy code. Sometimes it’s required on commercial buildings for wind resistance (though rare). This affects the industry and our clients because it’s increasing the price of the roof, costing the customers more money. However, it also is intended to make a home or building cooler and more comfortable to live in, which will eventually cost them less money

last through the PV panel warranty. If the roof wears out, removing and then reinstalling the PV panels is costly and the tax credits you may have received on the initial installation will not kick in again. Consequently, the growing acceptance of photovoltaic technology has given a boost to our reroofing business in both the residential and commercial markets because it makes sense to replace an old roof before installing the panels.” Leong of David’s Custom Roofing

In August, David’s Custom Roofing installed standing seam metal roofing for Buildings 6036, 6037 and 6038 at Schofield Barracks.

agrees with Beeck. “PV systems have actually helped our business. Before installing (them), most people want to make sure their current roof will last or install a new one. Once the PV panels are installed, one challenge is making sure the penetrations made by the PV installer are done properly when they do it themselves. If not, it can cause the roof to leak.” “With the advent of special clamps, it’s never been easier to integrate PV systems with our Macsteel metal roof

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when it comes to their electric bills.” Beachside’s Murph adds, “One thing that is noticeable is the increase in the amount of roofing projects that are utilizing Energy Star rated roof membranes, reflective coatings and the decrease in the amount of built-up roofing projects that utilize hot asphalt and dark colored capsheets in their construction.”

Assets and Liabilities One of the most visible (and popular) methods of “going green” is through the installation of a PV system; and while some landowners are developing large-scope solar farms, most business and homeowners opt for roof-mounted systems, either building integrated PV systems or panels mounted on racks. “We are installing the Energen photovoltaic system from Certainteed,” says Tropical Roofing’s Beeck, “which is one of the most aesthetically pleasing of the products currently on the market and comes with a 25-year warranty. The PV panels are integrated with Certainteed’s Solaris fiberglass shingles, giving the roof a clean, seamless appearance.” But before moving forward with a PV installation on an existing roofing, Beeck offers this advice: “Make sure there is still enough life in the roof to

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systems,” adds Mark Silva. “And the clamps actually impart added wind resistance. There is no downside to using a PV system with our roofs. There are many variations of the clamps, so contractors should consult with our sales staff to ensure the correct clamp is used.” A relatively new entrant to building integrated PV is Eternatile, which Commercial Roofing recently brought into Hawaii. “(It) is a tile that has a PV module molded into the face; a 2-inch thick polyurethane tile plus four times the insulation value of R-19 batt insulation,” explains Akasaki. “Another manufacturer, Eagle Tile also has a photovoltaic module attached to the surface of its tile.” Commenting on the effect PV systems have had on the roofing industry in general, Tory says, “It has drastically affected roofing installations and warranties. While the roofing and solar industries run parallel, there is often a huge disconnect between the two installations. Most, if not all, solar companies are not (necessarily) certified roofing installers, so installing or removing PV panels can result in voiding the roofing warranties. There are specifications that must be followed in order to seal and secure a roof to upkeep a warranty. When the roof is tampered with multiple penetrations that are not properly reinforced, there will be problems. It is important for the homeowner to know this, and ask questions when inquiring about PV panels.” “Yes,” agrees Akasaki. “The areas that are affected are insurance coverage and gaps, damage either to the PV and/or roofing systems, impacts to warranties, water intrusion responsibilities, and trying to match the life expectancy of the PV system to the roofing

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assembly. Some systems are covered through surplus, bound by PPA groups, and the off-taker covers the general liability for his own property. But with several carriers involved representing various owners, discovery of the facts and responsibility in the event of a problem can be quite arduous.” As stated by Tory, Akasaki adds, “Many installations are not in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines, so penetration through a known surface becomes the weak link that will eventually lead to water intrusion. Roof system (full value system warranty) warranties can be breeched and voided when an array is installed whereby the roofing system manufacturer will no longer cover the liability of the roof performance and water-tightness. And there are instances where arrays are being installed on older roof assemblies, which on the surface appear not to be a problem but a roofing professional

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the current economic climate. “We have not seen any improvement in the economy,” states Bruce Place of Gerard Roofing. “We just have to work harder for the same amount of business. Fortunately the roofing business is unique in that if a consumer’s roof is leaking, at some point in time, he has to replace it.” Tory agrees, “Private and federal work is slowing down, and in order to get the job, margins are lower because there’s more competition. Everyone is hungry for the jobs and so are willing to do the projects just to keep their business open, not even looking to make a profit.” Another concern, according to Place “is unlicensed roofers who are installing roofs for a lot less because they pay no taxes, have no insurance and pay their workers substandard wages. This, of course, takes work away from the legitimate licensed roofers. Currently the licensed roofers (are the ones) informing the consumer of the dangers of dealing with unlicensed roofers such as liabilities and how some manufacturers will not honor the warranty unless it is installed by a licensed roofer. The state of Hawaii should be investigating these incidents and inflicting stiff penalties to those who are working illegally.” With the federal OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) opening a Hawaii office, Akasaki says, “It is apparent that safety and fall protection are of paramount importance. There are changes to the current safety requirements and stricter, jobspecific requirements currently taking place as we speak.” Overall, Akasaki looks on the near future with cautious optimism. “We also realize that the changes in our marketing initiatives, developing of specific niches, have magnified the results. Despite all that has been said we are totally appreciative of the support of our customers and do all we can to exceed their expectations.” BI

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Armstrong Earns Eco-Award Armstrong Builders LLC was dual flush toilets, high-quality used to naturally cool and ventilate presented recently with a prestigious insulation, and low-VOC paints, the homes by exchanging hot air, grand award in the 2011 EcoHome flooring and carpet. The homes also moisture and odors with fresh air Design Awards for its work on feature whole house fans, which are that is pulled in from the outside. All Kumuhau, a sustainable five of the model homes in the residential community on Oahu. Kumuhau community have been The awards recognize certified as LEED (Leadership homes that balance beauty and in Energy and Environmental affordability. Design) gold. Built in partnership with “Kumuhau is the the Department of Hawaiian manifestation of our Home Lands, Kumuhau is a commitment to build ‘green’ 45-home neighborhood located homes,” comments James in Waimanalo at the base of the Keller, president of Armstrong Koolau mountains. Homes range Builders. “It’s an honor to be from three to five bedrooms and recognized for this project, offer a number of green features, which brings together two such as solar photovoltaic panels, The five model homes at Kumuhau, one of which is ideals in which we believe: shown here, each earned LEED-gold certification. rainwater harvesting systems, sustainability and affordability.”

Sunetric Completes FIT PV Project Locally owned photovoltaic (PV) design and installation firm, Sunetric recently completed its first as well as Maui’s first feed-in tariff (FIT) project. Installed atop the ROIZ, LLC warehouse in Kahului, Maui, the project began in December 2010 and was completed in July this year. The 39.4 kilowatt (kW) system is comprised of 164 Trina Solar 240-watt multicrystalline high efficiency solar modules, with five SMA Sunnyboy commercial utility interactive inverters. It is estimated that the system will generate over $15,000 in revenue annually, with total return on investment expected by year four. The system is estimated to produce enough clean energy to prevent more than 1,400 metric tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere, off set 3,289 barrels of oil and preserve 26 acres of trees over 30 years. In October 2010, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission

approved feed-in tariffs for the Hawaiian Electric Companies for renewable energy generators of up to 500 kW in size, intended to facilitate the acquisition and development of renewable energy in Hawaii. Under a FIT program, a utility company pays cash for the amount of energy a solar system produces on a property. Unlike a net energy metering system, which produces electricity to power the building, the building owner is simply utilizing roof space to sell solar power produced back to the utility at a fixed (and lower) rate for 20 years, according to Sunetric. “As one of the very first building owners to take advantage of the newly implemented feed-in tariff program, we knew there might be some interesting challenges associated with the project,” says Mark Rodden, owner of ROIZ, LLC. “Sunetric’s staff definitely stepped up to the plate and worked with us to make things go as smoothly as possible. Installing my system was a great investment, and I now have Building Industry | OCTOBER 2011 | 25

Installed by Sunetric, this roof-mounted PV system is Maui’s and Sunetric’s first FIT solar project. two more feed-in tariff projects in process with Sunetric.” In addition Sunetric has helped more than 12 nonprofit organizations to date go solar through its Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) program. This includes Hongwanji Mission School, St. Francis School, Kihei Baptist Church, Waipahu Free Baptist Church, Light House Outreach Church and Mililani Presbyterian.

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n my last column, I talked about business succession planning and why it’s so crucial. This column focuses on an oftenoverlooked portion of that process, the emergency completion plan (ECP). As I lay out the components of an effective ECP, you will need to be open-minded. I will be forced to discuss a topic that makes most of us bristle – our own mortality. This simple fact of life is hugely important in your succession planning, so as you read this column, I’ll use a popular phrase: just get over it. By nature, successful contractors are tough and resilient. The mere thought of a personal injury, disease, accident or even death is rarely considered. If you’ve already got a business succession plan and “key man” insurance, you’re thinking you don’t need to read any further. Yes, those are extremely important, but all the rules change when a sudden, unexpected event removes you from your company, years ahead of plan. This is not the orderly, well-planned retirement you envisioned in your business succession plan. Should a sudden event leave you incapacitated – or worse – your business will be thrown into utter chaos. An ECP protects your lifetime’s work and accumulated wealth, along with that of your shareholders. Without an ECP, companies are typically forced to liquidate for pennies on the dollar. Why doesn’t your standard business succession plan work in

this situation? Quite often, the successors you’ve chosen – possibly your children – will not yet be mature enough for your job. If they’re thrust into your position before they’re ready (and while they’re under emotional duress over your situation), there will be economic and emotional havoc not only on your business, but also on the families that are expecting a financially secure future from a profitable business. Given that most successful companies are led by individuals whose personal leadership, charisma and management create the company’s successes, an ECP becomes that much more important.

How Do I Create an ECP? A well-conceived ECP names an emergency board – separate from your existing board – that reports to the existing board. Your ECP should spell out the fees and job description of the emergency board members in a clear, concise manner. Your emergency board should consist of five to six employees and advisors of your choosing. Typically this will be two to three selected employees, a trusted non-employee advisor and your spouse (or designated personal representative). The emergency board’s first function upon activation will be to appoint an acting CEO to serve in your place. This may or may not be the named successor in your

business succession plan. The acting CEO will have full authority to conduct the day-to-day business of the company. Additionally, the emergency board must assess whether to continue the company. If the company cannot continue, they will oversee the disposition of assets and best-case scenarios for the future. These may include the sale to an outsider or employees or a merger with another company. The emergency board should meet as often as necessary – or as specified by your ECP. Spell out the number of votes required for your emergency board members to add or remove a current member, as well as the minimum and maximum number of members. There should be a provision to inactivate the ECP by your current board should you return to work or after the emergency board’s work is completed. You will have already handled other considerations, such as the purchase of a sufficient amount of disability and “key man insurance” in your overall business plan, and these factors will become quite important at this time. After your ECP has been fully vetted, it should be distributed to all personnel and family members who will be affected by its activation. That’s when you can rest assured that your wishes and legacy will be carried on whatever may come your way. BI

Garrett Sullivan is the president of Sullivan & Associates, Inc., a construction industry consultancy focusing on improving contractor performance. Reach him at GSullivan@SullivanHi.com, www.SullivanHi.com or (808) 478-2564. 26 | Building Industry | OCTOBER 2011

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Message from the Co-chairs Welcome to PBTE 2011! As Hawaii’s leading trade show for the design and construction industries, the Pacific Building Trade Expo (PBTE) strives each year to present timely and relevant professional development programs as well as a broad showcase of new products, materials and services for all segments of the AEC industries. Now in its 12th year, we think you will once again find the expo to be a day well spent. It includes outstanding seminars on topics ranging from building technology to sustainability; an exhibition hall filled with some 250 vendors; and opportunities to network with hundreds of other building industry leaders. With the economic challenges we all continue to face, PBTE is grateful for the continued support of our sponsors and exhibitors. We particularly want to thank title sponsor Honblue for their exceptional commitment to this event since our inaugural year. To those sponsors and exhibitors who are new to PBTE this year, welcome and mahalo! It would not be possible to put on the Pacific Building Trade Expo without the commitment of time and talent from our organizing committee and the many other volunteers who have stepped forward to help produce another outstanding event – and to ensure that the PBTE remains the state’s premier building trade show. To the hundreds of design, engineering and construction professionals participating in this year’s expo, we thank you for making time to attend. Here’s to another year of building excellence!

2011 Expo Planning Committee The 12th annual Pacific Building Trade Expo would not have been possible without the volunteer efforts of the following Committee Chairpersons. We would like to extend a warm mahalo for your time and support. Co-Chairs John Fullmer, AIA, CSI Stephen Nash, AIA, FCSI Title Sponsor Larry Heim, Jr. Alex Daniels Administration/Treasurer Corinna Bailey, CSI, CCPR Associate Partners, Prizes Michel Maeda-Shimaura Exhibitors and Sponsors Barbie Rosario Public Relations, Program Mele Pochereva Registration Graham Black, Assoc AIA Seminars Reid Mizue, AIA, LEED AP (Chair) John Fullmer, AIA, CSI David Kaahaaina, AIA Stephen Nash, AIA, FCSI Kris Palagi, AIA Timothy Schoder, CSI, CDT, LEED AP BC+D Craig Williams, CSI

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ABT, Inc..............................203p

The Bathroom Store..... 532, 534

Admor HVAC Products.. 215p, 217

Beere Timber....................... 152

Advanced Roofing Technology, Inc........346p, 445p

Bella Pietra............ 427, 429, 431

Ainsworth............................. 218 AIRPRO Indoor Air Solutions......................... 248 Al Lynch, Inc..............516p, 615p

Bello’s Millwork, Inc..202p, 204p Big Rock Manufacturing, Inc............... 105 Bonded Materials Company...430 Boomer & Associates......... 425p Boral Roofing..................... 127p

Alliance Window Co...........409p

Breezway North America...406p

Aloha Home Improvements dba Maru Flooring............. 458p

Bureau Veritas North America....................245s

Aloha Marketing Manufacturers Representatives LLC....408p, 410p

AMS ................................... 518p APOC................................ 457p Arcadia Inc........................ 542p Archetype Lighting Sales.............. 334, 336 Architectural Glass & Aluminum.......................... 526p ASR Sales.................212p, 311p

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Allana Buick & Bers, Inc....... 323

American Institute of Architects, Honolulu Chapter.................lobby

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Carlisle Syntec/Hawaii Supply LLC........................... 547 CEMCO Steel....................... 624

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Cement & Concrete Products Industry of Hawaii................ 630 Central Pacific Supply/ Tile Mart............................. 302p

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Certainteed Corp................. 209 CertainTeed Roofing.............110 Clean Sewer Lines Hawaii, Inc............................ 608 Coastal Windows.... 315p, 317, 319 Commercial Shelving, Inc.............................223p, 225p

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Construction Specifications Institute, Honolulu Chapter (CSI)................................... lobby

CTIOA.................................. 428 Custom Building Products............................. 246p

ConstRX............................. 629p

Contrarian Metal Resources.119

D&D Furniture Great Spaces........................ 631

Cool Roof Hawaii................. 123

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Expo Exhibitors Daizan Joinery...................... 154

GreenPath Technologies......358p

James Hardie Building Products...............405p

Nana Wall Systems..............511p

Hamill Creek......................... 148

Jeff Brink Inc........................ 656

Daltile........................... 432, 434 Dayton Superior................. 554p Decra Roofing Systems...... 146p

Hawaii Glass Block............... 332

Design Studio ............ 540p, 639p, 640p, 641p

Hawaii Lumber Products Association........................... 224

Division X, Inc.... 229p, 231, 233

Hawaii Metal Roofing LLC.... 205

Door Security Solutions of Hawaii....................... 501p, 503p

Jeff Simms..........................208p Judd Hummel, Architectural Trim Specialist.................... 623p

National Coatings Corporation.......................... 602 Neogard (division of Jones-Blair Co.).................. 539p New Flooring, Inc................. 638 Norelco Cabinets................. 158

Hawaiian Sunshine Nursery, Inc.......................... 207

K Kawika's Painting, Inc. ......... 448

NyLawn................................. 339

Doormerica.......................... 606

Hilti Inc............................... 159p

DS Group............................211p

Kolona Painting & General Contracting.............118

Hochiki America................. 307p

Dupont Surfaces Hawaii.....417p

Hoku....................................324s

Dwyer Products Corporation........................ 216p

Honblue.....................418p, 517p

Honolulu Rail Transit Project................................ 258p

Elite Railings & Windows..... 337

Honolulu Wood Treating LLC......... 348, 354, 356

Kone, Inc.............................611p

L Laticrete............................... 436 LBA Sales, LLC..................... 326 Linwood Homes..................160s

O’Hagin’s, Inc....................... 529 OK Hardware & Construction Supply, Inc.................. 240, 242p One Stop Windows & Doors................................ 654 Otis Elevator Company......644p

Lerch Bates........................... 129

Evergreen by Debra, LLC.. 426p

Honsador Lumber LLC ............256, 347, 353, 355, 357p

Litesteel Technologies......... 646

PABCO................................. 210

Hope’s Windows, Inc......... 407p

LN Sales.............................530p

Pacific Allied Products......155, 157

Ferguson Enterprises..... 647, 653s

HPM Building Supply... 617p, 619p

Lumen Solar......................... 238

Hydro-Stop..........................241p

Lutron Electronics................ 304

Pacific Architectural Millwork, Inc....................... 415p

Engineering Partners, Inc...116p

Foundry Service & Supplies, Inc......................... 527 Futura Stone and Concrete Products............... 145

G Gerard Roofing Technologies...................... 325p Glidden Professional.......... 614p Globe Expo LLC................... 134 GP Maintenance................... 535

I IIDA....................................... 132 Illuminetix, Inc.............. 220, 222

M Macsteel Service Centers USA..............................310, 312p

Pacific Polymers (a division of ITW)................616 Pacific Recreation Co., LLC..610 Pella Windows & Doors - HSC .............................. 316p, 318p

Innovative Housing............106,108

Mason Contractors Association of Hawaii.............................. 433

Pemko Manufacturing Co..... 512p

International Code Council.....330

Masonite International Door...335

Peterson Sign....................... 537

IR Security Technologies.....502p, . .... 504p, 506p, 601p, 603p, 605p

Masonry Institute of Hawaii.....632

Polyglass, USA...................... 309

Mitsubishi-Alpolic................ 247

Pono Stone............................115

Island Pacific Distributors, Inc.... .......................402s, 403p, 404p

GPRM Prestress..................560p 14 n 2011 Pacific Building Trade Expo

PPG Industries, Inc............. 226p

Shaw Contract Group.......... 636

Pratt & Lambert Paint – Sherwin Williams ................. 328

Sherwin-Williams Paint......... 454

T&A Supply Co., Inc..............612

Prosoco...............................411p

R record-usa..........................609p Reflections Glass...... 140p, 142p Rinell Wood Systems........... 453 RMA Sales.................416p, 515p

SIKA Corp.......................... 412p

T&T Tinting Specialists, Inc......620

SimplexGrinnell LLP............. 135

T. Oki Trading, Ltd. dba Hawaii Home Expo.... 120p, 219p

Simpson Strong-Tie Co........ 455 Skyco Shading Systems, Inc.......................536p Skylights of Hawaii... 657p, 659p Solatube - Hawaii Skylghts and Solar Fans...................... 232

RSI Roofing & Building Supply.................... 234

Soprema.............................320p

RW Supply Inc...................... 251

Stanley Security Solutions................... 505p, 507p

Stego Industries, LLC........... 456

Safemark Systems................ 109

STO Corp........................... 557p

Safety Systems & Signs Hawaii a dba of Safety Systems Hawaii Inc................. 257p, 259p

Stone Panels Inc................... 604

Safway Services, LLC... 553, 555

Structural Systems, Inc.............................446p, 545p

Schindler Elevator Corp......324s Selective Stone.......... 437, 439p Servco Home and Appliance/ Servco Raynor Overhead Doors .................................230p, 329p

Versteel/Skaar Furniture Associates.......................... 130p

Street Print, Street Bond.... 239p

Sunburst Designs...............660p Sunetric.................... 124p, 126p

Termimesh Hawaii Inc........ 401p

Viance LLC............................ 254 Victor Stanley......................112p Vinyl Corp............................ 626 Voguebay............................. 531

3Form................................. 510p

ThyssenKrupp Elevator...... 525p

W.R. Grace Co..................... 447

Tile Contractors Association of Hawaii.............................. 435

W.R. Meadows................... 509p

Tile Warehouse..........438, 440p

Waltz Engineering, Inc...............................633, 635p

Tremco Roofing, Inc............625s

Washington Hardwoods...... 308

Tri-West of Hawaii................ 321

WattStopper......................... 306

Tropical J’s.........................645p

Wausau Window and Wall Systems..............................338p

Western Colloid.................303p

UltraGlas, Inc...................... 341p

White Cap Construction Supply........................546p, 548

Unistrut Hawaii..................... 533 U.S. Green Building Council, Hawaii chapter..................... 139

Sunset Refinishers................ 622

Synlawn of Hawaii................ 236

Vandermeer Forest Products............................. 345p

Williams Pacific, Inc...... 331, 333 Window World, Inc.............113p Woodwork Institute........... 558p

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EXPO SCHEDULE

TIME

Expo Schedule EXHIBIT HALL

SUSTAINABILITY TR ACK ROOM 314

DESIGN TR ACK ROOM 319

7:30 AM 7:45 8:00 8:15 8:30 8:45

Opening Ceremony

9:00

Exhibition Opens

Session A1 (HSW) (SD) Maintaining a Sustainable Building

Session B1 (HSW) Saving Kaka‘ako Pump Station

Session A2 (HSW) (SD) Fueling Oahu’s Renewable Energy

Session B2 (HSW) Collaborative Design

9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12:00 PM 12:15 12:30

Lunch Buffet Sponsored in part by Pella Architectural Products

AIA Honolulu Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon

12:45 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:45

Desserts Ku‘uipo Sponsor Booths

2:00 2:15 2:30 2:45

Session A3 (HSW) (SD) Applying Pre-Contact Concepts Today

Session B3 (HSW) Enhancing Design through Graphics

Session A4 (HSW) (SD) Building Lightly

Session B4 (HSW) Everyone’s Building Code Update

3:00 3:15 3:30 3:45 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45 5:00

GPRM Prestress Aloha Reception and Super Blowout Prize Giveaway

5:15 5:30 5:45

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Exhibit Hall Closes

PR ACTICE TR ACK ROOM 317A

TECHNICAL TR ACK ROOM 318A

INTERN DEVELOPMENT TR ACK ROOM 317B

EXHIBITOR TR ACK ROOM 318B

Session D1 (HSW) Benefits of Radiant Barriers

Session E1 (HSW) (SD) Exhibitor Seminar: Managing Condensation, Water Intrusion, and Energy in the Real World

Session F1 (HSW) Preventing Callbacks

Session D2 (HSW) Selecting Windows That Work

Session E2 (HSW) M&E for the ARE

Session F2 (HSW) Architectural Millwork Quality Control – Assurance through Certification

Session C3 Benefits of Cloud Computing

Session D3 (HSW) Learning from Tohoku

Session E3 (HSW) Structures for the ARE

Session F3 (HSW) Recent Trends on Waterproofing Tile and Stone Installations

Session C4 What’s Up DAGS?

Session D4 (HSW) Winning the War Against Moisture

Session E4 (No Credit) How to Pass the ARE

Session C1 (HSW) The New ADA

All seminars qualify for one AIA CES LU, except for Session E4 (no credits) and Session C1 (two credits). (HSW) indicates the seminar qualifies for Health Safety and Welfare credit. (SD) indicates the seminar qualifies for Sustainable Design credit.

Session F4 (HSW) Light Weight Honeycomb Reinforced Stone Cladding System

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Seminar Descriptions AIA Honolulu is a registered provider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (CES). Credit earned upon completion will be reported to CES records for AIA members. All seminars qualify for one AIA/CES learning unit, except Session C1 (The New ADA), a twohour seminar that qualifies for two learning units and Session E4 (How to Pass the ARE), a non-credit seminar. Sessions qualifying for Health, Safety and Welfare credit are indicated by HSW; Sustainable Design credits are designated SD.

Sustainability Track •M aintaining a Sustainable Building Session A1 (HSW) (SD) Time & Location: 8 a.m., Room 314 peakers: Corinne Hiromoto, general S manager of Alii Place, PM Realty Group; George Benda, chairman and CEO, Chelsea Group, Ltd. Case Study: LEED EBOM in a Honolulu high-rise office The U.S. Green Building Council developed a program for the certification of existing buildings, commonly known as LEED EBOM, to demonstrate how sustainable operations and maintenance apply in practice. Alii Place, one of the premier Class A office properties in downtown Honolulu, stepped up to the challenge and achieved LEED EBOM certification at the silver level in 2010. This case study will explain both the evolution of sustainable operations and maintenance practices at Alii Place as well as the process for achieving 18 n 2011 Pacific Building Trade Expo

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LEED EBOM certification. A virtual tour of Alii Place, practical lessons and performance results (Energy Star data, water data, waste/recycling data, and a summary of performance outcomes) will be included to illustrate the challenges and benefits of pursuing sustainable O&M. Corinne Hiromoto is general manager of Alii Place in downtown Honolulu, a 25-story office building with approximately 325,000 square feet of rentable space. She has managed Corinne Hiromoto commercial property for the past 17 years. Prior to joining PM Realty Group in 2004, she worked at such companies as Colliers Monroe Friedlander Management and Pauahi Management Corporation, a subsidiary of Kamehameha Schools. Hiromoto obtained her certified property manager (CPM) designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). George Benda is chairman and

CEO of Chelsea Group, Ltd., a leading consulting firm in building science that he founded in 1990. Benda oversees a team of engineers, architects, industrial hygienists, and building scientists. George Benda He has worked in advancing environmental sustainability and energy management in buildings, recovery of buildings and campuses from a wide range of disasters, and in delivering building science services that help optimize the physical asset value of client properties.

•F ueling Oahu’s Renewable Energy Session A2 (HSW) (SD) ime & Location: 9:15 a.m., Room T 314 peakers: Stephen E. Joseph, R.G., S CEG, principal, hydrogeologist/ geologist, landfill general manager; Kevin M.I. Kondo, president, Hawaii Bio-Waste Systems, Inc. and co-

Seminar Descriptions founder of Honua Technologies, Inc. The Honua Power project is an 8.5 megawatt waste-to-energy gasification facility in the final stages of development that will use commercial wastes presently deposited in landfills as the feedstock to create a synthetic biofuel source. This biofuel, or Syngas, will fuel steam boilers, producing high temperature, high pressure steam to turn conventional, steam-driven electrical turbines 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The facility will use some of this electricity to power its own equipment and processes, and the majority of the electricity will be sold to Hawaiian Electric Co. for distribution to the public as renewable energy in order to help Hawaii achieve its renewable portfolio standards and energy independence. Steve Joseph is a registered geologist and hydrogeologist with 30 years of experience in performing geologic and landfill studies in California, Hawaii and throughout the U.S. He has Steve Joseph performed geologic, hydrogeologic and atmospheric investigations at numerous landfill sites. He is vice-president and general manager at PVT Landfill, the largest landfill in the State of Hawaii. He is working with Honua Power in setting up PVT’s recycling operations and feedstock preparation for the production of bioconvertible material for Honua Power and other feedstock users. Kevin Kondo is an attorney by training and has practiced law in Hawaii for the past 16 years. He is co-founder and president of Hawaii Bio-Waste Systems, Inc., the largest medical waste treatment and disposal contractor in the Hawaii, serving over 1,000 healthcare professionals and major hospitals. Kevin co-founded Honua Technologies, Inc., in 2004 to design, 20 n 2011 Pacific Building Trade Expo

manufacture and market a state-ofthe-art Pyrolysis technology that serves as a high temperature alternative to the incineration of chemotherapy and pathological medical, infectious and low level radioactive wastes.

• Applying Pre-Contact Concepts Today Session A3 (HSW) (SD) ime & Location: 2:15 p.m., Room T 314 peaker: Sean Connelly, creative S director of design and planning, KYA Sustainability Studio The talk begins with an introduction to the Hawaiian land classification/ resource management system and interconnected lifestyle of pre-contact Hawaii, the ahupuaa, that enabled Hawaiians to assist more than destroy their ecosystems while maintaining a self-reliant livelihood. The talk explores the current state of environmental degradation in Hawaii as the partial result of problematic planning strategies, which unlike the ahupuaa, reinforce disaggregated relationships among society, ecology and economy. Referenced in particular are Oahu’s urbanized ecosystems, divided into single-use land-use and zoning districts that disregard the importance of riparian areas and fragment the continuity between mountain and ocean habitats. The talk ends with a long-term, conceptual framework for an architecture and neighborhood redevelopment that blends contemporary concepts of sustainability and smart growth with traditional concepts of the Hawaiian ahupuaa. Sean Connelly is the creative director of design and planning at KYA Sustainability Studio. Connelly is passionate about revitalizing urban environments to celebrate Hawaii’s fragile ecosystems and create vibrant

communities through place-based design. He graduated from Castle High School as valedictorian and studied around the world, the experiences of which culminated Sean Connelly in a bachelor of arts degree in environmental urban design and a doctorate of architecture from the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture (UHSoA).

• Building Lightly Session A4 (HSW) (SD) ime & Location: 3:30 p.m., Room T 314 peakers: Miriam Gee, AIA, LEED S AP, UHSoA design build studio instructor, Urban Works; Jason Selley, LEEP AP, UHSoA design build studio instructor, WCIT Architecture Build Lightly studio is comprised of three partners: student designers, nonprofit clients and professional instructors. As a partnership between academia and local emerging professionals, this design-build program serves as a means to train the next generation of architects

Build Lightly is a design-build course focused on sustainable and environmentally friendly architecture.

to succeed in practice and as a way to cultivate the values of a “citizen architect.” These values included community engagement, leadership, and service as envisioned by the late Samuel Mockbee of Rural Studio at the University of Alabama. This seminar will chronicle the process of starting this sustainable design-build course through the UHSoA, and our rookie year project: Tutu’s Hale, a single family “bunkhouse” renovation. The project is completely off-grid, located in the back of Kalihi Valley and serves the community through Hooulu Aina, a local nonprofit, as a community gathering space and sleeping hale.

the foundation’s plans for its future use as proposed by a variety of community institutions, government entities and the general public. Joseph Ferraro is a partner at Ferraro Choi and Associates, Ltd., an

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Seminar Descriptions the Honolulu chapter of the American Institute of Architects and Hawaii State Council and was elevated to the level of Fellow in the AIA for his environmentally sustainable Joseph Ferraro professional practice. He is a member of the UHSoA Advisory Committee and serves as an adjunct professor for the school’s doctoral degree Practicum program.

• Collaborative Design Session B2 (HSW) ime & Location: 9:15 a.m., Room T 319 anel Speakers from Urban Works: P John J. Ida, AIA, Lorrin Matsunaga, AIA, LEED AP Principals; Karen Lee, associate; Miriam Gee, AIA, LEED AP, project architect; and Malia Goldberg, LEED AP, CDT, project designer This seminar will discuss the collaborative process as a constructive framework for design. Urban Works strives for constant, open collaboration between all members of the design team throughout the life cycle of a project, from its initial schematic phases, onward through design development, construction, and project completion. The firm will share its collaborative process in the context of the recently completed Honolulu Zoo Entrance and the Punahou School K-1 campus. The company believes that the constant flow of ideas and knowledge, an open team-based approach, is a paradigm for creating innovative, functional and site appropriate spaces that continuously push the envelope of design. Lorrin Matsunaga and John J. Ida are founding members of Urban Works. Throughout the firm’s 27-year history, they have worked on projects of varied 22 n 2011 Pacific Building Trade Expo

scale and budgets, in the area of multi and singlefamily housing, transportation, institutional, commercial and historic renovation design. Matsunaga has John Ida (left) and taught at the Lorrin Matsunaga UHSoA and maintains a high interest in architectural education. Ida is currently on the AIA State Council board, and has more than 31 years of experience in the area of design, cost estimating, specifications writing, and construction administration.

•E nhancing Design through Graphics Session B3 (HSW) ime & Location: 2:15 p.m., Room T 319 peaker: Oren Schlieman, S president and creative director, Info Grafik Inc. Hawaii is unique, and the placebased stories that we tell about it in the design of the building, environment and signage can help enhance that fact. This has benefits to the users in the form of a distinctly appropriate and cohesive environment, and to the owner in the form of a project that is conceptually and thematically distinct from its competitive set. Using case study examples from Info Grafik's body of work, Oren Schlieman will talk about how the early creation of a project story can help bring design disciplines together to create and enhance a distinct place that responds sensitively to Hawaii’s unique natural and cultural environment. Oren Schlieman is president and creative director of Info Grafik, a Honolulu strategy and brand story

company that he founded in 1985. The firm typically collaborates with other design disciplines to create work that tells a distinct and appropriate Hawaiidriven brand story. Oren Schlieman Projects include Aulani, the new Disney resort, APEC, Kukio, Honolulu Rail Transit and Island Slipper. Info Grafik’s work has won more than 200 local, national and international awards and has been published in five countries.

• Everyone’s Building Code Update Session B4 (HSW) ime & Location: 3:30 p.m., Room T 319 peaker: Timothy F.T. Hiu, LEED S AP, acting building division chief, City and County of Honolulu, Department of Planning and Permitting The State of Hawaii is at the beginning of a new era for designers and contractors. The State now has a Suite of Codes based upon the 2006 International Building and Energy Conservation Code, the 2006 NFPA Fire Code, the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code, and the 2008 National Electrical Code. What happens now? What happens next? Significant technical changes from previous codes to the present state building codes will be discussed. Tim Hiu is a licensed professional civil engineer with more than 25 years of experience in construction/industry/ governmental work. A graduate of the University of Hawaii College of Engineering, he has been with the City and County Department of Planning and Permitting since 1999. He has served in

his current position since 2002 and has been responsible for plans review of such projects as Alii Place, Harbor Court, Kapolei Hale, Country Club Villages and the Hawaii Convention Timothy Hiu Center. Hiu was a project team member of the innovation team formed to integrate the building permit into a computerized workflow process (POSSE) and project team leader for the integration of the department’s inspectional processes into POSSE.

Practice Track •T he New ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) ession C1 (HSW) – two-hour S seminar, two CES learning units Time & Location: 8 a.m., Room 317A peakers: Mona Higa, facility access S specialist, and Curtis Motoyama, coordinator of the facility access unit, of Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) This two-hour presentation will cover the new 2004 ADA AG (accessibility guidelines) adopted by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) as part of its 2010 ADA Standards. The seminar also provides a brief overview of the DOJ’s compliance dates for Titles II and III, a review of the guidelines’ new format, and some key changes that the DOJ has issued with regards to scoping. Mona Higa graduated in 1987 from the University of Hawaii with a bachelor’s degree in architecture. She is a facility access specialist with the Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB), having joined DCAB in 2003. Higa is responsible for training related to facility access and staffs the DCAB Standing Committee on

public clouds, private clouds, internal clouds, managed clouds, fake clouds, hybrid clouds – there is a cloud for everyone. This seminar discusses the benefits of cloud computing, why it is important, and what the future may hold. Learn how cloud computing can help you better manage your business, control and secure data, collaborate more effectively and run far more sophisticated applications than ever before – all without having to sink big bucks into your IT infrastructure. Facility Access. She monitors the State Building Code Council and is responsible for DCAB’s building code and accessibility guideline analysis. Curtis Motoyama graduated from the University of Hawaii with a bachelor’s degree in architecture. He is the coordinator of the facility access unit at DCAB, which is responsible for reviewing and providing recommendations on all state and county plans and specifications for buildings and facilities, in meeting the requirements of Hawaii Revised Statute ß103-50. Motoyama also staffs DCAB’s Standing Committee on Facility Access and was responsible for reviewing and drafting staff recommendations to the DOJ’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Title II under the ADA.

• Benefits of Cloud Computing Session C3 ime & Location: 2:15 p.m., Room T 317A peakers: Ryan Kawailani Ozawa, S Hawaii Information Service, and Burt Lum, Bytemarks LLC, and host of Hawaii Public Radio's Bytemarks Café Hey! You! Get off of my Cloud! The Rolling Stones would need to change the lyrics to that song today given all the buzz about “cloud computing.” Cloud computing, cloud services,

Ryan Ozawa, a self-professed lifelong geek, has immersed himself in new technologies and online communities since the days before the Web. From running a dial-up BBS (bulletin board system) Ryan Ozawa in high school to exploring today’s dynamic world of “Web 2.0” and social media, he has long embraced and evangelized the ways in which technology can bring people together. His ‘geekery’ has merited mention in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, L.A. Times, Seattle Times, and on ABC and NPR, among other media. In addition to his day job at Hawaii Information Service, he co-hosts a live weekly show on Hawaii Public Radio focused on science and technology, and is a lecturer with the UH School of Communications. Bert Lum has been in involved with technology, telecom and the Internet for the past 30 years. He leads the digital media consultancy Bytemarks LLC. Previously, Lum worked as a member of the Bert Lum HMSA Innovation Center, Hawaiian Telcom, the Maui High Performance Computing Center and started one of Hawaii’s first Inter2011 Pacific Building Trade Expo n 23

Seminar Descriptions net data centers. He also produces a weekly science and technology show, Bytemarks Café, co-hosted with Ryan Ozawa on Hawaii Public Radio. His online activities include social media, community building, blogging, video and audio podcasting, content curation and citizen journalism.

• What’s Up DAGS? Session C4 ime & Location: 3:30 p.m., Room T 317A Speaker: Bruce Coppa, State of Hawaii comptroller and director, Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) This seminar will present a brief overview of the current organization and updates from the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS). Hawaii’s architects, engineers and contractors also will learn more about procurement methods and the new developments to occur in the near future. In addition to DAGS’ major updates, the seminar will discuss the implementation of the newly enacted Act 105 law, which removes the general excise tax exemption for contractors (including architects and engineers). Lastly, design-build contracts will be discussed based on the most recent mandates by Gov. Neil Abercrombie. Bruce Coppa is the comptroller and director of the state DAGS, which is responsible for accounting, auditing, archives, automotive management, Bruce Coppa central services, information and communications services, public works, and surveying along with six attached agencies. He came to the job having recently launched a boutique 24 n 2011 Pacific Building Trade Expo

management-consulting firm, Coppa Consulting, Inc., that specializes in business development, strategy and general management. Prior to that, Coppa served as the vice president of operations, marketing/planning at E. E. Black Construction, as chief operations officer of Communications Pacific, and executive director of Pacific Resource Partnership. He has more than 25 years of professional experience in operations and management in Hawaii’s construction industry.

Technical Track • Benefits of Radiant Barriers Session D1 (HSW) ime & Location: 8 a.m., Room T 318A Speaker: Brian St. Germain, OSB quality and technical manager, Louisiana-Pacific Corp. This seminar provides an overview of radiant barrier roof sheathing technology, how it works, its effectiveness and installation guidelines. Among the course objectives, participants will learn how to define the forms of heat transfer, define radiant barriers and illustrate their function, define reflectivity and emissivity and how they relate to each other, evaluate the use of radiant barriers in both a heating and cooling environment, and specify key installation measures for radiant barriers/radiant barrier sheathing. Brian St. Germain has been with Louisiana-Pacific Corp. for 12 years. His responsibilities include developing, maintaining, and improving quality systems to ensure products Brian St. Germain meet customer expectations and comply with

all relevant industry and internal requirements; continuously improve manufacturing processes; and help develop and validate new product lines. Most recently he led the development efforts of SuperStruct, LP’s new brand of OSB furniture panels. He also manages LP’s OSB customer service team, which promotes the proper installation and use of OSB structural panels in both residential and commercial applications.

• Selecting Windows that Work Session D2 (HSW) Time & Location: 9:15 a.m., Room 318A Speaker: Keith Lindberg, regional sales manager, Wausau Window and Wall Systems This seminar, “Window Selection for Sustainability and Long-Term Performance,” explores design, manufacture and installation at a basic technical level. The importance of “balanced design” is reviewed, with particular emphasis on those criteria most appropriate for selecting fenestration used in commercial, institutional and high-rise residential occupancies. Recommendations for specifications and application are given, along with an in-depth look at industry standards and test methods, from the ASCE, AAMA, NFRC and ASTM, as well as the U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Green Building Rating System. Participants will learn how to distinguish between fenestration types, establish appropriate window selection criteria, use industry standards to define performance levels, compare products and understand LEED impacts. Keith Lindberg is the regional sales manager for Wausau Window and Wall Systems serving Hawaii and the West Coast. He has served in various sales, engineering, technical and

general management roles within the Apogee Wausau Group since 1985. He works closely with all channels of distribution, as well as Wausauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s internal departments and regional Keith Lindberg teams. Nationally recognized for its innovative expertise, Wausau Window and Wall Systems is an industry leader in engineering window and curtainwall systems for commercial construction applications.

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damage and economic losses has been estimated at more than $309 billion, which would make it the most expensive natural disaster in history. Gary Chock led a team of engineers to investigate and document the performance of buildings and other

structures in Miyagi, Iwate and Aomori Prefectures along 200 miles of the Sanriku coastline. He will share his observations on the effects of the tsunami on buildings in Japan.

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ime & Location: 2:15 p.m., Room T 318A peaker: Gary Chock, P.E., S president, Martin & Chock, Inc., and team leader of the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) Tohoku Tsunami Reconnaissance Team A 9.0 magnitude subduction zone earthquake struck off the coast of Sendai, Japan, at 2:46 p.m. Japan time, on March 11, 2011. The earthquake generated a series of tsunami waves that struck the Tohoku coast of Honshu Island within 30 minutes of the earthquake. The cost of the

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Seminar Descriptions Gary Chock is the chairman of the American Society of Civil Engineers Tsunami Loads and Effects Committee that is developing a national standard for tsunami resistant Gary Chock design. Chock is a licensed structural engineer in Hawaii and California. He has been engaged in structural engineering since 1980.

•W inning the War Against Moisture Session D4 (HSW) ime & Location: 3:30 p.m., Room T 318A peaker: Peter A. Craig, FICRI, S concrete floor specialist This seminar has been an effective educational tool for architects, engineers and spec writers across the country. It presents an in-depth look at below-slab moisture protection and its effect on floor covering failures and mold. New EPA regulations, ACI recommendations, and ASTM standards have introduced updated education on the topic of below-slab moisture protection. All of the applicable information from these organizations will be articulated, which will arrive us at facts and problems that can arise when using recycled plastics (poly/ visqueen) beneath a concrete slab. New information acquired from industry experts and forensic analysis point to a number of problems caused by belowslab moisture migration, regardless of the climate in which the project is located. We will discuss everything from the science of moisture migration to installation standards. Peter Craig has more than 37 years of experience as a concrete construction and repair specialist. In addition to 26 n 2011 Pacific Building Trade Expo

providing consulting and quality assurance services for specialized aspects of concrete construction, maintenance, repair and protection, Peter Craig has served as national president Peter Craig of the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) and also as course instructor and chairman of ICRI’s Concrete Moisture Testing Certification Program subcommittee. He also is active with the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM), American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).

Intern Development TRACK •M anaging Condensation, Water Intrusion and Energy in the Real World S ession E1 Exhibitor Seminar (HSW) (SD) ime & location: 8 a.m., Room T 317B peaker: Paul Grahovac, LEED AP, S product manager, PROSOCO, Inc. Window-opening air and water leakage has been a difficult problem for the construction industry. This course evaluates building failures, conventional construction approaches and new developments in waterproofing techniques to show a path forward for designers seeking higher-performing wall assemblies. Paul Grahovac is the R-GUARD air and water barrier product manager at PROSOCO, Inc. His credentials include: LEED AP, Air Barrier Association of America, National Concrete Masonry Association’s Air Barrier Task Force, ASTM Committee on Performance

of Buildings, RCI Industry Advisory Council, and Building Enclosure Integration Committee of the Building Enclosure Technology and Environmental Council (BETEC) Paul Grahovac of the National Institute of Building Sciences.

• M&E for the ARE Session E2 (HSW) ime & Location: 9:15 a.m., Room T 317B peakers: Keith M. Chan, P.E., S Notkin Hawaii Inc.; and Michele Adolpho, P.E., and Tim Higa, P.E. of ECS, Inc. This is a two-part seminar, half dedicated to the discussion of mechanical systems and half dedicated to understanding electrical systems. The material presented is meant as a brief overview or refresher for everyone within the design and construction industry and will be geared for those preparing for the ARE licensing exams. The mechanical seminar will provide an overview of HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), plumbing and fire sprinkler systems, and will include basic insights from a mechanical engineer into the design concepts for mechanical systems. The electrical seminar will provide a basic description of electrical and lighting systems, including the building electrical system components necessary to distribute power to building users and lighting system components such as luminaire types and lighting controls. Keith Chan is president of Notkin Hawaii Inc., a Honolulu based mechanical engineering firm specializing in the design of plumbing, fire protection and HVAC. Chan is

mechanical engineer of record on notable residential high-rise projects such as Hokua, Capitol Place, Frear Hall at UH Manoa (LEED silver), Allure Waikiki and the Trump tower in Keith Chan Waikiki. Michele Adolpho and Tim Higa are principals for ECS, Inc., a consulting engineering firm established in 1980, which provides electrical engineering services for Hawaii and the Pacific Basin. ECS, Inc. Michele Adolpho provides designs for exterior primary and secondary power distribution, emergency power, interior power distribution and utilization, lighting, fire alarm, security alarm, and telecommunications Tim Higa systems.

• Structures for the ARE Session E3 (HSW) ime & Location: 2:15 p.m., Room T 317B peaker: Harold Hamada, P.E., S technical consultant, KSF, Inc. This is a general course and overview of how to apply general structural principles to the design and construction of buildings in order to be able to analyze decisions in the selection of systems, materials, and construction details. The seminar will incorporate building codes, specialty codes, and principles of basic structural design, including: seismic forces (basic principles and

resisting such forces), wind forces and lateral forces. Along the way, basic computations and commonly utilized structural calculations will supplement the decisions one needs to make to properly design and select the right system, material and connections. Harold Hamada is a technical consultant to KSF, Inc., a structural engineering design and construction management company in Honolulu. Prior to KSF, he served as Harold Hamada associate professor, professor and department chair for the civil engineering department at UH. His work experience includes employment at Lawrence Radiation Laboratory in Livermore, Calif., and the Air Force Weapons Center, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Hawaii, and master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Illinois-Urbana.

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• How to Pass the ARE Session E4 (non-credit course) ime & Location: 3:30 p.m., Room T 317B Speakers: Kris Palagi, AIA associate director and UH SoA design studio instructor; Andrew Lynch, Richard Matsunaga & Associates Architects; Mayumi Hara, AIA, John Hara Associates; and Marc Ventura, AIA, Marc Ventura, LLC and State of Hawaii Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects This is a panel discussion based on the different stages that an aspiring architect will need to go through to become fully licensed. The panel is made up of professionals in the different

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Seminar Descriptions stages of the licensing process as well as a panel member who is now on the state licensing board. Given the various perspectives, study habits, tips, and suggestions each panel member has, attendees will be able to take away increased knowledge and comfort in knowing that many others in the industry are facing similar challenges. Kris Palagi will be the mediator and ask intriguing questions of the panel members to hopefully create an insightful discussion surrounding the many processes of preparing for the NCARB program and the ARE licensing exams. As a full-time faculty member at UHSoA and a principle member of the Kauai-based Cogent Designs architectural firm, Kris Palagi has lived and designed in Hawaii for more Chris Palagi than 10 years. After receiving his master’s degree in architecture from Montana State University in 2000, he gained a range of professional experiences including design/build projects with William Massie (the published Big Sky House), project manager with Dejesus Architecture, and three years of instructing Design Studios, computer fabrication, and virtual online world classes spanning introductory concepts to doctorate research. Andrew Lynch graduated in 2001 from Kent State University School of Architecture & Environmental Design where his studies dove into the spatiotemporal design of Andrew Lynch buildings through music. After nine years of professional experience spanning a range of project types and clients in Ohio, California, Oregon and Hawaii, he is now working on federal projects 28 n 2011 Pacific Building Trade Expo

at Richard Matsunaga & Associates Architects. His current training routine pits buildings against humans, where the practice of parkour (or free running) turns architectural elements into obstacles. He is currently taking the last of his exams and hopes to attain licensure in 2011. Mayumi Hara is a recently licensed architect at John Hara Associates Inc., working on educational, residential and commercial projects. She completed her Mayumi Hara undergraduate studies with a double major in urban studies and design of the environment at the University of Pennsylvania and is also a 2004 graduate of Columbia University with a master’s degree in architecture. Marc Ventura returned home to Kauai after gaining valuable work experience in California and founded Marc Ventura LLC in 1995. He began by working on small residential and commercial projects. He is currently serving on the Regulating Body of the State of Hawaii Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects.

This course, Preventing Callbacks with Enhanced OSB Subflooring, provides an overview of how to prevent callbacks through a superior understanding of structural subfloor panels, including the evolution of subflooring from 1920 to today and an in-depth comparison of modern subflooring materials based on performance and environmental benefits. Tom Conchuratt has more than 39 years of experience in sales and marketing management in the building products industry. He has developed an extensive knowledge of the full line of LP Tom Conchuratt products and the wood manufacturing industry. Prior to joining LP Building Products in 1986, Conchuratt served as the assistant sales manager for Evans Products Company, as well as the sales manager and siding buyer for Boise Cascade.

•A rchitectural Millwork Quality Control – Assurance through Certification Session F2 (HSW) ime & Location: 9:15 a.m., Room T 318B Speaker: Dick McClure, director of architectural marketing services, Woodwork Institute

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LowBids The companies below submitted the low bids in August for the work detailed. Submitting the lowest bid is not a guarantee of being awarded the job. However, it is a strong indication of future work, and subcontractors can plan accordingly.

Oahu Designer Built Systems..............4,867,200

Maui Master Builders........................340,374 Repair Greenhouse (Structure & Panels), Molokai Agriculture - UH Maui College, Hoolehua

Isemoto Contracting......................... 440,000 Renovation of Vacant Units Statewide - Group B (Six Units), Big Island

Professional Security..................4,006,320

Valley Well Drilling............................ 105,044

Stans Contracting............................. 310,000

Saunders Hall - R/R Central Plant System, HVAC Equipment and Controls - UH Manoa

Furnishing Security Services for Commercial Harbor Facilities on the Island

Central Maui Landfill Installation of Landfill Gas Monitoring Probes

Housing Improvements - UH Hilo

Metzler Contracting.......................... 149,070

Five Construction...........................3,272,645

Despins General Construction...........90,882

T. Iida Contracting..........................2,588,000

Maui Master Builders..........................67,960 Waiehu Golf Course Fuel Tank Replacement, Wailuku

Castle High School - All-Weather Track

Wallace Rider Farrington High School - Whole School Renovation, Phase I

Waimea Park Ballfield Lights Replacement, South Kohala

War Memorial Complex - Irrigation Well Improvements

Arisumi Brothers..................................24,940

Bolton.................................................. 100,092 Alii Drive Sidewalk Tsunami Repair, Kona

Vinyl Scape Fencing............................96,306

Kihei Laboratory Renovation Project - Kihei WWRF

Upgrades to Loop C, R/R Chilled Water Distribution System Equipment and Controls - UH Manoa

Additional Fencing at Pier 1 and Radio Bay Access Road - Hilo Harbor

Hawaii

Kauai

All Maintenance & Repair............1,898,248

Jas. W. Glover.............................. 10,534,100

Oahu Plumbing................................. 516,045

Continental Mechanical................2,216,676

Structural Repairs to Makua Alii - Phase II, HA 1012

Applied Surfacing Technology.....1,549,883

Mililani High School - Synthetic Turf/Stadium Improvements

KSC Construction.............................. 796,808

Renovation of 10 Vacant Units on Oahu - Kuhio Park Terrace (HA 1010), Mayor Wright Homes (HA 1003), Kuhio Homes (HA 1007), Palolo Valley Homes (HA 1008)

S & M Sakamoto.............................. 669,900 Psychology Department Move to Sakamaki Hall and Krauss Hall - UH Manoa

MEI Corp............................................. 364,115

Kamaile Elementary School - Misc. Repair and Maintenance for Race to the Top, Zones of School Innovation

Runway 3-21 Pavement Repairs at Hilo International Airport

Jas. W. Glover.................................2,071,309 Taxiway Apron Drainage/Airfield Signs, Lights - Hilo International Airport

Nan, Inc............................................1,864,309 South Terminal Baggage Claim Improvements at Kona International Airport, Kailua-Kona

HVAC Chilled Water System, Campuswide - Kauai Community College, UH, Lihue

Wasa Electrical Services................. 349,500 CCTV System for TSA Security at Lihue Airport

Goodfellow Bros................................ 223,400 Runway 35 Approach Improvements - Lihue Airport

Puuwai Design.....................................89,900

Renovation of Vacant Unit on Kauai, HA 1018, Kapaa

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Ching Construction........................... 289,860

Makaha Elementary School - Misc. Repair and Maintenance for Race to the Top, Zones of School Innovation

Maxum Construction........................ 267,429 Hawaii Convention Center - Second and Third Floor Planter Repairs and Improvements

Brians Contracting............................ 243,000

General Consulting

Swarco Industries............................. 242,764

Construction Management

Maili Elementary School - Misc. Repair and Maintenance Furnishing and Delivering Reflective Thermoplastic Compound Pavement Markings, Islands of Oahu and Kauai

Construction Claims

MJ Construction Co........................... 175,000 Repair Sidewalks, Ground Floor, Campuswide Leeward Community College, UH

Dispute Resolution Forensic Engineering

Close Construction............................ 128,028 Barbers Point Elementary School, Building E Renovate Restrooms

Maui Goodfellow Bros.............................5,054,910 Taxiway Paving and Misc. Improvements at Molokai Airport, Hoolehua

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Betsill Bros......................................... 952,263

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Strengthening the Backbone of

Hawaii

Infrastructure By Lee Schaller

One of the most difficult parts of researching and writing this cover story on infrastructure is determining which definition of infrastructure we are working with and what areas it encompasses. For the most part, we are concentrating here on the basic structure of our island state â&#x20AC;&#x201D; roadways, bridges, airports, harbors, water and electrical facilities. But we also, because of strong and passionate comments we have received on infrastructure needs, will take a look behind and beyond these basics to the organizational and technical support systems, without which, nothing would be accomplished. What is the current state of Hawaiiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infrastructure? What are the impacts of aging and inadequate infrastructure? What is being addressed and what is planned to strengthen and reinforce the very foundations of our island state?

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Parenting – and Partnering “Generally, it’s the government’s responsibility to provide infrastructure,” says Shane Peters, vice president of Communications Pacific and a past president of the Hawaii Developer’s Council. “We’ve been lucky over the past few years because county, state and federal Shane Peters governments have been relatively good about making infrastructure improvements. While we were enjoying a strong economy, they had the funds to make capital improvements to infrastructure. During the economic downturn, the federal government used ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) funding to pay for a number of infrastructure projects and the state and the counties also invested in this area – all because they were trying to spur economic activity and create jobs. Circumstances have changed drastically, however. At nearly all levels of government, there’s been a shift. Governments are no longer trying to spend their way out of a recession. Instead, they’ve been taking fiscally conservative approaches and reducing their expenditures across the board. As a result, I expect we’re likely to see a reduction in infrastructure projects over the next couple of years. However, I’m hopeful that critical, big-ticket infrastructure projects that have been planned for a long time, such as rail, finally will get moving. In addition, I’m hopeful that projects such as the city of Honolulu’s second digester for sewage treatment also will receive funding and begin construction. This digester project has two significant benefits. It will eliminate the need to haul waste and also will increase capacity to add residential, resort and commercial development to urban Honolulu – which means increased opportunities for private development.” Lance Wilhelm, senior vice

president of Kiewit Building Group and current president of the Hawaii Developer’s Council explains, “The development community has always had a keen interest in the ongoing challenge of maintaining and improving our critical infrastructure. More recently, this has become a key focus for the Lance Wilhelm Hawaii Developer’s Council as developers of all kinds of projects — commercial, residential, resort, etc. — find their projects increasingly limited by the capacity of the surrounding infrastructure. There is generally an infrastructure

upgrade or expansion component to virtually every new development, but more and more projects are running into real challenges of finding the necessary capacity in the surrounding community to handle all kinds of basic needs of the project — transportation connectivity and sanitary sewer capacity being the most obvious and most challenging. The Hawaii Developer’s Council also has a general interest in the condition of our infrastructure throughout the state,” Wilhelm points out. “One of the biggest challenges we face in the community today is how to maintain our existing infrastructure in an era of mounting government debt and an environment of reduced tax income.

A HAPI Solution? The Hawaii Asphalt Paving Industry (HAPI) recently appointed Jon Young, a civil engineer formerly with Belt Collins, as its first full-time executive director, with the stated goal of “raising awareness of best practices and the latest technologies available in asphalt paving to improve the condition of Hawaii’s roads and transportation infrastructure.” Responding to news of Young’s appointment, Wayne Yoshioka, director of the City and County of Honolulu’s Jon Young, HAPI Department of Transportation Services (DTS), says, “From a government perspective, we’re always looking for resources to enhance our understanding of the latest technologies and best practices available. I’m looking forward to working with Jon to meet our island’s growing transportation needs.” “HAPI is focused on improving the transportation infrastructure of the islands,” says Young. “To that end, it is important for government to explore cost-effective and durable applications for roadways that utilize robust engineering, appropriate technologies and best practices. For example, agency dollars can be stretched by adapting a pavement preservation approach that emphasizes making early initial repairs to pavement surfaces while they are still in good condition, which would reduce the costs of keeping roads smooth by delaying the need for costly reconstruction. ‘Perpetual Pavement’ is another method that could make better use of available funding,” explains Young. “Although upfront costs are higher, cost savings will be realized over the long term, with less road reconstruction required. The goal of using ‘Perpetual Pavement’ is to eliminate the need for reconstruction of the road. When needed, only the top layer will be removed and replaced. The pavement design begins with a strong, yet flexible, bottom layer that resists tensile strain caused by traffic and thus stops cracks from forming in the bottom of the pavement. A strong intermediate layer completes the permanent structural portion, and a final layer of rut-resistant HMA (hot mix asphalt) yields a surface that lasts many years before scheduled restoration. Perpetual pavements are maintained easily and cost-effectively, without removing the road structure for reconstruction.” Building Industry | OCTOBER 2011 | 61

Everyone who owns Work progresses on Hawaiian a home knows that, Dredging’s huge Honoapiilani Highway over time, things in realignment project on Maui. the house breakdown. They also know that it tends to be much more expensive to have a plumber come to the house on an emergency basis to fix a leak on a Sunday morning than it would be to have a plumber schedule his work for a week from Thursday. The same is true for every kind of infrastructure that we take for granted. When we drive to work, turn on a light Subsequently, in April of this year, switch or flush a toilet, things work Gov. Abercrombie announced that because massive amounts of money more than 50 Capital Improvement were spent to extend those services Projects had been initiated, pointing into our homes and businesses. But out that over the past four months those things will not continue to he had approved the release of work in perpetuity without ongoing approximately $399 million for maintenance and the occasional these projects, which include replacement and upgrade. While modernizing airports, repairing that effort and responsibility seems schools, improving hurricane shelters to fall squarely into the lap of our and fixing roads. More recently, in local governments and their utility his Aug. 8, 2011 “New Day Status partners, we, as developers, know Report, the governor reaffirmed, very well the fiscal and technical “Our first task is immediate job challenges they are up against and we growth as we shift Hawaii’s economy are finding ourselves working more to a sustainable foundation. We are collaboratively with these branches to creating good jobs for people so they help solve many of these problems.” can do more than just make ends meet.” In his explanation of the First Things First $1.4 billion investment in “New Day Both Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s Work Projects” that will help achieve “New Day Hawaii” speeches and this goal, he mentions public work City and County of Honolulu Mayor projects that, among other things, Peter Carlisle’s public addresses will “bring our transportation have, from the beginning of their infrastructure into the 21st century.” current time in office, stressed Mayor Carlisle, at the start of the importance of infrastructure his new term in office, said, “The improvements. And they continue City and County of Honolulu’s to reinforce these messages. Early commitment to continue to fix its on, the governor affirmed, “The aging sewage systems continues to state has a backlog of needs in its be a priority in fiscal year 2011 as it schools, on its roads, in its entire has been for the past few years.” He infrastructure. Our administration also pointed out the commitment to will be taking a major CIP (Capital roadway improvement projects. In Improvement Projects) initiative and his Feb. 24, 2011 “State of the City making it a priority to help shore Address” he stressed, “There has up the construction industry until been an increasing demand on our the private sector demand returns.” 62 | Building Industry | OCTOBER 2011

infrastructure and an abysmal record of repair and maintenance. These are things such as roads, sidewalks, and our sewer and water systems. Our increasing population has made more demands on these systems; we have failed to take care of them, and now we are paying the price.” In specific areas of concern, the mayor mentions, “With respect to the never-ending problem of potholes, the city continues to look at ways to preserve our existing pavement. The Departments of Facility Maintenance and Design and Construction have a small-scale program in Kailua and Kapahulu to test the use of slurry seal as a pavement protector.” During subsequent rain events, the mayor says there were no potholes reported on the streets where the slurry seal was applied. “We intend to continue to evaluate this promising product that we hope will extend the life of our pavement.”

State DOT Projects An updated list of State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (DOT) current and upcoming major projects includes the following. (Note: bid dates are estimated. DOT says it intends to try to move up some projects if possible.) Highways Division: • H-1 Middle Street merge widening, Oahu – $100 million –

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advertise to bid 9/2012, award and Notice to Proceed (NTP) late 2012 • Kamehameha Hwy. safety improvements, Kahekili Hwy. to Waianae Valley Road, Oahu – $2M – bid date 12/2012 • Kamehameha Hwy. safety improvements Kahana Valley Road to Kaaawa Bridge, Oahu – $1.45M – bid date 12/2012 • Farrington Hwy. intersection improvements at Haleakala Avenue, Oahu – $10.6M – bid date 12/2012 • Keeau-Pahoa Road shoulder lane conversion, phase 1&2, Big Island – $30M – phase 1 bid date 12/2011 • Keeau-Pahoa Road intersection improvements at Old Government Road, Big Island – $2.5M – bid date 12/2012 • Hawaii Belt Road guardrail improvements Kaumoali Bridge to Waipunahine Bridge, Big Island – $1.8M – bid date 12/2012 • Queen Kaahumanu Hwy. intersection improvements at Kawaihae Road, Big Island – $1.5M – bid date 12/2012 • Waiehu Beach Road, Iao Stream Bridge Rehabilitation, Maui – $7.2M – bid date 12/2012 • Kahului Beach Road shoreline protection at Kahului Bay, Maui –

$5M – bid date 12/2012 • Honoapiilani Hwy. shoreline protection at Launiupoko, Maui – $4.2M – bid date 12/2012 • Hana Hwy. widening, Kaahumanu Avenue to vicinity of Airport Access Road, Maui – $7.4M – bid date 12/2012 • Honoapiilani Hwy. safety improvements vicinity of Kapoli Street to Ukumehameha Beach Park Road, Maui – $3.3M – bid date 12/2012 • Hana Hwy./Kaahumanu Avenue beautification, Dairy Road to Naniloa Overpass, Maui – $1.2M – bid date 12/2012 • Honoapiilani Hwy. shoreline improvements vicinity of Olowalu, Maui – $2.6M – bid date 12/2012 • Kuhio Hwy. safety improvements Hanalei bridge to Waikoko Bridge, Kauai – $1.75M – bid date 12/2012 • Kuhio Avenue Kapala Stream Bridge replacement, Kauai – $11.1M – bid date 12/2012 • Kaumualii Hwy. widening, part 2, Kauai – $45M ($22M ARRA funding) advertised 7/2011; anticipated contract award date 11/2011 Harbors Division: • Methane mitigation, Piers 36-38, lease parcel 7, Honolulu

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Harbor – $200,000 – bid date 8/2011; construction begin 11/2011 • Methane mitigation, Piers 36-38, lease parcel 6, Honolulu Harbor – $450,000 – bid 10/2011; construction begin 1/2012 • Methane mitigation, Piers 36-38, lease parcel 3, Honolulu Harbor – $400,000 – bid date 10/2011; construction begin 1/2012 • Pier 35 tenant relocations, Piers 12 & 15 improvements, Honolulu Harbor – $9.5M – bid date 10/2012, construction begin 1/2013 • Terminal Improvements, Pier 2, Kawaihao Harbor, Big Island – $8.5M – bid date 10/2012; construction begin 1/2013 • Bollard improvements, Pier 3, Hilo Harbor, Big Island – $750,000 – bid date 9/2012; construction begin 1/2013 • Kumau Street entrance improvements, Pier 4, Hilo Harbor – $7M – bid date 10/2012; construction begin 1/2013 • Lift station and force main installations, Port Allen Harbor, Kauai – $245,000 – bid date 6/2012; construction begin 9/2012 Airports Division: • Runway 26L pavement improvements, Honolulu International Airport (HNL) – $15M – bid date 6/2012; construction phase 1 begin 11/2012 • CONRAC phase 1 roadway and miscellaneous improvements HNL – $5M – bid date 6/2012; construction begin 11/2012 • Runway 8L, 4L edge lighting; runway 4L widening HNL – $3.5M –

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bid date 6/2012; construction begin 11/2012 • Taxiway apron drainage, airfield signs, lighting maintenance, repairs, Hilo International Airport – $2.5M – bid date 8/2011; construction phase 1 begin 1/2012 • Access control, CCTV system upgrades, Hilo International Airport – $2.7M – bid date 8/2011; construction begin 1/2012 • Access control CCTV system upgrades, Kona International Airport – $2.3M – bid date 10/2011; construction begin 3/2012 • Noise attenuation, Keaukaha Subdivision, phase II, Hilo International Airport – $2.3M – bid date 6/2012; construction begin 12/2012 • Reroof airport terminal building, Kona International Airport – $6.5M – bid date 12/2012, phase 1 begin 5/2013 • Runway safety area improvements, Lanai Airport – $27M – bid date 6/2012; phase 1 begin 11/2012 • Pavement reconstruction and miscellaneous improvements, Molokai Airport – $4.75M – bid date 8/2011, phase 1 begin 1/2012 • Reroof terminal building, phase II, Kahului Airport, Maui – $3.3M – bid date 5/2012; phase II begin 10/2012 • Restroom renovations phase 1, Kahului Airport – $8.5M – bid date 10/2012; phase 1 begin 3/2013 • Taxiway safety area improvements Kahului Airport – $2.2M – bid date 12/2012 • Former landfill site restoration, Lihue Airport, Kauai – $2.5M – bid date 12/2011

City & County of Honolulu Projects FY12 wastewater projects: • Sand Island WWTP expansion • Kaneohe/Kailua force main or gravity tunnel project • Ala Moana force mains 3 and 4 • Other force main improvements – Ahuimano, Hart Street and Waimalu • Sewer rehabilitation projects Ala Moana Boulevard/Auahi Street, Chinatown, Kalihi/Nuuanu, Manoa and Waiau FY12 road projects: • Road rehabilitation projects East Honolulu, Ewa Beach, Kailua, Makakilo, Mililani, Waikele, Waipahu and West Loch • Major roads at Beretania Street, Kapahulu Avenue, Lunalilo Home Road and Meheula Parkway FY12 flood control and outfall improvements: • Improvements at Kahaluu debris basin, Maili Stream and Moanalua Stream • Waimalu Stream dredging • Outfall improvements at Hanapepe Loop, Hobron Lane, Kuliouou Beach Park, Lahilahi Street, Pokiwai and Pupu Street. FY12 landslide, rockfall mitigation and bridge improvements: • Kuahea Street roadway stabilization • Bridge improvements include Diamond Head Bridge, Fern Street, Kalihi Street Bridge, and Lusitana Street Bridge In addition to the above upcoming projects, the Kalakaua sidewalk reconstruction ($5.1M) was scheduled to be completed in October 2011. The Sand Island WWTP $87M odor control project is expected to begin in December 2011.

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DAGS Project Status The State of Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) emphasizes first and foremost the governor’s initiatives, which include a $1.8 billion investment in New Day work projects; launching and tracking “high priority projects to create jobs and focus on New Day priorities such as energy efficiency, irrigation systems and public facilities;” and addressing “the backlog of repairs in public buildings.” The FY12 CIP appropriations for DAGS include $8.1M for the Health and Safety, Information and Communication Services Division; $5.2M for renovation and improvements of Aloha Stadium and $16.5M to Health and Safety, Public Works Division, including $7.5M Hilo and Kona Baseyard improvements. DAGS Projects include: • Energy savings performance contracting, statewide buildings (including neighbor islands state facilities) – $20M • Energy savings performance contracting, Public Safety Department facilities – $25M • Department of Health, energy

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efficiency improvements – $0.9M • Maui Regional Public Safety Complex – $225M • Aiea Public Library – $8.1M

Infrastructure Redefined It was something that Bruce Coppa, State of Hawaii Comptroller, said in our interview, that prompted the title for this report. When we asked for his definition of infrastructure, he replied, “It’s the backbone of the business. It’s what keeps the business going. When one segment Bruce Coppa, of the backbone DAGS breaks down, it has an impact on everything.” Not your standard definition of infrastructure which most often refers to visible and physical structures such as roads, bridges, airports and harbors. Coppa, whose job title also includes being director of DAGS and all of its departments, stresses the importance of IT (information technology) and communication infrastructure. Underscoring the vital nature of IT as a foundation for everything that moves forward and gets done, Coppa explains that in an effort to help transform the state’s technology infrastructure, Gov. Abercrombie recently appointed Hawaii’s first full-time CIO (chief information officer). In his new post, (the appointment took effect on July 6) CIO Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia, will oversee the newly created Office of Information Management and Technology (OIMT), working with state departments and agencies to develop and implement plans to enhance technology security, create backup measures and reduce energy consumption — literally “transforming IT and IRM (information resource management) to meet the needs of the state government and the citizens of Hawaii.” “It’s a first step,” says Coppa, “we’ll be seeing an overall strategic plan.” Gov. Abercrombie also underscores the importance of

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A lot of contractors will tell us, ‘We’ll do that for you and finance it for you over time and you pay us in recognized savings.’ So we’re financing projects over time and using recognized savings.” What Coppa refers to here is performance contracting, most often called “energy performance contracting,” in which the contractor agrees to do the required work, with the subsequent energy savings from the completed Aqua Engineers is upgrading sewer work paying the project pipelines and building a pumping costs. The determination station at Schofield Barracks. The $25M-plus replacement of aging and strategy seem to be infrastructure project will employ working. DAGS recently 12 local companies and roughly completed the installation 100 construction workers. Left of 1,005 PV panels on the to right at the groundbreaking Kalanimoku Building in ceremony are: Ian Kagimoto, the downtown Honolulu president, chairman of the board Capital District and and founder, Aqua Engineers; already is seeing savings Kenneth Amado, Aqua Engineers; of approximately $300 per David Paul, Army operations group manager; Kahu “Nettie” Tiffany and day in electricity costs. Daniel Goodfellow, vice president, “It is imperative that we Goodfellow Bros., Inc. aggressively implement

we look at sustainability — PV (photovoltaic), modernizing parking lots for electric cars, landscaping — the commitment to energy savings affords us the window of opportunity to take care of it all — flushing, wiring, air conditioning — everything.” We asked about the financial challenges involved. “We have to get innovative,” he replies, “save energy in all areas.

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actions to make our facilities more energy efficient,” says Coppa. “To ensure our commitment, we are developing another energy savings performance contracting project involving 30 more of our DAGS buildings statewide. Efficiency and sustainability are where we need to be in our state facilities.” Coppa also stresses the importance of allocating funds for public buildings that need renovation or rehabilitation. “The days of building lots of new state buildings is over — it’s not going to happen. We have to focus on the existing buildings that have just not been taken care of, that have been neglected, empty or unused.”

“We’re investing in people — getting the jobs out there.” Dan Meisenzahl, State of Hawaii DOT to prioritize — what do we have to do to maintain the infrastructure and prolong its use for decades to come?” He mentions the new process called dowel bar retrofit (DBR) currently being utilized on deteriorating parts of the H-1 Freeway to East Honolulu and

Keeping Things Moving “The Department of Transportation oversees 2,700 miles of freeways, highways and roadways,” explains Dan Meisenzahl, chief of communications for the State DOT, “that includes guardrails, lights, bridges anything Dan Meisenzahl, involved.” In State DOT addition to the Highways Division, the State DOT encompasses the Airports Division (“15 airports — runways, buildings, everything,”) and the Harbors Division (“10 harbors statewide”). In response to our questions on the aging of Hawaii’s infrastructure, Meisenzahl offers examples, “There’s a pier at Hilo Harbor that was built in the 1920s, we have old bridges and roads that were built decades ago.” So yes, much of the state’s infrastructure is aging and in need of rehabilitation. But the main point is, “We always try to maintain the infrastructure, to accommodate the public and not have to shut anything down. Of course we want to make improvements, update, alleviate traffic, but first and foremost, we have to maintain our infrastructure. Our first goal is not perfection — it’s safety. We have Building Industry | OCTOBER 2011 | 69

expected to extend the life of the pavement by 10 to 15 years. In other priorities and upcoming major projects, Meisenzahl points to the Middle Street Merge, “which will add another lane all the way to Vineyard,” and a p.m. zipper lane, with construction expected

to begin in January or February 2012. “We’re also fixing some very old bridges on the Windward side.” In the Airports Division, Meisenzahl says the DOT is waiting for an EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) on plans to add another terminal at Honolulu International Airport and hopefully, two more piers will be added to Hilo Harbor over the next five to six years. “Plus the Big Island’s Saddle Road project is starting up again, the (long awaited) Queen Kaahumanu Highway on the Big Island is getting under way. We’re modernizing airports and harbors. We hope the public understands that no money comes from the general fund — it’s all paid for by user fees. We also try to do a lot of partnerships, we take advantage of federal funding. Gov. Abercrombie really is looking to the DOT as one of the energizers to drive the economy. And right now,” Meisenzahl reports, “the DOT actually has the funding to hire people in several hundred positions, including 50 engineers. We’re investing in people, getting the jobs out there.”

“Infrastructure will be the majority of our work over the next several years…” Denny Watts From Plan to Project Obviously, there are a significant number of current projects and plenty of plans for upcoming infrastructure work, most in the public sector, but a few even on the private side. How does this translate into reality — into actual jobs and perhaps a boost to Hawaii’s economy? “Taking all islands into consideration, it looks like work done this year will be slightly ahead — approximately 10 percent more than 2010,” says Darrell Goo, senior vice president of construction for Grace Pacific Corp. “The increase is primarily from the City and County of Honolulu. Throughout 2010, we bid on projects mainly forecasted from the previous mayor’s administration. The City and County of Honolulu has more new projects in 2012 from Ewa to East Honolulu and some work in Windward Oahu as well. We also have a large designbuild project on the Big Island. Kauai 70 | Building Industry | OCTOBER 2011

will remain flat and we will have a drop off of work on Maui.” Regarding State of Hawaii projects, Goo says, “according to the forecast in asphalt paving, the state has only the Runway 26L (Reef Runway) and work on the Middle Street interchange, if that goes through — otherwise, the bulk of the forecast for 2012 is centered around city work here on Oahu. We don’t see anything really significant (in asphalt paving work) coming out in 2012 on the neighbor islands.” Infrastructure jobs completed so far this year by Grace Pacific include the rehabilitation of secondary streets in Makiki, Wheeler Army Airfield repairs and paving, Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) Barking Sands Kauai runway, taxiway and aircraft parking area paving plus work at Aulani and Ko Olina Resort (rehabilitation of roads and pavement). Ongoing projects include

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rehabilitation of localized streets, phase 5B (Kaimuki, Kapahulu and Diamond Head) plus urban cores 3 and 4 in Kapolei. “2012 looks OK for us,” says Denny Watts of Watts Constructors. “Not great but not bad either. The light rail is still the biggest opportunity out there and will impact a lot of contractors and vendors. Getting this going has to be a real priority for our industry at so many levels. Infrastructure will be the majority of our work over the next several years as with many other contractors, I would imagine. With the building costs being as low as they currently are, it is a great time for city, state and federal governments to get the biggest bang for their buck by building now.” Among Watts’ current and upcoming infrastructure projects are: reconstruction of Pier 29 container yard, Honolulu Harbor – $22.1 million, State of Hawaii DOT Harbors Division; emergency power facility, Honolulu International Airport – $12.3 million, State DOT Airports Division – funded by U.S. DOT TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) discretionary grants; P-200 replace fuel pipelines, Fleet Industrial Supply Center (FISC), Pearl Harbor – $20.2 million NAVFAC Hawaii; PACFLT Submarine Drive-In Magnetic Silencing Facility, Beckoning Point, Pearl Harbor – $87.3 million, NAVFAC Hawaii – a joint venture with Healy Tibbitts Builders, Inc. (Watts Constructors, managing partner); and repair Wharf S-1, Pearl Harbor – $10.9 million, NAVFAC Hawaii. Nan, Inc. is about 40 percent finished with its $61.3 million state-of-the-art explosive detection system (EDS) at Honolulu International Airport, part of the HNL EDS integration improvement project which will install 16 TSAprovided in-line explosive detection machines in lobbies 4,5,7 and 8 at the overseas terminal. Nan, Inc. also continues work on Ane Keohokalole Highway in North Kona for the County of Hawaii. The

highway has received support from federal, state and county sectors as “the new backbone of Kona,” not just for alleviating traffic and providing easier access to planned projects but as a basic infrastructure connection between neighborhoods, businesses, cultural, educational and recreational areas. “Another infrastructure job

scheduled to begin early in 2012,” says Ryan Nakaima, LEED AP, vice president of Nan, Inc., “is a project at Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield to replace or install new water valves. The main purpose is to enhance the infrastructure to facilitate controlled outages and maintenance work.” Phase 1 of Nan, Inc.’s Ane Keohokalole Highway in Kona continues with electrical work on traffic signal and street light stubs.

Infrastructure. However you define it, it is the basic foundation of our society, our community, our state. There does indeed seem to be a commitment at all government levels and in the private sectors that take responsibility for such facilities, to update aging infrastructure, create needed new infrastructure get the jobs out — and keep things moving. And that’s good news for everyone concerned. BI

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r e t n e C h t New You Much more than a comprehensive and well-designed sports and activity center on a military base, the new Youth Center at Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii (KMCBH) has the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for young people and their families stationed at the base.

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Everything Under One Centrally Located Roof Prior to the opening of the new center in July, the KCMBH youth activities programs were operating out of several small buildings scattered across the base. Besides the inconvenience of the various locations, the buildings themselves were inadequate in both size and condition to properly serve their important purpose. “The new facility allows the programs to be pooled together into a central location,” says Glenn Takahashi, project manager for Nan, Inc., general contractor on the

The NCAA regulation-size basketball court features hardwood maple flooring and retractable backboards with remote-controlled height adjustment. $9.3 million design-build project, “and provide its services without restrictions in space or availability. The single-story building with a footprint of about 22,000 square feet, showcases an NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) regulation-size basketball court with hardwood maple flooring, retractable basketball backboards with remotecontrolled height adjustment and wireless electronic scoreboards. The Building Industry | OCTOBER 2011 | 73

center also features a 200-square-foot pyramid skylight which brightens up the reception area, a full kitchen, a laundry room, three activity rooms, a multi-station computer room and a game room outfitted with billiard tables, air hockey tables, ping pong tables, pinball machines, a video game system, electronic basketball and other arcade games.” To back up the front of the house amenities, the facility also

The imaginative use of color and design, right down to the flooring in individual activity rooms, plays an important role in the fun-oriented youth center. is equipped with a water-cooled heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, plumbing power, a dedicated electrical pad-mounted transformer, lighting with occupancy sensors, data and communications, fire sprinklers and a building-wide mass notification and fire alarm system. “In addition,” says Takahashi, “exterior improvements include a

Attractive color coordination from the front desk to all interior areas, adds to the welcoming ambiance. bus drop-off area, walkways, lanais, a grassed soccer field, landscaping and exterior lighting.” The overall welcoming atmosphere is enhanced by colorful and imaginative design from the building’s exterior to the individual activity rooms.

Challenges and Solutions The project, although delivered on time and within budget, was not

Turning Silver to Gold With sustainability and energy conservation always at the forefront of its design, the new youth center project was well on its way to meeting the originally intended LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver certification. “But,” says Takahashi, “with cooperation and careful planning,” it was designed and constructed to exceed the original expectations and was certified by the U.S. Green Building Council as a LEED-gold facility, making it the first certified LEED-gold building at KMCBH. “The ultimate goal of the new youth center project team was to safely deliver a quality project on time and within budget,” says Takahashi. “Nan, Inc. would not have been able to accomplish this goal without the partnering efforts between the Kaneohe ROICC, MCCS and Nan, Inc. The Kaneohe ROICC team, comprised of Jeanene Royos (contracting officer), Dave Robins (construction management engineer) and Carl Takayesu (engineering tech), was instrumental in the completion of the project and played an important role in the partnering process. Chere Brown-Rexroat (MCCS project manager), Janet Hooten (CYTP — children, youth and teen program — administrator) and Jeff Anderson (youth center director) made up the MCCS team, which contributed tremendous support and valuable guidance to the project. The project’s overall ‘Outstanding’ rating proves that a team with a solid partnering attitude can finish strong and produce a quality project on time and within budget.” We might add that Nan, Inc.’s own construction management team included, in addition to Glenn Takahashi, project manager; Van Law, design engineer; Casey Church, project superintendent; Justin Chonki, project engineer; Ryan Kiyabu, quality control manager; and Emily Willing, safety and health manager. The design-build architect for the project was Mason Architects. 74 | Building Industry | OCTOBER 2011

without its share of challenges. “Prior to construction,” explains Takahashi, “investigation of the existing soil turned up unfavorable subsurface conditions. To properly support the structure, the building was built on a structural grid of reinforced concrete grade beams that distribute the weight over 121 concrete friction piles, each measuring up to 50 feet in length.” In addition to this structural challenge, “Archeological finds posed some of the biggest obstacles throughout construction,” Takahashi tells us. “The project team worked closely with the KMCBH archeologist, the NAVFAC (Naval Facilities Engineering Command) archeologist, Native Hawaiian Organization, ROICC (resident officer in charge of construction) Kaneohe, MCCS (Marine Corps Community Services) and T.S. Dye & Colleagues Archeologists, Inc., to enforce strict policies and specific procedures whenever an archeological discovery was made. The tremendous partnering and cooperation of all individuals involved were key in minimizing delays and reducing the impact on construction. In the end, the team managed to turn over the building a month ahead of schedule and received an ‘Outstanding’ performance rating from the government.” BI

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The playful design of the activity rooms, right down to the colorful floor patterns, enhances the overall feeling of a home base for fun and games.

The creative design and vibrant color scheme of the new KMCBH Youth Center make it a welcoming haven for young people, day or night.

Of course Nan, Inc. is committed to doing the very best job we can for all of our clients. But every once in a while a project comes along that has that special feel-good component. Our design-build work on the recently completed new Youth Center at Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii was one of those projects, providing a much-needed overall facility and foundation for the many youth activities at KMCBH. It centralized the programs and activities that had been located in scattered small buildings on the base, while providing a welcoming, bright and vibrant home base for the many sports, games and programs offered. We are grateful to our military “partners” on the project as well as our team members for the “Outstanding” rating the finished project received. Bottom line? When you care enough about what you do and who you are doing it for, sometimes even the hardest work can feel like child’s play.

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School-related construction projects supply Hawaii’s contractors with a wealth of opportunities. For example, we recently checked in with the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) and turned up scores of maintenance projects for the University of Hawaii (UH). DAGS’ fiscal year 2012 appropriations include $151 million for UH alone. And that’s just a tiny piece of the picture. In this report, we cover top contractors that are building schools, both public and private, and really seem to be making the grade!

Powerhouse Projects Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. is a top construction firm that serves a multitude of high-profile clients throughout the state of Hawaii. This year, Nordic PCL has been keeping busy on several education-related jobs. One of its most high-profile projects is the Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Strategic Redevelopment Project. Nordic PCL says the project includes the construction of a new PE/athletic facility that replaces the existing building next to the Kalaniopuu swimming pool, replacing the middle school and dormitories with Rendering for Nordic PCL’s Iolani School project new modern facilities, a new parking structure in Malalo field next to the Kekuhaupio Gymnasium, and Kapalama campus.” a new cultural center behind the existing chapel. These Kaneshige adds, “Because we’re usually working are five separate projects under a single contract with within existing campuses, the design and installation Kamehameha Schools. of systems such as the fire alarm, public address and Glen Kaneshige, president of Nordic PCL Construction, school bell for the new facilities need to be carefully Inc., describes the challenges of executing work on a fully coordinated to be compatible with the existing. operational campus: “Most school projects are a logistical Communication between the project staff and the school challenge because the work is being done in an active administration regarding construction activities is critical campus. The safety of the students, faculty, and adminso that functions and operations of both parties don’t get istrative personnel is paramount for any school project impeded by surprises.” to be deemed a success, and the work has to be planned The first piece of the Kapalama Strategic with careful consideration to the ingress and egress of Redevelopment Project is the redevelopment of the equipment and materials within the project site. This middle school campus, which serves more than 600 has been our experience at the Kamehameha Schools seventh and eighth grade students. Work officially began 76 | Building Industry | OCTOBER 2011

Nordic PCL is currently working on the Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Strategic Redevelopment Project. This is a bird’s eye view of the campus during construction. in June 2010. The first order of business was the abatement and demolition of nine existing structures to make way for five buildings totaling approximately 160,000 square feet. The structures include a three-level, open learning, classroom building, a two-level administration/cafeteria/ band building and a single-level chiller plant. Nordic PCL also is working on the school’s 30,000-square-foot athletics complex, which it expects to complete by January 2012. The new facility will house the athletics and physical education departments, men’s and women’s locker rooms, a weight and fitness room, classrooms and a state-of-the-art training room. Solar hot water heating, low flow plumbing fixtures, low heat transmission windows and use of recycled content flooring materials are just some of the sustainable design elements included in the new facility. Another major component of the project is the Kaiwakiloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Center, which is scheduled to open by June 2012. Kamehameha Schools says, “The complex will sit against the hillside, covering 22,000 square feet and will serve as a physical symbol of the schools’ commitment to restore vibrancy to the Hawaiian people and share the culture with 21st century Hawaiians everywhere.” Nordic PCL says: “Kaiwakiloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Center is the construction of a two-level facility on a 1.63 acre site to be used for education and ceremonies to perpetuate and preserve the Hawaiian culture. The programmed spaces include classrooms, commercial kitchen, mechanical and electrical rooms, covered parking, large assembly hall, and a 15,000-square-foot open

artificial turf field for ceremonies and outdoor activities. This project requires removal / excavation of a face of a ‘blue-rock’ hill involving heavy rock excavation to accommodate the new construction. Construction work on the Honolulu The structure is Community College parking area a blend of CIP concrete walls, CMU, and precast planks with topping.” In addition to its work for Kamehameha Schools, Nordic PCL is also working with Iolani School to build its new Center for Applied Studies (CAS). The new LEED–anticipated CAS building in the center of campus will feature wide-open areas and natural light to foster collaboration and creativity. Nordic PCL says the new center will include a shop for the robotics teams, as well as a new student activities office, a special area for seniors, the Ranzman Library and Archives, audiovisual and media departments with media labs and sound booths, a new AP biology lab, a presentation area, the dean of instruction’s office and rooms for applied sciences such as design physics. “In preparation for the construction of the new four-story Center for Applied Sciences Building at Iolani School, we relocated the underground utilities this past summer to prepare for the demolition of the library at the start of summer 2012,” says Kaneshige. “Shortly

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thereafter, we’ll start the foundation work for the new building that will contain the new library and a robotics laboratory. Iolani will have use of their new facility in time for the 2013 academic year.”

Higher Learning “We are fortunate to have two of the largest and most visible school projects under construction at the present time,” says Russell Young,

president of Albert C. Kobayashi, Inc. (ACK) “They are the University of Hawaii Cancer Center and the new University of Hawaii West Oahu campus.” First, Young describes the UH Manoa Cancer Research Center project: “The construction of the UH Cancer Center is more than just another school project. We were given an opportunity to help contribute to finding a cure for cancer. Everyone has been affected in one way or another by this terrible disease. I’m sure that

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An ACK crew performs work on Building B of the UH Cancer Center. everyone has a mother, father, brother, sister, uncle, aunty, cousins or just friends who have been stricken by cancer. This is our little contribution to help build a facility that may be able to find the cure to prevent cancer from taking another life from us.” Young adds: “Everything is going smoothly at the Cancer Center. We are fortunate to be able to work with a great team, which includes the owners (UH), architects (S&N Architects), consultants, project management firm (Kobayashi Group, LLC) and construction managers (Kokea). We hope to finish the project under budget and ahead of schedule.” The Cancer Center will open in early 2013. UH says the research facility “will create an environment where scientists and physicians from complementary disciplines can collaborate to find new and better ways to battle cancer. Building features include labs equipped with the most advanced technology, naturally

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lit and open workspaces, public and private meeting rooms, and tropical landscaping to enhance tranquility and a connection to the outdoor environment. A focal point will be the large conference room designed for community events that opens onto an outdoor terrace.” ACK is making excellent progress at UH West Oahu, too. Phase one of the new campus in Kapolei is only 12 months away from completion. The roof of the classroom building is currently being erected and preparations are being made to install special zinc tiles, reminiscent of the roofs of Hawaii’s plantation homes. “This new UH West Oahu campus will give the students on the west side of Oahu an opportunity to get

Allied Pacific Builders, Inc. completed renovation work at Kaala Elementary School early in 2011. It was part of a four-school renovation project for the Department of Education.

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Capital Success The University of Hawaii OCI - Office of Capital Improvements (OCI) is currently working on a bevy of projects across the state. One of its biggest projects is the Campus Center Renovations and Expansion, which began in December 2010. The project consists of the construction of a new recreation center and related renovations of the existing Campus Center building. The recreation center is approximately 66,000 square feet on two levels and incorporates two existing historic buildings from the former Engineering Quadrangle dating from the 1920s, which are being converted to multipurpose rooms. The complex will include a multipurpose gymnasium accommodating two basketball courts or three volleyball courts, an indoor jogging track, a fitness center for cardiovascular and weight training, multipurpose fitness studios, locker rooms and showers. Completion is estimated for December 2012. Another major project is the University of Hawaii at Hilo Student Services Building. Begun in July 2010, the project will provide for a new three-story student services building of approximately 35,000 square feet. Included in this facility will be the business office, enrollment services, financial aid, registrar office, admission office, advising center, counseling/testing, career center, student support, conference room and administrative offices for the vice chancellor for student affairs. Completion is estimated for July 2012. These are only two of many UH campus projects that are currently under way.

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Rendering of University of Hawaii Maui College’s forthcoming science building — the 31,200-squarefoot science complex will provide a uniquely integrated space for effective science instruction including dedicated laboratory and classroom spaces. The roof will include a green roof, a 16 kW wind turbine system, and a 95 kW photovoltaic system. The facility, which is on track for LEED-silver certification, will open by April 2012.

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S & M Sakamoto, Inc. is another top kamaaina builder with a number of school-related projects in 2011. In September, the company completed a major project for the state of Hawaii — the Liholiho Elementary, Waialae Elementary & Waikiki Elementary 2007 Whole School Renovation. The project involved hazardous material abatement, upgrades to lighting, flooring, plumbing and painting, and window, tackboard/whiteboard, signage, door and hardware replacement. The company says work ran very smoothly despite the usual challenges that come from working during school hours. For one thing, work space is always very limited on these job sites. Also, S & M Sakamoto needed to limit work hours in order to minimize noise and disruptions to teachers and students. The company also made sure to coordinate work hours with surrounding neighbors of the school. Dale Sakamoto Yoneda, vice president of S & M Sakamoto, Inc., says school-related projects are also special because they provide meaningful work, which benefits local teachers and students: “The school administration, faculty and students show us so much appreciation when they see their fresh new classrooms. The learning atmosphere is improved tremendously with new lighting, windows, flooring and paint! For the most part, the students were welcomed into their ‘new’ classrooms at the start of this school year as we tried to complete the work over the summer break.” Yoneda says school work has provided her employees with much-needed work during the recession. “Our construction industry is facing some tough times these days; state government projects offer a chance for us to provide steady and rewarding employment for our employees,” she says. Yoneda adds, “Bidding on government projects is very competitive, we have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work on a total of eight school renovation projects over the last three years. The projects are rewarding because helping our keiki by providing them with a great environment where they can learn and grow will benefit Hawaii in the years to come.”

Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing Hawaii, Inc. (CRW) reports that it is performing several roofing projects on the campus of Punahou School. Facilities the company recently worked on include the administrative building, Montague Hall and the president’s home. CRW also performed waterproofing on the Case Middle School ramp. CRW says, “Punahou School sends us a fair amount of work that we are very honored and fortunate to have.” Over the past five years, the company has worked on six buildings including the Winnie units, Ing building, the Alexander building and Castle library. CRW is also currently working on the Magoon Agronomy Field Laboratory (at UH Manoa). According to CRW, it is a reroof project using new solar reflective metal and includes total tear off and working with subcontractors. “The complexity is that it is a total tear off and since it is a laboratory, quality control and ensuring that nothing gets wet is of the highest priority,” says CRW. GreenPath Technologies Inc. is yet another local company winning school-related contracts. For example, the firm is currently working at Holy Nativity School on a 48 kilowatt (kW) system to be installed in October. GreenPath says there is the potential to install an additional 50kW system. The firm also has plans to install a 33kW system at UH Campus Center next year. Another builder that specializes in school constriction is Allied Pacific Builders, Inc. (APB), which completed a four-school renovation project for the Hawaii Department of Education earlier this year. The schools included in the contract are: Leilehua High School, Mililani Uka Elementary, Mililani Waena Elementary and Kaala Elementary School. “Working in a school setting presents a lot of challenges: safety for the school children during the renovation work, punch list work scheduling and inspection scheduling while school is in session,” says Elvi Pineda, project manager/estimator for APB. “This project was a good experience for our team. We had to work closely with our subcontractors to meet schedules. The renovation helped create a better working environment for the teachers and students.” APB recently accepted a contract with the DOE to renovate Kahaluu and Waiahole elementary schools. The project will start in January 2012. BI

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NewProducts Maximum Comfort Volvo Construction Equipment recently debuted the EC250D and EC300D excavators, powerful and reliable machines that excel in heavy digging and lifting duties, offering superior cycle times and greater fuel efficiency. Furthermore, these models are fitted with latest generation Care Cab that offer operators excellent visibility and ideally placed controls and monitors. Furthermore, they offer a quieter, safer and more comfortable space in which to work. Volvo Care cabs provide greater ergonomic comfort leading to reduced fatigue and increased productivity. They also minimize vibration and noise, which gives operators a smoother ride; each model is roll over protection system-protected and mounted on dampened cab mounts that iron out vibrations. For more information, contact Volvo Rents on Oahu at 693-8771 or visit www.volvorents.com.

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Nonstop Power Makita presents the new 18V LXT lithium-ion cordless drywall screwdriver kit. Its Makita-built motor delivers 0-4,000 RPM to handle drywall and framing applications. Makita says its LXT lithium-ion battery provides longer run time, 5x lower self-discharge (for use any time) and 16 firm holding contact terminals (for constant high power). A 30-minute rapid optimum charger communicates with the battery’s built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature. There is also a built-in fan to cool the battery to produce more lifetime work. According to the company, this product earned the Energy Star label for meeting the strict energyefficient guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. To order this product, visit Slim’s Power Tools at 1626 Republican St. or visit the web site at www. slimspowertools.com.

John Deere is another company making greater strides in operator comfort. The company recently debuted the 470G LC, an excavator that offers an exceptionally spacious and cozy operating environment. But here’s what sets this machine’s operator cab apart from the rest — it’s equipped with JDLink Ultimate, giving its owner 24/7 online access to its location. John Deere says, “You can track machine health, utilization, and fuel consumption — valuable information that helps you better understand costs and jobsite performance. Plus, you can help protect your machine from theft by setting up geofence and curfew alerts in your JDLink account.” To learn more about this product, contact American Machinery on Oahu at 682-8282 or visit www.americanmachineryhawaii.com.

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NewsMakers Akira Usami recently was hired as field sales manager for California Expanded Metal Products Co. (CEMCO), a manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing and metal-lath products. Usami is a licensed professional engineer and 10-year veteran in the cold-formed steel framing industry. He has bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees in engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. Lynn Okamoto of CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has been promoted to associate director of asset services on Maui, Kauai and Hawaii county. She will be responsible for the clients, employees and new business of CBRE asset services on those neighbor islands. She had been general manager of the Lahaina Cannery Mall on Maui as well as providing the oversight for all managed assets on Maui. Shannon Hines recently joined Mason Architects as its marketing administrator. Drawing upon her expertise in the promotion of sustainable issues, she will be responsible for marketing and proposal coordination for the architectural firm. Hines was previously with Honblue.

Steve Haumschild has joined RevoluSun as an independent project developer. He will be responsible for educating and working with residential and commercial customers by designing custom solar systems and finding the best financing options available to meet their needs and take advantage of government incentives. Prior to joining RevoluSun, Haumschild served as an adventure guide with American Canadian Expeditions. Enrique Zender has joined the RevoluSun staff as a photovoltaic (PV) system designer, responsible for designing and coordinating residential and commercial PV systems and managing residential projects between design, operations and outsourcing departments. He has six years of experience in architectural design and most recently served as a junior architect at Ferraro Choi and Associates. Marcelo Jaramillo was hired as a Hawaiibased customer care director for RevoluSun. He will be responsible for enhancing and facilitating an exceptional customer experience by developing processes and methods for improving all stages of interaction between Revolusun and its existing and prospective customers. Prior to joining RevoluSun in August 2011, Jaramillo worked at San Franciscobased SunRun, a national residential solar electricity provider.

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Christopher Saunders has been appointed chief operating officer of Sunetric. He will oversee the day-to-day operations of the growing company, which has already surpassed its 2010 milestones. Saunders has more than 20 years of local and international senior management experience, including construction management, facilities management and senior corporate operations. He previously served as president of retail and corporate building support services at Pacific FM. Bradley Heyen recently was hired as a commercial project manager for Sunetric. He was previously employed with ERRG, Inc. in Honolulu and also with BEA Systems, Inc. Heyen studied engineering with the U.S. Naval Nuclear Power School in Orlando, Fla. and at Parkland College in Champaign, Ill. Henry Marrugo joined Sunetric as a commercial project manager. He has 13 years of project manager experience with his most recent positions at HMV Management and Consulting and KC Rainbow Development in Honolulu. Henry has a construction management certificate from University of California Berkeley, and a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from University of Bogota Jorge Tadeo Lozano in Colombia.

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