commercial harbor areas), minerals and other interests.
Chairperson: William J. Aila Jr. Kalanimoku Building 1151 Punchbowl St. Honolulu, HI 96813 Web: www.hawaii.gov/dlnr Email: dlnr@hawaii.gov Ph: 587-0401 Fax: 587-0390 Although DLNR is comprised of many departments and divisions, the list provided here is limited to what is relevant to the building industry.
READ provides analyses and policy recommendations on economic issues, including economic forecasts that contribute to long-term statewide planning and infrastructure needs assessment, and also conducts and reports on basic research into the economy of the state. READ developed and maintains a statewide statistical reporting system.
Director: Richard C. Lim 250 S. Hotel St. Honolulu, HI 96813 Web: Hawaii.gov/dbedt/info/ economic Statistics & Data Support: 586-2481 Economic Information: 586-2466
Bureau of Conveyances 1151 Punchbowl St., Rm. 121 Honolulu, HI 96813 Ph: 587-0147 Fax: 587-0136
Hawaii Community Development Authority
Historic Preservation 601 Kamokila Blvd. Kapolei, HI 96707 Ph: 692-8015 Fax: 692-8020
HCDA stimulates the economic development of specific community districts by planning and implementing community development programs and facilitating capital investments such as the redevelopment of the Kakaako and Kalaeloa districts of Oahu.
Land 1151 Punchbowl St., Rm. 220 Honolulu, HI 96813 Oahu: 587-0433 Hawaii: 974-6203 Kauai: 274-3491 Maui: 984-8103 Engineering 1151 Punchbowl St., Rm. 221 Honolulu, HI 96813 Oahu: 587-0230 Hawaii: 974-6210 Kauai: 241-4891 Maui: 243-5187
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM The purpose of DBEDT is to expand and diversify the state’s economic base. Although the department is comprised of a wide variety of divisions, the list below includes only those pertinent to the building industry.
Director: Richard C. Lim No. 1 Capitol Distric Building 250 S. Hotel St. Honolulu, HI 96813 Web: www.hawaii.gov/dbedt Email: director@dbedt.hawaii.gov Ph: 586-2355 Fax: 586-2377 Strategic Industries Formerly the Energy, Resources and Technology Division, SID facilitates the development of Hawaii technology-based industries that engage in the sustainable development of Hawaii’s energy, environmental, ocean, recyclable and technological resources.
Administrator: Mark Glick 250 S. Hotel St. Honolulu, HI 96813 Web: energy.hawaii.gov/ Email: energyoffice@dbedt. hawaii.gov General Information: 587-3807 Fax: 586-2536 Energy Efficiency & Conservation: 587-3808 Energy Planning & Policy: 587-3801 Renewable Energy: 587-3991 Science & Technology: 587-3807
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Executive Director: Anthony Ching 461 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 Web: hcdaweb.org Email: contact@hcdaweb.org Ph: 594-0300 Fax: 594-0299
Office of Planning The Office of Planning maintains an overall framework to guide the development of the state through comprehensive, long-range and strategic planning to meet the physical, economic and social needs of Hawaii’s people, and provides for the wise use of Hawaii’s resources.
Director: Jesse K. Souki P.O. Box 2359 Honolulu, HI 96804-2359 Web: Hawaii.gov/dbedt/op Email: Jesse.K.Souki@dbedt. hawaii.gov Ph: 587-2846 Fax: 587-2824
Land Use Commision The Land Use Commission works with other state agencies to define constitutionally mandated standards and criteria for protecting important agricultural lands in the state. It also engages the county planning departments in enhancing and clarifying the special permit process in the Agricultural Land Use District.
Chairperson: Normand R. Lezy P.O. Box 2359 Honolulu, HI 96804-2359 Web: luc.state.hi.us/ Email: luc@dbedt.hawaii.gov Ph: 587-3822 Fax: 587-3827
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY 900 Richards St. Honolulu, HI 96813 Web: www.heco.com Oahu: 548-7311 Fax: 543-7799 Hilo: 969-6999 Kona: 329-3584 Waimea: 885-4605 Molokai/Lanai: 1-877-871-8461
THE GAS COMPANY 515 Kamakee St. Honolulu, HI 96814 Web: www.hawaiigas.com Oahu Ph: 535-5933 Oahu Fax: 594-5522
Hilo Ph: 935-0021 Hilo Fax: 969-9134 Kona Ph: 329-2984 Kona Fax: 329-9153 Maui Ph: 877-6557 Maui Fax: 877-0758 Kauai Ph: 245-3301 Kauai Fax: 246-9581 Lanai Ph: 828-9359 Lanai Fax: 877-0758 Molokai Ph: 828-9359 Molokai Fax: 877-0758
CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Mayor Peter Carlisle Honolulu Hale 530 S. King St., Rm. 300 Honolulu, HI 96813 Web: www1.honolulu.gov/mayor Email: mayor@honolulu.gov Ph: 768-4141 Fax: 768-4242 The City & County of Honolulu, unlike the other counties in the state, does not have a public works department. Instead, the organizational structure includes departments such as Design & Construction and Facility Maintenance. In this section, we cover these departments and others that interact with the construction industry.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & PERMITTING This vital department of the City & County of Honolulu is responsible for the city’s long-range and community planning. It administers and enforces ordinances and regulations governing the development and use of land, various codes pertaining to construction of buildings, and city standards and regulations related to infrastructure.
Director: David K. Tanoue 650 S. King St., 7th Floor Honolulu, HI 96813 Web: www.honoluludpp.org Email: info@honoluludpp.org Ph: 768-8000 Fax: 768-6743 This web site provides many industryrelevant links, including those to the Internet permit system, GIS maps and data and the One Stop Permit Center. You also may download permits such as planning, zoning and land use, construction/ building and engineering/subdivision. There are many branches and divisions under the DPP. The DPP web site provides a link to an organizational chart outlining all branches/divisions and functions. Here are a few of the key contacts:
Building Division Chief: Tim Hiu General Information: 768-8259 Fax: 768-4400 Plans Examining: 768-8220 Building Inspection: 768-8128 Electrical Code: 768-8239 Mechanical Code: 768-8242 Zoning Plan Review: 768-8252 Land Use Permits Division Chief: Robert Bannister General Information: 768-8013 Urban Design: 768-8028
Land Use Approval: 768-8014 Zoning Regulations & Permits: 768-8021 Planning Division Chief: Kathy Sokugawa General Information: 768-8053 Policy Planning: 768-8041 Planning Research: 768-8038 Development Plans & Zone Change: 768-8051 Site Development Division Chief: Marvin Fukagawa General Information: 768-8097 Civil Engineering: 768-8102 Wastewater: 768-8197 Traffic Review: 768-8078 Subdivision: 768-8099
DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION The DDC is the central agency responsible for the planning, design and construction management of the city’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), administering the planning, development and implementation of capital improvements for all city agencies. It also performs land survey and acquisition. Under this department are the Civil, Facilities, Land, Mechanical/Electrical and Wastewater Divisions.
Director: Collins Lam 650 S. King St., 11th Floor Honolulu, HI 96813 Web: www1.honolulu.gov/ddc General Information: 768-8480 Fax: 768-4567 Civil: 768-8836 Facilities: 768-8483 Land: 768-8735 Mechanical & Electrical: 768-8431 Wastewater: 768-8796
DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE Another C&C agency important to the construction industry is DFM. Among its duties, it administers the city’s repair and maintenance programs for roads, flood control systems, traffic signals and markings, city buildings/office facilities and city vehicles/heavy equipment (excluding emergency services and Board of Water Supply).
Director: Westley K.C. Chun 1000 Uluohia St., Ste. 215 Kapolei, HI 96707 Web: www1.honolulu.gov/dfm Ph: 768-3343 Fax: 768-3381
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES This agency is responsible for the city’s wastewater, storm water and solid waste disposal services. It operates and maintains sewer lines, treatment plants, wastewater pump stations, land fills, refuse pickup and disposal. It also is responsible for the chemical treatment and pumping of cesspools and manages the city’s storm water permit programs.
Director: Tim Steinberger 1000 Uluohia St., Ste. 308 Kapolei, HI 96707 Email: info@opala.org Web: enhonolulu.org General Information: 768-3486 Fax: 768-3487 Recycling: 768-3200 Environmental Concern: 768-3300