General Contractors Association of Hawaii

08/14/2026

"Construction Input Costs Climb 7.1 Percent Between July 2025 and July 2026 as Impacts From War and Tariffs Spread Beyond Petroleum and Metals"
➡️ Associated General Contractors of America:
https://www.agc.org/news/2026/08/13/construction-input-costs-climb-71-percent-between-july-2025-and-july-2026-impacts-war-and-tariffs
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08/08/2026

🌴 Happy Aloha Friday! 🌴
Have a great weekend! 🦺🚧🏗
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08/06/2026

"Other sectors forecast for job growth of at least 5% include self employment, construction, transportation and warehousing, food serv­ices and the category of arts, entertainment and recreation."
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Read more in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser article "Hawaii facing ‘sluggish’ job growth through 2034".
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Hawaii residents entering, or shifting within, the local labor force over the next several years are expected to have good opportunities but not as many as previously forecast, according to a new state analysis.

08/06/2026

📢 Registration is now open for PBX Hawaiʻi 2026 – Hawaiʻi’s annual gathering of design and construction professionals!

🎟️ Early Bird Special: $25 General Admission through October 2 ($35 after October 2). Group rates and student discounts available.

📅 October 21, 2026
📍 Neal S. Blaisdell Center

General Admission includes:
✔️ 210+ exhibitor booths
✔️ 12 expert-led seminars with LU/HSW credits
✔️ Pau Hana Celebration & Industry Trivia Challenge

Upgrade to Premium Admission to enjoy all the General Admission benefits PLUS the catered Keynote Luncheon featuring Artificial Intelligence expert and TEDx speaker Zach Giglio.

Don’t miss out! Click https://pbxhawaii.com/register/ to register!

08/05/2026

"Applicants for residential permits in Honolulu will be required to use an AI tool to double-check their work starting in September."
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🔗 More in the Hawaiʻi Public Radio article "AI tool will be required for residential permit applications":
https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/the-conversation/2026-08-04/ai-tool-will-be-required-for-residential-permit-applications
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08/02/2026

"Iolani School Arrillaga Student Center by Albert C. Kobayashi, Inc. was a shining example of GCA Excellence. They hit the mark in every category and demonstrated with a collaborative & committed effort between all stakeholders, something truly special can be achieved."
💬 Michael Inouye, 2026 GCA President & Build Hawaii Awards Judge.
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🏆 Congratulations to Albert C. Kobayashi, Inc., recipient of the 2026 Build Hawaii Grand Award for their ʻIolani School Arrillaga Student Center project, on this remarkable achievement and well-deserved recognition!
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See the rest of the Build Hawaii Awards winners:
https://www.gcahawaii.org/build-hawaii-awards/
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08/02/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Ken Kawamoto (Hawaii Employers Council), recipient of the 2026 GCA Construction Industry Partner Award!
For decades, Ken has been a trusted leader and steadfast partner to Hawaii's construction industry. Through his leadership in labor relations and collective bargaining, he has helped contractors and construction trade unions reach fair agreements while fostering the collaboration and stability that keep our industry moving forward.
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Presented during the 2026 Build Hawaii Awards, the GCA Construction Industry Partner Award recognizes individuals whose leadership, collaboration, and service have made a lasting contribution to Hawaii's construction industry. Ken's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to bringing people together have left an enduring impact on our industry and the communities we build.
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Mahalo, Ken, for your years of service and for helping build a stronger future for Hawaiʻi's construction industry. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! 👏
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08/01/2026

Registration is now open for The Inside Track: Education! 📚
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Join GCA for an exclusive briefing featuring leaders from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and the Hawai'i Public Schools, as they share updates on upcoming capital improvement projects, facility modernization efforts, and the priorities shaping education infrastructure across the state.
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🗓: August 11, 2026
⏰: 4:30 - 7:30 pm HST
📍: The Pacific Club
💲: $100 for GCA members, $150 for non-members
🔗: Check the comments section for the registration link.
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Featured Presenters:
📣: Brandon Shima (University of Hawaii Office of Project Delivery)
📣: Jadine Urasaki, P.E., LEED AP (Hawaii Department of Education)
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Whether you're a contractor, subcontractor, supplier, consultant, or industry partner, this is an opportunity to stay informed, make connections, and better position your company for future work.
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07/31/2026

🌺 Happy Aloha Friday! 🌺
Have a great weekend! 🦺🚧🏗
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07/31/2026

Mahalo to these Gold Sponsors of the 2026 Build Hawaii Awards!
🤙: Koga Engineering & Construction, Inc.
🤙: Moss
🤙: Ralph S. Inouye Co., Ltd.
🤙: S & M Sakamoto, Inc.
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Full list of sponsors here:
https://www.gcahawaii.org/build-hawaii-awards/
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