Southern Cross Contracting

07/16/2024

The construction industry of Maui has come together to donate an incredible $75,000 in funds to support Maui High School seniors! 🎓🌺 This generous contribution will help our future leaders achieve their dreams and build a brighter future for our island community. 🏝️🌞

A huge mahalo to all the amazing companies and individuals who made this possible. 🙏💙 Let's continue to support and uplift our youth!

The Construction Industry of Maui awarded three Maui high school students each a $25,000 scholarship to encourage education towards a career in the construction industry. The Bob Poulson scholarship encourages Maui students to pursue a degree in the construction and design industry, away from Maui,....

07/12/2024

Over 30 rebuilding permits have been issued after the fire. Here’s how some Lahaina homeowners did it

A total of 31 disaster recovery permits for residential structures have been issued as of Wednesday, including 28 in Lahaina and three in Kula, according to Desilee Santiago, one of four permit technicians with 4LEAF, which received a three-year, $16 million contract to help Maui County with the permitting process following the fires.

Another 61 permits, including 60 in Lahaina and one Upcountry, are under review, Santiago said.

It’s been a relatively quick process for the earliest homebuilders — with some permits taking only a few days to review — but each scenario hinges on factors like the design plans and the location.

“I would also encourage people to call our center, even if they don’t have plans drawn, even if they just want to have a pre-application meeting and talk about their property and what they want to do,” said Mike Renner, one of the directors of 4LEAF. “The more touches we have with homeowners and people building back and all the other stakeholders, the easier the rebuilding process is going to be. We can catch things early on on the property — setbacks, height limitations, special zoning issues, things like that.”



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