Whether you’re an experienced, professional builder or a first-time owner-builder, we hope you’ll find this webpage a convenient one-stop collection of indispensable resources for your Hawaii building project,
Government Building Departments
Have questions or just need help with navigating the building code and permitting processes? Contact your local building department:
Hawaii, County of www.hawaiicounty.gov/public-works-building
Honolulu, City & County of http://honoluludpp.org/
Kauai, County of http://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments/PublicWorks/BuildingDivision
Maui County http://www.co.maui.hi.us/index.aspx?nid=1205
Construction Industry Related Associations
AIA Honolulu– Chapter of the American Institute of Architects www.aiahonolulu.org
AIA Honolulu is a Chapter of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) representing and serving AIA Hawaii members on the island of Oahu, and on the neighboring islands of Hawaii and Kauai. AIA Honolulu represents and serves over 800 individual member architects, associates, and allied design professionals who are working in fields allied to architecture.
APA– The Engineered Wood Association www.apawood.org
APA is focused on helping the industry create structural wood products of exceptional strength, versatility and reliability. With the combined research efforts of scientists at APA’s research center with the knowledge gained from decades of field work, and cooperation with our member manufacturers, APA promotes new solutions and improved processes that benefit the entire industry.
APA has relaunched www.performancewalls.org, a free resource providing builders, architects, specifiers and code officials with tools to design and build safe, durable and code-compliant walls. The site compiles APA’s extensive library of wall-construction content, including how-to instructions, technical information, and CAD details for wood-frame construction, all in one convenient location.
Building Industry Association (BIA) of Hawaii www.biahawaii.org
BIA is the Voice of the Construction Industry representing builders, developers, contractors, suppliers and associates whose business is construction. BIA provides members with business marketing opportunities, peer to peer networking and industry information/education in order to stay competitive.
Contractors Association of Kauai (CAK) www.contractorsassnofkauai.org
The Contractors Association of Kauai is a non-profit trade organization that serves individuals and businesses involved in the construction industry. The CAK strives to improve the construction industry through educational programs, services (contractor insurance/license follow ups and contractors referrals) and public awareness efforts.
General Contractors Association (GCA) of Hawaii www.gcahawaii.org
The General Contractors Association of Hawaii (GCA) was formed in 1932 by general contractors from the four major islands of Hawaii. The GCA is a full service construction association serving General Contractors, Subcontractors, Equipment/Material Suppliers and Associate Members. The GCA of Hawaii is the industry leader dedicated to skill, integrity and responsibility.
Hawaii Island Contractors’ Association (HICA) www.hicassociation.com
HICA is a non-profit organization that has been around for over 50 years comprised of over 150 licensed general contractors, subcontractors, lifetime, hall of fame, honorary and associate members. Among other things, it provides legislative advocacy, industry support and education to its members, scholarships for 2nd year college students in a construction related field, and opportunities for growth.
Financial Institutions
American Savings Bank www.asbhawaii.com
Bank of Hawaii www.boh.com
CU Hawaii www.cuhawaii.com
First Hawaiian Bank www.fhb.com
HFS Federal Credit Union www.hfsfcu.org
Island Home Loans www.islandhomeloansinc.com
Territorial Savings Bank www.territorialsavings.net
Realtor Associations
Hawaii Association of Realtors www.hawaiirealtors.com
Hawaii Island Realtors www.hallislandrealtors.com
Kauai Board of Realtors www.kauaiboard.com
West Hawaii Association of Realtors www.konarealtors.com
Realtors Association of Maui www.ramaui.com
Honolulu Board of Realtors www.hicentral.com
HPM Better Builder Directory
A searchable database of licensed building professionals: www.hpmhawaii.com/better-builder
Drafting/Architecture Firms
East Hawaii Drafting:
Accent Design Services (808) 936-5377 www.accentdesignservices.com
Bryan Lindsey, Architect of Hawaii (808) 333-6853 www.blarchitect.com
Bona Design (808) 965-7364 www.bonadesign.com
David Holbrook Drafting Designs (808) 640-4911
Hilo Drafting Service (808) 935-9118
Polynesian Development (808) 963-5448 www.pdibuilds.com
Stacy’s Drafting (808) 961-4702
West Hawaii Drafting:
Griffith Drafting & Design (808) 965-8528
Hawaii Island Drafting (808) 959-5722
Piper Design (808) 331-2244 www.piperdesigns.net
Sundquist Lance C (808) 325-7768
Walter Fullterton, Architect (808) 326-9611
Weigang Marvick & Associates (808) 329-3755
East Hawaii Architects:
Hetherington Architecture, LLC (808) 938-3498 www.hetharch.com
Island Style Homes (808) 640-7974
Merrill Kittinger Architect (808) 327-9888
Robert Lantenser Architect (808) 968-7031
West Hawaii Architects:
Dinmore & Cisco Architects, Inc. (808) 329-3266 www.bellomoarchitects.com
Francois Architects (808) 882-7505
Hawaii Design Group (808) 326-7670 www.hawaiidesigngroup.com
Hawaii Island Architects (808) 324-4141 www.hiallc.net
Keith A. Winnie Architects, Inc. (808) 329-5565 www.kawarchitects.com
Lee Rhoady (808) 885-9178 www.rlad.net
Merrill Kittinger Architect (808) 327-9888
Richtor J. Reynolds (808) 329-4303 www.richtorreynolds.com
Roth Kimura LLP (808) 324-6073 www.rothkimura.com
Walter Fullterton, Architect (808) 326-9611
Civil Engineering Services:
Aina Engineering (808) 895-6173
Atlas Engineering (808) 965-7350
Harada Engineering, LLC (Hawaii Island - Septic Design) (808) 896-7720
Jeffery M. Smith, P.E. (808) 282-3310
Merrill Kittinger (808) 327-9888
Peter J. Boucher (808) 981-0827
Septic Designs (808) 959-3770
Other Building Material Providers
Carpet Isle (Hilo, Hawaii Island) www.carpetislehawaii.com
Floor Décor (Hilo, Hawaii Island) www.floordecorhilo.com
Warehouse Direct (Kona, Hawaii Island) (808) 331-0010
Waterworks ( Hawaii Island) www.waterworkshawaii.com
Utility Companies
Electric:
Hawaiian Electric Company (Oahu) www.heco.com
Hawaii Electric Light Company (Hawaii Island) www.helcohi.com
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative www.kiuc.coop
Maui Electric Company www.mauielectric.com
Solar: Refer to Better Builder Directory
Water:
Kauai County Water Department www.Kauaiwater.org
Priceville Utilities Company (Kauai) www.princevilleutilities.com
Hawaii County Department of Water Supply www.hawaiidws.org
Board of Water Supply (Honolulu) www.hbws.org
Water Works Hawaii (Hawaii) www.waterworkshawaii.com
Gas:
The Gas Company www.hawaiigas.com
Phone, Internet & TV:
Hawaiian Telcom www.hawaiiantel.com
Oceanic Time Warner Cable www.oceanic.com
Living & Doing Business in Hawaii
Chambers of Commerce:
Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce www.hicc.biz
Kauai Chamber of Commerce www.kauaichamber.org
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce www.kona-kohala.com
Maui Chamber of Commerce www.mauichamber.com
Other:
Hawaii Department of Education
State of Hawaii’s Newcomer’s Guide
Hawaii Island Lava Flow Hazard Zone Maps
USGS Map of Flood High Water Condition
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