"Construction Connection" is your source for monthly information on industry news and events to keep you in the know. BIA-Hawaii is The VOICE of the construction industry and we work diligently to promote our members through advocacy and education and provide community outreach programs to enhance the quality of life for the people of Hawaii.

We are cultivating a virtual trade show to rival our in-person shows of the past. All the elements you are familiar with from prior shows will be available on a new and exciting online platform.

Attendees will be able to access the important features of an in-person show such as getting advice from the pros and finding the services and products they need - all from the comfort of their homes.

Vendors will experience a new and exciting digital platform that will allow you to capitalize on all possible leads. You will get the same great connections you expect from our traditional show such as the ability to:

The new format will allow you to expand your reach and gives you more opportunities than ever before to:

For more information on The BIG Show, please contact Jess Leorna, CEO, [email protected] or call 808.847.4666

FEB 19: Marketing & Sales Strategies for Building Professionals

MAR 2: Securing Your Right to Payment - Hawaii Lien Law

About the Employment & Training Fund. In 1991, the State Legislature established the ETF program to address the growing need to upgrade the job skills of Hawaii's workforce, created as part of a national movement that swept the country in the 1980s. Investing in human capital to improve productivity and the nation's quality of goods and services became a top priority. The Employer Referral ("micro") program is for individual businesses that need to upgrade the job skills of their employees. 

BIA-Hawaii is an approved Training Provider. ETF will cover 50% of the Non-Member course fee rate for select courses, up to a maximum of $400.

Learn more at https://labor.hawaii.gov/wdd/home/employers/etf/micro/

You are invited to BIA's 2021 Golf Tournament. This event will occur virtually over the course of six weeks, from February 15 through March 31, 2021.

Register your team of four and we help schedule your tee times at the Hawaii Prince Golf Club. Times will be reserved upon registration and are first-come, first-served.

This Golf experience will be like no other! You will enjoy the camaraderie of in-person play with proper social distancing protocols in place.

Take advantage of this unique sponsorship opportunity to support BIA-Hawaii while receiving fantastic recognition and ROI from the event's virtual environment. Your company's logo will be proudly displayed on event communications and social postings.

In-kind sponsorships are welcome from all members - if you have items to contribute, drop them by the BIA office or we will pick them up!

In-kind items needed include tournament prizes, swag bag goodies, individually wrapped snacks/drinks, coupons/promotional inserts, etc.

Learn more at www.biahawaiigolf.com

Questions: [email protected] or call 808.847.4666

FEB 18: Environmental Applications & Implications of Artificial Intelligence

FEB 25: COVID-19 Webinar: Getting Back to Business, Safely. COVID-19 A Year Later: What have we learned? How do we move forward?

MAR 16: Prepare and Understand REAC Inspection: Latest Guidelines

There are many benefits of BIA-Hawaii membership. Each month we will highlight benefits to ensure you are getting the most value from your membership.

Learn more about BIA-Hawaii membership at www.biahawaii.org/value-of-your-membership. Membership questions? Contact [email protected] or call 808-847-4666

Know the Dangers and Signs of Fatigue on the Jobsite. The physical demands and deadline-focused nature of construction work often lead to overwork and fatigue. Add in additional stress over the pandemic and its fallout, and many in home building are finding themselves sleeping less and prone to fatigue.

The effects of fatigue are far-reaching and can have an adverse impact on all areas of our lives, especially on construction sites with so many safety hazards.

The BIA-Hawaii CTC headquarters in Waipahu has beautiful and convenient space for all of your event needs. Classrooms for trainings and well-equipped rooms for events are available to rent. The event & classroom rental calendar is now open for 2021. Space fills quickly! Secure your preferred dates and times. Contact [email protected] or call 808-847-4666.

FEB 19: NAHB Marketing & Sales Strategies for Building Professionals

FEB 19: Respirable Crystalline Silica Competent Person Level Course

FEB 19: FREE The Role of the Qualified, Competent and Authorized Person

FEB 23: NAHB Universal Design Essentials

FEB 26: Electrical Safety Awareness

FEB 26: Lock Out Tag Out (4 Hour) LIVE ONLINE

MAR 2: Securing Your Right to Payment - Hawaii Lien Law

MAR 15: NAHB CAPS I - Marketing & Communication Strategies for Aging & Accessibility

MAR 18: NAHB CAPS II - Design/Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility

MAR 23: NAHB Estimating & Scheduling for Profitable Organizations

MAR 23-25: Construction Quality Management (CQM)

MAR 30: NAHB Project Management

MAR 31, APR 2,5,7,9: 40-Hour Safety Hazard Awareness Training for Contractors

BIA-Hawaii is offering members the opportunity to promote their business in the monthly newsletter free of charge for the next few months, first come, first served. If you would like to feature your business, please contact [email protected].

Do you know a BIA-Hawaii member who has been giving back to the community by volunteering their time, services, labor or supplies to community projects? Please let us know at [email protected].