"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.

BIA-Hawaii home shows are the biggest and the best in the state! You know the value and importance these shows provide to your business in the form of leads, clients, and brand exposure.

Reserve your Booth Today. Reservations are now being accepted for booth space.

Hybrid Event. The BIG Summer Show will be a combined virtual & in-person home show.

For more than 30 years, BIA-Hawaii has conducted the Building Industry Design & Construction Awards featuring the best in remodeling and new construction projects statewide.

The esteemed awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of industry professionals in a variety of categories representing a cross-section of the building and construction spectrum.

Entries are judged on creativity, use of materials, craftsmanship, functionality and design principles. The award-winning designs incorporate the latest technologies and products on the market today. From sustainable living and luxurious outdoor spaces to commercial and retail spaces that become community gathering places, the competition inspires exciting possibilities in our industry.

There is still time to participate in the Call-To-Arms. We would like to thank our members who have shown distinct dedication and loyalty to BIA-Hawaii to assist in fiscal solvency during and after the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Your support of our programs shows that our impact on the building industry and community will survive the pandemic and beyond. We are looking forward to another 65 successful years!

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/

On-demand: SBA How the Employee Retention Tax Credit Can Save You Money

June 22: Delivering the Dream Despite the Unexpected: Sales & Customer Experience in An Unprecedented Market

June 23-24: OSHA, The Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) Administrator Course

June 24: SBA Getting Back on Track: Help is Here

June 29: Dynamic Strategic Planning & Budgeting in Uncertain Times

July 13: Refrigeration 201: Monetizing Refrigeration Opportunities

July 13: Fair Housing – The Posture You Choose and the Words You Use May Get You Sued

July 16: How to Handle an OSHA Inspection

July 19: Electrical Safety Awareness

July 19: Lock Out Tag Out

Aug 6: Confined Space for Construction - Competent Person Level Course

Aug 9: Excavation and Trenching Competent Person Level Course

Aug 19: Q3 Housing Forecasts

Sept 8-10: Builder 100 Live

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

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.

June 18: CAPS I Marketing Strategies for Aging & Accessibility

June 25: CAPS II Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility

June 30: CAPS III Details & Solutions for Livable Homes and Aging in Place

July 1: Identifying Trouble Areas in Residential Buildings & Permitting

July 7: 40-Hour Safety Hazard Awareness Training for Contractors - Online 5 day class

July 21: NAHB Estimating and Scheduling for Profitable Business Operations

July 27: Blueprint for Rebuilding your Business - Mitigating Miscommunications

July 28: NAHB Project Management

July 30: Universal Design Essentials

Aug 4: Construction Safety & Injury Prevention (online)

Aug 6: NAHB Business Accounting & Job Costing: A Road to Profitability (online)

Aug 11: Blueprint for Rebuilding your Business - The Impact of Trust

Aug 23, 25, 27, 31 & Sept.2: 40-hr Safety Hazard Awareness Training for Contractors (in-person)

Sept. 15: NAHB CAPS I (online)

Sept: 17: NAHB CAPS II (online)

Sept 22: Identifying Trouble Areas in Residential Building (in-person)

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].