Building Industry Magazine - February 2014 - (Page 48)

NewsBeat George S. Ehara is Outstanding Union Builder of the Year The Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters has named George S. Ehara, vice president and division manager of Swinerton Builders in Hawaii, the 2014 Outstanding Union Builder of the Year. Ehara was honored on Jan. 7 at a reception hosted by The Pacific Resource Partnership. The award is given annually to a contractor who has made exceptional contributions to the construction industry and the community, taken a cooperative approach to labor-management relations, and demonstrated strong support of union construction. "Under George's leadership, Swinerton Builders beat the odds," said Ron Taketa, executive secretarytreasurer of the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters. "The company not only survived, but thrived during the recession. Today, Swinerton is the second largest contractor in the state-and it's all thanks to George's hard work, his integrity, his commitment to excellence, and his desire to build strong relationships across the industry." Ehara joined Swinerton Builders in 1999. In 2005 he was named vice president of Swinerton's Hawaii operation. "It's quite an honor to receive this award and to add my name to the impressive list of previous recipients, many of whom I know and look up to," said Ehara. "I share this award with all of the employees of Swinerton who work hard every day to deliver projects that add value to our community and that we can be proud of." Kapiolani Medical Center Begins Expansion CEO Martha Smith and Tucker the Therapy Dog donned safety gear, started engines and directed machinery, taking the first crunch of concrete out of the old parking garage, officially starting its demolition Nov. 11. Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children has began the first phase of a multi-year master plan to rebuild the hospital with the demolition of the old parking garage to make way for a five-floor building and basement. The new tower will house an expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Also planned is an adult medicalsurgical unit with a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic and rehabilitation services center, a 178-seat auditorium, seven conference/education rooms, and a data center. Future plans include radiology and emergency services, a new kitchen and a dining room. When completed, the 200,000-square-foot building, constructed by general contractors Layton Construction Co. and dck pacific in a joint venture, will be a $120 million project and is expected to generate 400 construction jobs. Contractors will seek Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ®) silver designation. The NICU/PICU Tower is expected to open in fall 2016. BIA Installs President Brian K. Adachi The Building Industry Association installed Brian K. Adachi of BKA Builders Inc. as its 2014 president on Dec. 5 at The Royal Hawaiian hotel. Other 2014 officers include: PresidentElect Richard Hobson Jr., Gentry Homes, Ltd.; Vice President Craig Washofsky, Servco Home & Appliance Distribution; Secretary Evan Fujimoto, Graham Builders, Inc.; Treasurer Guy J. Shindo, First Hawaiian Bank; Special Appointee-Builder Paul D. Silen, Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co., Inc.; Special Appointee-Builder Mark Kennedy, Haseko Construction Management Group, Inc.; Special AppointeeAssociate Dean Uchida, SSFM International, Inc.; and Immediate Past President Greg Thielen, Complete Construction Services Corp. Newly installed BIA president for 2014 Brian K. Adachi of BKA Builders Inc. and Karen Nakamura, executive vice president and CEO of BIA Hawaii 48 | BUILDING INDUSTRY | FEBRUARY 2014

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Magazine - February 2014

FEATURES COMMERCIAL/RETAIL
ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF HI
ROOFING MATERIALS
INSIDE THE NAWIC
HAWAII’S WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION
NEWS BEAT Outstanding Union Builder of the Year
Luxury Residences Planned at Ala Moana
CAK Installs Board, Honors Members
BIA Installs President Brian K. Adachi
Admor HVAC Cools Cancer
Kapiolani Medical Center Begins Expansion
ASLA Elects New Board
Nan Inc. Gives $1M to St. Francis
DEPARTMENTS Concept to Completion: 1 43 Hekili Street 6
Contracts Awarded
Low Bids
Best Practices: A Post-Job Survey Equals More Work!

Building Industry Magazine - February 2014