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DATEBOOK Upcoming Classes, Events & More MAY 6 MAY 12 NUCA BIA-Hawaii Refresher on Hawaii Excavation and Trench Safety EPA Lead Renovator Certification Training The Hawaii Chapter of National Utility Contractors Association invites all construction industry professionals, or anyone interested in the field of utility and excavation construction, to join in this workshop by veteran safety trainer Ed Williams. The discussion includes the latest updates and OSHA rules for Competent Person and Confined Space Entry. Noon to 3 p.m., Pacific Pipe Company, 1255 Kuala St., Second Floor Training Room, Pearl City. Free. MAY 7 14th Annual Hawaii Build and Buy Green Conference This event brings together nationally acclaimed speakers and local experts in the fields of green building and communities, affordable housing, design, engineering, construction and development. Topics cover emerging and critical global issues and related new technologies, tools and applications. Keynote speaker Ralph DiNola, executive director of the New Buildings Institute, will address the theme "Net Zero Energy Building in Hawaii and Beyond." For more information, contact Gail Suzuki-Jones at gsuzuki@dbedt.hawaii.gov or 587-3802, or Jonathan Chin at jonathan.r.chin@dbedt.hawaii.gov or 587-2676. MAY 9 BIA-Hawaii Bonding Basics for Small Business Get information about the DBE and SBA small business programs, the bonding process, what you need to know before applying for a bond and more-plus meet one-on-one with the presenters for advice, free of charge. 8:30 a.m. to noon, CTC-Pacific, Waipahu. Registration is available online until May 9 at www.biahawaii.org; contact Lea Wong for more information at LKK@biahawaii.org or 629-7506. Free. 8 | BUILDING INDUSTRY | MAY 2014 Today's contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects and disturbing lead-based paint in homes, childcare facilities and schools built before 1978 must be EPA certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. This requirement affects electricians, plumbers, renovators, remodelers and painters. 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., CTC-Pacific, Waipahu. Registration is available online until May 12 at www.biahawaii.org; contact Lea Wong for more information at LKK@biahawaii.org or 629-7506. $300 for BIA-Hawaii members and $350 for nonmembers. MAY 15 NAWIC May General Membership Meeting Join the National Association of Women in Construction, Honolulu Chapter for its monthly networking event and dinner/membership meeting. Get to know other women in the industry, build partnerships and increase your knowledge. All membership meetings are open to the public, and no advanced registration is required. Networking begins at 5 p.m.; dinner and meeting begin at 6 p.m., Honolulu Country Club. Email nawic114@yahoo.com for more information. $35. MAY 15 AIA Honolulu ARE Study Session Series If you're preparing to take the Architect Registration Examination (ARE), these monthly study sessions are for you. One exam topic is covered each month, with a guest lecturer who offers advice and encourages discussion. Attendees are also welcome to access the study materials available at the Center. This month's session will focus on programming, planning and practice. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. and the speaker will begin at 6 p.m. Study session will be from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m., Center for Architecture, Downtown. Advanced online registration and payment are required; register at www.aiahonolulu.org by May 15. For more information, contact Laurel Swan at laurel@pkwa.net. $10 for AIA members; $20 for nonmembers. MAY 15 BIA-Hawaii Green Home Trends & Appraisal Methodologies With single-family green homes estimated to rise up to a 38 percent market share by 2016, this seven-hour course will give the appraiser a thorough knowledge of green and Energy Star home certification programs and characteristics. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CTC-Pacific, Waipahu. Registration is available online until May 15 at www.biahawaii.org; contact Lea Wong for more information at LKK@biahawaii.org or 629-7506. $325 for BIA-Hawaii members and $440 for nonmembers; with ETF approval, $220. MAY 20, 21 & 22 ABC Hawaii Construction Quality Management Certification Class This CQM certification for contractors is valid for five years and is necessary for anyone planning on doing federal government projects. The three-day class begins at noon daily and ends at 4 p.m., ABC Hawaii, Suite 201A, Kalihi. A light lunch will be served at 11:30 p.m. Registration and payment are required by May 13; register online at www.abchawaii.org. $90 for ABC members and $120 for nonmembers. MAY 20, 22, 27, 29 & JUNE 5 GCA of Hawaii OSHA 30-Hour for the Construction Industry This weeklong course is designed http://www.aiahonolulu.org http://www.biahawaii.org http://www.biahawaii.org http://www.abchawaii.org http://www.biahawaii.org

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

SUBCONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII
SUSTAINABILITY
MILITARY TRIBUTE
LEARNING THE CRAFT
NEWS BEAT Island Insurance Offers Contractors E&O Coverage
Goodfellow Bros. Launches Viaduct Repairs
HDCC to Construct Waikiki Landing
Black Construction Wins Eagle Award
Kiewit to Construct Kapolei School
Construction Begins on Salt at Our Kakaako
Gateside Completes Pali Momi Wellness Station
RGS Energy Acquires Elemental Energy
Watts-Healy Tibbitts Lands NAVFAC Pacific Job
DEPARTMENTS Datebook
Spotlight On Success: Kaiser Koolau Clinic
Contracts Awarded
Low Bids
New Products
News Makers
Faces
Best Practices

Building Industry Magazine - May 2014