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NewsBeat BIA Expo Hits “Green” Mark The seventh annual Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA) Remodel it Right, Remodel it Green Expo, held on Aug. 26-28 at the Hawaii Convention Center, generated a total attendance of 7,696. Though down about 7 percent from 2010, Karen Nakamura, BIA Hawaii CEO, says exhibitors saw a positive increase in solid leads, especially from those who came to the event with their plans, Building 20110616.pdf 6/17/2011 specific questions and A popular feature of the expo is theIndustry Magazine - round-table discussions. 10:12:26 AM Meet the Experts timelines. “People came to the expo this year very focused on value, saving money and sticking to the specific products and services within their renovation budgets,” comments Nakamura. “The top categories of interest were photovoltaic systems, kitchens and bathrooms, followed by windows, Energy Star appliances, and green products that save people money with lower utility bills, rebates and tax credits.” Besides the exhibits featuring the latest products and services from Hawaii’s top contractors, suppliers, building industry experts and associates, other popular highlights of the three-day event are the Meet Avalon’s real estate experts possess the knowledge the Experts round-table discussions and experience to enhance and realize the value of and the Panel Experts seminar. your assets. Call us today for a consultation! “Since approximately 60 percent of Oahu homes are more than 50 years old and could benefit Development from a remodeling project, we are F: (808) 587-7769 Management very committed to this building 841 Bishop Street, Suite 1601 Leasing industry consumer event that is Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Investment designed to educate homeowners info@avalonhi.com Consulting in a collaborative environment,” www.avalonhi.com concludes Nakamura. YOUR PROPERTY IS OUR PASSION C M Y CM MY CY CMY K P: (808) 587-7770 Building industry | OCTOBER 2011 | 7 http://www.avalonhi.com http://www.avalonhi.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Magazine - October 2011

Cover October, 2011
Contents
Datebook
Aloha’s Convenience Store of the Future
BIA Expo Hits “Green” Mark
Construction Begins on Pilot Biomass Refinery
Campbell Helps West Oahu Schools
Senior Care Facility Opens in Kailua
Hawaiian Dredging to Build $52M BEQ
Contracts Awarded
Roofing
Sunetric Completes FIT PV Project
Best Practices
Pacific Building Trade Expo Program
Low Bids
Infrastructure
Spotlight on Success: New Youth Center, KMCBH
School Construction
New Products
News Makers

Building Industry Magazine - October 2011