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FEBRUARY 2021/$5.00
SECOND ANNUAL
HAWAII’S
RED-HOT
SUBS
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five trades land votes
from Islands’ leading GCs
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Publisher General contractors routinely hire subcontractors to supple-
AMANDA CANADA ment their own permanent employees on projects of all sizes.
This practice enhances the GCs’ ability to complete a job on
Editor time and on budget by bringing in specialized workers while
DAVID PUTNAM keeping payroll costs down.
Along with adding more flexibility in scheduling, subs
Associate Editors
increase productivity. And in many cases, GCs and subs work on multiple proj-
BRETT ALEXANDER-ESTES ects together and form long-term business relationships.
PRISCILLA PÉREZ BILLIG GCs are constantly looking to
strengthen their network of subs, and
Senior Advertising Director
just as vital to subs is catching the atten-
BARRY REDMAYNE
tion of GCs. In this issue, we showcase
Senior Account Executives Hawaii subs who are considered to be
DAVID KANYUCK
the best in their areas of expertise, as
selected by the Islands’ leading GCs.
JENNIFER DORMAN
For our second annual Red-Hot Subs
Advertising Coordinator feature, we asked GCs to pick their
LORRAINE CABANERO three favorite subcontractors in five
categories—carpenters, electricians,
Lead Art Director Hawaii State Hospital, a 2020 Zelinsky Co. project floorers, painters and plumbers.
URSULA A. SILVA Our coverage highlights the top
vote-getters. Overall, nearly 60 subs received votes, and all of them warrant
Art Director congratulations for their consistently stellar work on projects large and small.
JONATHAN TANJI The pandemic wreaked havoc everywhere in 2020, even affecting the “essen-
tial” construction sector as trade associations wisely opted to cancel in-person
Graphic Designer
events in favor of virtual meeting forums. Among activities COVID-19 knocked
DUSTIN KODA out in January was the Roofing Contractors Association of Hawaii’s eighth
Circulation Manager annual Top Roofing Awards.
Like you, we look forward to next January when the RCAH hopefully can resume
CHELSE TAKAHASHI
its tradition of bestowing Top Roofing Awards to its contest-winning members.
Press Manager The RCAH’s annual gala, though relatively young, is among the best in
ABE POPA Hawaii’s building industry. With the absence of this year’s RCAH show in mind,
and to contrive another way to showcase the Islands’ roofers, BIH invited lead-
Press Operator ing companies to present their favorite roofing project of 2020 for this issue of
DEAN ONISHI the magazine. No awards were given, just admiration for outstanding work. We
hope you enjoy reading about them.
Bindery Operator A hui hou,
AUSTIN POPA
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CONTENTS
FEBRUARY 2021 VOL. 64 NUMBER 2
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HAWAII
8 14 30 37
Features News Beat
3 A Bow to Our Subs 47 AHL, A&B Take Gold at ICSC Global Awards North
America
Coffee Break: David Putnam
47 NAWIC Hawaii Chapter Makes Foodbank Donation
48 Shintani Wins $8.9M NAVFAC Task Order
8 Unstoppable Team
48 Nan Donates $1M to Health Center
Spotlight on Success:
48 NAVFAC Pacific Completes Barracks in Vietnam
Moss and Associates, Hawaii
49 Schwinn Heads HLPA for 2021
49 Hensel Phelps Lands $12.8M Air Force Project
14 Inside ABC Hawaii:
49 Fundraising for Kamaile Academy Program
‘Heightened Interest’
Next generation of workers seeking career
training from trade association
Departments
6 Datebook
16 Hawaii’s Top Roofing Projects of 2020 50 News Makers
Roofing has legs in Hawaii’s 52 Contracts Awarded
COVID-19 economy 53 Low Bids
FEBRUARY 2021/$5.00
SECOND ANNUAL
HAWAII’S
30 Solar Takes Center Stage RED-HOT
New solar energy expansion will help On the Cover SUBS
reboot Hawaii’s economy in 2021 Top subcontractors in
five trades land votes
Hawaii’s top GCs select their choice from Islands’ leading GCs
subcontractors in Building Industry’s
36 Energy, Carbon and COVID-19 second annual survey. +
INSIDE ABC HAWAII
Design by Ursula A. Silva
Carbon Lighthouse and Ulupono Initiative
TOP ROOFING PROJECTS
ENERGY, CARBON
AND COVID-19
address Hawaii’s CRE issues
37 Hawaii’s Red-Hot Subs:
Experts at Their Craft
Top subcontractors in five trades land COMING IN MARCH
votes from Islands’ leading GCs Building Industry Hawaii takes a look Inside
GCA of Hawaii along with bringing the latest
in Finance, Bonding and Insurance. Our
52 Contract Awards Top Record $3B coverage includes a special feature on Women
Pandemic Year Delivers In Construction and an update on Shipping &
Record $3B in Contracts Transportation.
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FEBRUARY 1 3:30 p.m. Register at lawsonassociatesinc.thundertix.com/
ABC Hawaii 2021-2022 Apprenticeship events/180771. Email response contains link to webinar.
Programs Open Enrollment For more information, go to info@lawsonsafety.com,
Open enrollment for the Associated Builders and Contractors lawsonsafety.com or contact Lawson at 441-5333. Fee: $199
Hawaii Chapter (ABC Hawaii) 2021-2022 apprenticeship plus tax and registration/online ticketing fee
programs begins Jan. 15. Register for required orientation for
FEBRUARY 9
state-approved apprenticeship programs in carpentry, electrical,
painting, plumbing and roofing from February through June Senior Safety in the Home
18; programs start in August. Orientation classes are held every Presented by Lance Luke, host of “Ask the Building
Friday from 9-10 a.m. via Zoom. To schedule an orientation Expert,” a webinar series. 9 a.m. Register at https://
and for more information: Ken Wilson at 845-4887. askbuildingexpert.now.site/home. For more information:
lanceluke@hawaiibuildingexpert.com or 422-2132. Free.
FEBRUARY 1
FEBRUARY 10
HAPI Shorts (Ongoing)
Virtual sessions by industry professionals presented each Entries Due: 2021 GCA Build Hawaii Awards
week during lunch hour by the Hawaii Asphalt Paving Completed entry forms for the 2021 GCA of Hawaii’s
Industry (HAPI). 30- to 40-minute sessions are followed by prestigious annual awards are due Feb. 10. For more
questions and answers. February sessions are PaveXpress for information: gcahawaii.org, or contact Gladys Hagemann at
Porous Asphalt Design (3rd), You Be The Inspector! (10th), gladys@gcahawaii.org.
GPR for Layer Thickness (17th), and Intro to Balanced
FEBRUARY 13
Mix Design (24th). For more information, go to http://
hawaiiasphalt.org/education/hapi-shorts/. Free. Fall Protection Authorized Person, 8-Hour – Live Online
Presented by Lawson & Associates via Zoom, 7 a.m.-
FEBRUARY 1 3:30 p.m. Register at lawsonassociatesinc.thundertix.com/
AIA Center for Architecture Programs (Tentative) events/183148. Email response contains link to webinar.
Until further notice, programs at the American Institute For more information, go to info@lawsonsafety.com,
of Architects Honolulu Chapter’s Center for Architecture are lawsonsafety.com or contact Lawson at 441-5333. Fee: $199
restricted. A limited number of programs and events are avail- plus tax and registration/online ticketing fee.
able online. For information on the latest available programs,
FEBRUARY 18
visit aiahonolulu.org.
NAWIC Honolulu Chapter 114
FEBRUARY 5 FEBRUARY Membership Meeting
Excavation and Trenching Competent This virtual meeting of the National Association of
Person Level Course, 8-Hour – Live Online Women in Construction Honolulu Chapter features Carol
Presented by Lawson & Associates via Zoom, 7 a.m.- Hagen’s presentation of “Tools for Project Scheduling”
3:30 p.m. Register at lawsonassociatesinc.thundertix.com/ (Powerproject), “Employee Time Tracking” (mjobtime)
events/180741. Email response contains link to webinar. and “Project Management” (Procore) segments. To register
For more information, go to info@lawsonsafety.com, and for more information, go to www.nawic-honolulu.org,
lawsonsafety.com or contact Lawson at 441-5333. Fee: $199 Eventbrite or contact jnacino@lynden.com.
plus tax and registration/online ticketing fee.
FEBRUARY 19
FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20 Respirable Crystalline Silica Competent
AGC’S STP Unit 2 | Oral and Written Person Level Course, 4-Hour – Live Online
Communication (2015 Edition) Presented by Lawson & Associates via Zoom, 7-11
Presented by the General Contractors Association of a.m. Register at lawsonassociatesinc.thundertix.com/
Hawaii (GCA of Hawaii) via Zoom. 7:30-11:30 a.m. (daily). events/180891. Email response contains link to webinar.
Instructor: Jon M. Young. For more information and to For more information, go to info@lawsonsafety.com,
register by Jan. 22: gcahawaii.org, or contact Judee at lawsonsafety.com or contact Lawson at 441-5333. Fee: $99
833-1681 ext. 14 or gca@gcahawaii.org. Fee: GCA members plus tax and registration/online ticketing fee.
$295; non-members $395.
FEBRUARY 19
FEBRUARY 8 NAHB Marketing and Sales Strategies
Supported and Mobile Scaffolding - Competent for Building Professionals
Person Level Course, 8-Hour – Live Online Presented by the Building Industry Association of Hawaii
Presented by Lawson & Associates via Zoom, 7 a.m.- (BIA-Hawaii) and the National Association of Home Builders
(NAHB). 8 a.m.-4 p.m. via Zoom. To register and for more
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information: biahawaii.org or contact Barbara Nishikawa at information: biahawaii.org or contact Barbara Nishikawa
629-7505 or BLN@biahawaii.org. Fee: BIA-Hawaii members at BLN@biahawaii.org. Fee: BIA-Hawaii members $35;
$250; non-members $350. non-members $45.
FEBRUARY 19 MARCH 6, 13, 20
The Role of the Qualified, Competent and AGC’S STP Unit 1 | Leadership
Authorized Person, 2-Hour – Online Webinar and Motivation (2015 Edition)
Presented by Lawson & Associates via Zoom, 11 Presented by GCA of Hawaii via Zoom. 7:30-11:30 a.m.
a.m.-1 p.m. Register at zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ (daily). Instructor: Kristi Koga. For more information and
Ghgiuv1xQWeuX_4jKCQzTA?inf_ contact_key=0144be7 to register by Feb. 19: gcahawaii.org, or contact Judee at
fac3869e43985ec48ba6b0bfb. For more information, go to 833-1681 ext. 14 or gca@gcahawaii.org. Fee: GCA members
info@lawsonsafety.com, lawsonsafety.com or contact Lawson $295; non-members $395.
at 441-5333. Free.
MARCH 6, 13, 20, 27; APRIL 3
FEBRUARY 23 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Training for
NAHB Universal Design Essentials Contractors Course 2021-0306
Presented by BIA-Hawaii and the NAHB via Zoom. 8 Presented by GCA of Hawaii. 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (daily).
a.m.-4 p.m. To register and for more information: biahawaii. GCA Conference Room, 1065 Ahua St. Instructor: Tristan
org or contact Barbara Nishikawa at BLN@biahawaii.org. Aldeguer. For more information and to register by March 3:
Fee: BIA-Hawaii members $300; non-members $400. gcahawaii.org, or contact Judee at 833-1681 ext. 14 or gca@
gcahawaii.org. Fee: GCA members $500; non-members $750.
FEBRUARY 23
MARCH 9
Building Safety – Covid 19 Protocol
Presented by Lance Luke, host of “Ask the Building Concrete Spalling Repair Guide
Presented by Lance Luke, host of “Ask the Building
Expert,” a webinar series. 9 a.m. Register at https://
Expert,” a webinar series. 9 a.m. Register at https://
askbuildingexpert.now.site/home. For more information:
askbuildingexpert.now.site/home. For more information:
lanceluke@hawaiibuildingexpert.com or 422-2132. Free.
lanceluke@hawaiibuildingexpert.com or 422-2132. Free.
FEBRUARY 26
Electrical Safety Awareness, 4-Hour – Live Online
Presented by Lawson & Associates via Zoom, 7-11
a.m. Register at lawsonassociatesinc.thundertix.com/
events/183149. Email response contains link to webinar. For
more information, go to info@lawsonsafety.com, lawson-
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safety.com or contact Lawson at 441-5333. Fee: $99 plus tax
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and registration/online ticketing fee.
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FEBRUARY 26 AN D DUSTL
Lock Out Tag Out, 4-Hour – Live Online
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Presented by Lawson & Associates via Zoom, 11:30 a.m.-
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SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS
UNSTOPPABLE
TEAM Moss completes Hale Makano O Maili
despite a whole slew of challenges
BY DAVID PUTNAM
R
ed tape, forgotten cesspools ment buildings on a two-acre site. designed to achieve LEED for Homes
and COVID-19 could not The $15 million project for developer Silver certification.
deter Moss and Associates, Laulima Maili LP includes covered
Hawaii, from complet- bike parking and a storage area, a
ing Hale Makana O Maili, an afford- picnic and barbecue area and
able rental homes project in West a playground. The
Oahu. Hale Makana O Maili features project was
51 rental units and one manager’s unit
in six low-rise garden-style apart-
8 | BUILDING INDUSTRY HAWAII | FEBRUARY 2021
“First and foremost, the start of As the site Moss broke ground on the job
the project was delayed three months civil work began, in September 2019 and, despite the
because of permitting delays, and due Rogers says the pandemic, completed the project in
to the constraints in place for the utili- team uncovered 10 November 2020.
zation of the Hawaii affordable hous- cesspools within Rogers says the project was “one
ing tax credits, the project completion the property, “the of the first projects to implement the
date could not be extended without existence of which safety protocols detailed in the Hawaii
financial impacts to the develop- were previously construction industry pledge” adapted
ers,” says Moss Vice President Doug Doug Rogers unknown, and the by the General Contractors Association
Rogers. “The already very aggressive team had to make sure each of them (GCA) of Hawaii’s COVID-19 Task
12-months construction schedule was were exposed, completely uncovered Force. Moss, he adds, assisted GCA of
squeezed to nine months.” and decommissioned with the proper Hawaii in forming the pledge.
abandonment procedures. Moss also assigned a dedicated
“The team stepped up and COVID coordinator, Paul Tateishi, to
completed the extra work with no focus on worker safety and adherence
delaying impacts to the schedule.” to the pledge guidelines.
“Our response to the COVID-19
pandemic brought the project team
together and made the workplace
One of six garden-style apartment
buildings at Hale Makana O Maili
PHOTO COURTESY MOSS
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SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS
a safe zone with the new rules and
preventative measures we enforced,”
Tateishi says.
“This included daily temperature
readings, daily worker observations,
100-percent face coverings, adding
multiple hand-washing and sanitizing
stations, enforcement of social distanc-
ing and weekly safety standdowns to
reinforce the severity of what we were
working through together as a ‘family.’
At the end of the project we are proud Kitchens feature granite countertops.
PHOTO COURTESY MOSS
to report zero cases of COVID-19.”
Hale Makana O Maili, says Chris
Chantavong, Moss’ project manager, “quality of finishes provided for this
helps to fill a huge housing void on the affordable housing project, such as
Leeward Coast. granite countertops, luxury vinyl plank
“As we all know, affordable hous- flooring, energy-efficient appliances
ing is an ongoing problem here in the and fixtures, etc., that meet or exceed
state of Hawaii,” Chantavong says. finishes used in current market-rate
“This project will provide 51 new and new home construction in the Hale Makana O Maili offers one-, two- and
three-bedroom rental homes.
one-, two- and three-bedroom rental industry.”
PHOTO COURTESY MOSS
homes for those making 30 percent, He says special attention was given to
50 percent and 60 percent of the area help the project gain LEED Silver status. energy-efficient appliances, plumbing
median income.” “Products and systems utilized to and electrical fixtures, a solar photo-
Chantavong says Hale Makana achieve the LEED requirements on the voltaic system and electric vehicle
O Maili’s standout feature lies in the project included thermal sheathing, charging stations,” he says. “Onsite
civil drainage systems included an infil-
tration field, two bioretention basins,
GravelPave2 and PaveDrain permeable
paving systems.”
Marvin
Ramirez, Moss’
general superin-
tendent, notes that
along with “site
and scheduling
constraints,” the
Thank you
& team successfully
Congratulations
worked through Marvin Ramirez
Hale Makana O Maili an “accelerated construction schedule
MOSS due to civil redesigns and permitting
delays,” and dealt with the pandemic
by “enforcing new, strict preventative
measures to keep the project safe and
on-schedule.”
Adds Rogers: “All of our subcon-
tractors really stepped up to face the
challenges of this project, and they are
the real heroes for bringing this project
in on time.”
Joe Michael of Pacific Development
Group, one of Hale Makana O Maili’s
developers, lauded the project team.
“The entire Moss team was
outstanding on this project, deliver-
ing quality apartment homes on a
Specializing in Architectural Aluminum Products condensed schedule within budget,” he
Ph: 808-874-5908 • www.EastWestAluminum.com says. “Everything from project sched-
10 | BUILDING INDUSTRY HAWAII | FEBRUARY 2021Yes, we built this! Moss appreciates being a part of the Hale Makana O Ma‘ili project developed by the Hawaiian Community Board in partnership with Pacific Development Group and 3Leaf Holdings. We honor relationships and believe every project is first and foremost about genuine, rewarding relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and the surrounding community. Hawai'i | Florida | Texas | California | mosscm.com | 808.427.6533 ABC 33782
SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS
Luxury vinyl plank flooring is featured thoughout.
PHOTO COURTESY MOSS
uling, submittals, pay applications,
daily communication and monthly
reporting were excellent. A playground at Hale Makana O Maili. PHOTO COURTESY MOSS
“This was our third multifamily
project on Oahu with Moss, and we is that this team is treated as family, and strove to honor the unique culture
look forward to additional projects in we try to keep open dialogue through- of the community for which we were
the near future.” out the project as the inevitable issues building our project. We are very
Rogers says Moss’ style of project arise, believing it is much easier to proud to have been a part of this
management “consists of developing resolve issues from the perspective of much-needed project that will directly
strong relationships with the project family partners rather than adversaries.” help struggling local families find an
owner, each of the subcontractors and For Hale Makana O Maili, the affordable and safe place to live.”
vendors, and with the lead supervisors Moss team, he says, “respectfully
of each construction team. Moss’ view
OVER 33 YEARS
OF QUALITY
SITE WORK
Congratulations
Moss for another
project well done
Hale Makana O Maili is aiming for LEED Silver.
PHOTO COURTESY MOSS
THE WORK LIST
The main construction tasks and specs for Moss,
according to Chris Chantavong, project manager
on Hale Makana O Maili:
• Building / Site • Fiber Cement Siding
Demolition • Asphalt Shingle and
• Tree Removal Standing Seam Metal
SITE WORK SPECIALISTS! • Grading Roofing
• Concrete Foundations • Interior Finishes
Servicing Oahu and Maui • Metal Framing • Exterior Finishes
1176 Sand Island Parkway • Wood Framing / • Solar PV
Honolulu, HI 96819-4346 Sheathing • AC Paving / Permeable
Phone: (808) 843-0500 • Thermal Sheathing / Paving
Fax: (808) 843-0067 Insulation • Hardscape
Lic. # ABC-14156 • MEPF Systems • Landscape
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Representing 65.6% of all of the State of Hawaii licensed contractors, the Associated
Builders and Contractors Hawaii Chapter has been serving Hawaii’s merit shop
contractors with 32-years of service and would like to extend a warm felt ‘Mahalo and
Congratulations’ to our dedicated members for their years of continued membership!
They know a good thing when they see it and we are proud to have them as members.
Without the continued support of all our valued members, the voice of the merit shop
contractor’s philosophy in the state of Hawaii would only be a whisper.
Mahalo to all the ABC Hawaii membership for all your years of dedication and belief!
ABC Hawaii Extends a Warm Mahalo to All Our Members
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members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 70 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver
that work safely, ethically, profitably and for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work.
Visit us at www.abc.org or in Hawaii at www.abchawaii.org.INSIDE ABC HAWAII
‘Heightened
Interest’
Next generation of workers seeking
career training from trade association
BY SUZANNE ROIG
A
look at any construction Construction students learn to oper-
jobsite in Hawaii reveals what ate basic hand tools, the safe handling
many in the industry already of tools, the proper way to frame, how
know: The workforce is aging. to build a wall or window, weld, the
Finding and training the next gener- use of plywood sheeting, hurricane
ation of skilled trade workers has ties, foundations, footings and
been a priority for the industry, cabinets. It’s based on
but even with more people out of
work because of the COVID-19
pandemic, that has been difficult.
To find new workers, Associated
Builders and Contractors (ABC)
Hawaii, which is part of a national
trade association that trains workers
in safety, ethics and meets licensing
standards, turned to social media to
bolster its normal
channels—word
of mouth and
advertising.
“We’ve always
done outreach for
students,” says
Ken Wilson, ABC
Hawaii education
Ken Wilson director. “We’ve
gone to high schools and done career
day presentations. I can’t do that now.
I’m trying to do it virtually but there’s
not much interest. So we bumped
up our presence on social media and
that’s bringing in inquiries.”
The association is made up
of primarily non-union construction
contractors who support, lobby and
train workers in five areas: roofing,
carpentry, painting, plumbing and
electrical work. Training can take up
to five years for plumbing and electri-
cal, four years for carpentry and three
Fernan Verano, an apprentice with his father,
years for roofing and painting.
Nardo Verano, inserts a snake to clear a drain.
PHOTO COURTESY ABC HAWAII/NARDO VERANO
14 | BUILDING INDUSTRY HAWAII | FEBRUARY 2021The ABC Hawaii Chapter is at
1375 Dillingham Blvd. For
the idea from the National Center for other demands of life.
Construction Education & Research “You gotta go school and work
more information, call 845-
that the training needs to be research- during the day as an apprentice,” 4887 or go to abchawaii.org
based and uniform. Verano says. “It’s not an easy task. I
But in the end, that training offered had my family. I did my studying. When
in tools, math, I was working as an apprentice, I was “Construction has always been
safety and indus- grateful to my supervisor. I learned a looked at as a fallback job, but
try standards can lot. It’s hard, depends on your drive. that’s not the reality,” Durham says.
often lead work- If you have the mindset, you can be a “Construction can provide you with a
ers to independence plumber. There’s a lot of guys who talk good living, even here in Hawaii.”
and their own firm, about it, but people don’t last long.”
says Jeff Durham, Although he’s licensed, he’s not part of Training commitment
ABC Hawaii chapter a union, but is earning a wage that allows Even in the middle of a pandemic,
president. him to support his family, Verano says. the trade association has been able to
Jeff Durham
“I can help the younger generation maintain its classes. In fact, it is about
Solid wages to do plumbing correctly using plumb- to launch enrollment for its fall series
A higher wage meant that Nardo ing code,” Verano says. “You don’t want of classes. Instead of in-person classes
Verano could afford to be the family man to end up getting sued. If you don’t do it for instruction and hands-on learn-
he wanted to be for his four children. right, you leave it there leaking, mold can ing, the association has switched to
Verano, 44, began his journey of becom- grow. It’s not safe for anyone. Plumbers online instruction and small in-person
ing a plumber first as a laborer earn- are like doctors: We are supposed to hands-on instruction at its facility on
ing $12 an hour. He gradually worked protect the health of the public.” Dillingham Boulevard.
up to about $35 an hour after putting Working in the trades is a solid Electricians require 240 hours of
in the classroom hours, the 10,000 hours alternative for recent high school classes before a student can become a
of apprenticeship and passing the state graduates who are not college-bound, journeyman, says Wilson, the educa-
licensing exam. At some point, he plans says Durham, the chapter’s president. tion director. The class that began in
to start his own plumbing firm. Classes are at night, and students work in January normally has up to a dozen
It all started when Verano heard a the field during the day, reinforcing learn- students, but this time 20 enrolled. And,
radio recruitment advertisement for ing and expanding their knowledge base. in February, the association planned to
ABC Hawaii. “Apprenticeship programs allow begin the orientation process for the
Verano, who is now a teacher at young people to earn while you learn,” other classes that will begin in the fall.
the trade association, says he was one Durham says. “It’s a good way for some- Plumbing and electrical require the
of four graduates from his initial class one to get into an industry and make a most training commitment to achieve
of 16. It wasn’t always easy, he says, living and support their families.” journeyman status, Wilson says. But the
working full time, attending classes And a construction job shouldn’t be median wage for a plumber on Oahu
twice a week at night and juggling the viewed as a second choice, he says. was $72,920 a year in 2019, accord-
ing to the most current U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics data. That’s higher than
the state median wage for all jobs, which
was at $54,930, according to the data.
“There’s a heightened interest because
with the falling out of tourism, people are
out of work, people are seeing construc-
tion as a possible source of income,”
Wilson says. “When tourism is down,
there’s always been a strong showing
for apprenticeship, but we’re anticipat-
ing more students this coming year.”
ABC Hawaii, which operates off the
philosophy that compensation should be
awarded based on contribution and not
seniority, provides networking opportu-
nities for students seeking entry to these
kinds of jobs or to move up, Wilson says.
“We call that the merit shop,” he says.
“The employer is responsible for a safe
workplace and fair compensation. The
employee is responsible for providing
ABC Hawaii students get hands-on experience in plumbing at a jobsite last semester with instruc- good work for that compensation.”
tor Nardo Verano. PHOTO COURTESY ABC HAWAII/NARDO VERANO
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PROJECT START: June 2017 • PROJECT WRAP: October 2020 • GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Watts Constructors
PROJECT FOREMAN: Mike Yomes • MAXIMUM NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES ON PROJECT: 10
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The project has two phases: Step A (completed) and Step B
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Glade says Beachside’s Step A project “consisted of
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roof, called the ‘core canopy,’ which had panels approxi-
mately 120 linear feet in length.
“For the below-grade work,” Glade says, “Grace
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“One of the most unique issues with respect to the proj-
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jobsite, but using a crane to lift the panels five stories to the
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At the Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort
on Hawaii Island’s Kohala Coast, “resort
ownership took proactive measures
to prevent leaks from occurring that
included hiring a consulting firm for
roof evaluations,” says Larry Young,
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Hawaii Inc. vice president and project
managing estimator. “Two of the roofs
inspected were at the end of their life
cycle and required attention. Commercial
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to keep the building’s roof watertight.”
The six-story Palace Tower had a
built-up roof with gravel aggregate
on top and eight-foot parapet walls.
“Removing the gravel was a chal-
lenge,” Young says.
Commercial Roofing was contracted to keep
the Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort building’s
roof watertight.
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22 | BUILDING INDUSTRY HAWAII | FEBRUARY 2021Commercial, Low Slope
Warehouse Facility for HDC Properties LLC (Hanua St.)
TORY’S ROOFING & WATERPROOFING INC.
PROJECT START: May 9, 2020 • PROJECT WRAP: October 15, 2020 • PROJECT FOREMEN: Crew No 1: Delbert
Mercado / Crew No. 2: Kepa Clarke • GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Honolulu Builders LLC • MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
EMPLOYEES ON PROJECT: 20 • MATERIAL MANUFACTURER: Firestone • MATERIAL SUPPLIER: ABC Supply Co. Inc.
“This was a new building,” says Sandra GT Ward,
Tory’s Roofing & Waterproofing Inc. administrative
manager. “So the roofing project was nice, straightforward.
Scope of work involved roofing 4,640 squares—which is
huge. We were able to go in and complete the project to the
customer’s satisfaction.”
Tory’s roofed the new Honolulu warehouse building with
a Firestone .60-mil TPO self-adhered membrane, approxi-
mately 231,000 square feet.
Tory’s mechanically installed new 3.8-inch R-22
flat stock Polyiso insulation and new one-quarter-inch
DensDeck using eight fasteners in the field, 16 fasten-
ers at the perimeter and 32 fasteners at the corners. This
was followed by new Firestone .60-mil TPO self-adhered
membrane, installed according to manufacturer’s specifi-
cations, Tory says. Next came new pipe boots around 130
anchor points, new ES-1 drip edge flashing at the eaves,
new cap flashings at parapet walls, and installing new TPO
Tory’s Roofing project at Honolulu’s largest warehouse required 4,640
squares of a single roof coverage.
PHOTO COURTESY TORY’S ROOFING & WATERPROOFING INC.
at the awning roof, approximately 900 square feet. The
roof, Tory says, is guaranteed watertight for five years, with
a manufacturer’s NDL for 25 years.
Tory’s Vice President Mike Tory says “there were three
unique factors to this project. First, this is considered to be
the largest single building on Oahu with a massive 4,640
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has a higher wind-up lift technology. We were able to cover
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PROJECT START: July 6, 2020 • PROJECT WRAP: October 16, 2020 • GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Tri State General
Contractors • PROJECT FOREMAN: Red Coleman (MRC Roofing) • MAXIMUM NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES ON
PROJECT: 15 (MRC Roofing); 50+ (all other trades) • MATERIAL MANUFACTURERS: National Coatings Corp., a
Henry Company A410 Vapor Barrier Coating (acrylic), SRC 740 Silicone Top Coat (silicone), NCC 2 Pound Closed Cell
Spray Polyurethane Foam • MATERIAL SUPPLIERS: National Coatings Corp., a Henry Company
Together, MRC Roofing LLC and National Coatings
Corporation converted a Honolulu metal building into a
cold-storage facility for a national grocery vendor.
“The entire building was encapsulated in spray-applied
polyurethane foam in various thicknesses,” says Jason
Simms, Hawaii/Guam/Pacific technical sales manager for
National Coatings Corporation, a Henry Company.
“Working with MRC Roofing,” Simms says, “we did
5.5 inches of polyurethane spray foam insulation on the
walls of the interior, which included an intumescent coating
as an ignition barrier. More than 12,000 square feet of inte-
rior walls were insulated to meet an R value of 33.
“On the roof we did 5.5 inches of polyurethane spray
foam and a hybrid acrylic/silicone coating system encap-
sulating the foam,” he says. This also included a vapor
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barrier. “MRC Roofing used a spray robot to install most
of the spray-applied foam on the roof. This enabled a
smoother skin on the foam and also faster output.
“The roof directly above the cold storage area, approxi-
mately 22,200-plus square feet, was insulated with 5 inches
of 3-pound density spray-applied polyurethane foam for
an R value of R34. This was then covered with an acrylic
vapor barrier before being coated with 20 mils of silicone
coating.”
Similarly, overhangs and roofing areas over office spaces
were insulated with 3-pound density spray-applied polyure-
thane foam in 1-inch thicknesses (overhangs) and 3.5-inch
thicknesses (office spaces). Both were then coated with
38 mils of silicone coating. All systems on the project are
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Simms says “it is always a challenge” to convert a metal
building into cold storage (37 degrees F). “The insulating
system used in this project was the most ideal to meet the
R value required and the time constraints to complete the
mrcroofinghawaii.com project on schedule.”
26 | BUILDING INDUSTRY HAWAII | FEBRUARY 2021Residential, Steep Slope
Keauhou Kona Surf
& Racquet Club
KOKUA ROOFING SERVICES Kokua Roofing replaced the roofs on 21 buildings at the Keauhou Kona
Surf & Racquet Club.
PROJECT START: Mid-March, 2020 • PROJECT WRAP: PHOTO COURTESY KOKUA ROOFING SERVICES
Mid-August, 2020 • PROJECT FOREMAN: Dennis Ibanez
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES ON PROJECT: 17 round residents,” Letelier says. “Following CDC guidelines,
daily employee temperature checks were implemented and
MATERIAL MANUFACTURER: CertainTeed
logged, the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
MATERIAL SUPPLIER: ABC Supply Co. Inc. was routine and social distancing was followed. The Kokua
team demonstrated their commitment to maintaining a safe
The Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club on Hawaii job site for the residents, as well as the crew.
Island features 21 waterfront residential buildings “that “The Terracotta-colored roof shingle used on this project
were in desperate need of roof replacement,” says Debora was custom-made by CertainTeed,” Letelier says. “The finished
Letelier, Kokua Roofing Services operations manager. “This look highlights the building design and the beautiful oceanfront
property is home to rental units and year-round residents. location.” Kokua also took great care, she says, to avoid nega-
“The previous roofs,” Letelier says, “were comprised of tively impacting the surrounding landscaping and ecosystem.
a layer of metal roof tiles and a layer of cedar shingles— “This project was all about attention to detail,” she
both of which were removed, which was no small feat. A emphasizes. “From the roof shingle choice, to follow-
custom-colored CertainTeed Landmark shingle roof system ing additional safety measures for the crew, residents and
was installed that included new plywood and self-adhered the environment, every facet of the Keauhou Kona Surf &
roof underlayment beneath the shingles.” Racquet Club project was treated with precision and care.
COVID-19 appeared worldwide just as Kokua arrived “As a result,” she says, “the project was completed on
on-site. “This property is home to rental units and year- time, on budget and with no health concerns.”
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