Case Studies Region: Hawaii

For more than three decades, V & C Drywall Contractors Inc. (VCD) has been a leader in the Hawaii drywall industry. Operating out of Kapolei, the company is in its third generation of family business. With his father and grandfather starting the company in 1982, Vincent “Vince” Nihipali Jr. is now chief estimator/senior project manager/pre-construction […]

Diede Construction, Inc. has been a well-respected name in Lodi, California, since 1978. The family-owned and -operated general contracting firm is on a record growth track thanks to years of dedication to the community and a loyal customer following. “We’ve been in business for 38 years,” explains Ryan Ranchhod, head of business development for Diede […]

From Houston to Honolulu, San Antonio to Orlando, the nation’s baby boomers are looking to live the good life in their golden years and the senior living market is changing as a result. Since 2007, senior housing has been one of the strongest sectors in the lackluster housing market. Today’s facilities are a far cry […]

For Quality General Inc. (QGI), high-quality concrete and masonry service is more than a name; it’s a way of life. Based in Aiea, Hawaii, QGI has been serving Oahu since 1969, setting the standard in commercial, state and government concrete flatwork and masonry. “Our company really believes in assembling great talent,” says Ryan Wada, former […]

Powerscreen, a Terex brand, is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of mobile crushing and screening equipment. Pulling from global resources, decades of experience and in-depth industry knowledge, Powerscreen brings a comprehensive product portfolio supporting the quarrying, mining and material recycling industries. With a worldwide network of more than 120 local dealers, the […]

Based in Honolulu, Group 70 International (G70), a multidisciplinary architectural design and engineering firm, believes in doing what’s best for Hawaii. “We have a history and legacy in community-based projects,” shares Charles Kaneshiro, president and chief operating officer of G70. “We’re interested in projects that are good for Hawaii and benefit the community. If someone […]

Darren Morris, president of Alcal Specialty Contracting Inc. (Alcal), says the California-based company’s longevity lies in its diversity and the quality of its people. “Alcal was established in 1971 as a roofing and insulation contractor in the Bay Area and now employs over 600 employees throughout the western United States,” Morris explains. If strength in […]

Greg Abrams, president of Hoskin and Muir dba Cardinal Shower Enclosures, is pretty fired up about a new addition. Launched in April 2013, Cardinal Commercial Products (Cardinal Commercial) is Cardinal Shower Enclosures’ new division. “We’re rolling on and ramping up month by month,” Abrams exclaims. “The commercial products market certainly has its differences from the […]

Custom-Bilt Metals (CBM) stands solidly behind its work as a high-quality fabricator of metal roofing and rain gutter systems. The company offers products that last a lifetime and come with the warranty to prove it. By focusing on the integrity and longevity of its work, the company, in turn, is set to go the distance […]

Kathy Huff, president of CIP Retail (CIP), says she’s most proud as a business owner when she witnesses projects that have met customers’ expectations, and knowing that her team has contributed to the success. “It gives me a sense of pride to see projects we’ve completed, coast to coast, that our clients are still benefiting […]