Construction Standards In recent years, construction standards have been increased to more closely follow the lead of the mainland. Hawaii County is using the 2006 International Building Code/IBC with the addition of many county modifications. These can be found online here. There is some very helpful information on this website, particularly in the Building > Permit Information section. The Tips …
Building on the Big Island: Step 6 – Estimating Building Costs
This is the 6th installment in our series to help you understand what is involved with building on the Big Island of Hawaii. Please click here to see the previous posts that lead up to this one. This post will help you to understand the building costs involved in your project. These will vary depending on the complexity and materials …
Building on the Big Island: Step 5 – Determining Steps and Timing
This provides a general overview of project flow and timing for building. Specifics can vary a lot from project to project depending on the scope and scale. This process varies depending on which building service method (listed here previously), that you choose. However, six to twelve months is typical for this phase of the process. Concept-Design Process Reviewing preliminary plans …
Building on the Big Island of Hawaii: Step 1 – Finding a Lot
Many people are looking to move to Hawaii and build their dream home here, and we are regularly asked about how it can be done. This blog is the first in a series of posts about how to do it and the first step is finding the right lot for you. Where Do You Want to Live on the Island? …
The Difference Is in the Details
“Greg’s focus on details reflects his longstanding dedication to his craft.” – Shane Kitchens One of the key pieces of feedback we receive is about our clients’ happiness with our attention to detail. This is something we take very seriously so it means a lot to us when clients tell us they notice. Why does this matter? In construction and …
What’s Unique About Building on the Big Island of Hawaii?
Many people dream about a home, (or second home), in Hawaii. The surf, the sand, the sunsets – there’s so much to love – but there are unique challenges to building here and it’s important that you have realistic expectations and are prepared for the process. Here’s a look at just some of the issues you will face when building …
