"Industry Connection" is your source for curated quarterly industry content designed to keep you in the know. BIA Hawaii is The VOICE of the construction industry and we work diligently to promote our members through advocacy and education and provide community outreach programs to enhance the quality of life for the people of Hawaii.

NATIONAL - Home Builders Institute (HBI) Construction Labor Market Report

What the Smart Home Looks Like in 2023

What ChatGPT Means for the Remodeling Industry

Free NAHB Webinar June 21 - How ChatGPT, AI & Automation Are Changing Home Building Now

As Construction Companies Pivot to AI, They’ll Need to Put Humans First

10 Things You Probably Aren't Thinking About (But Should)

Six Essential Questions to Ask a New Client

HAWAII - Read PBN article "Leaders in Construction" featuring BIA's President Sarah Love HERE

NATIONAL - NAHB's Most Recent Housing Market Index

What Is the State of U.S. Lending?

Single-Family Construction Slowdown Less Pronounced in Lower-Density Markets

Housing Market Update: Economic Uncertainty Benefiting Sector

HAWAII - Forecast for the State of Hawaiʻi: Promise and Peril for the Hawaii Economy

BIA Dues Impact Report Outlining the Value of BIA Membership

NATIONAL - Labor Bill Aims to Ease Workforce Shortage

OSHA Provides Enforcement Update, Details New Safety Helmet Pilot Program

HAWAII - BIA's Government Relations Committee concluded a successful legislative session, click HERE for the summary. To view all of BIA's 2023 submitted testimony, click HERE.

Hawaii has a rich cultural heritage and a unique set of values that are reflected in the building industry. Each month we will highlight a Hawaiian value that is relevant to our industry keeping us mindful in our daily work.

LOKAHI

This is the Hawaiian value of “teamwork.” It means working together in harmony and cooperation for a common goal. You can foster lokahi by respecting and supporting your colleagues and partners.