Hawai‘i’s construction industry has seen tremendous growth over the past few years. As contractors wrap up work on the first wave of mixed-use residential and commercial towers in Honolulu, the cranes are already moving on to other sites to begin again. ADUs are popping up in suburban neighborhoods and more master-planned communities are on the way in central O‘ahu. In this issue, the state’s construction industry leaders weigh in on good design and 2017 industry outlooks.
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In an industry ripe for innovation and visionary leadership, Ray Vara is poised to guide Hawai‘i through a time of great change as the forward-thinking leader of the largest healthcare system in the state. His responsibilities now include executive oversight of Straub Medical Center, Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, Pali Momi Medical Center and Wilcox Health on Kaua‘i.
