Hawaii architects Norman Hong and Cathi Ho Schar have been elevated to the American Institute of Architecture’s College of Fellows, the highest membership honor for architects recognized for their work and contributions to their profession and communities. Hong is the vice chair and CEO of G70, formerly known as the Group 70 International, the architecture firm he joined 50 years...
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Alexander & Baldwin reported a profit of $1 million for the fourth quarter and $5.5 million for 2020 and the Hawaii real estate investment trust said that its business focused on grocery-anchored retail centers that cater to residents is well positioned for growth as the Islands emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. Alexander & Baldwin (NYSE: ALEX)...
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Hawaii Business Magazine’s Director of Events, Anthony Bagnoli, spoke with Charles Kaneshiro, President and COO of G70, on the company’s decision to sponsor the CHANGE Event Series and a new program G70 has launched to serve the community. The upcoming CHANGE event on Community and Economy, will take place on Thursday, February 25 at 3 p.m. Learn from...
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Diverse projects are keeping Hawai‘i’s construction industry busy and offering much-needed support for the state’s fractured economy. Those projects include hotel renovations, new and remodeled homes, county and state infrastructure efforts and military construction. Some architecture firms and contractors are even adding staff to keep up with the steady – and sometimes increased – workload. “We...
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G70’s Civil Engineering division celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2021. A full-service practice that serves a wide variety of local clients in both public and private sectors, the Civil Engineering team has become Hawaii’s go-to for the most unique and challenging site development and public infrastructure projects. Within the last decade, the division has led water, wastewater, and...
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The Queen’s Health Systems has partnered with Castle & Cooke, Wahiawa Hospital Association and a joint venture of a consortium of development partners on a 16-acre medical campus planned for Castle & Cooke’s Koa Ridge project that will bring a variety of medical services to the Central Oahu community. The medical campus is planned for 16...
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G70 welcomes Charles Schuster as senior project engineer. In his new position, Schuster will oversee and lead civil engineering projects from ideation through completion. Schuster will be working with G70 civil designers to prepare and analyze construction plans, specifications, and technical reports to ensure accurate completion of projects on time and within budget. His professional experience...
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What does it take to succeed in Hawaiʻi? Business longevity and growth is a testament to solid management, exceptional products and incomparable service. Be inspired by these local companies who are celebrating important milestones in 2021. G70 G70 celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2021. Thank you to our many loyal clients who have entrusted us to...
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Jessica Pennington joins the G70 team as an interior designer. In her new role, Pennington will be responsible for managing project documents, coordinating space plans and concept designs, and FF&E procurement for clients. Prior to joining the G70 team, she was a teaching assistant and resident assistant at her college. Pennington studied at Kansas State University,...
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It may look a lot different when – or if – you come back. Furniture and accessory suppliers offer advice on how to plan for those changes, and companies discuss how they are evolving operations. Working from home has become the norm for many local workers – and it may stay that way after the COVID-19 pandemic...
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