When Alexander & Baldwin Inc., one of Hawaii’s largest landowners, announced that it was buying Grace Pacific Corp., the state’s largest construction company, for $277 million, it raised some eyebrows because it involved two high-profile local firms. But most contractors whom PBN spoke with for this story […]
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Two Kama’aina Firms to Join Forces — Increases A&B’s investment in Hawaii’s growing development and construction sector — Complements A&B’s real estate and land stewardship activities — Further strengthens A&B’s financial profile and flexibility — Modest quarterly dividend expected to be initiated Follows are the stories about […]
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As reported in the 6/6/13 edition of the Honolulu Star Advertiser, the City Council approval a $2.16 billion dollar budget. Related to road repairs “(Mayor) Caldwell said he was pleased that the Council left intact $130 million of the $150 million he sought for road repaving, park […]
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Kahului Airport has received $6 million from the state – $4.75 million for construction and $1.25 million for environmental impact statement studies – to repave a portion of its main runway. The funds come as part of nearly $22 million released Thursday by Gov. Neil Abercrombie for […]
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Reduced Road Repairs Another point of friction between the council and Caldwell is over how much money should be spent next year on road repairs. Caldwell has allotted $150 million in his budget to try to smooth the ride for motorists. It’s been one of the top […]
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On April 15, Mayor Caldwell issued a press release touting that 77 lane-miles had been paved during his first quarter in office. The links to the press release and to related news reports are as follows. The press release in its entirety is shown after the links. […]
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Island Voices – City Council Chair Ernest Martin Mayor Kirk Caldwell recently delivered his first State of the City address to a crowd of dignitaries and invited guests at the Mission Memorial Auditorium. Most of the City Council members were in attendance, taking the time to hear […]
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