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# ACEC Hawaii

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- [AIA-ACECH-GCA Ferguson Joint Event](https://acechawaii.org/aia-acech-gca-ferguson-joint-event/) - Join us for the next AIA – ACECH – GCA Pau Hana, hosted by Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. Join fellow professionals from Hawaiʻi’s engineering, architecture, and construction community for an evening of networking. When: Thursday, September 10, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PMLocation: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery925 Kokea St, Honolulu, HI
- [Student Mixer with ACECH at Dave & Buster's Ala Moana](https://acechawaii.org/student-mixer-with-acech-at-dave-busters-ala-moana-2/) - Mahalo to everyone who attended and helped make this event a success. Engineering students from local and national universities had the opportunity to connect with ACECH members and other leaders from across Hawaii’s engineering community. They gained valuable industry insights, built professional relationships, and explored mentorship opportunities. Special mahalo to our generous sponsors for their
- [ACECH July 2026 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-july-2026-presidents-message/) - Listening to LeadIt is both an honor and a privilege to serve as President of ACEC Hawaii. I would like to thank our members for the opportunity to lead this outstanding organization and extend my sincere appreciation to Charles Jury for his leadership over the past year. Under Charles’s leadership, ACEC Hawaii reached an important
- [ACECH-AIA-GCA Joint Event: 'Iolani Arrillaga Building Site Tour + Pau Hana, Hosted by 'Iolani School](https://acechawaii.org/acech-aia-gca-joint-event-iolani-arillaga-building-site-tour-pau-hana-hosted-by-iolani-school/) - Mahalo to everyone who joined ACECH, AIA Honolulu, and GCA of Hawaiʻi for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the new ʻIolani Arrillaga Student Center. A special thank you to ʻIolani School for hosting the event and providing a guided walkthrough of the innovative campus project, followed by a pau hana reception. It was a great
- [ACEC Hawaii President, Charles Jury, Featured in Pacific Business News](https://acechawaii.org/acec-hawaii-president-charles-jury-featured-in-pacific-business-news/) - The ACEC Hawaii’s (ACECH) new president, Charles Jury, is featured in a recent Pacific Business News interview. In the article, Jury shares his vision for the organization and discusses the opportunities and challenges facing Hawaii’s engineering industry.The interview highlights ACEC Hawaii’s commitment to addressing workforce needs, strengthening advocacy, and refocusing its values to better support
- [2020 ACECH Engineering Excellence Awards](https://acechawaii.org/2020-acech-engineering-excellence-awards/) - The 2020 ACEC Hawaii’s (ACECH) Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) banquet was held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Koolau Ballroom. This year’s event recognized 10 outstanding engineering projects that were submitted by ACECH’s member firms.The 2020 Grand Conceptor Award went to engineering firm KSF for their Umauma Stream Bridge, Hawaii Belt Road, Kakalau, Hawaii.ACECH
- [Engineers Week 2026](https://acechawaii.org/engineers-week-2026/) - Mahalo to everyone who helped make Engineers Week 2026 such a great success! This year’s theme,“Transform Your Future,” highlighted how engineering goes beyond building our world, opening doors to opportunity, strengthening communities, and shaping the future for the next generation. Event Photos Engineers Week 2026 Schedule of Events HAWAII COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING SOCIETIES KICK-OFF AWARDS
- [ACECH February GMM Guest Speaker](https://acechawaii.org/acech-february-gmm-guest-speaker/) - We are excited to announce our next General Membership Meeting guest speaker is Rachael Han from SSFM, International!Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Time: 12-1:30 pmLocation: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii (JCCH) (5th Floor) Presentation Title: A Study of Shoreline Regulations and Managed Retreat for Hawaii: A Cost Analysis for Paumalu, O’ahuTo contribute to an understanding of
- [Kamehameha Schools Presentation on 05/15](https://acechawaii.org/kamehameha-schools-presentation-on-05-15/) - The AIA–ACECH–GCA Committee has invited Walter Thoemmes, Managing Director of Planning, Industry, and Development for Kamehameha Schools, to present an update to Kamehameha School’s development plans in areas of Kaka’aako, Kapalama, Moilili, Waipahu, and Keauhou, and sharing KS’s focus on key industry investments to members of AIA, ACECH, and GCA on May 15 at The
- [Engineers Week 2025](https://acechawaii.org/engineers-week-2025/) - Join ACEC Hawaii in celebrating Engineers Week 2025 from February 16 to February 22! This year’s theme is Design Your Future – a call to action and a celebration of the limitless possibilities in engineering and invites us to innovate and create a future shaped by our collective ingenuity. Engineers Week 2025 Schedule of Events
- [ACECH July 2025 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-july-2025-presidents-message/) - The American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii (ACECH) has embarked on its FY25-26 journey. Our Strategic Planning, initiated in 2024 under our past-president Shannon Holman’s leadership, will guide us for the next 3-5 years. With input from past-presidents, emerging leaders, committee chairs, regular members, affiliate members, and industry partners, and facilitated by Marie R.
- [ACECH August 2025 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-august-2025-presidents-message/) - Aloha ACECH Members,What is the current state of being an engineer? Prepare to divide time by zero. Maybe not the most uplifting quote but a strong indicator of the health of our engineering industry. The ACEC Research Institute prepares quarterly surveys and recently published their 2025 Q2 Engineering Business Sentiment Study that concluded “engineering firms
- [ACECH September 2025 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-september-2025-presidents-message/) - Aloha ACECH Members,Dedicated to enhancing the business climate and promoting the professional environment of engineers, surveyors and industry specialists. So how does ACECH do that? This month I would like to recognize the work of our committees and agency partners in helping ACECH progress this mission. ENV’s Division of Wastewater Engineering and Construction (WEC) Committee – We
- [ACECH October 2025 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-october-2025-presidents-message/) - Aloha ACECH Members,Is Engineering a department in a Technology Firm or is Technology a department in an Engineering Firm?This is the question that ACEC President and CEO, Linda Bauer Darr, asked to open the National Board of Director’s meeting at the ACEC Fall Conference. (ACEC – 2025 Fall Conference)Was there a theme for the Fall
- [ACECH November 2025 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-november-2025-presidents-message/) - Aloha ACEC Hawaii Members,As we enter the month of November, it’s a time for reflection and gratitude. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to pause and appreciate the many things we have to be thankful for, especially within our engineering community.Thankfulness in the Engineering IndustryThis year, our industry has continued
- [ACECH December 2025 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-december-2025-presidents-message/) - Aloha ACEC Hawaii Members,“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided”This was said by a great leader, America’s first avenger, that’s right… Captain America! This may be a fictional character, but the messaging of the quote is nonetheless impactful. ACEC Hawaii’s mission is to protect the business interests
- [ACECH February 2026 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-february-2026-presidents-message/) - Aloha ACEC Hawaii Members,“The Days are Long but the Years Fly By”I heard this quote from someone, I do not know where it originated, but it is something that has embedded itself into my core memories. Yes, one of those core yellow orbs from the movie Inside Out. If you have not seen the movie,
- [ACECH March 2026 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-march-2026-presidents-message/) - Aloha, I had planned to do my message in poem format for the month of February, you know Valentine’s Day and all, but my January message was tardy and ended up being in the February newsletter instead; but hey, better late than never… so here it is:Roses are Red,And Violet are Blue,How has ACECH,Been working
- [ACECH April 2026 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-april-2026-presidents-message/) - Aloha ACEC Hawaii Members,April has been an active and engaging time for our organization. I’d like to briefly reflect on a few recent highlights and share what’s ahead for ACEC Hawaii.I also want to acknowledge the recent flooding events across Hawaii and the impacts felt by our communities. These situations are a reminder of the
- [ACECH May 2026 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-may-2026-presidents-message/) - Aloha ACEC Hawaii Members,The month of May has been a busy and productive month for our organization. I am sure that is reflective of our members’ firm’s month as well. Our industry has been busy for some time now and we, and our industry partners, have been tasked with doing it with ever more limited
- [ACECH June 2026 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-june-2026-presidents-message/) - Aloha ACEC Hawaii Members,As my term as ACEC Hawaii President comes to an end this month, I find myself feeling both humbled and grateful. Serving in this role has been a true honor, and I want to sincerely thank the membership for entrusting me with the opportunity to help lead our organization. Your confidence, engagement,
- [AIA-GCA-ACECH Presents Stanford Carr at The Cupola](https://acechawaii.org/aia-gca-acech-presents-stanford-carr-at-the-cupola/) - The AIA–ACECH–GCA Committee has invited Stanford Carr, President of Stanford Carr Development (SCD), to present on plans regarding the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) and Hale Mōʻiliʻili for this joint association event. Following the presentation will be an opportunity for guests to network with each other. Availability is limited to 20 spots per organization,
- [ACECH January General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/acech-january-general-membership-meeting/) - Get ready for ACECH’s January General Membership Meeting, featuring an in-depth Economic and Construction Market Outlook presented by Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB).As we look ahead to 2026, understanding economic conditions and construction cost trends is critical for engineering firms. Terence Young and Cassie Idehara of RLB will share data-driven insights on the key economic signals,
- [ACECH May General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/acech-may-general-membership-meeting/) - Mahalo for attending ACEC Hawaii’s May General Membership Meeting featuring the City & County of Honolulu’s Wastewater Engineering & Construction (WEC) team. The discussion highlighted lessons learned from Collaborative Project Delivery (CPD), including collaboration, planning, and risk alignment. When: Tuesday, May 19, 2026Check-in: 9:30 A.M.Panel Discussion: 10:30 A.M.Lunch: 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.Panel Discussion: 1:00
- [ACECH June General Membership Meeting & Golf](https://acechawaii.org/acech-june-general-membership-meeting-golf/) - Mahalo for attending ACEC Hawaii’s June General Membership Meeting at Poʻipū Golf Course. The program featured Meredith Clement of Kennedy Jenks, who shared insights on traditional and alternative infrastructure funding sources and opportunities shaping projects across the state. Attendees also enjoyed a Talk Story session with Mayor Derek Kawakami, along with valuable opportunities to connect
- [2026 ACECH Engineering Excellence Awards](https://acechawaii.org/2026-acech-engineering-excellence-awards/) - Hoʻomaikaʻi to our 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards recipients!Mahalo to every firm that submitted a project, along with our sponsors and volunteers whose support helped make this year’s Engineering Excellence Awards a success. We appreciate your participation and look forward to celebrating with you again at next year’s banquet! When: Saturday, June 20, 2026Time: 5:30 P.M.
- [Register now for AIA-ACECH-GCA Joint Event!](https://acechawaii.org/register-now-for-aia-acech-gca-joint-event/) - Mahalo for attending Rail, Reality, and Redevelopment: Iwilei/Kapalama’s Next Chapter, hosted by the AIA–ACECH–GCA Committee. The discussion explored Honolulu’s rail future and the opportunities and challenges of transit-oriented development in the Iwilei/Kapalama district, with insights from industry leaders on shaping the area’s next chapter. Guests also had the opportunity to connect during Pau Hana following
- [ACECH April General Membership Meeting & Golf Tournament](https://acechawaii.org/acech-april-general-membership-meeting-golf-tournament/) - Mahalo to everyone who joined us on Maui for our April General Membership Breakfast & Golf event. We appreciated the insightful discussion on Meeting Maui’s Water Needs with Kimo Landgraf, followed by a great afternoon of golf and networking. When: Friday, April 24, 2026Registration & Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. (Fuego Argentinian Steakhouse)Program & Discussion: 9:30 AM
- [ACECH March General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/acech-march-general-membership-meeting/) - Get ready for the upcoming General Membership Meeting, featuring “Practical Insight into Financial and Tax Planning Strategies” presented by WestPac Wealth Partners.As the financial and tax landscape continues to evolve, staying informed is essential. WestPac Wealth will share practical insights on financial and tax planning considerations, along with strategies related to retirement planning, employee retention, and
- [ACECH Engineering Scholarship](https://acechawaii.org/acech-engineering-scholarship/) - The ACECH Education Committee would like to share a gentle reminder that this year’s ACEC Hawaii Scholarship application, which is open to undergraduate and graduate engineering students, is due on March 13, 2026. This scholarship aims to support aspiring engineers in their academic journey and encourage the next generation of local industry leaders. We would greatly
- [ACECH Big Island GMM & Golf Tournament](https://acechawaii.org/acech-big-island-gmm-golf-tournament/) - Mahalo to everyone who joined us on the Big Island for our General Membership Meeting and Golf Tournament. It was a great day of golf, an outstanding lunch, and a great presentation from our guest speaker, Daeus Bencomo of Lavaloha. When: Friday, February 27, 202610:00 AM – Tee Off Time2:30 PM – Lunch & Speaker Location:
- [Call for Sponsors AIA-ACECH-GCA Joint Event](https://acechawaii.org/call-for-sponsors-aia-acech-gca-joint-event/) - A special opportunity to be a sponsor at this ACECH-AIA-GCA joint event: Rail, Reality, and Redevelopment: Iwilei/Kapalama’s Next Chapter The AIA–ACECH–GCA Committee is hosting a joint association event, Rail, Reality, and Redevelopment: Iwilei/Kapalama’s Next Chapter, focused on Honolulu’s approaching rail future and the opportunities and challenges surrounding transit-oriented development in the Iwilei/Kapalama district.The discussion will
- [ACECH December General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/acech-december-general-membership-meeting/) - Get ready for our December General Membership Meeting as guest presenter, Kevin Soohoo, Head of Global AEC Practice at Egnyte, prepares us for the new age of technology – Artificial Intelligence.Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how the AEC industry manages, secures, and leverages information. But before firms can take advantage of tools powered by large
- [ACECH Hawaii Island Holiday Social](https://acechawaii.org/acech-hawaii-island-holiday-social/) - Enjoy pupus, refreshing drinks, and a chance to win exciting door prizes. Whether you’re looking to connect with colleagues, make new contacts, or simply get into the holiday spirit, this social is for you! Come for the fun, stay for the connections! When: Wednesday, December 3, 2025Time: 4:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Engineering Partners Training Room455
- [ACECH November General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/acech-november-general-membership-meeting/) - Join us for the ACECH November General Membership Meeting – State Agency Panel: Strengthening Collaboration and Project Delivery. Hear from Eric Nishimoto (DAGS), Jadine Urasaki (DOE), Brandon Shima (University of Hawai‘i), and local A/E firm representatives as they share insights on improving project scoping, communication, and coordination.Don’t miss this interactive “talk story” session and the
- [ACECH October General Membership Meeting & Pau Hana](https://acechawaii.org/acech-october-general-membership-meeting-pau-hana/) - ACECH proudly presents the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Cohort 6 Capstone Presentations, along with a special update from our Risk Management Committee.This Pau Hana GMM celebrates the latest graduates of ELP Cohort #6 as they present their capstone projects, featuring topics such as:Topic Highlights:Technological Advancements and IntegrationSustainability and Climate ChangeWorkforce Shortages and Skills GapsUrbanization in
- [ACECH Big Island General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/acech-big-island-general-membership-meeting/) - Registration is officially open for the upcoming Big Island General Membership Meeting of ACECH. This event is open to both members and non-members.Topic Highlights:Bill 64 Update – Proposal to remove the PE licensing requirement for the DPW Director positionHawai‘i Sector Partnerships Initiative – Updates on our efforts to bring the program to Hawai‘i Island, beginning
- [ACECH September General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/acech-september-general-membership-meeting/) - Join us for ACECH September General Membership Meeting with ACEC RT Lydia Zabrycki. Discover how employee-centered benefits can strengthen your team and build a workforce built to last. Register now at the link below. We hope to see you there! When: Tuesday, September 30, 20257:30 A.M. – Check-in & Breakfast Buffet8:15 A.M. – 8:20 A.M.
- [ACECH's Emerging Leaders Program featured in Building Industry Hawaii](https://acechawaii.org/acechs-emerging-leaders-program-featured-in-building-industry-hawaii/) - Explore how the 2025 ACECH Emerging Leaders Program is preparing Hawai‘i’s next generation of engineering professionals. This year’s cohort brings together talent from across the industry for a focused, nine-month leadership development experience. Read the full article to learn more about the program’s impact and the individuals driving Hawai‘i’s engineering future. Read More Here
- [AIA-ACECH-GCA Pau Hana: An Evening with UH President Wendy F. Hensel](https://acechawaii.org/aia-acech-gca-pau-hana-an-evening-with-uh-president-wendy-f-hensel/) - The AIA-ACECH-GCA Committee invites you to An Evening with Wendy F. Hensel, where the University of Hawaii’s new president will share insights on her leadership journey, vision for the future, and priorities for the UH system. From campus improvements and long-term planning to broader challenges and opportunities in higher education, President Hensel will offer her
- [2025 ACECH Symposium](https://acechawaii.org/2025-acech-symposium/) - The ACECH Joint State-City-Counties Symposium was held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm at the Japanese Cultural Center. The Symposium included a hosted lunch and pau hana, along with 14 breakout sessions with representation by the following agencies: City and County of Honolulu, Department of Design and Construction (DDC)City and
- [Student Mixer with ACECH at Dave & Buster's Ala Moana](https://acechawaii.org/student-mixer-with-acech-at-dave-busters-ala-moana/) - Meet engineers from local and national firms and learn about exciting employment opportunities in Hawaii. Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or experienced professional, this is a great chance to network, explore career paths, and connect with leaders in the engineering community. Light refreshments will be provided — don’t miss this opportunity to build your
- [ACECH June 2025 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-june-2025-presidents-message/) - Time didn’t fly; it gave us wings!In the 2024-2025 term, ACECH organized twelve board meetings, numerous committee and member meetings, special sessions – including several on the neighbor islands – and a highly successful City-County-State Symposium. We also engaged meaningfully with our State Delegates during the ACEC National Convention.I extend my deepest appreciation to our
- [Big Island General Membership Meeting - 2nd Quarter](https://acechawaii.org/big-island-general-membership-meeting-2nd-quarter/) - Join us on Big Island for a special guest presentation from Dr. Brandon Allen, specialist faculty and Space Science and Engineering Initiative (SSEI) program lead with the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Pre-Engineering program. Dr. Allen will share updates on the Pre-Engineering program at UH Hilo and provide the latest developments on the Thirty Meter
- [June 2025 General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/june-2025-general-membership-meeting/) - Pack your clubs for our next General Membership Meeting (GMM) on Friday, June 27! Our June GMM will be held at the Poipu Golf Course Restaurant, featuring special guest speaker, Mayor of Kauai, Derek Kawakami! Following the meeting will be an afternoon of golfing on the beautiful green of Poipu Golf Course. Make sure to
- [ACECH May 2025 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-may-2025-presidents-message/) - A big round of applause to our outstanding 2025 Symposium Planning Committee! Thanks to their hard work, this year’s event drew a record-breaking 209 attendees, featured 14 sessions, and welcomed 16 guest speakers from government agencies across the state. The day was packed with valuable insights into State and City procurement processes.We also announced the
- [Cybersecurity Advisory: Cyber Fraud Threats and Mitigations](https://acechawaii.org/cybersecurity-advisory-cyber-fraud-threats-and-mitigations/) - In light of the numerous cyberattacks on AE firms, the ACECH Risk Management Committee has come up with a Cybersecurity Advisory as part of an initiative to provide additional member benefits to ACECH’s Member Organizations. Below is the Risk Management Committee’s guide to being vigilant of cybersecurity breaches and strategies to keep your data, as well
- [Honoring Ginny Wright, David Bills, and Lester Fukuda at the 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards](https://acechawaii.org/honoring-ginny-wright-david-bills-and-lester-fukuda-at-the-2025-engineering-excellence-awards/) - At the 2025 ACEC Hawaii Engineering Excellence Awards, not only were this year’s outstanding engineering projects recognized, but special guests, David Bills, Lester Fukuda, and Ginny Wright were honored as well for their contributions over the years to ACEC Hawaii and Hawaii’s engineering community.Below are videos that were created in honor of these amazing individuals.
- [ACECH April 2025 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-april-2025-presidents-message/) - Wow — can you believe we’re already in Q2 of 2025? I continue to be inspired by the enthusiasm, participation, and leadership of our ACECH firm members, staff, and Board. Your collective vision and commitment are what make our Hawaii member organization so impactful.We closed out Q1 with the resoundingly successful 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards.
- [April 2025 General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/april-2025-general-membership-meeting/) - Mark your calendars for our next General Membership Meeting (GMM) on April 22! Our special guest speaker, Gerard P. Cavaluzzi will be virtually presenting on “Navigating Expectations: Agency Standards and Engineering Accountability,” followed by a Q&A session with our Risk Management Committee. See below for more information on this event and our guest speaker. We
- [2025 ACECH Engineering Excellence Awards](https://acechawaii.org/2025-acech-engineering-excellence-awards/) - Hoʻomaikaʻi to our 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards recipients! We extend a huge mahalo to all of the firms who entered as well as our sponsors and volunteers for lending a hand in this year’s Engineering Excellence Awards. We hope to see you at next year’s banquet! Grand Conceptor Award & People's Choice Award Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment
- [Celebrate Engineering Triumph with ACECH 2024 Excellence Awards](https://acechawaii.org/celebrate-engineering-triumph-with-acech-2024-excellence-awards/) - AECOM took home top honors as the Grand Conceptor at this year’s ACECH Engineering Excellence Awards for the Punaluu Stream Restoration Project.The Excellence Award was given to Waiahole Potable Water System Emergency Repairs submitted by Okahara and Associates, Inc.Honor Awards were awarded to the following recipients:Ala Moana Regional Park – Pedestrian Bridge, Canal Wall, and
- [ACECH March 2025 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-march-2025-presidents-message/) - Great Things AheadExciting things are on the horizon for ACECH! The Board is gearing up for a strategic planning process to set priorities for the Hawaii member organization. To understand the interests and needs of our members, we’ll be reaching out to firms like yours for input – because ACECH is here to support you
- [ACECH February 2025 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-february-2025-presidents-message/) - ACECH Past Presidents Gather to Shape the FutureEarlier this month, nearly 20 past ACECH board presidents came together for a special gathering —a testament to the enduring leadership and commitment of those who have guided our organization over the years. The purpose of this event was twofold: to acknowledge their past contributions and to invite
- [February 2025 General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/february-2025-general-membership-meeting/) - Pack your golf clubs for our next General Membership Meeting on February 28, 2025 at Mauna Lani Golf on the Big Island! Join us for a fun day of golf and great company with fellow industry colleagues and partners. Our GMM will also feature a special guest presentation by the County of Hawaii’s mayor, Kimo
- [ACECH January 2025 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-january-2025-presidents-message/) - Sixty Years, and Counting2024 marked ACECH’s 60th anniversary; it seems appropriate to reflect on the incredible ways engineers have made and continue to make a difference. From building the roads we travel and enhancing cars, trains, and planes, to finding ways to make sure communities have access to basic necessities like clean, safe water and
- [January 2025 General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/january-2025-general-membership-meeting/) - Start the New Year off by joining us at our first General Membership Meeting (GMM) of 2025! Our January GMM will be a Pau Hana event featuring a presentation on “Strengthening Cybersecurity in a Rapidly Evolving Digital Landscape” by guest speakers Adriene Chee and Mike Walder from Alani Group, LLC. Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025Time:
- [ACECH December 2024 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-december-2024-presidents-message/) - Wow – is it just me, or did 2024 fly by in the blink of an eye? As we wrap up this incredible year, I’m excited to share some events coming up in early 2025 that you won’t want to miss.First up is Engineers Week (February 16-22), where we’ll be celebrating our profession with three
- [December General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/december-general-membership-meeting/) - Our next general membership meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, at the Oahu Country Club. The GMM will feature a presentation, “Doing Work with USACE, Honolulu District,” by Anton R. Klein, PE, Chief of the Engineering Support Branch, at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District. Registration is now open and will close
- [ACECH November 2024 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-november-2024-presidents-message/) - As the holiday season approaches, there’s a buzz of excitement in the air—and plenty of momentum carrying us into the new year! The ACEC Fall Conference in New Orleans was a highlight, sparking thought-provoking conversations on leveraging Artificial Intelligence for greater efficiency and creating meaningful leadership paths for the next generation. If you haven’t experienced
- [AIA-ACECH-GCA Pau Hana](https://acechawaii.org/aia-acech-gca-pau-hana-2/) - Join us at the AIA-ACECH-GCA Pau Hana on November 14. There will be light pupus and beverages provided by Ferguson Hawaii and their vendors as well as prizes! See you all there! Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Location: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting Gallery925 Kokea Street, Honolulu, HI 96826Registration Cost: $20Registration
- [November General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/november-general-membership-meeting/) - Save the date for our November General Membership Meeting on 11/13 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Swing by for lunch, networking, and a guest presentation by the Office of Small Business Programs, NAVFAC Pacific on how to do business with NAVFAC Pacific and procurement readiness. You won’t want to miss it! Date: Wednesday,
- [UH-Hilo Engineering Program Updates Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/uh-hilo-engineering-program-updates-meeting/) - Join us for an exciting event at Engineering Partners, Inc. where Brennon Morioka and Doug Simons will be sharing the latest updates on the UHH Engineering Program. Whether you are a current student, alumni, or just interested in the field, this is a great opportunity to network and stay informed. Don’t miss out on this
- [ACECH October 2024 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-october-2024-presidents-message/) - Aloha ACECH Members,Fall is here, bringing even more exciting news for ACECH member firms! Our fifth Emerging Leaders Program Cohort will be presenting their capstone projects at the October General Membership Meeting. Eighteen participants from 17 firms will share their insights on topics such as the future of hybrid work, artificial intelligence in engineering, and
- [ACECH President, Shannon Holman, Featured in Pacific Business News Article](https://acechawaii.org/acech-president-shannon-holman-featured-in-pacific-business-news-article/) - ACEC Hawaii’s President, Shannon Holman, was recently featured in an article for Pacific Business News titled, “5 Questions with Shannon Holman of Orion Engineers & Associates.” In this interview, she addresses how Hawaii’s engineering industry faces challenges in the job market. Read more on Shannon’s feature here.
- [October General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/october-general-membership-meeting-2/) - Join us for our October General Membership Meeting Pau Hana! ACECH proudly presents – Emerging Leaders Program Cohort 5 Graduation & Capstone Projects.A special Pau Hana celebrating the graduation of ELP Cohort #5 and presentation of their capstone projects, including the future of hybrid work, artificial intelligence in engineering, employee retention strategies, and the feasibility
- [ACECH September 2024 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-september-2024-presidents-message/) - This summer has been a busy and productive season for ACECH as we continue to push forward with our mission to elevate the engineering profession and expand the impact of our organization for our members.At our September 4 General Membership Meeting (GMM), we held a Committee Rush, and the turnout was fantastic—with nearly 60 members
- [September General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/september-gmm/) - ACECH invites you to our September General Membership Meeting, where our Committee “Rush” Pau Hana will take place. The meeting is open to all ACECH firms and free for ACECH members. Registration includes pupus and (2) drink tickets.Much of ACECH’s work is accomplished through the efforts of our Committees. Join an ACECH committee as a
- [ACECH August 2024 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-august-2024-presidents-message/) - I am pleased to share that in its first month, the ACECH Board has already made significant progress on two key member initiatives. As part of our commitment to support, engage, and grow our Neighbor Island membership, we are planning General Membership Meetings on Hawaii Island and Kauai. These meetings will allow us to connect
- [ACECH July 2024 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-july-2024-presidents-message/) - Say “Hello” to July! Can you believe it? We’ve passed the halfway mark of 2024. Thanks to Kyle Kaneshiro’s guidance, the helping hands of the 2023-2024 Board, and Ginny Wright’s unwavering assistance, the Hawaii Chapter pulled off a robust offering of programs designed to enhance the business climate and promote the professional environment of engineers,
- [Kapili Maui Fundraiser](https://acechawaii.org/kapili-maui-fundraiser/) - You are invited to come and relax, enjoy pupu & beverages, and network with colleagues and new friends – all while supporting Kāpili Maui.Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.Location: Beer Lab HI1318 South Beretania St. Honolulu, HI 96814Registration ends on Monday, July 8, by close of business Register Here Kāpili Maui
- [ACECH Risk Management Breakfast Workshop & Golf Day](https://acechawaii.org/acech-risk-management-breakfast-workshop-golf-day/) - Mark your calendars for Friday, June 28!ACEC Business Insurance Trust and The ACECH Kauai Liaison Committee presents “Risk Management Best Practices: Practical Tools and Lessons Learned”! Join us for a breakfast workshop learning about risk management followed by a day out on the green at the Puakea Golf Course in Lihue, Kauai. ACECH members and industry friends on
- [ACECH June 2024 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-june-2024-presidents-message/) - Aloha kākou,June marks the end of the fiscal year for ACECH and signals the beginning of new leadership for the organization. Please help me welcome our new Board of Directors who will begin their service in July:President: Shannon Holman, Orion Engineers & AssociatesPresident Elect: Charles Jury, Okahara and Associates, Inc.Treasurer: Kealohi Sandefur, Yogi Kwong Engineers,
- [ACECH Engineering Student Rooftop Mixer](https://acechawaii.org/save-the-date-acech-student-mixer-on-july-24/) - You are invited to come and relax, enjoy pupu & beverages, and network with engineering students and engineers from Hawaii engineering firms! Check out future employment opportunities here at home! ACECH is putting on a mixer for engineering students visiting from the mainland to learn about local job opportunities by networking with engineers and managers from
- [ACECH May 2024 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-may-2024-presidents-message/) - Aloha Members,As you read this month’s message, I want you to ponder whether or not this was written with assistance of AI. At May’s General Membership Meeting, members were informed about all the fun, freaky, and amazing things associated with AI. Presented by Ian Kitajima of the Pacific International Center for High Technology Research, members
- [June General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/june-general-membership-meeting/) - Starting this summer off strong with our June General Membership Meeting! The Foundation for Financial Education (F3E) will be presenting, “Business Transition, Retirement, and the Stock Market,” a financial education workshop with guest speaker, Caine Nakata. Topics such as transitioning out of a business, planning your income in retirement, and the stock market will be
- [May General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/may-general-membership-meeting/) - Interested in learning more about AI? Come on down to ACECH’s May GMM to listen to “Today’s AI – the fun, freaky, and amazing!” presented by Ian Kitajima, President of the Pacific International Center for High Technology Research. Find more details about this event and on our guest speaker as well, down below!If you weren’t
- [ACECH HI Island Engineers Group Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/acech-hi-island-engineers-group-meeting/) - Melissa May, AICP and Rachael Han, EIT from SSFM International will present an overview of various state and county initiatives to integrate climate change impacts and resilience considerations into Hawaii’s development standards and regulations. Through a case study of the North Shore of Oahu, they will identify sea level rise (SLR) adaptation options for coastal
- [ACECH April 2024 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-april-2024-presidents-message/) - Aloha,Have you ever wondered about the current state or future goals for the College of Engineering at the University of Hawaii? At the April General Membership Meeting breakfast, Dr. Brennon Morioka, Dean of UH Manoa College of Engineering, shared his outlook for the school as well as the many hurdles and challenges on his plate.
- [University of Hawaii at Manoa Giving Day 2024](https://acechawaii.org/uh-giving-day/) - ACECH is supporting this year’s Giving Day for the University of Hawaii!Inspire college students to succeed and make sure they have their basic needs met.Fund cutting-edge research for cancer treatments or to combat climate change.Create new opportunities for Native Hawaiian students to lead their communities.Inspire, innovate and enhance education at 10 campuses across Hawaii!Giving Day
- [ACECH 2024 Annual Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/acech-2024-annual-meeting/) - Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024Time: 5:30 pmLocation: Ala Moana Center, Kuilei Place Development ShowroomRegister By: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 ACECH’s upcoming annual meeting will focus on the slate of new officers for the fiscal year, updates to the Bylaws and Constitution, and recommendations for the upcoming year’s membership dues which will be presented and voted
- [April General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/april-general-membership-meeting/) - Save the date for our April General Meeting Membership, Wednesday, April 10th! Dr. Brennon Morioka, Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, will be our special guest speaker. He will be presenting on the state of the College of Engineering and sharing some of its current and new initiatives
- [ACECH $1000 Engineering Scholarship](https://acechawaii.org/acech-1000-engineering-scholarship/) - ACECH supports college students in Hawaii who are enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program. Students who plan to pursue a career in engineering upon graduating can be eligible for a scholarship valued up to $1000 that will be applied to the 2024 program year.To apply and learn about the terms of the scholarship award, click
- [ACECH March 2024 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-march-2024-presidents-message/) - Aloha,Congratulations to all the entrants of the 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards. This year’s banquet highlighted several innovative and complex engineering projects showcasing the creative and exemplary work our member firms provide for the many communities across our State. The coveted Grand Conceptor Award was bestowed to the Punaluu Stream Restoration project – AECOM. On behalf
- [ACECH January 2024 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-january-presidents-message/) - Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou!We’re starting this New Year off with a BANG! The first General Membership Meeting of the year will bea great event at the Mauna Lani Golf Club on the Big Island. Come and hear Chauncey Wong Yuen, DOTHawai‘i Airports District Manager speak about the future of Ellison Onizuka Airport, upcoming projects,and more. The
- [ACECH February 2024 President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-february-presidents-message-2/) - Happy Engineers Week!Join us for the many activities and help promote our great industry during EWeek, February 18 – 24. We are kicking off the week with a showcase of Science, Engineering, Math, and Technology at Windward Mall on Monday, February 19. We will close the week with the Annual Engineers Awards on Saturday, February
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- [RECAP: US CAD's Blueprints & Birdies Classic Golf Tournament](https://acechawaii.org/recap-us-cads-blueprints-birdies-classic-golf-tournament/) - ACECH had a blast kicking off last month with fellow industry colleagues at the U.S. CAD’s Blueprints & Birdies Classic! Mahalo to everyone from the General Contractors of Association of Hawaii (GCA) and the American Institute of Architects Honolulu (AIA), as well as ACECH, for helping to create this successful event, whether through participating or
- [March General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/save-the-date-march-13-march-gmm-guest-speakers/) - Gear up for our March General Membership Meeting! We are excited to have two guest speakers from Rider Levett Bucknall, Cassie Idehara, Vice President, and Antonia Agbannawag, Associate, who will be presenting on: The Rising Tide: Challenges and Opportunities in Hawaii’s Robust Market. Find more details related to the General Membership Meeting and on our guest
- [Emerging Leaders Program 2024: Session 1](https://acechawaii.org/emerging-leaders-program-2024-session-1/) - Meet our newest cohort members for our 2024 Emerging Leaders Program! Cohort Five kicked off its first session on Thursday, February 8th, which was held at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox down in Kakaako. The highlight of the day was our afternoon Leadership Panel Discussion featuring four of Hawaii’s engineering leaders: Brennon Morioka, Shannon Holman, Cliff Lum and
- [ACECH December President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-december-presidents-message/) - Happy holidays! With all the holiday hustle and bustle, may you find yourself enjoying quality time with your family, friends, and loved ones. This year, I’m excited to announce and welcome Earth Engineers, Inc., Ka’e Design LLC, and Oceanit who have recently joined ACECH and are already experiencing the many benefits of our organization through
- [Kāpili Maui Scholarship Fund](https://acechawaii.org/kapili-maui-scholarship-fund/) - We are excited to introduce Kāpili Maui, a collaborative effort of various engineering organizations across Hawaii. Together, we have come together with a shared purpose – to provide assistance to the keiki and ohana affected by the devastating Maui fires. With the launch of Kāpili Maui, you will be directly providing the educational support families
- [ACECH Golf Tournament & General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/acech-golf-tournament-general-membership-meeting/) - Come join us on Friday, January 26th, for the ACECH Golf Tournament & General Membership Meeting at Mauna Lani Golf Club on Hawai’i Island. See more info on time and registration below. Date: January 26, 2024Location: Mauna Lani Golf Club 68-1050 Makaiwa Pl, Waimea, HI 967438:00 a.m.: Check-in at Mauna Lani – Shotgun Scramble & Lunch
- [Blueprints & Birdies Classic Golf Tournament](https://acechawaii.org/blueprints-birdies-classic-golf-tournament/) - U.S. CAD presents the BLUEPRINTS & BIRDIES CLASSIC, an industry golf tournament mixing teams from AIA Honolulu, ACECH, and the GCA of Hawaii. Tee off for camaraderie and fun with our design and engineering industry colleagues! February 2, 202410:30 a.m.: Registration & Lunch12:00 p.m.: Shotgun StartEnd of Play: Dinner & AwardsHawaii Prince Golf Club91-1200 Fort
- [Holiday Pau Hana and Fundraiser](https://acechawaii.org/holiday-pau-hana-and-fundraiser/) - Wednesday, December 6, 20235:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.1170 Auahi St. Suite 140Honolulu, HI 96814About the ProgramACECH and the Emerging Leaders Committee are collaborating to bring you a Holiday Pau Hana and Fundraiser to support keiki impacted by the Maui wildfires. $20 of every ticket purchased is going directly towards the Maui Toy Drive and the
- [ACECH November President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-november-presidents-message/) - Aloha,Our General Membership Meeting for November featured presentations from the Emerging Leaders Program Cohort #4. The final step in their program was to present their Capstone Projects on Aging Infrastructure, Permitting, Staff Retention, and Workforce Development. Attendees at the GMM were impressed by how well the students applied the lessons they learned to their project
- [AIA/ACECH/GCA Pau Hana](https://acechawaii.org/aia-acech-gca-pau-hana/) - Thursday, November 30, 20235:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.925 Kokea St. Honolulu, HI 96817About the ProgramMeet and network with industry professionals from American Institute of Architects Honolulu (AIA), American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii (ACECH), and the General Contractors Association of Hawaii (GCA)Light pupu & cocktails provided by Ferguson Hawaii and their vendorsPlease join us
- [Emerging Leaders Program Capstone Presentations](https://acechawaii.org/emerging-leaders-program-capstone-presentations/) - Wednesday, November 8, 20237:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Oahu Country ClubAbout the ProgramThe graduates of Cohort 4 of the ACECH Emerging Leaders Program will be presenting summaries of their capstone projects. Topics include staff retention, permitting, workforce development, and aging infrastructure. 7:30 a.m. Check In and Breakfast8:00 a.m. PresentationRegister by November 1, 2023 Register Here
- [ACECH October President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-october-presidents-message/) - Aloha,Congratulations to our Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Cohort 4 for completing their 9-month journey. Cohort 4’s graduation on October 12 was the culmination of rigorous day-long learning sessions, intense individual and group projects, and challenging exercises. The ELP provided cohort members with opportunities to aid in their development of becoming strong leaders in our industry.
- [Hawaii Island Engineers Group November Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/hawaii-island-engineers-group-november-meeting/) - Wednesday, November 15, 20235:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Presentation will start at 5:30 p.m.)Engineering Partners Training Room – 455 E. Lanikaula St., HiloFeatured Speaker: Mr. Brennon MoriokaAbout the ProgramPlease join your Hawaii Island colleagues for this November gathering. Guest speaker for the evening will be Mr. Brennon Morioka, Dean of the College of Engineering at
- [Congratulations to the ACECH Emerging Leaders Program Cohort #4 Graduates!](https://acechawaii.org/congratulations-to-acech-emerging-leaders-program-cohort-4-graduates/) - The ACECH Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) just wrapped up its fourth cohort with a graduation ceremony recognizing its 18 students on October 12. Congratulations to these emerging leaders who are on track to become the next generation of engineering leaders in Hawaii:Kai Akiona-Ferriman, Irina Constantinescu, Sara Doi-Tanaka, Grant Harrington, Allison Ichikawa, Carly Kaneko-Uejo, Bryce Kanemura,
- [October General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/october-general-membership-meeting/) - Wednesday, October 1111:45 a.m. Registration Check In/Noon – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch & ProgramOahu Country Club – Lower GalleryRegister by October 2, 2023 at this linkAbout the ProgramDesigning for “Opt-in”, the Evolution of Current and Next Gen Employee EngagementThere’s been a steady and profound evolution in terms of what attracts, inspires, and retains great talent
- [ACECH September President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-september-presidents-message-2/) - Aloha,September has been another great month of ACECH events. On September 5, Brett Stewart of AXA XL insurance presented “Warning Signs of a Claim” during our General Membership Meeting (GMM) at the Japanese Cultural Center. This presentation provided situational awareness to better forecast and identify potential liability issues for the many project situations we often
- [Special ACECH Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/special-acech-membership-meeting/) - Wednesday October 18, 2023 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Card Room – The Pacific Club “US DOT - Office of Inspector General – Investigations” Presentation by Special Agent In Charge Cissy Tubbs, U.S. DOT – Office of Inspector General – Investigations – Western Region About the Program The Office of the Inspector General conducts administrative,
- [ACECH August President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-september-presidents-message/) - Aloha!As the Maui wildfire rescue and recovery efforts continue, what has been explicitly evident is the Aloha Spirit being demonstrated throughout our islands and across the world. Whether it be monetary donations, the giving of food, clothing, or daily necessities, the overwhelming generosity and empathy towards the Lahaina community and its victims exemplifies the human
- [Help Rebuild Lahaina](https://acechawaii.org/help-rebuild-lahaina/) - A special message from Kyle Kaneshiro, ACECH President:Aloha ACECH Member Firms,Our hearts go out to the many people impacted by the wildfires on Maui. While we can report that no ACECH family members were lost or firm offices damaged by the tragic events, there have been a few families of ACECH member firms who have
- [September General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/september-general-membership-meeting/) - Warning Signs of a ClaimBrett Stewart, Manager Loss Prevention and Education DepartmentDesign Professional unit of AXA XLTuesday, September 5, 2023, 4:00 p.m.Japanese Cultural Center of HawaiiAbout the Program This program is designed to increase a design professional’s situational awareness to better forecast and identify potential liability issues before they happen. This presentation will examine a range of
- [A Welcome Message From The New ACECH President Kyle Kaneshiro, P.E.](https://acechawaii.org/a-welcome-message-from-the-new-acech-president-kyle-kaneshiro-p-e/) - Aloha! July 1st marked the beginning of yet another year for ACEC Hawai`i. I am excited to welcome back our returning board members and look forward to working with new Directors George Takase and Kealohi Sandefur. We extend our gratitude and are indebted to former board members Derek Mukai and Ross Kaneko for their years
- [Engineering Meet & Mingle](https://acechawaii.org/engineering-meet-mingle/) - Wednesday, July 12th, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.Dave & Buster’s rooftop (Pupus will be provided with a no-host bar)With the start of the ACECH fiscal year, we would like to invite you to a casual pau hana to relax and mingle with fellow members of ACECH firms. Firms are welcome to invite some of their emerging
- [ACECH June President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-june-presidents-message/) - Aloha, thank you very much for your membership to ACECH and ACEC. It is a great organization to belong to thanks to you. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve.Hope everyone is doing well, staying busy and having FUN!As I write this message, we are currently attending the 2023 ACEC Annual Convention &
- [June General Membership Meeting: UH College of Engineering Update](https://acechawaii.org/june-general-membership-meeting-uh-college-of-engineering-update/) - ACECH June General Membership MeetingDr. Song Choi, Assistant Dean, College of EngineeringWednesday June 7, 2023, 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.Oahu Country Club – Lower GalleryRegister at this link by June 2, 2023 Register Here
- [ACECH May President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-may-presidents-message/) - Aloha, thank you very much for your membership to ACECH and ACEC. It is a great organization to belong to thanks to you. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve.Hope everyone is doing well, staying busy and having FUN!What a wonderful event and evening we had at our ACECH City and State Symposium
- [Save up to $50 now! Register before April 29th](https://acechawaii.org/save-up-to-50-now-register-before-april-29th/) - August 2023 Stormwater Quality BMPs WorkshopsIn person at Hawaii Convention Center or Virtual – Online via InEventThe City and County of Honolulu is hosting educational workshops for storm water quality Best Management Practices (BMPs) to protect our waters for life. Contractors, developers, stormwater management professionals, landscape design and maintenance professionals, planners, watershed management and conservation professionals,
- [ACECH April President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-april-presidents-message/) - Aloha, thank you very much for your membership to ACECH and ACEC. It is a great organization to belong to thanks to you. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve. Hope everyone is doing well, staying busy and having FUN! We are excited to announce the triumphant return of our City and State
- [April General Membership Meeting: Contracts - It's All In The Details](https://acechawaii.org/april-general-membership-meeting-contracts-its-all-in-the-details/) - ACECH April General Membership MeetingWednesday April 5, 2023, Noon-1:30 p.m.About the Session:A local attorney and an insurance industry representative share their real-life experiences with claims that occurred because of contractual wording and their related issues. Whether it’s an Owner-drafted, Design-Build or Industry standard contract, it’s worth the time to go through the contract to avoid
- [ACECH March President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-march-presidents-message/) - Aloha, thank you very much for your membership to ACECH and ACEC. It is a great organization to belong to thanks to you. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve. Hope everyone is doing well, staying busy and having FUN! We are excited to announce the launch of our Emerging Leaders fourth cohort
- [March General Membership Meeting with Brandon Shima, University of Hawaii – Office of Project Delivery](https://acechawaii.org/march-general-membership-meeting-with-brandon-shima-university-of-hawaii-office-of-project-delivery/) - ACECH March General Membership MeetingWednesday March 8, 2023, Noon-1:30 p.m.Oahu Country Club – Lower GalleryAbout the Session:Special Presentation by Brandon Shima, Project Manager of the Office of Project Delivery at University of Hawaii. Shima will address the following topics at this informative presentation and networking opportunityInformation on the AE selection processDesign opportunities in the UH
- [2023 ACECH Engineering Excellence Awards Ceremony](https://acechawaii.org/2023-acech-engineering-excellence-awards-ceremony/) - R.M. Towill Corporation took home top honors as the Grand Conceptor at this year’s ACECH Engineering Excellence Awards for The Kapalama Container Terminal Yard Design.Excellence Awards were given to:Wastewater Pump Station at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HDR, Inc.Brigham Young University – Hawaii Science Building, KAI HawaiiHonor Awards were awarded to the following recipients:806 Iwilei Affordable
- [ACECH February President's Message](https://acechawaii.org/acech-february-presidents-message/) - Aloha and Happy Chinese New Year, thank you very much for your membership to ACECH and ACEC. Itis a great organization to belong to thanks to you. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve.Hope everyone is doing well, staying busy and having FUN!February is an exciting month for Engineers and ACECH. We have
- [ACECH President's Message by Nimr Tamimi, P.E., LEED AP](https://acechawaii.org/acech-presidents-message-by-nimr-tamimi-p-e-leed-ap/) - Aloha and Happy New Year! Thank you very much for your membership to ACECH and ACEC. It is a great organization to belong to, thanks to you. We are excited to announce the launch of our Monthly Newsletter. Our board would like to use this Newsletter as our primary vehicle to inform you of the
- [Congratulations To ACECH Emerging Leaders Program Cohort #3 Graduates!](https://acechawaii.org/congratulations-to-acech-emerging-leaders-program-cohort-3-graduates/) - The ACECH Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) just wrapped up its third cohort with a graduation ceremony recognizing its 18 students on December 15. Congratulations to these emerging leaders who are ontrack to become the next generation of engineering leaders in Hawaii:Eric Arakawa, Troy Ching, Owen Crabtree, Jessica Galacgac, Ryan Ishikawa, Lureen Komoda, Gregg Kuwahara, Kamu
- [ACEC Membership: An Investment In Your Firm’s Success](https://acechawaii.org/acec-membership-an-investment-in-your-firms-success/) - A Special General Membership Breakfast Meeting Focusing on ACEC Member Benefits Monday February 6, 2023 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.The Pacific ClubFeaturing: Melvin Williams, ACEC Vice-ChairACEC is always busy working to improve the business climate for you. ACEC Vice Chair Melvin Williams will discuss the value of membership and what ACEC does for you in
- [2023 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala](https://acechawaii.org/2023-engineering-excellence-awards-gala/) - Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii – Generations BallroomSaturday February 4, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.See attached for registration information & sponsorship opportunitiesPlease join us as we honor these innovative and outstanding projects:Hawaii Army National Guard Combined Support Maintenance Shop, Burns & McDonnell Engineering CompanyClimate Change Vulnerability Assessment Resilience Plan, Carollo Engineers, Inc.806 Iwilei Affordable
- [January General Membership Meeting: Strategic Allocation](https://acechawaii.org/january-general-membership-meeting-strategic-allocation/) - Virtual Presentation by The Foundation for Financial Education (F3E)Wednesday, January 18, 202312:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Did you know it’s possible to have tax free lifetime streams of income?About the Session:This workshop will show you how to use strategic allocations to reach your financial goals and plan your financial future with considerations to market volatility, interest
- [The Great Resignation to the Great Retention Workshop](https://acechawaii.org/the-great-resignation-to-the-great-retention-workshop/) - The answers as to why people leave and how to make them want to stayWednesday, December 14, 20228:00 a.m. (Breakfast)8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. (Presentation)Oahu Country Club (Lower Gallery)This workshop is limited to 50 participants. Register today at this link to save your space. Registration Deadline is December 6, 2022.About the Session:If “The Great Resignation”
- [November Membership Meeting: How to Reduce Cyber Risk for Companies in the Building Industry](https://acechawaii.org/november-membership-meeting-how-to-reduce-cyber-risk-for-companies-in-the-building-industry/) - Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.In-Person at Oahu Country Club (Lower Gallery)About the Session:Since the pandemic began, the security threat landscape has changed dramatically and the building industry has become hyper-targeted by scammers, nation state actors and desperate criminals. In this session, we will share lessons learned from the trenches, cross-check best
- [2023 ACECH Engineering Excellence Awards - Call for Entries](https://acechawaii.org/2023-acech-engineering-excellence-awards-call-for-entries/) - Got a Great Project? Consider entering it in our ACECH 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards competition. This year’s awards will be presented at a very special in-person Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet scheduled for Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Japanese Cultural Center.See packet below for complete info and Intent to Enter Form (form due October 14,
- [ACECH October General Meeting with ACEC California](https://acechawaii.org/acech-october-general-meeting-with-acec-california/) - ACECH x ACEC California Member Meet Up Waikiki Beach MarriottWednesday, October 5, 2022, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ACEC California will be holding one of their Board meetings in Hawaii during October 3-5, 2022. They have invited ACECH members to participate in their educational program on October 5th from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Waikiki
- [A Welcome Message From The New ACECH President Nimr Tamimi, P.E., LEED AP](https://acechawaii.org/a-welcome-message-from-the-new-acech-president-nimr-tamimi-p-e-leed-ap/) - Aloha! I hope you are having a wonderful summer. July 1st marked the beginning of a new year for ACEC Hawai‘i. We are excited to welcome back our returning board members and looking forward to working with our new board members. I am honored to be given the opportunity to be part of a great
- [Mixer for Mainland Engineering Students](https://acechawaii.org/mixer-for-mainland-engineering-students/) - Engineering Mixer Dave & Buster’s Rooftop – Thursday, August 11, 2022, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. ACECH and the City & County of Honolulu invite local engineering students going away for college to meet engineers from local firms to learn about employment opportunities in Hawaii. There are limited spots, so first come, first serve. Pupus will be provided
- [Alicia Suzuki Receives ACEC Young Professional of the Year Award](https://acechawaii.org/alicia-suzuki-receives-acec-young-professional-of-the-year-award/) - Alicia Suzuki, Project Manager of Kennedy Jenks was named one of five recipients of the ACEC Young Professional of the Year Awards! The award strives to promote the accomplishments of young engineers by highlighting their engineering contributions and the resulting impact on society. Alicia earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in
- [September General Membership Meeting - F3E: Estate Planning](https://acechawaii.org/september-general-membership-meeting-f3e-estate-planning/) - ACECH September General Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 12:00 p.m. About the Session:Learn why estate planning is not just for the super wealthy and how to strategize the best plan to help with estate taxes and probate. Also learn about the newly passed Secure Act, wills and trusts, tax free inheritance, the lifetime giving exclusion and
- [ACECH Annual State Symposium Meeting with HDOT](https://acechawaii.org/acech-annual-state-symposium-meeting-with-hdot/) - ACECH Annual State Symposium Meeting Highlighting the State of Hawaii DOT “Update from the Director and Deputies on State Department of Transportation Future Programs”Thursday, June 2, 2022, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Presenters:Jade Butay (HDOT Director)Ross Higashi (Airports Deputy Director)Ed Sniffen (Highways Deputy Director)Ed Manglallan (Ports Deputy Director)No charge for ACECH Members. Streamlined registration procedure – register
- [2021 ACECH Engineering Excellence Awards](https://acechawaii.org/2021-acech-engineering-excellence-awards/) - RHA Energy Partners LLC won the “Grand Conceptor” Award for the Punahou School’s Path to Net Zero project.The Lahaina WWRF Stage 1A project, submitted by Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., received an Excellence Award and was also recognized as the People’s Choice Award recipient.An Excellence Award was also awarded to Belt Collins Hawaii LLC for the
- [Insights & Future Goals](https://acechawaii.org/insights-future-goals/) - ACECH Annual Meeting and Special Panel DiscussionThursday, May 5, 2022, 11:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. About the Session:Please join us virtually, as we hold our Annual Membership Meeting, and listen about future goals and insights from the Honolulu Board of Water Supply and the City and County of Honolulu.Panelists:Mr. Ernest Lau, Manager & Chief Engineer of
- [ACECH 2022 Engineering Excellence Competition](https://acechawaii.org/acech-2022-engineering-excellence-competition/) - Winners Will be AnnouncedThursday, March 10, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. We will be announcing and celebrating the winners of this year’s competition on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Register at the link below to attend the 2022 ACECH Engineering Excellence Awards Virtual Ceremony!We are soliciting sponsorships to support this year’s EEA event! As
- [2022 ACECH Engineering Excellence Awards Virtual Ceremony](https://acechawaii.org/2022-acech-engineering-excellence-awards-virtual-ceremony/) - Join us for our 2022 ACECH Engineering Excellence Awards Virtual CeremonyThursday, March 10, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. We will be celebrating these five stellar engineering projects: Hawaii Cesspool Conversions Technologies & Finance Research Project (Entrant: Carollo Engineers) Lima Ola Affordable Housing Development (Entrant: Community Planning & Engineering) Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at
- [Building Industry Hawaii's Annual Forecast - Construction Preview 2022](https://acechawaii.org/building-industry-hawaiis-annual-forecast-construction-preview-2022/) - Renewed Hope for an Essential Industry in 2022 By Derek Mukai, President – ACECH A wise person once told me, construction and engineering go hand-in-hand. When construction is thriving, engineering slows down, and vice versa.This may hold true under normal circumstances, but the past two years have been anything but normal. With so many uncertainties still ahead,
- [February Virtual General Membership Meeting - Retirement Planning](https://acechawaii.org/february-virtual-general-membership-meeting-retirement-planning/) - ACECH February General Membership MeetingThursday, February 10, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. About the Session:Running the retirement marathonHow not to outlive your moneyHow taxes and inflation impact retirement Exit StrategiesRegister directly with F3E at the Zoom link below. Webinar Registration
- [Scarcity and Innovation ACECH Webinar Series: Energy and Wastewater](https://acechawaii.org/scarcity-and-innovation-acech-webinar-series-energy-and-wastewater/) - ACECH Virtual Panel Discussion Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. About the Session:Free for all ACECH and HWEA members (but registration is required). Engineers of all levels are welcome to attend. Please join us for a discussion about harnessing energy from wastewater! Panelists will include: Roger Babcock, City and County of Honolulu, Department of Environmental
- [January Virtual General Membership Meeting - Get the Most From Your ACEC Membership Pt. 2](https://acechawaii.org/january-virtual-general-membership-meeting-get-the-most-from-your-acec-membership-pt-2/) - ACECH January General Membership MeetingThursday, January 13, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. About the Session:Join us for Part 2 of a two part virtual series where members of ACEC National walk us through the wealth of information, services and resources that come with your ACECH membership. This meeting will feature these top ACEC leaders sharing
- [December Virtual General Membership Meeting - Update on Puna Geothermal](https://acechawaii.org/december-virtual-general-membership-meeting-update-on-puna-geothermal/) - ACECH December General Membership MeetingThursday, December 2, 2021, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. About the Session:Michael Kaleikini of Puna Geothermal gives us an update on Puna Geothermal and their recovery after the Kilauea Lava Flow shutdown.Register by Tuesday, November 30, 2021 and receive a Zoom invite via email the day before the scheduled meeting. Register
- [March General Membership Meeting - Meet the Mayor: A Conversation with Mayor Blangiardi](https://acechawaii.org/march-general-membership-meeting-meet-the-mayor-a-conversation-with-mayor-blangiardi/) - ACECH March Virtual General Membership MeetingMarch 4, 2021 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.“Meet the Mayor: A Conversation with Mayor Blangiardi”Free for all ACECH members (but registration is required).Register here by March 2, 2021.You will receive a Zoom invitation via email on March 3, 2021. Register Now
- [June Virtual Membership Meeting - USACE Honolulu District Program Overview - Jennifer R. Moore, PMP](https://acechawaii.org/june-virtual-membership-meeting-usace-honolulu-district-program-overview-jennifer-r-moore-pmp/) - ACECH June Virtual Membership MeetingJune 4, 2021, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. About the Session:“USACE Honolulu District Program Overview”Presenter – Jennifer R. Moore, PMP Deputy District Engineer for Programs & Project Management (DPM) US Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District.In case you missed the discussion, you can view the full presentation here. View Presentation
- [May Virtual General Membership Meeting - Inside the Contractor Mind:  Bidding, Change Orders, & Claims  Presenters - Scott Jennings, P.E. and Patrick Mullen  SJ Construction Consulting, LLC](https://acechawaii.org/may-virtual-general-membership-meeting-inside-the-contractor-mind-bidding-change-orders-claims-presenters-scott-jennings-p-e-and-patrick-mullen-sj-construction-consulting-llc/) - ACECH May Virtual General Membership MeetingMay 20, 2021, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.“Inside the Contractor Mind: Bidding, Change Orders and Claims Presenters – Scott Jennings, P.E. and Patrick Mullen of SJ Construction Consulting, LLC ”About the Session:How many times have you said “What in the world were they thinking?! He left 30% on the table
- [September General Membership Meeting - TMT Update - Dr. Fengchuan Liu](https://acechawaii.org/september-general-membership-meeting-tmt-update-dr-fengchuan-liu/) - ACECH September General Membership MeetingThursday, September 9, 2021, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. About the Session:“TMT Update”Presenter – Dr. Fengchuan Liu, Project Manager Thirty Meter TelescopeWanna meet someone with an asteroid named after them? Here’s your chance. ACECH is honored to present Dr. Liu as our guest speaker for our September 9th General Membership Meeting. Dr.
- [October Virtual General Membership Meeting - Journey to Financial Fitness](https://acechawaii.org/october-virtual-general-membership-meeting-journey-to-financial-fitness/) - ACECH October General Membership MeetingThursday, October 14, 2021, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. About the Session:“Journey to Financial Fitness”Presenter – Caine Nakata, Director of Operations The Foundation For Financial Education (F3E)Caine Nakata is the Director of Hawaii Operations for the Foundation for Financial Education, one of the largest and fastest growing 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the country. Caine
- [ACECH Virtual Roundtable Discussion](https://acechawaii.org/acech-virtual-roundtable-discussion/) - PPP and FAR Credits: Is ALL Forgiven?Thursday, October 7, 2021, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. About the Session:Now that you’ve applied and received 100% forgiveness on your PPP loan, are there implications related to your firm’s federal contracts as a prime and/or subconsultant? Join Ryan and Sheryl for a lively discussion sharing what they’ve come to
- [Message from Garret A. Masuda, P.E., ACEC Hawaii President](https://acechawaii.org/message-from-garret-a-masuda-p-e-acec-hawaii-president-2/) - Greetings to our ACEC Hawaii member firms. As we start our 2021-2022 fiscal year, I am cautiously optimistic that we are nearing a return to “normalcy” and we will finally be able to meet in person again. The start of the fiscal year also marks the end of my term as President and I would
- [A Welcome Message From The New ACEC Hawaii President Derek K. Mukai, P.E., CCM](https://acechawaii.org/a-welcome-message-from-the-new-acec-hawaii-president-derek-k-mukai-p-e-ccm/) - Aloha everyone! July 1st marked the beginning of the new year for ACEC Hawaii and my term as President. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and channel our positive energy to get us to herd immunity so we can all see each other in person this year. The global pandemic has brought about new challenges to
- [What is ACEC Hawaii Doing for Its Members and Our Industry?](https://acechawaii.org/what-is-acec-hawaii-doing-for-its-members-and-our-industry/) - by Jeffrey K. Kalani, P.E. These are exciting and busy times for ACEC Hawaii as it continues to deliver value for its members and protect and improve our local engineering industry. ACECH’s various liaison committees continue to work with State and County agencies to keep them informed about the rising costs of running our businesses,
- [Legislative Member Update](https://acechawaii.org/legislative-member-update-2/) - The Hawaii State Capitol has been closed to the public this legislative session, but the legislators were busy introducing over 2,700 bills. The ACECH Legislative Committee identified and tracked nearly 50 bills that had the potential to affect our member business operations. These bills ranged from family leave, to individual tax clearances for professional licenses,
- [A Message from Garret A. Masuda, P.E., ACEC Hawaii President](https://acechawaii.org/a-message-from-garret-a-masuda-p-e-acec-hawaii-president/) - July 1st marked the start of our 2020-2021 fiscal year and my term as President of ACEC Hawaii begins with us facing a truly unprecedented situation. The global COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of our families, our businesses, our communities, and our way of life. First and foremost, my heart goes out to anyone who
- [Message from Garret A. Masuda, P.E., ACEC Hawaii President](https://acechawaii.org/message-from-garret-masuda-p-e-acec-hawaii-president/) - Greetings to our ACEC Hawaii member firms. As we continue to navigate the disruptions and challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude for how our community has been responding to the pandemic and acknowledge the sacrifices that we all are making for the greater good
- [Message from Garret A. Masuda, P.E., ACEC Hawaii President](https://acechawaii.org/message-from-garret-a-masuda-p-e-acec-hawaii-president/) - Greetings to our ACEC Hawaii member firms. It is hard to believe that it has been over a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the issuance of the first statewide stay-at-home order. As a result, daily life in Hawaii was upended as businesses and schools were closed, tens of thousands were laid
- [2019 ACECH Engineering Excellence Awards](https://acechawaii.org/2019-acech-engineering-excellence-awards/) - The annual American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawai`i (ACECH) Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) banquet was held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Koolau Ballroom. The event served as the culmination of ACECH’s EEA program to recognize outstanding engineering projects throughout the state of Hawai`i. With a total of 10 entrants and nearly 200
- [2021 ACEC Scholarship Opportunities](https://acechawaii.org/2021-acec-scholarship-opportunities/) - Dear ACECH Member Firms, The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) will be awarding 7 national scholarships for 2021. The Hawaii chapter will be nominating two (2) candidates for the General Scholarships and one (1) candidate for the Structural CASE Scholarship. Although these are national scholarships, typically there are very few candidates, so odds are
- [2021 ACECH Engineering Excellence Awards - Call for Entries](https://acechawaii.org/2021-acech-engineering-excellence-awards-call-for-entries/) - Got a Great Project? Consider entering it in this year’s Engineering Excellence Awards competition. This year’s awards will be presented at a very special virtual Engineering Excellence Awards event on April 15, 2021.Deadline to submit intent to enter form and entry fee is January 28, 2021. Download Entry Form
- [February General Membership Meeting - A Brief Introduction to Implicit Bias](https://acechawaii.org/february-general-membership-meeting-a-brief-introduction-to-implicit-bias/) - Program Description: Most human behaviors are the result of choices and decisions that people make without conscious thought or with explanations that make perfect sense within their own mental models or frames of reference. Our minds gather some information and ignore other information based on what our experience has told us is important, relevant, or
- [2017 Engineering Excellence Honor Award Winner](https://acechawaii.org/2017-engineering-excellence-honor-award-winner/) - 2017 Engineering Excellence Honor Award Winner. The Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline Rockfall Hazard and Mitigation Design Project submitted by Hart Crowser. Touted for its natural splendor...
- [2017 Engineering Excellence Grand Conceptor Award Winner](https://acechawaii.org/2017-engineering-excellence-grand-conceptor-award-winner/) - The H-1 PM Contraflow Project increases the capacity of the H-1 Freeway for westbound commuters
- [2017 ACECH State-Counties-City Symposium](https://acechawaii.org/2017-acech-state-counties-city-symposium/) - The ACECH State-Counties-City Symposium held on April 4, 2017 at the Hale Koa Hotel, provided networking and educational opportunities for ACECH members and industry partners.
- [2018 ACECH Engineering Excellence Awards](https://acechawaii.org/2018-acech-engineering-excellence-awards/) - The American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawai`i (ACECH) held its annual Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet, the “Academy Awards” for Hawai`i engineers, on Saturday January 27, 2018. An esteemed panel of judges evaluated the entries based on the judging criteria of innovative application of new or existing techniques; value to the engineering profession and perception
- [COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Wave 8](https://acechawaii.org/covid-19-business-impact-survey-wave-8/) - More than 400 members participated in Wave 8 of the ACEC Research Institute Business Impact Survey, which was conducted September 15-18. The report includes an executive summary that highlights not only important significant results but also calls out differences in these results by firm size. A few summary bullets are below-the attached full report provides
- [Legislative Member Update](https://acechawaii.org/legislative-member-update/) - Hawaii’s 2020 legislative session was upended by the coronavirus pandemic that caused a suspension in March. The session resumed in May of 2020 with much of the focus on legislation aimed towards the challenges created by the pandemic. Prior to the shutdown, your ACECH legislative committee, with our lobbyist, Sandra-Ann Y.H. Wong, met with thirteen
- [2019 ACEC Hawaii State & Counties A/E/C Symposium](https://acechawaii.org/2019-acec-hawaii-state-counties-a-e-c-symposium/) - April 11, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Hale Koa Hotel View the schedule and register at this linkhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-acec-hawaii-state-counties-aec-symposium-tickets-57896938301

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- [About ACECH](https://acechawaii.org/about/) - The American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii (ACECH) is the state’s only nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the business climate and promoting the professional environment of engineers, surveyors and industry specialists. ACECH represents a roster of 70 member firms, employing over 2,000 employees throughout Hawaii.Established in 1964, the ACECH is the state affiliate of
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- [Emerging Leaders Program](https://acechawaii.org/emerging-leaders-program/) - ACEC Hawaii's Emerging Leaders Program is focused on developing the next generation of engineering leaders in Hawaii. Congratulations Cohort #6 Graduates! ACECH is proud to announce the newest graduating class from our Emerging Leaders Program, Cohort #6!Amy Baek, ParEn Inc. dba Park EngineeringPac Chung, Bowers + Kubota ConsultingKenneth Daniel, Sam O. Hirota, Inc.Ellie Dunkle, Sea Engineering,
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- [Committee Meetings - WEC Resources](https://acechawaii.org/member-resources/committee-meetings-wec-resources/) - WEC Resources Here you will find resources regarding ACECH’s work with Wastewater Engineering and Construction. 2024
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- [Committee Meetings - WEC](https://acechawaii.org/member-resources/committee-meetings-wec/) - Wastewater Engineering and Construction Here you will find resources regarding ACECH’s work with Wastewater Engineering and Construction (WEC). 2024
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- [Committee Meetings - DOT](https://acechawaii.org/member-resources/committee-meetings-dot/) - Department of Transportation Here you will find resources regarding ACECH’s work with The Department of Transportation (DOT). 2024
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- [Committee Meetings - DAGS/DOE](https://acechawaii.org/member-resources/committee-meetings-dags-doe/) - DAGS/DOE Here you will find resources regarding ACECH’s work with the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Department of Education. 2024
- [Committee Meetings - County of Maui](https://acechawaii.org/member-resources/committee-meetings-county-of-maui/) - County of Maui Here you will find resources regarding ACECH’s work with the County of Maui. 2024
- [Committee Meetings - County of Kauai](https://acechawaii.org/member-resources/committee-meetings-county-of-kauai/) - County of Kauai Here you will find resources regarding ACECH’s work with the County of Kauai. 2024
- [Committee Meetings - County of Hawaii](https://acechawaii.org/member-resources/committee-meetings-county-of-hawaii/) - County of Hawaii Here you will find resources regarding ACECH’s work with the County of Hawaii 2024
- [Committee Meetings - C&C of Honolulu](https://acechawaii.org/member-resources/committee-meetings-cc-of-honolulu/) - C&C of Honolulu Here you will find resources regarding ACECH’s work with The City and County of Honolulu. 2024
- [Committee Meetings - Army Corps](https://acechawaii.org/member-resources/committee-meetings-army-corps/) - Army Corps 2024
- [Committee Meetings - BWS](https://acechawaii.org/member-resources/committee-meetings-bws/) - Board of Water Supply Here you will find resources regarding ACECH’s work with The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS). 2025 DAGS Rates on BWS Contract Amendments
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- [2023 Emerging Leaders Program Graduates](https://acechawaii.org/2023-emerging-leaders-program-graduates/) - ACEC Hawaii's Emerging Leaders Program is focused on developing the next generation of engineering leaders in Hawaii. Cohort #5 Coming Soon! The ACECH Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) just wrapped up its fourth cohort with a graduation ceremony recognizing its 18 students on October 12. Congratulations to these emerging leaders who are on track to become
- [2023 ACECH Symposium](https://acechawaii.org/2023-symposium/) - Building Hawaii's Future...Together The ACECH Joint State-City-Counties Symposium was held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 11:00am – 6:00pm at the Japanese Cultural Center. The Symposium included a hosted lunch and pau hana, along with over 15 breakout sessions with representation by the following agencies:City and County of Honolulu, Department of Design and ConstructionCity and
- [Members](https://acechawaii.org/members/) - ACECH Member Firms
- [ACECH State-Counties-City Symposium 2017](https://acechawaii.org/acech-state-counties-city-symposium-2017/) - The ACECH State-Counties-City Symposium was held on April 4, 2017 at the Hale Koa Hotel. Representatives of various government agencies including officials from Kaua’i, Maui, and Hawai’i Counties presented workshops focused on upcoming projects, agency specific rules and regulations, strategic initiatives and other topics to improve and enhance the knowledge base, technical expertise and business
- [Fellows](https://acechawaii.org/fellows/) - The ACEC College of Fellows is a distinguished class of engineers who have been selected by their peers as deserving recognition for exemplary contributions to the profession. Election to the College of Fellows is administered by the Fellows Committee, which also coordinates all Fellows activities and programs. David Bills, P.E., FACECRegular FellowPresidentBills Engineering Inc.Lester Fukuda,

## Directory

- [Yogi Kwong Engineers, LLC](https://acechawaii.org/members/yogi-kwong-engineers-llc/) - Yogi Kwong Engineers (YKE) is a firm that specializes in Geotechnical Engineering; Trenchless Engineering (e.g. microtunneling, horizontal direction drilling, etc.); Construction Management; Expert Witness Consultation; and Engineering Geology. Since it was founded in 2005, YKE has earned 18 state and 2 regional awards for excellent performance on challenging engineering and construction projects in Hawaii and
- [WSP USA Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/wsp-usa-inc/) - The Honolulu office's civil, traffic and environmental planners have been providing a full range of planning and engineering services for over 50 years. Specialty areas include roadways, bridges, harbors, tunnels, utility systems, site development, design-build projects, transit, traffic assessments, permits, transportation planning, environmental planning assessments and impact studies.
- [Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/wiss-janney-elstner-associates-inc/) - WJE is a global interdisciplinary firm of structural engineers, architects and materials scientists specializing in the investigation, analysis, laboratory/field testing, and design for buildings and structures. WJE focuses on delivering practical, innovative, and technically sound solutions across all areas of new and existing construction. Our Hawaii office was founded in 1979 and has staff that
- [Wilson Okamoto Corporation](https://acechawaii.org/members/wilson-okamoto-corporation/) - Wilson Okamoto Corporation, established in 1947, is a multi-disciplinary firm in Hawaii offering planning, civil and traffic engineering consulting services to government agencies and private sector clients. Given the nature of our firm's multi-disciplinary composition, our collective capabilities span all phases of development from conceptual planning and feasibility to design and post-construction.
- [Thermal Engineering Corporation](https://acechawaii.org/members/thermal-engineering-corporation/) - Thermal Engineering Corporation (TEC) is a consulting mechanical and fire protection engineering design firm with expertise in the design of air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, fire protection, pumps and piping, automatic fire suppression, fire alarm and life safety, power generation and heavy industrial systems.
- [The Limtiaco Consulting Group, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/the-limtiaco-consulting-group-inc/) - Rooted in local values, The Limtiaco Consulting Group embraces flexibility and communication to nurture the growth of our 'Ohana and provide excellent client services, while fostering impactful connections with our community and the environment.
- [Stantec Consultants, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/stantec-consultants-inc/) - Stantec is a global leader in sustainable architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships
- [SSFM International, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/ssfm-international-inc/) - SSFM International was established in 1959 and provides project management, planning, and engineering services throughout the State of Hawaii and the Pacific Region. We manage complex projects from concept and planning through design and construction, navigating procedural and logistical hurdles to realize highly successful conclusions.
- [SJ Construction Consulting, LLC](https://acechawaii.org/members/sj-construction-consultantsllc/) - At SJ Construction Consulting, we provide pre-construction, estimating, construction management, claims, legal, surety assistance, professional services, and training. We have decades of experience in heavy/civil, WWTP, WWPS, site, utility, bridge/roadway, environmental work, and building in the public and private sectors. We have a unique background in that our company is guided by former contractors who
- [Shimabukuro, Endo & Yoshizaki, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/shimabukuro-endo-yoshizaki-inc/) - SEY Engineeers is a small, minority-owned corporation providing professional services in civil, environmental, and structural engineering since 1962. The strength of SEY Engineers rests in the maturity of our firm and extensitve experience of our staff, which covers the broad spectrum of engineering from planning, permitting, modeling, design ad construction management.
- [Sea Engineering, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/sea-engineering-inc/) - Sea Engineering, Inc. (SEI), incorporated in Hawaii in 1973, provides ocean and coastal engineering, marine environmental services, and marine construction and diving to private and government clients. Company principals and engineers have graduate level degrees (MS or PhD) in coastal/ocean engineering, coastal geology, oceanography, and civil engineering. SEI employs 6 registered professional engineers. SEI has
- [Sato and Associates, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/sato-and-associates-inc/) - Sato & Associates, Inc., a small business firm, has specialized in civil and structural engineering since 1969. From offices in Honolulu and Maui, we have completed projects of varying sizes and have won recognition for consulting services. Our professional staff's experience covers a broad spectrum of projects for governmental, public and private clients.
- [Sam O. Hirota, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/sam-o-hirota-inc/) - Sam O. Hirota, Inc. (SOH) is a civil engineering, land surveying, and 3D imaging and laser scanning firm based in Honolulu, Hawaii. SOH has been planning, designing, and delivering innovative solutions for our Hawaii and pacific Rim clients since 1963 with a unique combination of traditional methods and cutting-edge technology. SOH's engineering experience extends to
- [Ronald N.S. Ho & Associates, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/ronald-n-s-ho-associates-inc/) - Established in 1978, Ronald N.S. Ho & Associates, Inc., an employee owned company, provides electrical engineering services for the private sector and City, County, State, and Federal government agencies. Services provided include engineering assessments, planning, consultation, design, and post design administration.
- [Randolph H. Murayama & Assoc., Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/randolph-h-murayama-assoc-inc/) - Mechanical engineering services
- [QRSE](https://acechawaii.org/members/qrse/) - QRSE is a professional services company specializing in civil engineering. Our primary area of expertise is with transportation projects for government agencies. QRSE launched in 2018 as a subconsultant on the Honolulu Rail Transit Project and QRSE has been growing steadily ever since. QRSE is DBE, WBE, and MBE certified. Our QRSE staff of 30
- [Pioneer Design Group - Hawaii, LLC](https://acechawaii.org/members/pioneer-design-group-hawaii-llc/) - Pioneer Design Group – Hawaiʻi, LLC. is a native Hawaiian owned and operated consulting firm located in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The firm is made up of civil engineers and land use planners. On the engineering side, we specialize in site development engineering including mass & fine grading, erosion & sediment control, stormwater drainage, transportation & traffic,
- [ParEn Inc. dba Park Engineering](https://acechawaii.org/members/paren-inc-dba-park-engineering/) - Park Engineering is an employee-owned civil engineering and land surveying firm based in Honolulu. Our company offers a wide range of services including planning, engineering design, mapping, topographic surveying, boundary stakeout and construction stakeout. Park Engineering's expertise is in the areas of land development, roadways and highways, civil utilities and hydraulics.
- [Orion Engineers & Associates](https://acechawaii.org/members/orion-engineers-associates/) - Orion Engineers and Associates (Orion) delivers comprehensive planning, design, and construction management services, specializing in aviation infrastructure. Our team brings decades of expertise, working on airside projects across the U.S. Since our founding in 2016, we've been committed to delivering practical, value-driven solutions that enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of airports. With headquarters in
- [Okahara and Associates, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/okahara-and-associates-inc/) - Okahara and Associates, Inc. is a Hawaii-based consulting engineering firm providing civil and mechanical engineering services for over 45 years. With offices in Hilo and Honolulu, we partner with public and private sector clients to deliver thoughtful, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions. Our experienced team brings strong technical capability, local insight, and a commitment to
- [Oceanit](https://acechawaii.org/members/oceanit/) - Oceanit is a mind to market company providing diverse engineering services to public and private clients for almost four decades in Hawaii in the fields that include but may not be limited to coastal engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering and construction/project/program management.
- [Nagamine Okawa Engineers, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/nagamine-okawa-engineers-inc/) - Nagamine Okawa Engineers is a structural engineering firm that provides analysis, design, construction administration services and various other services. Structure types include schools, bridges, commercial structures, hotels, sewage treatment plants, infrastructure type projects, piers and hospitals. Sub-specialties are forensic engineering of existing structures and underwater inspections.
- [Moffatt & Nichol](https://acechawaii.org/members/moffatt-nichol/) - Moffatt & Nichol has consistently provided client-focused creative and practical solutions as a recognized leader for over 75 years in the planning, design, and operations of ports, maritime, and civil infrastructure, and has played a vital role in developing terminal and waterfront facilities worldwide. The firm currently has more than 1,200 professional and related staff
- [MK Engineers, Ltd.](https://acechawaii.org/members/mk-engineers-ltd/) - MK Engineers has been providing award winning electrical engineering services in Hawaii and the Pacific Rim for the past 40 years. Its experienced staff excels in designing water and wastewater systems, electrical utilities, healthcare, educational, military, residential, and commercial projects. Services also include arc flash studies and facility-wide distribution modeling.
- [Mechanical Enterprises, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/mechanical-enterprises-inc/) - Consulting mechanical engineering services for plumbing, air conditioning, fire protection, and energy services. Services include site investigation, construction documents, cost estimates, and construction observations.
- [MCE International, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/mce-international-inc/) - Specialized in HVAC, plumbing, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, compressed air, gas distribution, medical gas and vacuum, water distribution, waste water, fuel distribution and control system design. Also, specialized in energy study, life cost analysis, building code review and life safety analysis.
- [Masa Fujioka & Associates](https://acechawaii.org/members/masa-fujioka-associates/) - Masa Fujioka & Associates (MFA) is a Hawaii-based civil engineering firm with over 34 years of rock-solid success in providing geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting services for the private sector and Federal, State, City and County government agencies. Our dedicated team of engineers and soil specialists hold expertise in the unique climatic, geographic, cultural, and
- [Laulea Engineering, LLC](https://acechawaii.org/members/laulea-engineering-llc/) - Laulea Engineering, LLC is a locally owned and operated professional civil and environmental engineering firm specializing in wastewater treatment, stormwater management and design, solid waste management and facility design, and reuse applications. We provide design, planning, compliance permitting, and client representative construction monitoring.
- [KSF, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/ksf-inc/) - Consulting structural engineering firm. Projects include design, rehabilitation and retrofitting of infrastructures. Also perform material testing and research.
- [Kraig K. Otani & Associates, LLC](https://acechawaii.org/members/kraig-k-otani-associates-llc/) - Kraig K. Otani & Associates, LLC is an electrical engineering company currently operating with three professional electrical engineers. The firm’s services include coordinating, planning, designing, and managing electrical projects. Project types include well pumping stations, booster pumping stations, wastewater pumping stations, SCADA systems for water and wastewater systems, roadway lighting, parking lot lighting, interior power
- [KAI Hawaii, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/kai-hawaii-inc/) - KAI Hawaii, Inc. is a full-service structural engineering firm established in 1995 providing project management, structural engineering, forensic engineering, construction management, and special inspection services. We deliver cost-effective, innovative, and relaible solutions by working closely with our clients to produce professional, high quality work products.
- [Jacobs](https://acechawaii.org/members/jacobs/) - At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With strong annual revenue and a global team of over 40,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities and places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program
- [Iwamoto Engineering Consultants, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/iwamoto-engineering-consultants-inc/) - Iwamoto Engineering Consultants, Inc. is a professional consulting structural engineering firm founded in 2002. We specialize in and are committed to the design of structures through the use of innovative solutions to achieve practical, economical, creative, and functional designs.
- [InSynergy Engineering, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/insynergy-engineering-inc/) - InSynergy Engineering, Inc. provides interdisciplinary consulting services for Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection and Telecommunications Engineering. The scope of our services includes full MEP design services, masterplanning and due diligence studies, industrial start-up and commissioning services and energy audits and feasibility studies.
- [Hirata & Associates, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/hirata-associates-inc/) - Hirata & Associates is a geotechnical engineering firm, founded in 1971, and since grown to include a staff of 20, including 6 engineers. We have provided engineering services for more than 6,000 projects throughout Hawaii and the Pacific area, and have full capabilities for drilling, soils laboratory testing, and special inspection services.
- [HDR](https://acechawaii.org/members/hdr-engineering-inc/) - HDR has 99 employee-owners in Honolulu and Maui offices. The Hawaii team has a depth of local experience with the ability to engage and work alongside recognized industry experts and resources company-wide, allowing us to tailor our services to fit the needs of our clients.
- [Haley & Aldrich, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/hart-crowser/) - Haley & Aldrich, Inc. specializes in geotechnical engineering and environmental/natural resources consulting, and has provided services in all 50 states and internationally. Haley & Aldrich (formerly dba in Hawai'i as Hart Crowser) provides our clients with the capacity and technical strength of 700 highly regarded engineers and scientists nationwide, while our strong local experience and
- [Gray, Hong, Nojima & Assoc., Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/gray-hong-nojima-assoc-inc/) - Established in 1972, Gray, Hong, Nojima & Associates offers a full range of civil engineering services in master planning, engineering/feasibility studies, permitting, design, and bidding, and construction observation. Our professional staff includes registered engineers in Hawaii and Guam, as well as PACP/MACP and LEED Accredited Professionals. We are a self-certified woman-owned small business.
- [Geolabs, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/geolabs-inc/) - Geolabs, Inc. is proud to be Hawaii’s largest geotechnical engineering firm, with over 50 years of professional experience serving the Hawaiian Islands and the Pacific Basin. Our team of more than 80 individuals—including licensed engineers, experienced technical specialists, and skilled field personnel—works collaboratively to deliver dependable, construction-friendly geotechnical solutions tailored to the unique subsurface conditions
- [Fukunaga & Associates, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/fukunaga-associates-inc/) - Fukunaga & Associates, Inc. is a Hawaii-based Civil & Environmental Engineering firm with expertise in infrastructure planning, engineering and design, including water, wastewater, drainage, roadways and land development. Clients include Federal, State, Municipal and Institutional organizations with project locations in Hawaii, Guam and other Pacific rim areas.
- [Engineering Partners, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/engineering-partners-inc/) - Engineering Partners, Inc. (EPI) is a multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, and design firm with offices in Hawaii, Las Vegas, Manila, and Tokyo. We deliver innovative designs, sustainable solutions, and high-quality services to public and private sector clients across diverse markets and regions. With decades of industry experience, our team brings the knowledge and expertise needed to
- [EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc. PBC](https://acechawaii.org/members/ea-engineering-science-and-technology-inc-pbc/) - EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC is a professional services firm, providing environmental, compliance, natural resources, and infrastructure engineering and management services to a wide range of government and industrial clients in Hawaii, throughout the Pacific region, and across the United States. Founded in 1973, EA has grown over the last five decades to
- [CONSOR Engineers, LLC](https://acechawaii.org/members/consor-engineers-llc/) - Consor is a North American water and transportation infrastructure consulting firm offering planning, engineering design, structural assessment, and construction services for local, state, and federal clients. A cross-functional team with a presence across North America, including offices in Honolulu and Holualoa, and complementary suite of services, we’re united by a commitment to delivering future- ready
- [Community Planning & Engineering, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/community-planning-engineering-inc/) - Community Planning and Engineering, Inc. (CPE) is a locally-owned firm providing services in civil, environmental, and traffic engineering, and construction management. Established in 1957, CPE has been one of Hawaii's infrastructure and land development experts for over six decades. Our design and construction management services incorporate new and innovative solutions that provide a benefit to
- [Coffman Engineers](https://acechawaii.org/members/coffman-engineers/) - Founded in 1979, Coffman Engineers is an ENR 500 multidiscipline engineering firm built on collaboration, technical excellence, and deep community roots. With 23 offices across Hawaii, Guam, Alaska, and the continental U.S., we deliver nationally recognized design expertise with a local touch. We have operated in the Pacific Rim since 2004 providing fully coordinated engineering
- [Certerra](https://acechawaii.org/members/certerra/) - Certerra, an RMA Company, is a full-service Geotechnical Engineering and Consulting firm with offices in Camas, Washington, Springfield, Oregon, and Aiea on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. Our staff offers more than 175 years of Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, and Geologic Assessment experience throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, and Hawaii on various size industrial,
- [Carollo Engineers, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/carollo-engineers-inc/) - Carollo Engineers is the largest engineering firm in the United States dedicated solely to water-related engineering. For 85 years, Carollo has been a leading expert in the planning, design, and construction management of water, stormwater, and wastewater facilities. This targeted expertise allows us to focus on developing cost effective, innovative, and reliable solutions to help
- [Burns & McDonnell](https://acechawaii.org/members/burns-mcdonnell/) - Our Mission: Make Our Clients Successful. Burns & McDonnell is a family of companies bringing together an unmatched team of 10,000 engineers, construction and craft professionals, architects, and more to design and build our critical infrastructure. With an integrated construction and design mindset, we offer full-service capabilities. Founded in 1898 and working from more than
- [Brown and Caldwell](https://acechawaii.org/members/brown-and-caldwell/) - Brown and Caldwell is a nationally recognized full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with a history of helping Hawaii clients develop innovative and cost-effective solutions. We have approximately 1600 employees in 50 offices nationwide, and have been serving Hawaii since the 1970s. We are an employee-owned company headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
- [Bowers + Kubota](https://acechawaii.org/members/bowers-kubota/) - Bowers+ Kubota is a multi-disciplinary firm specializing in construction and project management, as well as asset management. The firm also offers a broad range of design services including planning and permitting, architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, & landscape architecture for private clients, public works, government agencies, educational, health care, and public safety facilities. The firm is
- [Bow Construction Management Service Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/bow-construction-management-service-inc/) - At Bow Construction Management Service, Inc. (Bow CM), we offer a full spectrum of professional services relating to civil engineering and other project management disciplines in addition to first-rate construction management services. Led by Alejandro B. Pascual, PE, President, the Bow CM team of licensed professional engineers possess decades of wide-ranging construction- related experience. We
- [Austin, Tsutsumi & Associates, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/austin-tsutsumi-associates-inc/) - Established in 1934, ATA is a locally based engineering firm, specializing in planning and design services for our clients. Along with municipal projects, we specialize in transportation planning, master planning of communities, commercial developments, residential subdivisions, schools, parks, major roadway infrastructure, flood control, water systems and wastewater collection and treatment. From humble beginnings, we have
- [Akalā Consulting LLC](https://acechawaii.org/members/akala-consulting-llc/) - Akalā Consulting LLC provides environmental engineering and consultation to municipal, state, and federal agencies, and to engineers, architects, and contractors working on government projects. We focus on permitting solutions to facilitate essential infrastructure projects, as well as stormwater and environmental compliance program management. Other services provided include management consulting for small business engineering firms, including
- [AECOM](https://acechawaii.org/members/aecom/) - AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm that has operated in Hawaii since 1959, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex
- [Schnabel Engineering, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/schnabel-engineering-inc/) - Schnabel Engineering, Inc. is an employee owned specialty consulting firm comprised of experts with rich and extensive backgrounds in program management, engineering, and construction management, involving large and complex underground infrastructure projects. We specialize in development of underground projects at any stage, from concept, to design, through construction, to close-out. Our specialty is identifying and
- [Ryan](https://acechawaii.org/members/ryan-2/) - Ryan is a tax incentive services provider to the engineering industry, backed by tax professionals and licensed engineers with real-world design and construction experience.
- [Notkin Hawaii Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/notkin-hawaii-inc/) - Consulting mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineers specializing in commercial, residential, institutional, military facilities, medical facilities, hotels, retail, dining, and recreational facilities. Building life safety evaluations. Planning, design, contract administration, expert studies, expert witness, and quality control services are provided. Sustainable design of systems is our emphasis, with energy modelling and commissioning services suitable
- [MKE Associates, LLC](https://acechawaii.org/members/mke-associates-llc/) - MKE Associates provides structural engineering services for the design of new structures and renovation of existing structures including bridges, waterfront structures, commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and waste facilities for a variety of clients including government agencies, architects, engineers, and building owners.
- [Pacific Geotechnical Engineers, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/pacific-geotechnical-engineers-inc/) - Pacific Geotechnical Engineers, Inc. is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical and geological engineering. Serving Hawaii, Guam, and the Pacific Basin for over 34 years providing technical expertise in geotechnical and geological engineering services for planning, design, and construction of capital and infrastructure improvement projects. We are dedicated to providing innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions
- [J. Uno & Associates, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/j-uno-associates-inc/) - J. Uno & Associates, Inc. is a Hawaii-based cost engineering and estimating firm founded in 1989. Our mission is to give peace of mind to our clients through total cost awareness and management.
- [Ka'e Design LLC](https://acechawaii.org/members/kae-design-llc/) - Kaʻe Design LLC is a Native Hawaiian-owned civil engineering consulting firm dedicated to providing innovative design solutions for our clients and communities. Our services include master planning, land use planning, civil engineering design, construction management, and program and project management. We have a broad range of experience in commercial, residential, agricultural, and institutional site development;
- [Element Environmental, LLC](https://acechawaii.org/members/element-environmental-llc/) - Since 2005 Element Environmental, LLC (E2) has been offering a wide range of environmental and engineering consulting services including environmental engineering, water and wastewater engineering design, environmental investigations and remedial design, stormwater management and monitoring, human health and ecological risk assessments, environmental condition of property surveys, Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, regulatory
- [Kaula AE LLC](https://acechawaii.org/members/kaula-ae-llc-dba-kukulu-ae/) - Kaula AE consists of a senior leadership team with significant experience in Engineering (Civil, Stormwater, Utilities, Water/Wastewater, Environmental, Municipal, Federal), Project Management, Quality Assurance Reviews and Construction Management. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional professional services and operating with the highest level of integrity and ethical standards. Our focus is to aid our clients in
- [G70](https://acechawaii.org/members/g70/) - Established in 1971, G70, is an award-winning design firm founded in Honolulu. G70 is a full service multi-disciplined design firm deeply invested in understanding and perpetuating the cultural and historical resonance of the places we are touching. G70 specializes in civil engineering, architecture, planning, and interior design for resort communities, residential projects, educational and medical
- [Wesley R. Segawa and Associates](https://acechawaii.org/members/wesley-r-segawa-and-associates/) - Wesley R. Segawa & Associates, Inc. (WRSA) was established in 1981 as a professional engineering organization providing civil engineering design and construction management services to private and governmental clients in the State of Hawaii.
- [Bow Engineering & Development, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/bow-engineering-development-inc/) - Bow Engineering & Development, Inc. is a small-business corporation founded in 1997 and since 2019 is a woman-owned small-business (WOSB). We provide a wide range of civil engineering services to public and private sector clients, including design, master planning, permitting, environmental engineering, construction administration, project planning and management. We have considerable experience with commercial, industrial,
- [Kennedy Jenks](https://acechawaii.org/members/kennedy-jenks-consultants/) - Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to
- [WestPac Wealth Partners](https://acechawaii.org/members/westpac-wealth-partners/) - The focus of WestPac Wealth Partners centers on their clients’ vision for their future to create a lasting impact on their wealth potential. Uniquely positioned to offer their clients access to one of the most comprehensive financial product platforms available today, WestPac Wealth Partners envisions and enhances their clients’ goals through purposed macro-management, informed financial
- [Manageability LLC](https://acechawaii.org/members/manageability-llc/) - Established in 2015, Manageability provides marketing and business development consulting; business management and operations consulting; executive and staff-level leadership training and development; and facilitation services for design charrettes, partnering sessions and strategic planning workshops for firms focused on the built environment.
- [Electech Hawaii, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/electech-hawaii-inc/) - Consulting electrical engineering firm providing services which include electrical engineering power, lighting design and planning, energy studies and life cycle cost analysis, preparation of programming and construction documents, reliable construction estimates, supervision of electrical and energy savings construction.
- [ControlPoint Surveying, Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/controlpoint-surveying-inc/) - ControlPoint Surveying, Inc. was established in May 1984 and is a recognised leader in topographic, hydrographic and cadastral surveying in the State of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim. The firm name is synonymous with a reputation of quality work, timely response and a professional commitment to complete the work beyond the clients expectations. On staff
- [Akinaka & Associates, Ltd.](https://acechawaii.org/members/akinaka-associates-ltd/) - Akinaka & Associates, Ltd. is a locally owned company that has been providing professional engineering services to the Hawaii community since its inception in 1941. Projects include facilities such as major water systems, highway/roadway, airport, harbor, wastewater, storm drainage, schools, residential and agricultural subdivisions, golf courses, commercial development and renewable energy.
- [R.M. Towill Corporation](https://acechawaii.org/members/r-m-towill-corporation/) - The R.M. Towill Corporation (RMTC) is one of Hawaii’s oldest and largest locally-owned engineering consultancies, with offices in Honolulu on the island of Oahu and Kailua-Kona, on the Island of Hawaii. Founded in 1930, today the firm is 120 employees strong and offers full-service capabilities in civil engineering, wastewater engineering, land surveying and photogrammetric mapping,
- [i3ngineering Inc.](https://acechawaii.org/members/i3ngineering-inc/) - Structural engineers serving the design and construction community in Hawaii and the Pacific Basin. Structural expertise includes: lowrise and highrise residential and commercial buildings, bridges, civil structures and waterfront structures.

## Events

- [AIA-ACECH-GCA Ferguson Event](https://acechawaii.org/event/aia-acech-gca-ferguson-event/)
- [Business of Design Consulting: Session 6 - Building Your Career in the Business of Engineering](https://acechawaii.org/event/business-of-design-consulting-session-6-building-your-career-in-the-business-of-engineering/)
- [Business of Design Consulting: Session 5 - Project Management Beyond Design](https://acechawaii.org/event/business-of-design-consulting-session-5-project-management-beyond-design/)
- [Business of Design Consulting: Session 4 - Contracts, Liability and Risk](https://acechawaii.org/event/business-of-design-consulting-session-4-contracts-liability-and-risk/)
- [Business of Design Consulting: Session 3 - Clients, Marketing, and Business Development](https://acechawaii.org/event/business-of-design-consulting-session-3-clients-marketing-and-business-development/)
- [Business of Design Consulting: Session 2 - People, Teams, and Firm Culture](https://acechawaii.org/event/business-of-design-consulting-session-2-people-teams-and-firm-culture/)
- [Business of Design Consulting: Session 1 - How Engineering Firms Make Money](https://acechawaii.org/event/business-of-design-consulting-session-1-how-engineering-firms-make-money/)
- [ACECH Student Mixer](https://acechawaii.org/event/acech-student-mixer/)
- [AIA-ACECH-GCA Joint Event - Iolani Site Tour](https://acechawaii.org/event/aia-acech-gca-joint-event-iolani-site-tour/)
- [Kauai General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/event/kauai-general-membership-meeting-derek-kawakami-and-meredith-clement-kennedy-jenks/) - Meredith Clement (Kennedy Jenks) will be presenting on Public Infrastructure Funding Sources.
- [2026 Engineering Excellence Awards](https://acechawaii.org/event/2026-engineering-excellence-awards/)
- [Annual Convention (Washington D.C.)](https://acechawaii.org/event/annual-convention-washington-d-c/)
- [WEC (JCC) General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/event/wec-jcc-general-membership-meeting/)
- [Maui General Membership Meeting & Golf](https://acechawaii.org/event/acech-april-gmm-golf-2/) - April General Membership Breakfast & Golf on Maui! Friday April 24, 2026 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course, Kahului Register by April 15, 2026 at this link Join us on Maui for Breakfast w/Speaker Kimo Landgraf (DWS Deputy Director (Topic - Update on Disaster Recovery) followed by Golf
- [March GMM: Practical Insight Into Financial & Tax Planning Strategies](https://acechawaii.org/event/march-gmm-practical-insight-into-financial-tax-planning-strategies/) - Get ready for the upcoming General Membership Meeting, featuring “Practical Insight into Financial and Tax Planning Strategies” presented by WestPac Wealth Partners. As the financial and tax landscape continues to evolve, staying informed is essential. WestPac Wealth will share practical insights on financial and tax planning considerations, along with strategies related to retirement planning, employee retention, and
- [University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Engineering Career Expo](https://acechawaii.org/event/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa-college-of-engineering-career-expo/) - The University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Engineering Spring 2026 Career Expo takes place on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Campus Center Ballroom and adjacent CC Room Suite. This is a great opportunity to network with and learn more about various engineering firms throughout the state.
- [HCES Kick-Off Awards Banquet](https://acechawaii.org/event/hces-kick-off-awards-banquet/) - Let’s start Engineers Week 2026 with a bang! Join us at HCES’s awards banquet on Saturday, February 21, 2026. We are excited to announce that we will have Dr. Patrick Sullivan as our Engineers Week 2026 Keynote Speaker. This banquet is held annually to recognize the outstanding accomplishments, contributions, and achievements of individuals in the
- [ACECH Big Island General Membership Meeting & Golf Tournament](https://acechawaii.org/event/acech-big-island-general-membership-meeting-golf-tournament/) - Join us for our annual Big Island GMM and Golf Tournament. Fly in and join your Hawaii Island colleagues for a great day of golf and an outstanding lunch with speaker (TBA)! 10:00 a.m. - Tee Off Time 2:30 p.m. - Lunch and Speaker (TBA) Cost: ACECH Members - $150 (Golf & Lunch), $100 (Golf
- [Pacific Water Conference (PWC) Golf Tournament](https://acechawaii.org/event/pwc-golf-tournament/) - Schedule - 10:30 AM: Registration 11:30 AM: Shotgun Dinner & Prizes after Tournament Registration Due: 12/19/2025 Payment Due: 1/16/2026
- [Engineers Week](https://acechawaii.org/event/engineers-week/)
- [ACECH January GMM](https://acechawaii.org/event/acech-january-gmm/) - Join us for ACECH’s January General Membership Meeting featuring an insightful economic and construction market outlook presented by Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB). As we look ahead to 2026, understanding economic signals and construction cost trends is critical for engineering firms navigating project planning, budgeting, and risk. Terence Young and Cassie Idehara will share data-driven insights
- [ACECH December GMM](https://acechawaii.org/event/acech-december-gmm-ai-readiness/) - Preparing for the AI Revolution – Data Readiness for LLM Integration Presenter: Kevin Soohoo, Head of Global AEC Practice, Egnyte. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how the AEC industry manages, secures, and leverages information. But before firms can take advantage of tools powered by large language models (LLMs), the foundation must be right — your
- [Pacific Water Conference](https://acechawaii.org/event/pacific-water-conference/)
- [ACECH November General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/event/acech-november-general-membership-meeting/) - Join us for a special State Panel GMM featuring Eric Nishimoto (DAGS), Jadine Urasaki (DOE), Brandon Shima (University of Hawai‘i) and local A/E firm representatives. This interactive “talk story” session will focus on strengthening collaboration, project scoping, quality, and communication between AE firms and State agencies. Panelists will share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and practical
- [ACECH October GMM & Pau Hana](https://acechawaii.org/event/acech-october-gmm-pau-hana/) - ACECH proudly presents the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Cohort 6 Capstone Presentations, along with a special update from our Risk Management Committee.
- [Big Island General Membership Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/event/big-island-general-membership-meeting/)
- [**Save the Date** September 2025 GMM](https://acechawaii.org/event/save-the-date-september-2025-gmm/)
- [SAME Indo-Pacific Regional Summit](https://acechawaii.org/event/same-indo-pacific-regional-summit/) - Help shape the future of the Indo-Pacific through engineering, technology, and partnership—a most critical region at the forefront of U.S. international strategy. Join us at 2025 SAME Indo-Pacific Regional Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 8-10, 2025.
- [Building Hawai‘i: AEC Industry Trends & Development Insights](https://acechawaii.org/event/building-hawaii-aec-industry-trends-development-insights/)
- [ACEC Fall Conference](https://acechawaii.org/event/acec-fall-conference/) - ACEC Fall Conference in San Diego - stay updated at the link below.
- [BOD Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/event/bod-meeting-2/) - ACECH BOD Meeting (September 2025)
- [BOD Meeting](https://acechawaii.org/event/bod-meeting/) - ACECH BOD Meeting
- [PBX Hawaii Expo](https://acechawaii.org/event/pbx-hawaii-expo/)
- [Emerging Leaders Program Session 8](https://acechawaii.org/event/emerging-leaders-program-session-8/)
- [Emerging Leaders Program Session 7](https://acechawaii.org/event/emerging-leaders-program-session-7/)
- [Emerging Leaders Program Session 6](https://acechawaii.org/event/emerging-leaders-program-session-6/)
- [Student Mixer with ACECH at Dave & Buster’s Ala Moana](https://acechawaii.org/event/student-mixer-with-acech-at-dave-busters-ala-moana/) - Meet engineers from local and national firms and learn about exciting employment opportunities in Hawaii. Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or experienced professional, this is a great chance to network, explore career paths, and connect with leaders in the engineering community. Light refreshments will be provided — don’t miss this opportunity to build your

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