The Inside Track is GCA’s in-person event series connecting construction industry professionals with the leaders, decision-makers, and organizations shaping Hawaii’s future. Each session provides direct access to executives, agency leaders, elected officials, developers, and industry experts who influence the broad construction industry and its growth across the islands.
More than a project update, The Inside Track delivers valuable insight into capital improvement programs, development pipelines, procurement opportunities, legislative and regulatory developments, funding priorities, market trends, and long-term planning.
WHY ATTEND?
Attendees gain firsthand knowledge and practical insights to help them:
- Identify upcoming construction and procurement opportunities
- Understand agency, developer, and industry priorities
- Learn about capital improvement programs and development pipelines
- Stay informed on legislative, regulatory, and policy changes
- Gain visibility into funding outlooks and market trends
- Hear directly from decision-makers through presentations and Q&A
- Build relationships with industry leaders and peers
- Position their companies for future opportunities and growth
Whether you're a general contractor, subcontractor, supplier, consultant, developer, or industry partner, The Inside Track provides a unique opportunity to stay ahead of industry developments and gain the information needed to make informed business decisions.
Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay competitive.
THE INSIDE TRACK EVENTS IN 2026
January 21: NAVFAC HAWAII
February 17: BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY
April 14: DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS
May 26: HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE
June 9: AVALON GROUP
July 14: HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORATION
August 11
September 8
October 13
November 10
December 8
UPCOMING
THE INSIDE TRACK: HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORATION
July 14, 2026
The Pacific Club
PRESENTER:
Lori M.K. Kahikina, P.E., Executive Director & CEO, HART
PAST EVENTS
THE INSIDE TRACK: AVALON GROUP
June 9, 2026
The Pacific Club
BIG MAHALO TO OUR PRESENTER:
: Christine Camp, President & CEO, Avalon GroupMAHALO TO PAU HANA SPONSOR:
THE INSIDE TRACK: HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE
May 26, 2026
The Pacific Club
BIG MAHALO TO OUR PRESENTERS:
: Speaker of the House Nadine Nakamura: State Senator Donovan Dela Cruz: Ryan Sakuda, Government Relations Director, GCA of HawaiiMAHALO TO PAU HANA SPONSOR:
THE INSIDE TRACK: DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS
April 14, 2026
The Pacific Club
BIG MAHALO TO OUR PRESENTERS:
: Kali Watson, Chairperson, Hawaiian Homes CommissionMAHALO TO PAU HANA SPONSOR:
THE INSIDE TRACK: HONOLULU BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY
February 17, 2026
The Pacific Club
BIG MAHALO TO OUR PRESENTERS:
: Ernest Lau, Manger & Chief Engineer: Jennifer Faler, Program Administrator for the Capital Projects Division
THE INSIDE TRACK: NAVFAC
January 21, 2026
Entrepreneurs Sandbox
BIG MAHALO TO OUR PRESENTERS:
: CAPT Nicholas Leinweber & his Team
MAHALO TO PAU HANA SPONSORS:
MAHALO TO EVERYONE THAT ATTENDED THE INSIDE TRACK EVENTS IN 2025!
THE INSIDE TRACK: EDUCATION
August 20, 2025
The Pacific Club
BIG MAHALO TO OUR PRESENTERS:
: Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke: Brandon Shima (University of Hawaii at Manoa): Jadine Urasaki (Hawai'i Public Schools): Douglas Cullison (Hawaii School Facilities Authority): Patrick Moeller (Gordian)
MAHALO TO PAU HANA SPONSORS:
THE INSIDE TRACK: HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
September 23, 2025
The Pacific Club
BIG MAHALO TO OUR PRESENTERS:
: Ed Sniffen (HDOT): Representative Darius Kila 
MAHALO TO PAU HANA SPONSORS:
THE INSIDE TRACK: FEDERAL
October 30, 2025
Honolulu Country Club
BIG MAHALO TO OUR PRESENTERS:
: Anton Klein (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Honolulu District): Tristin Suetsugu ((U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Honolulu District))MAHALO TO PAU HANA SPONSORS:
Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay competitive.
This event series is ideal for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
Join us for The Inside Track events and be part of the conversation shaping Hawai‘i’s future learning environments.