GRAND AWARD

Building Construction -  $25 million & Above

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, is an iconic hideaway that was devastated by the 2011 tsunami. The resort remained in disrepair until 2023 when the re-imagined 81-acre property with 150 thatched-roof bungalows re-opened. Five restaurants, including the Shipwreck building, Talk Story bars, and Asaya Spa are powered 100% by solar energy. Key buildings are LEED Gold Certified. Working with the natural landscape the design restores the original island style with modern touches and innovative sustainable elements.

Design-Build / Design-Assist Construction - Under $50 million

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

The 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is located in one of the most beautiful places on earth, situated on a hillside and surrounded by lush tropical flora overlooking Hanalei Bay on the island of Kaua'i. The 290,000-square foot renovation consisted of 252 guestrooms, a new open lobby concept with gardens and water features, 18,000 square feet of new spa and fitness center spaces, all while achieving LEED certification. The resort boasts an all-inclusive sustainable wellness retreat.

Design-Build / Design-Assist Construction - $50 million & Above

Sky Ala Moana

Sky Ala Moana is an upscale, mixed-use, two-tower development in urban Honolulu, offering affordable and market residential units, a full-service amenity deck, a signature Marriott hotel, and a stylish Mediterranean restaurant. Completed in September 2023, Sky Ala Moana has Ala Moana Regional Park as its backyard, is near the Hawaiʻi Convention Center, and a crosswalk away from Hawaiʻi's largest shopping venue, Ala Moana Center. It is the new jewel on Kapiʻolani Boulevard.

Transportation Construction

Interstate Route H-1, Airport Viaduct Improvements, Vicinity of Valkenburgh Street to Middle Street, Ph. 2

Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.'s H-1 Airport Viaduct Improvements project involved the rehabilitation of 2.27 miles of eastbound lanes, including structural concrete repairs, reconstruction of existing expansion joints, and compression seal removal and replacement. A penetrating sealer was used to fill cracks and create a level sealed deck before an epoxy surface treatment was applied to protect the freeway deck and underlying reinforcements. Repairs were also made to the westbound airport off-ramp.

Utility Infrastructure Construction - Under $25 million

Anahola Farm Lots Water Project Phase II - Water Tank Replacement & Facility Improvements

In support of the DHHL's mission to develop homesteading for the native Hawaiian community, Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. provided project management and construction services on the Anahola Farm Lots Water Project Phase II - Water Tank Replacement & Facility Improvements on Kauai. Upgrading the aging infrastructure at the facility involved improvements to the existing tank, on-site water system, pump building, and overall site, to ensure continued safe, quality water delivery for local farms and residences.

Utility Infrastructure Construction - $25 million & Above

Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Improvements

The Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Improvements project encompasses extensive enhancements across 13 active buildings. Central to the upgrade is a 15kV medium voltage paralleling switchgear, serving as a redundant backbone supported by backup generators that sustain power for administrative and processing areas throughout the facility. Additionally, the project integrates new process control systems into Plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), enabling centralized monitoring from the main control room at Sand Island.

Renovation/Remodeling - Under $10 million (TIE)

Grand Hyatt Kauai Honolulu Café Renovation

The location of the new Honolulu Coffee bar at the Grand Hyatt Kauai was previously an almost hidden reading nook. By partnering with coffee grower and roaster Honolulu Coffee, this previously underutilized space was transformed into a wine bar in the evening. The newly designed space flows into the lobby area and out to an open-air lanai.

Renovation/Remodeling - Under $10 million (TIE)

HA HNL Lobby 3 Checkpoint

The 10,893-square-foot renovation of the Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu International Airport Lobby 3 Checkpoint reshaped office spaces into a new lobby with a four-lane TSA checkpoint servicing flights for Hawaiian Airlines. This resulted in a more efficient airport overall, speeding up check-ins, reducing foot traffic and congestion, improving security and alleviating staff workload. Despite the ambitious schedule set by the owner, Hensel Phelps completed the project earlier than expected.

Renovation/Remodeling - $10 million & Above

Repair Building 503AH

The Repair Building 503A renovation project resulted in a complete interior redesign of the seven-story, 84-person barracks in Fort Shafter. The 51,100- sq. ft. design-bid-build project included structural repairs to support the installation of newly designed mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems in core utility stack. The renovation involved complete demolition of the interior spaces, reconstruction of the entire underground electrical and sewer utilities, installation of kitchen and laundry amenities and exterior grading and paving.

Residential - $10 million & Above

Kokua Hale

Kokua Hale is a 20-story high-rise building characterized by its gracefully curved corners and warm color palette. It is a remarkable development that offers 222 affordable studio apartments exclusively for individuals aged 55 and older. Kokua Hale is positioned tightly between buildings and high-traffic areas in downtown Honolulu. With a building footprint of 9,860 sf and its lot at 12,590 sf, the construction of Kokua Hale was a testament to meticulous planning and effective teamwork.

Specialty Construction - Under $1 million

Koko Head Tramway Summit Interim Platform, Koko Head Regional Park

The Koko Head Crater Trail is a 1.5-mile hike that is popular among both kamaaina and visitors. It uses the old railroad tracks as steps to reach the top of the summit and a stunning view that overlooks east Oahu. With the existing metal lookout structure damaged and deteriorating, Kaikor Construction removed the existing steel structure and installed a new lookout platform at the summit.

Specialty Construction - $1 million - Under $3 million

Hawaii Kai Marina Entrance Groin Replacement

Healy Tibbitts successfully completed the Hawaii Kai Marina Community Association’s Hawaii Kai Marina Entrance Channel Groin Replacement project.  Work included replacement of the sandbag groin along the entrance channel with a permanent rock structure and recovery of 400 cubic yards of sand with placement towards the east end of Portlock Beach.  The new rock groin provides a permanent barrier to sand migration from Portlock Beach area into the entrance channel.

Specialty Construction - $3 million - Under $50 million

Lahaina Small Boat Harbor Ferry Pier Improvements

Healy Tibbitts successfully constructed the Lahaina Small Boat Harbor Ferry Pier Improvements project for the Department of Land and Natural Resources.  The project provides a modern ferry pier and administration building that facilitates a safe means for visitors and residents on Maui to embark and disembark the inter-island ferry that transits multiple times daily between Lahaina Harbor, Maui and Manele Harbor, Lanai.

Specialty Construction - $50 million & Above

Wai Kai Waterfront Recreational Facility at Hoakalei

Located in Ewa Beach, Wai Kai is a year-round destination where residents and visitors connect to the water, land, and culture of Hawaii by experiencing first-of-its-kind attractions, signature events, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Ocean. The nine-acre waterfront recreation venue includes the world's largest deep-water standing wave. The Wai Kai Lagoon, which features water sports, three restaurants, retail, and a multitude of event spaces.

Sustainable / Green Construction

Waimea Wastewater Treatment Plant R-1 Water Storage and Distribution System Design Bid Package 2

To support the County of Kauai's water sustainability efforts, Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. provided project management and construction services on the Waimea Wastewater Treatment Plant R-1 Water Storage and Distribution System Design Bid Package 2 project. The new recycled water infrastructure includes a 0.4 MG recycled water storage tank, booster pump station, and rehabilitated force mains to irrigate Waimea Athletic Field and deliver recycled water for future customers in the Waimea community.

Subcontractor - Under $250,000

Construction Work of HNEI Advanced Power System Lab (APSL)

The Advanced Power Systems Laboratory (APSL), constructed through Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI), was designed to conduct research, development, testing and evaluation on power systems modernization projects and renewable energy integration. APSL is highly flexible and is the first facility of its kind in Hawaii, able to test AC and DC equipment, systems and microgrids within a representative and tightly controlled electrical environment.

Subcontractor - $1 million & Above

P-044 & P-1006 Waterfront Wharves Improvements, Subcontract for Fender Pile Removal and Installation, and Pier Pile Installation

Healy Tibbitts successfully completed concrete fender pile extraction and replacement and steel pipe pile installation under a subcontract with TNT Constructors for NAVFAC Hawaii's P-044 & P-1006 Waterfront Wharves Improvements project at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam.  The project is vital to the Navy Pacific defense mission and provides renovated and modernized Wharves S1, S8-S13, S20-S21 and Y2 to accommodate the Los Angeles and Virginia class submarines.

Building Construction - Under $10 million

Island School SMR Classroom Building

Island School's new 10,000-sq. ft. Science/Math/Robotics building features seven classrooms, one of which is slated to be a science and robotics lab. The team fitted this space with a garage entrance, lathe, space for robotics equipment, and a variety of other equipment the school has never had a place for until now.

Building Construction - $10 million - Under $25 million

Kauai High School New Gymnasium Phase 2

In 2021, Shioi Construction was contracted to build a new gymnasium for Kauai High School. The new gymnasium is 30,753 square feet and features a main basketball and volleyball court, two smaller courts, and an automated roll-up bleachers that seat 1,600 spectators.  Other amenities include training rooms, four team locker rooms, meeting rooms, equipment storage, laundry room, lobby, ticket office, concession areas, and a second-floor mezzanine. The $21 million project was completed in September 2023.