Pacific Resource Partnership

Pacific Resource Partnership đŸ—ïž Empowering Hawai'i's construction industry with 6,000 union carpenters & 250+ top contractors.

Building homes, businesses, and communities across the islands!đŸ—ïž đŸ› ïž

06/03/2026

Hawai‘i’s construction industry got off to a fast start in Q1 2026 — recording $2.09 billion in total spending, the second-strongest first quarter in the past decade.

Public works projects, particularly major state infrastructure, carried the load. However, there was a concerning drop in housing construction: single-family activity fell by $126 million and multi-family by $229 million compared to Q1 2025.

PRP Executive Director Nathaniel Kinney put it clearly:
“Although we could see an upswing later in the year, it’s critical for our policymakers to focus on building new homes. Hawai‘i needs more than 64,000 housing units just to catch up.”

We must ease the regulatory burden, invest in infrastructure, and fully commit to transit-oriented development.

Read the full Quarterly Hawai‘i Construction Market Update at https://bit.ly/3QkOrGT

05/28/2026

Great news for our military community!

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters has launched the Military Veterans Program (MVP) at the Hawai'i Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund (HCATF) — a FREE 8-week hands-on training designed specifically for transitioning service members and veterans who want to start a rewarding career in the skilled trades.

This SkillBridge program is now accepting applications! Know a veteran who deserves this opportunity? Tag them below or have them apply today.

Contact: Nigel Fagaragan – [email protected]

05/19/2026

Community impact is top of mind for Nordic PCL Construction president Glen Kaneshige as his company undertakes some of Hawai‘i’s most challenging construction projects. “It’s important to stay rooted to the vision of what we’re doing to help the community we live in,” says Kaneshige, who has been Nordic’s president and CEO since 1999.

Nordic PCL Construction is advancing two major emergency department expansions on Oʻahu, at Straub Benioff Medical Center in Honolulu and The Queen’s Medical Center, West Oʻahu in ʻEwa Beach.

See our story on https://na2.hubs.ly/H05B8rW0 about how Nordic PCL Construction is working on Building for a Better Hawai‘i. Learn more at https://na2.hubs.ly/H05B8Wp0

05/08/2026

đŸ˜ïžđŸ“Š New data from UHERO’s HawaiÊ»i Housing Factbook 2026 is out — and it’s a wake-up call for all of us who care about affordable housing and a stronger local economy.

It takes more than three times as long to get a building permit in Hawaiʻi as it does nationally — holding up new homes and construction projects across the islands.

The median single-family home now costs $950,000, which requires 180% of our median household income to afford. That means only about 1 in 5 households can even qualify.

On top of that, 42% of Hawaiʻi homeowners pay HOA/AOAO fees (vs. just 25% nationally), with median fees at $470/month — the second-highest in the country — while insurance premiums jumped 13.4% last year, outpacing the national average.

These barriers aren’t just numbers. They’re delaying homes, driving up costs, and limiting jobs for our carpenters and contractors.

At Pacific Resource Partnership, we’re fighting for smarter permitting, fair construction policies, and the housing supply Hawaiʻi desperately needs. Read the full Factbook and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/4uAIF2m

What’s one change you’d like to see? Drop it below âŹ‡ïž

05/01/2026

Howz it, everyone?

On the latest PRP Hour, Rick Hamada sat down with our Director of Public Affairs Andrew Pereira to talk straight about a problem hurting our workers and our islands: fraud in the construction industry.

Cheating contractors aren’t just cutting corners — they’re exploiting local workers and stiffing Hawai‘i taxpayers for more than $53 million every single year in unpaid state taxes.

If you care about fair wages, safe job sites, and honest business, you need to hear this.

🎧 Listen now: https://ihr.fm/4ug42Wp

Drop a comment and share if you’ve seen this issue on your job sites. Let’s protect Hawai‘i’s workers and economy together.

04/29/2026

Looking back at April 15 — what a powerful day at the HawaiÊ»i State Capitol! đŸ”„

PRP and the 808 Carpenters Union came together for the Tax Fraud Days of Action news conference and rally.

We delivered one clear message:
**Don’t Tread on Us!**

We stand united for fair work and honest pay.

Labor Omnia Vincit — **Labor Conquers All!**

Huge mahalo to all the brothers, sisters, and allies who showed up. This fight continues.

Drop a ✊ if you stand with working Hawaiʻi!

04/23/2026

📰 Big news for HawaiÊ»i’s construction workers — wages keep climbing!

According to the latest FRED data, average hourly earnings in construction hit $50.94 in 2025, up from $47.71 in 2024. That’s real growth for the people building our islands.

And if you’re a union carpenter? You’re not just getting solid hourly pay (up to $55.50/hr) — you also get excellent benefits like full healthcare, 401K, pension, vacation pay, and more.

It’s the total package that lets you build a strong future for your Ê»ohana while building HawaiÊ»i strong. Who’s ready to join the union team? Drop a đŸ’ȘđŸœ below if you’re in construction!

04/17/2026

đŸ› ïž STAND UP TO TAX FRAUD IN CONSTRUCTION! đŸ› ïž

On Wednesday, April 15 at the Hawai‘i State Capitol, Hawai‘i Regional Council of Carpenters members rallied loud and proud against contractors who misclassify workers, pay off the books, and skip overtime. These illegal tactics steal millions from taxpayers and undercut every honest business and worker trying to build a better Hawai‘i.

That’s why we’re backing SB2140 — giving counties the power to revoke work permits from cheaters. Building here is a PRIVILEGE, not a right.

Share this if you support fair wages, safe jobs, and accountability in our industry! đŸ‘ŠđŸœ

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