#Hawaii construction
Hawaiʻi’s Economy Expected to Grow Slightly in 2017
The DBEDT revised its projection on Hawaiʻi’s economic growth, as measured by the growth of real gross domestic product, to 1.8% for 2017, slightly lower than the 1.9% projection made in the previous quarter.
Hawai‘i Employment Projected to Expand by 2.9%
The Hawai‘i State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations’ “Employment Forecasts for the Short-Term Future – 2017” publication projects that statewide employment will expand by 2.9%, or 20,020 jobs, from the first quarter of 2015 to the first quarter of 2017.
Hawai‘i’s Economic Fundamentals Remain Positive
The “Economic Outlook” section of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s first “Quarterly Statistical and Economic Report” of 2016 states that Hawai‘i’s economic growth rates remain unchanged from its previous forecast.
Monkeypod Kitchen Among Winners 26th Building Industry Awards
The 26th Annual BIA Renaissance Building & Remodeling Awards Gala for 2011was held at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Oahu last weekend. 39 prizes were awarded by the Building Industry Association of Hawaii and The BIA-Hawaii Remodelers in ten divisions.
