Here in Hawaii many people are moving back in with their parents to save money or because they lost…read moretheir job. Others are needing a home office since they are working from home now. Have you considered building an ADU? Are you confused about what an ADU even is? ADU is an Accessory Dwelling Unit and my friend Alan Robello at Residential Design Build Hawaii will help explain the rules and regulations of an ADU and help you design your dream office or help you to add on to your current home. Alan is Mr. Aloha and will take good care of you!!!

Alan Robello has a real passion for the work he does. This man is dedicated to each project. His…read moredesigns are beautiful and functional. I have known Alan for a couple of years now and I do not know a single person who has anything negative to say about him as a person or the work his associates complete. You need to trust Alan with the design of your new home, renovations, projects, or whatever you want done and done right.

Kris was amazing! I went through two other architects before I found Kris. She was perfect! No…read morenonsense, easy to work with, and a great eye. She did an amazing job of hearing my handwavy ideas and converting them into 3D renderings. She nailed the design on the second round of renderings and quickly generated architectural drawings. Being new to Hawai'i she was great at walking me through the permit process, and helping me find contractors and materials. During construction her consistent onsite visits ensured the contractors were following the details in the plans especially when it came to waterproofing. I would definitely work with Kris again and have recommended her to several friends.

From the owner: Powers Design Studio is a full-service architecture firm based in the beautiful Hawaiian Islands…read morebringing two decades of unmatched expertise in luxury residential and commercial design. Known for meticulous attention to detail and a refined approach to livable luxury, projects embrace the island lifestyle while meeting the highest standards of craftsmanship and sustainability. An unmatched understanding of where design meets construction ensures a smooth project delivery while including a personal touch to every design. Qualified projects have a minimum investment of $500,000.

We have been working with Pono Consulting Group for years now and they have been very consistent in…read moreproviding quality services . John S., the construction manager/owner , is very knowledgeable at what he does and he delivers it with the utmost professionalism. He was able to offer his services with jobs ranging from DOE PV projects to residential and commercial projects. When they are on the job, I have confidence in the work they do and never have to second guess anything. Reports and necessary documents are always submitted in a very timely manner. I would highly recommend acquiring Jonathan for his services.

From the owner: Results-oriented construction and consulting professionals with 12 years in healthcare,…read morecondominium, hospitality, residential, and renewable energy industries with a strong emphasis in structural, roofing and building envelope. Verifiable track record of successful completion numerous projects through active involvement in all aspects of project from inception through owner occupancy. Actively involved in all phases of construction projects from development, assessment, engineering, and construction, seeking to bring exceptional quality and value to clients.

I had challenges with the City and County of Honolulu permitting office so I called the 3…read moredraftsmen recommended by a friend. After discussing my issues with the 3 people that was recomended to me, I felt that Mr. James Kane will be able to handle my problems with the Permitting Office. He took care of my problem(s). My project is now finished and all paperwork with the C&C Permiting Office complete. Mr. Kane's expertise and the problems he solved for me are worth more than he charged me. I think his office should charge more so a full time human office assistant can be at his office at least 5 days per week. I am very sure Jorge is very efficient, yet I have to wait more than 48 hours before I can get an answer from him because he is at the office only 3 days a week. Mahalo Jorge and Jim. God bless you and your families. Violet L.

I needed help with my project. Jim was ready to work with and got the job done!…read moreI look forward to working with him again on future projects! Thanks Jim!

Started off very professionally. Contracts were signed and meetings went well. As the house was…read morebeing built, the professionalism and "quality" seemed to fade. Some warranty issues were fixed, but below is what is still outstanding, years later, which they refuse to fix and would rather settle monetarily (low price, of course). Master bedroom floor boards were creaking when you walk on them. They refused to fix it because they said it's normal. Next thing we knew, the carpet was laid down over the creaking floor. Water heater is shoved in, super snug into it's closet. When it has to be replaced, there will be definite damage to the drywall as it's almost stuck in there. Wine cooler (non-built-in unit) was never finished professionally. Like the water heater, it was shoved snug into it's space, even after dimensions were given as to how big the wine cooler is. The grille of the wine cooler could never be put on, as the space was too small. To fix the issue of a big gap between the top of the wine cooler and counter top, a piece of finished wood on hinges was installed (swinging door necessary as access is needed to outlets in the same area as the wine cooler). Stucco. The biggest issue. Perfectly straight vertical and horizontal cracks EVERYWHERE. Apparently they didn't finish the stucco boards with a certain mesh that holds the boards together, and the boards are separating. The sub-contractor who did the first horrible job was told to come back, fixed some of what was wrong, and not even a couple weeks later, the same cracks appeared. Window and column trim pieces (styrofoam) are all unevenly cut and even shows exposed mesh. Weatherproofing plastic wrap is exposed from under the stucco at the bottom of certain walls. Trim pieces were never fixed. Exterior paint. The house had to be re-painted because of the cracking stucco issue. We were told to choose a color and the EXTERIOR of the house would be re-painted. Little did we know, the EXTERIOR does not include the eaves of the roof. Nice. So now we have a house with 3 exterior colors. Belly bands and trim boards were painted in the new color, but not the second or first floor eaves. Shower floors. Horrible mason hired originally. First shower leaked via a tiny piece of grout missing from the area surrounding the drain (river rock shower floor). Leaked onto drywall ceiling to bathroom below. Second shower leaked via a tiny piece of grout missing from the corner of the shower floor where the walls and floor meet (slate shower floor). Leaked into laundry room below. Contractor we hired on our own says they didn't put any membrane protectant between the plywood flooring and the slate tile. OVERALL: Avoid unless you wants years of headache and have deep pockets to fix their unavoidable mistakes.

They removed siding from inside the garage and left it unpainted . The siding they didn't use to…read morematch the existing exterior was then left on the ground. The new exterior does not look finished. Flaws inside I don't understand (light switches partially behind the moulding). Half a year for a in my opinion not a quality job for the price