BIA Hawaii’s Construction Training Center of the Pacific, located in Waipahu, is where local builders come to learn, improve, and keep moving forward—whether they’re new to the trades or seasoned pros sharpening their skills.
How It All Started
Construction Training Center of the Pacific
In 2004, with Hawaii’s skilled construction workforce shrinking and major development on the rise, Congressman Neil Abercrombie brought community leaders and industry pros together for the HIPA Job Summit. The goal: find real solutions for the growing labor shortage.
The summit’s takeaway was clear—Hawaii needed more training. Not just for newcomers to the trades, but for working professionals who wanted to stay sharp.
That same year, BIA Hawaii’s leadership made a commitment: build a dedicated training center to serve the industry for generations. Through a $7.2 million capital campaign that ultimately raised over $8.3 million, and with the support of dozens of BIA members, the Construction Training Center of the Pacific opened its doors in September 2009.
What Happens Here
Every class is led by certified instructors with real construction experience.
This is where classroom learning meets real-world application.
Our training center hosts a wide range of in-demand construction courses, including:
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OSHA 10 & 30 safety training
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CPR/First Aid and emergency response certification
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Forklift, aerial lift, and other equipment courses
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Supervisor leadership and project management classes
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The Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT) program — offered at no cost for qualifying individuals
Every class is led by certified instructors with real construction experience. Whether you’re just getting started or continuing your professional development, this is the place to build the skills Hawaii’s construction industry needs.
Facility Features
Hands-on learning stations with industry-standard tools
94-487 Akoki St, 2nd Floor, Waipahu, HI 96797
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ADA-accessible facility with free on-site parking
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Clean, professional classrooms
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Hands-on learning stations with industry-standard tools
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Hybrid learning available for select classes
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Ideal for small and mid-sized class sizes
Building Hawaii's Future
Ready to learn, grow, and build a better future
This center is part of BIA’s long-term commitment to Hawaii’s construction workforce. It was built by industry leaders who knew that training and education aren’t optional—they’re essential.
Today, we continue that mission every time someone walks through our doors ready to learn, grow, and build a better future.
Ready to start?
Check out our upcoming classes, contact us, or schedule a tour.