Value of Membership
BIA HMAA Health Insurance PPO Plans for the Building Industry
BIA Hawaii and HMAA have partnered to offer BIAÂ members exclusive Medical Plans for the building industry.
HMAA is proud to be the exclusive PPO Association Health Plan offering for BIA providing access to affordable healthcare benefits for employees and families of BIA members.
The BIA HMAA Health Insurance Partnership is a benefit program created for members of BIA. Purchasing power, excellent benefits, and rate stability are the cornerstones of the success of BIA HMAA's Health Insurance program.
Announcing a new benefit included in your HMAA plan at no additional cost: Member Plus. The Member Plus Discount Program provides special merchant offers to members. Learn more at https://himemberplus.com/
BIA is pleased to announce that more than 55 of our members have selected HMAA as their insurance carrier. Since the launch of our exclusive PPO Association Health Plan last year, BIA and HMAA have helped many of those businesses realize savings by receiving preferred rates through our partnership. We understand the financial hardship everyone is facing during this pandemic and want to help more of our members reduce their expenses, thus lowering healthcare costs for their businesses and employees while receiving quality healthcare coverage.
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Professional Women in Building Hawaii Council
PWB Hawaii has been officially chartered by NAHB on June 13th, 2024.
Hawaii established a Professional Women in Building Council in 2024, led by BIA Hawaii President Hinano Nahinu. PWB is the voice of women in the building industry - dedicated to promoting industry professionalism and supporting members at the local, state and national levels. Through education, professional development and networking opportunities, PWB helps members acquire and develop invaluable leadership and business management skills that boost career success. The council also offers various national recognition programs, scholarships, grants and awards.
The Hawaii Council provides women with a fantastic platform for networking, growth, and fostering diversity in the construction industry across the State of Hawaii.
TO JOIN: If you're already a BIA Hawaii member please click on the link below and select PWB on step 5 of the application.
If you're not a member, we welcome you to submit your new member application on the link below making your selection as a Builder, Supplier, or Associate. Once approved, you may then return to this link to apply to PWB.
To learn more or get involved, please contact info@biahawaii.org, or call (808)629-7500.
From left to right: "Kamuela Potter, Vice President, Roseann Freitas, CEO, Hinano Nahinu President, PWB Council Chair, Sarah Love, Immediate Past President and Delegate for Hawaii, and Lili Shintani, Secretary
2024 Events
September 5th:Â Coffee and Conversations at BIA Hawaii
September 18th:Â PWB Pau Hana Launch at Pacific Source
November 20th: PWB Educational and Pau Hana at Top Priority
PWB will meet quarterly. Dates/times TBD
PWB Testimonials
As the General Manager of Top Priority, Inc., a countertop fabrication company based in Hawaii, I'm always seeking ways to expand our business and enhance our capabilities. I embarked on a professional development journey with the NAHB and BIA education programs in 2019, continuing to take courses even throughout the challenges of the
pandemic. This commitment to ongoing learning proved to be an invaluable investment
in our company's future. Prior to this educational journey, I had a limited understanding of project management,
working with large contractors, and the complexities of bidding and executing major projects. Through the NAHB and BIA programs, I obtained the CAPS (Certification for Aging in Place), Project Management certification, and completed courses on Estimating & Scheduling and Construction Quality Management. This comprehensive
education provided me with a solid foundation in these critical areas. Armed with this newfound knowledge and industry-recognized certifications, I was able to confidently navigate new business opportunities. Top Priority, Inc. successfully expanded into government/civil projects, large-scale general contracting, and multi-unit
projects. We also established ourselves as experts in aging-in-place design and consultation. These achievements have translated into a significant increase in annual revenue, exceeding $1 million year after year. I credit this success to the skills and expertise I gained through the NAHB and BIA education programs. I'm deeply grateful to our owner, Chino Haynes, for investing in my professional development. The return on investment has been undeniable. I wholeheartedly recommend the NAHB and BIA programs to any industry professional
seeking to enhance their knowledge, expand their business, and unlock new avenues for growth. The impact on our company has been transformative, and I'm confident it can be for yours as well.
Tiffanie Gardner General Manager, Top Priority, Inc.