RECENT NEWS
CPS named Wall & Ceilings 2019 Top 50 Contractors
CPS named Wall & Ceilings 2019 Top 50 Contractors
In its August issue, our drywall division Creative Partitiion Systems was chosen as one of Walls & Ceilings’ Top 50 contractors in the nation for 2019. We are honored to receive this recognition, and we are grateful for our entire CPS team, customers, partners and the community for contributing to our success.
Fall 2019: Shioi Construction / CPS News
Shioi Construction and CPS Complete New Kauai Medical Clinic Location
Shioi Construction and CPS Complete New Kauai Medical Clinic Location
Shioi Construction Inc. and its drywall division Creative Partition Systems (CPS) teamed up with Mark Ventura AIA to build Kauai Medical Clinic at Kauai Village Shopping Center. The new clinic is a tenant improvement project in an 8,000-square-foot shell that was first constructed in the early 90s and entailed more than 40 rooms, including exam rooms, consultation rooms, staff offices, restrooms, triage, breakrooms, a staff shower, and a future x-ray room.
Shioi's work scope included new storefront and siding, resilient flooring, ceramic tile, interior glazing, wood doors, 3-form decorative panels, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, and a new CMU electrical room. CPS' work scope includes framing, drywall, taping, acoustical ceiling, and wood tile ceiling systems.
2019 Kenneth Shioi Memorial Scholarships Awarded
2019 Kenneth Shioi Memorial Scholarships Awarded
Congratulations to the 2019 Kenneth Shioi Memorial Scholarship recipients Brandi Baligad and Kaitlin Sandal. Brandi will be an architectural major at the University of Hawaii, Manoa in the fall. Kaitlin aspires to a career in construction management and will attend Central Washington University. The recipients were awarded the scholarships at the Contractors Association of Kauai General Membership meeting in June.
Shioi Builds Imu for Kauai Community College
Shioi Builds Imu for Kauai Community College
Shioi Construction served as the general contractor for the Cultural Culinary Facility, also known as the Imu, at Kauai Community College (KCC). KCC recently blessed the facility and the event was featured in The Garden Island article KCC celebrates $1.5M 'Imu."
Photo credit: Dennis Fujimoto, The Garden Island
The Garden Island: Good reason to ‘Gather’
The Garden Island: Good reason to ‘Gather’
Shioi Construction is proud to have worked on Gather Federal Credit Union's Kapaa Branch project. Read more details about the project by clicking here and read the full article that appeared in The Garden Island newspaper entitled "Good Reason to 'Gather'" by clicking here.
Shioi Construction Takes on New Hires
Shioi Construction Takes on New Hires
LIHU`E, Hawai`i, March 1, 2019 – Shioi Construction, Inc. and its drywall and plaster division Creative Partition Systems (CPS) announced that they have four new hires: Kaulupono “Pono” Perez, Project Engineer; Cheryl Ribao, Payroll Administrator; Alicia Vea, Safety Coordinator; and Nicole Leyendeckers, CPS Project Assistant.
Perez, from Kaua`i and a graduate of Kamehameha Schools, most recently worked for a Las Vegas construction company. He is a civil engineering graduate from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Perez is working on new projects including Bank of Hawai`i Lihu`e’s re-roofing; Foodland’s Princeville temporary storage; repairs at Kaiakea and Lihu`e Fire Stations; and the Kaua`i Medical Clinic Kapaa Clinic.
Shioi Construction Names Roy Shioi President
Shioi Construction Names Roy Shioi President
LIHU`E, Hawai`i, Jan. 4, 2019 – Shioi Construction, Inc. announced that it has named Roy Y. Shioi as President. Shioi, formerly the company’s Executive Vice President, has been with the general contracting company for 25 years and is the grandson of the organization’s founder, Kenneth Shioi.
Prior to Shioi taking the helm, Conrad Murashige served as President of Shioi Construction for 34 years. Murashige will remain as Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors and will continue to assist with day-to-day operations.
“It is with great pride that we appoint Roy as our President,” said Murashige. “He is exactly what Shioi Construction needs now, and in the years ahead, as we attract new employees, and grow our legacy in the state of Hawai`i.”
Shioi Breaks Ground on Kauai Medical Clinic's New Location
Shioi Breaks Ground on Kauai Medical Clinic's New Location
Shioi Construction recently broke ground on Kauai Medical Clinic's new 7,900-square-foot clinic located in the Kauai Village Shopping Center. The project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2019. Click here to read the full article that appeared in Pacific Business News.
Shioi Honored with Tetsuro "Rosy" Maeda Award
Shioi Honored with Tetsuro "Rosy" Maeda Award
The Contractor's Association of Kauai (CAK) recently awarded Conrad Murashige and Shioi Construction with the 2018 Tetsuro “Rosy” Maeda Member of the Year Award for contributions made to the community. The following is the full script from the award presentation:
Shioi Completes Corteva Agriscience Hawaii Project
Shioi Completes Corteva Agriscience Hawaii Project
Shioi Construction recently completed Corteva Agriscience Hawaii's new lab in Kekaha, Kauai. The Garden Island newspaper reported on the building dedication and blessing. Click here to read the full article.
Photo credit: Dennis Fujimoto, The Garden Island
Shioi Begins Construction of Kilauea Market + Cafe
Shioi Begins Construction of Kilauea Market + Cafe
The Garden Island Newspaper recenty reported on the start of construction of Kilauea Lighthouse Village's new grocery store, Kilauea Market + Cafe, by Shioi Construction, Inc. Click here to read the full article, 'Grocerant' coming to Kilauea.
Image courtesy of Sullivan Family of Companies.
Shioi Sponsors First Kauai Construction Career Day
Shioi Sponsors First Kauai Construction Career Day
(Photo Credit: Shelley Paik)
Shioi Construction, Inc. sponsored the first Kauai Construction Career Day for nearly 350 students in grades six through 12 on September 21, 2018. Team members from Shioi Construction and Creative Partition Systems (CPS) worked on a planning committee with Kauai Community College's Construction Academy, the Department of Education's Kauai Complex Area, and many businesses and organization's in the industry to offer an exciting, hands-on event for students to explore the many different careers in the building industry.
2018 Kenneth Shioi Memorial Scholarship Recipients
2018 Kenneth Shioi Memorial Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the 2018 Kenneth Shioi Memorial Scholarship recipients Conner Garcia, Avery Miguel, and Zachary Safford. Conner will be majoring in electrical engineering at San Diego State University. Avery will be attending the University of Nevada in Las Vegas and majoring in landscape architecture. Zachary will be majoring in civil engineering. The recipients were awarded the scholarships at the Contractors Association of Kauai General Membership meeting in June.
Shioi Donates $15,000 to Wilcox Health
Shioi Donates $15,000 to Wilcox Health
Photo credit: Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island (l-r: Ken & Betsy Greenbaum, Roy Shioi, Jen Chahanovich, Val Tokuuke, Andy Bestwick, Dr. Jeffrey Cronk)