SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Atlas Construction
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
RESIDENTIAL RE-DEVELOPMENT
Keeping our family home in the islands – think about property conversions.
Turn your single-family home into legal Duplexes, Triplexes, or Quadplex structures.
Randy Trager, Principal Designer, Design Build Properties Ltd
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
THE NEXT GENERATION OF SOLAR ENERGY
Solar programs have become more complex. Confusion in the market has grown and misinformation has spread quickly. A new, forward-thinking approach is needed now, to meet this ever-changing solar landscape. Learn about the new, cutting-edge version of the acclaimed KumuKit solar system, representing over 16 years of experience and innovation. The next generation of KumuKit keeps solar amazing simple.
Chris DeBone, Co-Founder of KumuKit Solar, Hawaii Energy Connection
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
HOW TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY ON YOUR KITCHEN OR BATHROOM PROJECT
Pro tips on how to budget, plan, organize, and see different options in design for your home project. Save time and money and avoid mistakes by understanding all the different options for doing a project. We’ll also cover all the many choices of materials out in the market and their differences.
Randall Omoto, Owner, Homeowner Design Center
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
BUILD WITH CONFIDENCE: HOW TO FIND THE TRUSTED CONTRACTOR FOR YOUR DREAM HOME
Discover everything you need to know to confidently hire a contractor and bring your dream home to life! This presentation will guide you on when to hire a licensed professional, what key questions to ask, and how to review references and contracts. Plus, we’ll explore factors beyond design and price, to help you make informed decisions for your build or renovation. Get ready to turn your vision into reality with expert tips and advice!
Lisa Nakao, Director of Core Services, Better Business Bureau Great West & Pacific, Inc.
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (WITH LITHIUM-ION BATTERY SAFETY
Learn about what causes Lithium-Ion Batteries to catch fire. (Thermal Runaway). What are your Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) and Surge Protectors telling you. What appliances should be plugged directly into wall outlets.
Carl Otsuka, Fire Inspector, Honolulu Fire Department
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
HOMEWORKS CONSTRUCTION
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
TBA
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Atlas Construction
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
PROTECTING YOUR SOLAR INVESTMENT- THE MAINTENANCE PLAN YOU NEED TO KNOW
You own a photovoltaic investment, now what do you do? We will go over the points of a PV System Maintenance plan to help protect your solar investment. What is the minimum you should be doing to the more advanced.
Fred Brooks CEM, CEA, General Manager, Pacific Panel Cleaners
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
THE NEXT GENERATION OF SOLAR ENERGY
Solar programs have become more complex. Confusion in the market has grown and misinformation has spread quickly. A new, forward-thinking approach is needed now, to meet this ever-changing solar landscape. Learn about the new, cutting-edge version of the acclaimed KumuKit solar system, representing over 16 years of experience and innovation. The next generation of KumuKit keeps solar amazing simple.
Chris DeBone, Co-Founder of KumuKit Solar, Hawaii Energy Connection
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
HOW TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY ON YOUR KITCHEN OR BATHROOM PROJECT
Pro tips on how to budget, plan, organize, and see different options in design for your home project. Save time and money and avoid mistakes by understanding all the different options for doing a project. We’ll also cover all the many choices of materials out in the market and their differences.
Randall Omoto, Owner, Homeowner Design Center
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
HOMEWORKS CONSTRUCTION
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
TBA