The Garden Island reported that the Kauai County Housing Agency and Mark Development Inc. have received an award from the Building Industry Association-Hawai‘i for the Koa‘e Makana workforce housing project in Koloa.

Shioi Construction is grateful to be the general contractor on the project and a part of the entire team of contractors and vendors to bring the project to fruition.

The BIA-Hawai‘i annual competition features remodeling and new construction projects statewide. The competition is considered one of the most prestigious building and design competitions in the state, and entries are judged on creativity, use of materials, craftsmanship, functionality and design principles. The award-winning designs incorporate the latest technologies and products on the market today.

The article states that Koa`e Makana is designed to serve the workforce housing needs of the Koloa visitor industry and supporting local small businesses, and the project is now fully leased and occupied with renters. Waitlist preferences are offered to applicants working within the immediate vicinity of Koloa.

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