Bowers + Kubota Consulting

For the month of September, let's remind ourselves to be optimistic in challenging times - to look for the small wins in the bad situations. There's always a lesson in everything. #brianism #bowersandkubota #fulfillingvisionsbuildingtrust #employeeowned

B+K is proud to highlight our Kauai Team that continues to grow with 3 new project inspectors and 2 project engineers. Their bond strengthened in April when the office was activated to support emergency response projects due to April flooding throughout the island. Their biggest challenge as an office has been deciding if they identify as bowlers or golfers as both have become competitive. The team supported their local Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kauai at a bowling event in March. As the Kauai Office continues to grow and learn, our ohana becomes stronger together. #BKKauai #bowersandkubota #fulfillingvisionsbuildingtrust #employeeowned

This summer, 13 interns joined the B+K ohana, spread across our Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, and Civil Engineering teams. They were given opportunities to engage in department projects, network with professionals from various disciplines, and experience the B+K culture. Highlights included visiting the first Living Building Challenge home in Palolo Valley and touring various project sites like Daniel K. Inouye Airport. These experiences offered our interns a valuable glimpse into the world of design and engineering in Hawaii. We’re grateful for their contributions and enthusiasm, which have made a positive impact on our teams and enriched our collaborative environment. #BKinterns #bowersandkubota #fulfillingvisionsbuildingtrust #employeeowned

Our B+K team attended the ACA Nashville Congress of Correction event to engage with industry leaders throughout the country with intent of learning the current trends regarding programs and designs that can help support our client, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. #ACA #bowersandkubota #fulfillingvisionsbuildingtrust #employeeowned

"Step right up and have a ball!"- It was a sunny summer day filled with carnivalicious foods, shave ice to cool down and fun activities with the B+K Ohana. Thank you to our Summer Paina Committee for putting together a summer festive event for our employees and our keiki. We had a wheely good time! #BKcarnival #bowersandkubota #fulfillingvisionsbuildingtrust #employeeowned

Project Spotlight! Our B+K team provided construction management for a new multi-use path for the Ahukini – Lydgate Bike Path segment named Ke Ala Hele Makahae on the Island of Kauai. County of Kauai acquired FHWA funding to pursue the construction for the ‘Path” that was planned to go along or near the shoreline. Using federal funds, County of Kauai needed to comply with the national Historic Preservation Act as Kauai being known to be the oldest island and the land, aina, being connected spiritual to the past. Facing these sensitive cultural areas excavation was kept to a minimal and archaeological monitoring was provided during most of the construction of the path. Details of this project consist of concrete using marco-sythetic fiber; Very Early Strength Latex Modified Concrete (VESLMC) with marco-sythetic fibers for the canal bridge; Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) bridge railings; rock salt finish in buffer area, FRP Boardwalk and asphalt pavement walkway; rock veneer wall & interpretive sign (cultural layers). #lydgatebikepath #bowersandkubota #fulfillingvisionsbuildingtrust #employeeowned

The City and County of Honolulu (CCH) recently hosted a hybrid Stormwater Quality BMPs Workshop at the Hawaii Convention Center. Our civil design team learned about best management practices for protecting our waters and to share knowledge. Two B+K staff, Jay Stone and Kristen Yoshida, presented on updates to the CCH's New Gray and Green Infrastructure Details and Specifications, sharing his team's experiences and challenges and on OPSD's 2023 LID Practitioner's Guide. #stormwatermanagement #bowersandkubota #fulfillingvisionsbuildingtrust #employeeowned

Here at B+K, giving our employees a sense of belonging is part of our culture and values. Check out Jerek's journey and experience joining the B+K family and his team. #SWIFTie #family #bowersandkubota #fulfillingvisionsbuildingtrust #employeeowned

For the month of August, remember this saying, "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." When there's opportunities to do more than what's expected, people remember you from the extra efforts you give. #brianism #bowersandkubota #fulfillingvisionsbuildingtrust #employeeowned

E-S-O-P! Our B+K family had their Annual ESOP Meeting this past weekend. What's ESOP? ESOP stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and we are a proud 100% employee-owned company. "Creating the culture of teamwork and trust with my coworkers can produce the best quality product for our clients. We are all owners, and our actions reflect not only on us but on our entire company." - B+K Employee Owner Our committees and leaders shared updates and got our employee owners involved in fun activities during the event; followed by a competitive, but fun tournament in golf. It was a tee-rific way to end the day. #ESOP #bowersandkubota #fulfillingvisionsbuildingtrust #employeeowned