It isn’t really surprising that the vast majority – 92% -- of senior citizens hope to spend their golden years in their own homes, in familiar surroundings with people they love. But the U.S. is short of aging-ready homes, with just 40% of American houses considered...
In Hawaii, it almost always makes more financial sense to build new than to buy. Even so, average costs for new builds in the Aloha State can range from $300 to more than $600 per square foot. “If you’re planning to build, you’ll want to maximize your budget, and...
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino Evan Fujimoto, president of Graham Builders, recalls an experience that points to the “power of architecture” and the impact it can have on local families. In the 1990s, a Kaneohe ohana on a modest budget and with a challenging project site...
Thinking about building or renovating a home on Oahu? You might be considering the traditional design-bid-build method of construction, for which you’d hire an architect to create a design, and then solicit bids from building contractors and subcontractors. But if...
If you’re like most people, you’re probably hoping to age in your own home, in familiar surroundings with people you love. “Most seniors want to live in their own homes for as long as possible, participating in favorite activities and living independently,” says Ryan...
Homeowners Lucia and Brian of Manoa reimagined their master bedroom and bathroom to reflect their love of travel and exotic destinations. They hired Graham Builders for a renovation that transformed their spaces into stunning spa-like retreats. “During COVID,...
As Graham Builders vice president of operations, Ryan Graham, has seen many situations in which hidden construction costs catch homeowners completely off-guard, delaying projects and sometimes derailing them completely. “Building or renovating a house involves more...
For those who are planning to build a new home, or embark on a renovation project, it’s sometimes difficult not to think of building permits as a necessary evil. What are the benefits of obtaining a building permit? How extensive must a remodeling project be to...
When Allen Kimura decided to expand his Oahu home to accommodate several generations of his family, he chose Honolulu design/build firm Graham Builders to handle the project. In their first meeting, the Graham Builders team carefully examined every inch of Kimura’s...
Renewal, rejuvenation, realignment, revitalization! The New Year inspires change in so many ways. Do your dreams for 2023 include a new addition, a complete kitchen and bath renovation, perhaps even the construction of a new home? Once you’ve decided it’s time to roll...