It hardly seems possible, but Graham Builders hosted its very first “Building Your Home for Life” seminar in 1996. Over the past 27 years, hundreds of Oahu homeowners have been able to take advantage of the construction and renovation information shared at each free...
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...
When you think about the houses you find most comfortable and inviting, is your own home on the list? “A well-designed home doesn’t just look good; it feels good, too,” says Evan Fujimoto, president of Graham Builders, the award-winning Honolulu design-build firm....
You’re undoubtedly familiar with the term “smart phone.” Most of us have smart phones in our pockets or purses, and we use the amazing little devices to connect with each other through a wide variety of communication apps. But what, exactly, is a smart home? And how...
Self-reliance is an admirable trait, but some home construction projects are simply too ambitious for even the cleverest do-it-yourselfers. “The myth of DIY – ‘do it yourself’ -- construction refers to the misconception that anybody can undertake complex construction...
To renovate or not to renovate? That is, indeed, the Shakespearean question many of us ask ourselves when we contemplate the leaking roofs, creaking floors, and sticking doors in our old houses. Sometimes, according to Evan Fujimoto of Graham Builders, the answer is...
Thinking about building or renovating a house, or adding new rooms to your home? If you’re the sort of homeowner who appreciates the convenience of working with one cohesive team from the beginning to the end of a project, you might consider hiring a design-build...