• There are many things to consider while making a commercial building bid in Hawaii.Hard working construction worker at a construction scene. image by Andy Dean from Fotolia.com
  
  Hawaii's state codes require potential building contractors to qualify for an open bid. The limited amount of land in Hawaii makes the building codes strict, and developing a checklist before submitting a proposal is a necessity for small and large contractors alike. Rules are always changing, and it's important to stay up-to-date for construction businesses to prosper.
  
  

Bidding in Hawaii

• Contract bidding is thriving in Hawaii for commercial projects. The state oversees paperwork on both commercial and civil projects that soar into the tens of millions of dollars. Projects can be broken down into the pre-bid phase, bid phase, and post-bid phase. The importance of choosing the right qualified contractor who can get the job done while following state guidelines cannot be overemphasized. Builders also must adjust their commercial building bids to the particular local rules that each island has, as these regulations can vary greatly from one Hawaiian Island to another.
  
  

Required Commercial Codes

• Hawaiian regulations required certain building codes be checked for every building project. Any bid not adhering to these laws will almost certainly be shot down by any supervising board. In the state of Hawaii Title 11, Chapter 39 is solely dedicated to the specific needs of ventilation and air conditioning systems in a commercial building. The State Fire & Safety code also must be followed to the letter, and where applicable, all food service areas must follow the health code as well.
  
  

Environmental Energy Issues

• Changes in green technology and especially with environmental energy technology also result in constantly changing business codes. As of 2010 multiple rules exist for the building of solar panels and other alternative or energy efficient use by buildings. The 2006 Lead By Example (LBE) rule makes it mandatory for all government buildings in particular to follow strict energy codes and be as energy-efficient as possible. Any commercial bids need to keep this in mind if the building or commercial venture is going to be used by the State.