modernize the kitchens with new equipment, exhaust systems, and finishes.” The company is also in the midst of a significant project at the Kaua’i Community Correctional Center, where it is assembling and outfitting a prefabricated kitchen building shipped from the mainland. “The building is fabricated in Oregon and shipped over,” Baxter explains. “We’re installing all new kitchen equipment and expanding their capacity. We’ve been doing a lot of kitchen work lately.” Beyond institutional projects, Kitsap Construction also delivers community-focused work, including the recent construction of a dog park on Lāna’i.“That project is really special,” Baxter says.“The community response is incredible, and we have a blessing ceremony that means a lot to everyone involved.” NAVIGATING HAWAI’I’S REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT Working in Hawai’i requires navigating a complex regulatory and permitting landscape, particularly for public projects. Inspections, approvals, and submittals are an ongoing part of the process, and delays are common. 39 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 13, ISSUE 01 KITSAP CONSTRUCTION
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