Business View Magazine | May/June 2022

22 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 5 circumstances, such as last year’s winter storm in Texas, that affected the supply of wood products and other materials.” The company’s biggest challenge has always been with the labor force; being able to get qualified construction laborers and carpenters and masons – those are the basic skilled trades that they regularly employ. “Getting good qualified employees, including project managers and safety personnel is a constant challenge,” says Shintani. “We end up having to train from within and promote from within and that’s what we’re focusing on now, rather than pulling someone in from outside.” Upholding their core philosophy and commitment to provide quality services and product for each and every client, Alan Shintani Inc. strives to offer a unique combination of highly-respected construction services and hands-on professionalism. One of the PLUMBING HVAC FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN BUILD/ DESIGN ASSIST MECHANICAL SERVICES Congratulations Alan Shintani! Hawaii's Premier Mechanical Contractor NOW HIRING! www.leisinc.com Vice President, Robert de los Reyes