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BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII
94-487 Akoki Street, Suite 213 | Waipahu, HI 96797 | (808) 629-7500 | info@biahawaii.org
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
August 14, 2026
Re: Letter of Support for Waikoloa Green Mixed-Use Development, South Kohala
Dear Chair and Members of :
My name is Roseann Freitas, CEO of the Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA Hawaii).
Chartered in 1955, BIA Hawaii is a professional trade organization affiliated with the National
Association of Home Builders (NAHB), representing the building industry and its associates.
BIA Hawaii takes a leadership role in unifying and promoting the interests of the industry to
enhance the quality of life for the people of Hawai’i. Our members build the communities we all
call home.
BIA Hawaii supports the Waikoloa Green project and its contribution to addressing Hawaii
Island's housing needs. As the voice of Hawaii's building industry, BIA Hawaii supports projects
that increase housing opportunities for local residents and workers.
Waikoloa Green will provide much-needed workforce housing in South Kohala, helping to
create housing opportunities closer to major employment centers. The addition of approximately
400 multifamily units represents a meaningful investment in the region's housing supply and
supports efforts to retain the local workforce that is essential to the area's economy.
The project will also generate construction and employment opportunities for local contractors,
subcontractors, suppliers, and skilled trades workers. This type of development provides
important economic benefits while helping meet a critical community need.
For these reasons, BIA Hawaii respectfully supports the Waikoloa Green project and encourages
favorable consideration of the application.
Respectfully submitted,
Roseann Freitas
Chief Executive Officer
Building Industry Association of Hawaii