Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Construction Site Inspection Task Force
What This Task Force Does
The Construction Site Inspection Task Force examined Hawaii's construction inspection system, including building department capacity, inspector qualifications, inspection frequency standards, and how inspection requirements are enforced on active construction sites. It identified gaps that contribute to construction defects, safety incidents, and delayed permitting, and recommended improvements to the inspection program. Its work addresses a key component of construction quality and worker safety in Hawaii.
Why You Should Care
Adequate construction inspections protect homebuyers from defective construction and protect construction workers from unsafe site conditions. Residents, contractors, and homebuyers have a stake in the quality and timeliness of the inspection system the task force examined.