2022 due to high standards of employees, some of whom have been at Wasa their whole careers. “We’re very careful when we hire. We have a three- month probationary period and a one-year evaluation,” Yee says. “So I believe we have the cream of the crop.” Completed projects in 2022 include the new Veterans Affairs Advanced Leeward Outpatient Healthcare Access clinic in Kalaeloa, the new Hawaii Electricians Pension Fund building in Kalihi and a second phase of construction at Kihei High School on Maui. “Electricians are some of the smartest on the construction job site. That’s why they don’t jump from shop to shop; they learn constantly.” —Ronald Yee, president, CEO and COO One significant project Yee is looking forward to this year is The Park at Ke‘eaumoku, $600 million twin towers that will offer both affordable housing and commercial space. “There will be about 140 units that will be affordable and about 825 that will be market-priced,” Yee says. “It is good for us because it’s a large and steady project. Housing is always a need.” Wasa’s forecast for 2023 and beyond is “flat, due to higher interest rates, material supply issues and rising costs from inflation,” Yee says. “Fortunately, there is always a need for licensed electricians.” – Jackie M. Young
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