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KAI Hawaii, Inc.

Structural & Forensic Engineers

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About the firm

KAI Hawaii, Inc. is a structural and forensic engineering practice founded in 1995 and headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. With more than 4,000 completed projects spanning new construction, repair, rehabilitation, and investigation across the Hawaiian Islands, it delivers structural design, forensic assessment, construction inspection, non-destructive testing, project management, and drone inspection services. KAI Hawaii serves commercial, government, healthcare, aviation, education, and energy clients, combining precision engineering with deep knowledge of Hawaii's island building environment to produce cost-effective, reliable solutions.

Established
1995
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering

People

Ryan TanakaPresident & CEO

Ken HayashidaChairman & Founder, Principal Structural Engineer

Michael HunnemannVice President, Principal Engineer

Capabilities

Structural Design

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Balancing serviceability, economy, and safety with the design and function of every structure.

  • Infrastructure Design
  • Building Design
  • Structural Reviews & Studies

Forensic Assessment & Evaluation

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A multidisciplinary approach to structural inspection, damage assessment, and failure analysis.

  • Structural Repair & Retrofit
  • Failure & Damage Investigation
  • Construction Material Evaluation

Construction Inspection

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Observation and inspection during construction to ensure structural soundness and proper application of design code standards.

  • Concrete, Masonry & Reinforcing Steel
  • Structural Welding & High-Strength Bolting
  • Prestressing Steel Tendons
  • Special Moment-Resisting Frames
  • Shear Walls, Diaphragms & Load Path

Non-Destructive Testing & Inspection

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Advanced NDT equipment for comprehensive structural inspections of buildings and bridges, assessing condition with minimal impact on the structure and its users.

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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Drone inspection services for structures that cannot be accessed using conventional methods.

Project Management

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Delivering projects on schedule and within budget through dedicated planning, scheduling, design coordination, progress monitoring, and reporting.

Industries

Commercial · Government · Healthcare · Airports · Power Generation · Education · Hospitality · Industrial · Bridges · Ports & Harbors

Projects

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