Our BackgroundThe Hawaii Steel Alliance (HSA) is a trade organization established in May 1997 to encourage and promote the widespread, practical and economic use of steel and other metal products for residential and commercial construction in the Pacific Rim. Seeing steel as an enduring building medium for the world, the HSA strives to be the pre-eminent Pacific Region resource for manufacturers, developers, contractors, engineers, architects, building officials, suppliers, and the homebuyer. Kick-OffThe HSA started with the gathering of several key players in the early months of 1997. They launched the Hawaii Steel Alliance on May 7, 1997 at a reception hosted by First Lady Vicky Cayetano at the Governor's Mansion (Washington Place) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Approximately 250 people came to that event and were treated to a few words by the late John Ewing, president of USS/POSCO Industries, and David Post, representing the American Iron and Steel Institute. John Ewing is credited with starting the residential steel framing movement in the late 1980's. Promotion & Public AwarenessToday, the HSA continues its public awareness programs to promote the positive attributes of CFS in Hawaii. The HSA's mission is to defend and continue to grow market share across the Pacific. The HSA works in partnership with national organizations Steel Framing Alliance, Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute, Steel Recycling Institute and others since 1999. The HSA frequently holds international PACRIM conferences and workshops to disseminate best practices on building with steel and metal products. The HSA has also developed and made available standard home plan packages for Hawaii homes that are framed with steel. Honorary & Lifetime MembersThe HSA bestows honorary and lifetime memberships to those who have shown exemplary service to the Alliance, cold formed steel framing or metal roofing over the years either by serving on committees, the board, as an officer, or in the community. To date we have recognized several of our members with this distinction. They are:
Our Lifetime and Honorary Members continue to be active in our Alliance, and are always welcome to attend board meetings, and all our functions to share their expertise and knowledge about steel framing and metal roofing. Past PresidentsThe following individuals have served and helped shape the Hawaii Steel Alliance since inception:
+ deceased * lifetime member **honorary member |
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