Making new Kaua‘i homes more resistant to wildfires was expected to nominally increase construction costs but the task may be much more expensive than originally thought. The Kauaʻi County Council is pumping the brakes on Bill 2998 after receiving the new estimates last week. The legislation would impose new construction standards to lessen the chance … Continue reading Making New Kaua‘i Homes Wildfire Resistant May Cost Much More Than Expected