Hawaii Building Engineers Association

Editor's Note

In 2006 the cost of energy exceeded our budgets dramatically as the average cost of a barrel of oil rose to $60 - $69 per barrel. In the United States producers continue to recover from the losses suffered from the hurricanes in the southern regions. Growth in 2007 non-OPEC (Orgainization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) likely will rise to more than 1.4 million barrels per day. The United States uses 70% of the natural resourses worldwide and is in heavy competition with China for Natural resources. After saying that, Relative to world crude production capacity most of which is located in Saudi Arabia, is only expected to rise slightly in 2007. Only limited surplus capacity could be tapped of the existing supplies because of potential supply problems in Nigeria, Iran, Iraq, and Venezulea. These factors as well of the fact another Hurricane season is just months away could continue to tighten the supply pricing patterns.

Good luck on your electrical budgeting for 2007. Any ideas on accurate forecasting can be sent to the HBEA for distribution to all our members. HBEA745@AOL.COM

2006

This year the association will grow even larger than last year. Our membership group of proffesionals bring many years of experince and knowledge to our organization. The meetings are educational for everyone and allows us a chance to network with our friends. We hope that everyone will have a chance to write an article about a new product or a better way of doing business. We will have a link to a technical library in a few months that will help our members find maintenance related data. we will have landscaping articles also in the up and coming months. so please feel free to make a suggestion. contact me and we can discuss any ideas you may have. Mahalo

Little Things Can Make a Big difference

Little things can make a big difference. when you offer your employees the chance to have any protective equipment they want to do thier jobs. offer hearing protection choices of eye protection, respirators and the right clothing to do the job. the little things add up to big things and help make the work environment improve and become a safer palce to work.

Editor's Note

I would like to say thank you all the people that have supported and helped make the Hawaii Building Engineers Association (HBEA) a success. We have put together a place where people can network, learn new things, reach certification and find people to help them to solve their problems. We also are posting resumes for our members, new job postings from property managers and companies. Our Tools of Trade section is very helpful in providing everyday tools that may help you with your job.

This month, the Association is promoting energy conservation and has a nice article from Kevin Chock of Hawaiian Electric Company. Each month a new topic will be posted. As you look at the site, look under the In the News section for upcoming seminars and new job opportunities. Scrolling down the site you will find our Product and Book Review section. At the bottom of the page is a section called Fix My Problem, a contest to allow the member with the most correct answers during the year to win a free gift.

I am very happy with the membership to date, and I am hoping that we can continue to grow. Please get the word out to all the buildings and managers to help our Association grow.

The Association is currently working on providing certification to its members and a scholarship for under privileged children to buy books. We are also promoting the return of business to Hawaii . Our site has many great local companies that can offer some great services to you.

Thank you

Rory S. Reiley