Question 1

What does it mean that BWA Builders is licensed?

Accepted Answer

BWA Builders holds an active Oregon Construction Contractors Board license (CCB# 221481). Oregon law requires every contractor performing residential or commercial construction work to be licensed by the CCB. Our license verifies that we've passed required exams, carry the legally mandated insurance and bond, and are accountable to a state regulatory body. You can verify our standing anytime on the Oregon CCB website.

Question 2

What does 'bonded' mean for my project?

Accepted Answer

We carry a full surety performance bond as required by the Oregon CCB. A bond is a financial guarantee held by a third-party surety company — if a contractor fails to complete work or violates contract terms, the homeowner can file a claim against the bond for compensation. Being bonded gives you a layer of financial protection that unbonded handymen and unlicensed builders cannot offer.

Question 3

What insurance coverage does BWA Builders carry?

Accepted Answer

We carry $2,000,000 in general liability insurance plus workers' compensation coverage on every team member on your jobsite. That means if anything is damaged on your property, or if a worker is injured during construction, you are not personally liable — our policies absorb the risk. We're happy to provide a Certificate of Insurance naming you as an additional insured before work begins.

Question 4

What does it mean that BWA Builders is family-run?

Accepted Answer

BWA — Built With Aloha — is a family-owned and operated general contractor with three generations of building experience rooted in Hawaiian craftsmanship traditions. Family ownership means the person who quotes your project is the same person accountable for delivering it. There are no corporate handoffs, no rotating project managers, and no shareholders demanding shortcuts. Our reputation is our family name.

Question 5

What happens during the Discovery phase with BWA Builders?

Accepted Answer

Discovery begins with a complimentary on-site consultation at your home. We walk the space with you, listen to how your family lives, photograph existing conditions, take preliminary measurements, and discuss budget ranges, timeline expectations, and design inspiration. There is no pressure and no obligation — the goal is to determine whether we're the right fit for your project before any paperwork is signed.

Question 6

How does the Design & Bid stage work?

Accepted Answer

We translate Discovery into a written scope of work, architectural drawings or 3D renderings when needed, and a fully itemized line-item bid. Every material allowance, labor cost, and subcontractor trade is broken out so you can see exactly where your investment goes. We finalize selections, lock the timeline with milestone dates, and sign a fixed-price contract — no surprise change orders for items already scoped.

Question 7

What is the construction (Craft) phase like?

Accepted Answer

Your project is assigned a dedicated lead carpenter who is on-site daily and accountable for quality. We protect floors and finishes, contain dust with zip walls and HEPA filtration, and broom-clean the site at the end of every workday. You receive weekly progress walkthroughs, a shared photo log, and direct phone access to your project manager. Subcontractors are vetted, licensed partners we've worked with for years.

Question 8

What happens at project Reveal and after?

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Before we hand back your keys we walk every square foot together to build a punch list — anything that doesn't meet our standard or yours gets corrected immediately. You receive a closeout binder with all warranties, manuals, paint colors, and material specs. Our workmanship is backed by a written warranty, and we follow up at 30 days and one year to address any seasonal settling or finish adjustments.

Question 9

What does 'Hardwork' mean to BWA Builders?

Accepted Answer

Hardwork is the foundation of our company. It means showing up early, staying late when the project demands it, and refusing to leave a detail half-finished because it's the easier path. Our crews are trained on the standard that every joint, every miter, every reveal will be inspected by the next person on the project — so it gets done right the first time. Decades of disciplined craft on Hawaiian island residences and Oregon custom homes have shaped that standard.

Question 10

How does BWA Builders practice Honesty in construction?

Accepted Answer

Honesty in this industry is rare, and we make it the price of entry. That means line-item bids that show exactly where every dollar goes, candid timelines (even when the news is inconvenient), and direct phone access to your project manager — not a sales rep. If we hit an unexpected condition behind a wall, you hear about it the same day with photos and a written change order before any additional work begins. No padded allowances, no surprise upcharges.

Question 11

What does Aloha mean in the way BWA Builders works?

Accepted Answer

Aloha is more than a greeting — it's a way of moving through someone else's home. It means floors get protected before tools come out, dust gets contained with zip walls and HEPA filtration, and the site gets broom-clean at the end of every day. It means greeting your kids by name, respecting nap schedules, and remembering that for the months we're on site, this is your family's home, not our jobsite. Respect first, every single visit.

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