Okahara and Associates — Honolulu HI

Business Overview

Okahara and Associates Honolulu HI is an engineering consulting firm that provides plumbing and HVAC planning, design, and inspection for Honolulu clients. Founded in 1979, the firm works with both residential and commercial owners, public agencies, and developers. Licensed civil and mechanical engineers and a registered landscape architect staff the offices in Honolulu and Hilo.

The firm offers on-call consultation for urgent system failures and project emergencies. Okahara and Associates Honolulu HI can provide expedited design reviews, emergency field assessments, and retrofit guidance when buildings need fast, practical solutions.

Key Services

• Plumbing system design and plumbing inspection for new and renovated buildings.
• HVAC system design, including equipment selection tuned for Hawaii’s coastal climate.
• Energy efficiency design and retrofit planning to reduce operating costs in humid-tropical conditions.
• Retro-commissioning to restore performance in older systems and improve longevity.
• Civil engineering and landscape architecture support tied to MEP planning.

Areas Served

Primary service area: Honolulu, HI. The firm works across Oahu and coordinates with local contractors, facility managers, and government clients in Honolulu neighborhoods from downtown to the waterfront and suburban areas.

Company History

Okahara and Associates began in 1979 designing durable mechanical equipment for industrial clients, including sugar mills during the plantation era. In the mid-1980s the practice added civil engineering to better support land development and infrastructure projects on the islands.

Over four decades the firm expanded its scope to include mechanical systems, landscape architecture, and energy-focused services. Local projects reflect an emphasis on systems that handle salt air, humidity, and Honolulu’s year-round warmth.

Leadership

The founding team brought hands-on mechanical design experience and later added licensed civil engineers to lead site and infrastructure work. Leadership remains engaged with Honolulu professional groups and public clients to keep local projects on schedule and aligned with Hawaii building practices.

Staff credentials include licensed civil and mechanical engineers and a registered landscape architect, offering technical depth for complex projects in Honolulu HI.

Specialties & Highlights

• Long-standing local knowledge: multiple decades designing systems suited to Hawaii’s climate and buildings.
• Practical retro-commissioning work that restores system function and lowers energy use.
• Experience on both private and public sector projects, from small residences to institutional facilities.
• Minority-owned firm with local offices in Honolulu and Hilo, maintaining island-wide relationships.

Why Locals Choose Okahara and Associates

Residents and professionals in Honolulu choose Okahara and Associates because the firm designs systems that match local conditions and regulatory needs. Okahara and Associates Honolulu HI has a steady record of practical engineering, clear documentation, and working with contractors familiar with Hawaii building methods.

For plumbing inspection, HVAC planning, or energy upgrades in Honolulu, this firm combines island knowledge with licensed technical staff to move projects forward.

Hours

• Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Sat–Sun: Closed