500 Alakawa Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
P: 808-839-9002
F: 808-833-5971
Ralph S. Inouye Co. Ltd., a Hawaii corporation, was founded in 1962. For decades we have played an integral role in the growth and development of Hawaii, working on a diverse range of commercial building, renovation, and engineering projects for Federal, State and City agencies, as well as private entities. Through our sustainability and good business practices, we have the capability of undertaking projects of various sizes with bonding capacity in excess of $100 million per project.
The trusted Ralph S. Inouye name has become synonymous with quality, responsibility and integrity. For our clients, this means they will have a General Contractor who is attentive to their need, as well as the assurance that their project will be built according to sound construction methodology by skilled craftsmen. The end result is a lasting project, built to withstand the test of time. From the Rainbow Place Condominium erected in the 70’s to projects currently under construction, Ralph Inouye projects are a testament to the level of pride and detail we put into our work.
We believe the key to achieving a high level of quality and customer satisfaction is our employees and work experience. Our friendly work environment, as well as our well-established family values and culture, helps us to maintain a strong sense of loyalty and high employee retention. Our project managers, teamed with our veteran field crews, make a cohesive team whose goal is to complete projects on time, as specified and within the budget.
Mr. Ralph Inouye founded Ralph S. Inouye Co., Ltd. (RSI) in 1962
and built up the company over several decades to become one of the
leading contractors in the State of Hawaii. In addition to
founding RSI, Mr. Inouye filled his extensive engineering career
by serving as president of the General Contractors Association and
building superintendent for the City and County of Honolulu. Mr.
Inouye also generously contributed to non-profit organizations,
such as the Junior Achievement of Hawaii, while becoming a
well-respected figure in the local business community.
Prior to founding RSI, Mr. Inouye came from a humble background
and graduated from Leilehua High School in 1933. As the first from
his family to attend college, Mr. Inouye earned an engineering
degree from the University of Hawaii in 1937 and went on to earn a
law degree from Boston College in 1950.
Mr. Inouye passed away at age 103 in September 2018. The company
remains under family leadership under the guidance of Mr. Inouye's
son, Mr. Lance Inouye, the current CEO and president of RSI.
To be Hawaii's perennial leader in quality-based construction.
Achieving construction excellence and building relationships as strong and enduring as our projects.
People, Quality, Trust, Honesty and Reliability.
Following his father's founding of Ralph S. Inouye in 1962,
Lance joined the company in 1981 as an estimator. He then
worked as RSI's chief estimator and vice president before
becoming president and CEO in 2002. Prior to working at RSI,
Lance was a nuclear engineer for the U.S. Navy and a deputy
attorney general for the state of Hawaii.
Lance's projects at RSI include the Daniel K. Inouye
International Airport and Shriner's Hospital for Children. He
has also served as the president and director of the General
Contractors Association of Hawaii while supporting
organizations such as Easter Seals Hawaii and the Hawaii
Community Foundation. In 2020, Lance was named the Outstanding
Union Builder of the Year by the Hawaii Regional Council of
Carpenters in recognition of his contributions to Hawaii's
construction industry and the community.
Blake joined Ralph S. Inouye in 2016 as a project manager
before becoming vice president of engineering in 2018. Prior
to working at RSI, Blake gained experience in structural
engineering while working as an associate for KPFF Consulting
Engineers in San Francisco, California.
Blake's management and design experience has helped him to
successfully and efficiently manage the company's larger and
more complex construction projects. Moreover, Blake's
structural engineering background has made him an excellent
resource for new construction and structurally heavy jobs.
Blake's past projects include the First Hawaiian Bank Manoa
Branch, Phase III of the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health
Center, and the 1936 Citron Street Renovation.
Mike joined Ralph S. Inouye in 1999 as a project engineer
before becoming vice president of pre-construction services in
2010. Prior to working at RSI, Mike worked as a civil engineer
as Calvin Kim & Associates, Inc., during which time he gained
experience in designing utility, infrastructure, site
development, and water/wastewater projects. Mike also
previously served as an assistant project engineer for Sachs
Civil, Inc. in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Mike's twenty plus years of experience in civil engineering
and construction project management allows him to successfully
assist the A/E and Owner Team with all of their
preconstruction services needs. Mike's past projects include
the Kapolei Village Center, Hawaii Federal Credit Union, and
the Pacific Buddhist Academy Weinberg Building.
Wesley joined Ralph S. Inouye in 2001 and has over twenty-five
years of accounting and financial management experience. Prior
to joining RSI, he worked as a senior auditor for Price
Waterhouse and a controller for SAP Japan.
As vice president and chief financial officer, Wesley manages
the company's finance and accounting. He also manages the
general and administrative departments covering construction
contracts, human resources, information technology, and risk
management.
Mark joined Ralph S. Inouye in 2007 as a project manager
before becoming vice president of field operations and chief
operating officer in 2014. Prior to working at RSI, Mark
worked for Kim & Shiroma Engineers, Inc. as vice president,
overseeing the design of utility infrastructure, site
development, water/wastewater, commercial, and government
projects.
Mark's twenty-five years of civil engineering and construction
project experience allows him to successfully oversee all of
the company's field operations and assist with quality control
reviews and plans. Mark also uses his management and design
experience to review management plans for compliance with
local codes and regulations. Mark's past projects include
Phase I of Central Union Preschool, Hawaii Baptist Academy's
New Building D and Library Renovation, and the State's 1506
Piikoi Street affordable housing rental complex.
2020 Build Hawaii Award
First Hawaiian Bank - Manoa Branch
2020 Build Hawaii Award
Hauula Fire Station Replacement
2020 Build Hawaii Award
Shangri La Playhouse
2019 Build Hawaii Award
Kapolei Consolidated Corp Yard Phase 3
2019 Build Hawaii Award
No. 1 Capitol Reroof & Repair
2018 Build Hawaii Award
1506 Piikoi Street
2018 Build Hawaii Award
Pacific Buddhist Academy Weinberg Building
2016 Build Hawaii Award
Honolulu FCU New Branch & Administrative-Support Office
2016 Build Hawaii Award
Damien Memorial School New Athletic Building
2015 Build Hawaii Award
Windward Com. College
Hale La'akea & No'eau Renovation