Business Details
37 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Engineering Solutions in Honolulu
EKNA Services is a woman-owned, minority-owned small business dedicated to delivering exceptional engineering and construction management solutions. Established in 1989, we specialize in project management, environmental planning, and coastal engineering across Hawaii and the Pacific region. Our team of 12 multi-disciplinary professionals brings over 30 years of combined experience to complex projects, prioritizing client trust through innovative, cost-efficient approaches. We maintain rigorous quality control while embracing challenges that push engineering boundaries. Our leadership includes industry veterans with expertise in airport development, environmental mitigation, and hazardous waste management.We integrate advanced technologies like GPS/GIS applications and computer modeling to optimize outcomes. Our commitment to integrity and ethical standards guides every project, from emergency infrastructure repairs to long-term coastal protection initiatives. With a focus on lasting client relationships, we tailor services to meet specific needs while maintaining strict adherence to timelines and budgets. Our proven track record includes high-value contracts exceeding $650 million, demonstrating our capability to manage large-scale, technically demanding projects.
Services
Construction Management
Environmental Planning
Coastal Engineering
Airport Planning
GPS/GIS Applications
Computer Modeling
Agricultural Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Woman-owned, minority-owned small business since 1989
- 12 multi-disciplinary professionals with Pacific region expertise
- Proven track record in complex $650M+ infrastructure projects
- DBE-certified construction management and environmental specialists
- Integrated GPS/GIS and computer modeling capabilities
Associations and certifications
- DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise)
Services
Construction Management
We provide comprehensive construction management from procurement through post-construction phases. Our team ensures strict budget adherence and timeline compliance while coordinating all project stakeholders. With experience managing contracts exceeding $650 million, we deliver complex infrastructure projects including airports, hospitals, and coastal defenses across Hawaii and the Pacific region.
Environmental Planning
Our environmental planning services include NEPA compliance, hazardous materials management, and environmental impact assessments. We develop customized mitigation strategies and computer models for regulatory compliance. The team has produced numerous environmental policies and forms, supporting both public and private sector clients in achieving sustainable development goals while maintaining strict regulatory adherence.
Coastal Engineering
Specializing in coastal and ocean engineering, we offer shoreline stabilization, erosion control, and tsunami preparedness solutions. Our engineers have developed Hawaii's official tidal predictions and implemented protective measures for critical infrastructure. Services include wave analysis, current modeling, and designing resilient coastal structures to withstand extreme weather events.
Airport Planning
We provide comprehensive airport planning services including master planning, noise compatibility programs, and facility optimization. Our team has worked on major projects like Daniel K. Inouye International Airport's reef runway development. Services integrate environmental considerations with operational efficiency to enhance aviation infrastructure across the Pacific region.
Computer Modeling
Our computer modeling applications analyze aircraft noise patterns, wave dynamics, and current behavior. We utilize advanced GIS tools for spatial analysis and develop predictive models for environmental impact assessments. These technologies support informed decision-making for coastal protection, airport development, and environmental mitigation projects across diverse geographic locations.
People
Chandra Namumnart
President
President with 25+ years in construction management across Hawaii and California. Oversees $650M+ contracts including airports, hospitals, and infrastructure projects. Holds CCM, CISEC certifications and MBA. Focuses on stakeholder collaboration and quality assurance.
Brian Ishii
Vice President
Vice President with 35+ years in civil and ocean engineering. Specializes in airport planning, environmental mitigation, and hazardous waste management. Licensed Professional Engineer with expertise in GIS applications and computer modeling for coastal projects.
Questions
What engineering services does EKNA specialize in?
We specialize in construction management, environmental planning, coastal engineering, airport planning, and computer modeling solutions for public and private sector clients.
How long has EKNA operated in Hawaii?
We've provided engineering services in Hawaii since 1989, with our founding principals having over 30 years of combined local experience.
Are you certified as a minority-owned business?
Yes, we're a DBE-certified woman-owned, minority-owned small business recognized for our expertise in infrastructure development.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Honolulu, we serve all Hawaiian islands and extend our services throughout the Pacific region for major projects.
Can you handle emergency infrastructure projects?
Yes, we've completed multiple emergency projects including harbor dredging, road repairs, and tsunami recovery efforts with rapid response teams.
What technologies do you use?
We employ GPS/GIS applications, computer modeling for noise/wave analysis, and advanced project management software for all phases of development.
