Hensel Phelps’ Hilton Grand Islander project recently commemorated the topping out of the 38-story concrete structure in Waikiki, Hawaii. Representatives from Hilton Worldwide, Blackstone Investment Group and the project design team joined with more than 500 members of the construction team to celebrate the occasion with a barbecue.
Sitting only a block off the beach, the 375-foot structure is a defining part of the iconic Waikiki skyline. After completing the podium in the fall, the Hensel Phelps team worked diligently to place a structural floor every week. At 626,000 square feet and with a total of 30,000 yards of concrete placed, the Hilton Grand Islander is the largest self-performed project ever completed in the Pacific District. The project has amassed over one million man hours since August with zero lost-time accidents. While the majority of the 115-member self-work crew has been with Hensel Phelps less than a year, they have proven to be a valuable addition to the company.
In addition to the concrete, Hensel Phelps is also self-performing the installation of the architectural precast skin, which is slated to finish at the end of July.
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