by Caroline Wright | Jan 19, 2020 | Additions, ADU, Aging-In-Place, Architecture, Build New, Buildings, Construction, Design+Build, Engineering, Extended Family Living, Multigenerational, News, Renovation
30 years of homeowners give praises about their Graham Builders experience. Quality constructionWhen Danny Graham opened Graham Builders in 1990, he was already a successful businessman who owned a bustling realty company and water purification business. An energetic... 
by Caroline Wright | Nov 24, 2019 | Additions, ADU, Aging-In-Place, Architecture, Build New, Buildings, Construction, Design+Build, Engineering, Extended Family Living, Multigenerational, News, Renovation
Similar to the kitchen triangle concept, Graham Builders has identified the ‘entertainment triangle’ consisting of the kitchen, indoor/outdoor living areas and an easy to access powder room. As the holiday season approaches, you might find yourself dreaming of... 
by Caroline Wright | Oct 27, 2019 | Additions, ADU, Aging-In-Place, Architecture, Build New, Buildings, Construction, Design+Build, Engineering, Extended Family Living, Multigenerational, News, Renovation
“Another option is a safe room. Usually made of concrete masonry units, a safe room is a windowless box inside a home that provides shelter from wind-borne projectiles during hurricanes and severe storms.” – Ryan Graham, vice president, operations... 
by Bonnie Oda | Oct 6, 2019 | Additions, ADU, Aging-In-Place, Architecture, Build New, Buildings, Construction, Design+Build, Engineering, Extended Family Living, Multigenerational, News, Renovation
The results of a remarkable update done to a 1965 mid-century Robert Katsuyoshi residence. The couple began with Graham’s free educational seminar, then collaborated with the company’s design team to develop a remodel that kept the charm of the old home... 
by Caroline Wright | Sep 22, 2019 | Additions, ADU, Aging-In-Place, Architecture, Build New, Buildings, Construction, Design+Build, Engineering, Extended Family Living, Multigenerational, News, Renovation
Licensing, liability and workers comp insurance, contract terms, availability… When you’re thinking about hiring a contractor, they’re all factors to consider. But the number of years a contractor has been in business might be the most telling factor of all. “A... 
by Caroline Wright | Sep 8, 2019 | Additions, ADU, Aging-In-Place, Architecture, Build New, Buildings, Construction, Design+Build, Engineering, Extended Family Living, Multigenerational, News, Renovation
It’s been nearly 20 years since Graham Builders designed and built a home for a young couple and their two children. Although the views were stunning, the property presented challenges that could impact the home’s endurance. “Nuuanu is wet and windy so it was... 