Updated: Oct 14, 2025
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825 HALEKAUWILA STREET SUITE A, Honolulu, HI, 96813
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Dave Foster Builders Construction
Serving Honolulu and the greater Hawai’i area, Dave Foster Builders Inc specializes in luxury commercial construction. The firm is known for managing projects for prestigious retail, restaurant, and office brands, handling everything from general interior renovations to complex flagship store buildouts. With 43 years of experience, Dave Foster Builders uses technology and innovative methods to deliver high-end results for commercial clients. The team focuses on executing each client’s vision with precision while fostering collaboration and integrity throughout each project. Their portfolio highlights interiors and retail environments that exemplify sophisticated design and project management.
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Phone Number: (808) 848-2101
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Address: 825 HALEKAUWILA STREET SUITE A, Honolulu, HI 96813
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Dave Foster Builders Inc Honolulu
Quality
109
95th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Dave Foster Builders Inc has a BuildZoom score of 109, which places them above 95% of 3,768 contractors in Hawaii.
Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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7 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Dave Foster Builders Inc has worked on at least
19.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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8 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Dave Foster Builders Inc mostly works on
commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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5 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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4 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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8 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $500,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Dave Foster Builders Inc
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Alteration electrical work fire alarm air conditioning fire sprinkler
2025-03-27
(bp #920672) [tmk: 2-3-038:010; 014 poid: *559831] [third party reviewer] 1450 ala moana space 2021 zegna amc - alterations to existing space [third party review] ***04/24/2025 approved fire sprinkler shop drawings bp#920672/a***
Valuation:
$238,900
Permit #:
920672
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Retail
(bp #922035) [tmk: 39048009] [tpr] 7192 kalnianaole hwy building b koko marina center - theater interior demolition [third party review]
Valuation:
$1,750,000
Permit #:
922035
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Theater - selecti...
Alteration electrical work fire alarm air conditioning fire sprinkler
2025-06-26
(bp #924259) [tmk: *559831 23038010 23038014] [tpr] 1450 ala moana space 3115 abercrombie & fitch @ ala moana shopping center - alteration to existing space [third party review]
Valuation:
$1,675,548
Permit #:
924259
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Retail store
Alteration electrical work fire alarm air conditioning fire sprinkler
2024-09-25
(bp #913404) [tmk: 23002112] 1000 auahi st suite i-103 bft @ ward villages - alteration to partition off & convert a portion of the (e) non-occupiable rm109 to suite i-103 gym [third party review]
Valuation:
$1,069,749
Permit #:
913404
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Gymnasium without...
(bp #916511) [tmk: 26002018] [tpr] 2201 kalakau ave royal hawaiian center building. a space a111 - interior deconstruction of existing unit space [third party review]
Valuation:
$230,000
Permit #:
916511
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Shopping center
Alteration electrical work air conditioning fire sprinkler
2023-04-19
(bp #892351) [tmk: 2-3-038:010; 14 poid: *559831] 1450 ala moana blvd. bldg# 0013 van cleef & arpels @ neiman marcus @ ala moana center - alteration to existing tenant space [third party review]
Valuation:
$595,000
Permit #:
892351
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Store
Alteration electrical work fire alarm air conditioning fire sprinkler
2024-09-26
(bp #913485) [tmk: 23040001] [third party reviewer] 1585 kapiolani blvd suite 888 clearchoice dental implant center - alterations to existing unit [third party review]
Valuation:
$612,500
Permit #:
913485
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Dental office
Alteration electrical work fire alarm air conditioning fire sprinkler
2024-11-01
(bp #915126) [tmk: 26022003] [third party reviewer] 2270 kalakaua ave suite 104 lululemon waikiki - interior alterations to existing suite [third party review]
Valuation:
$1,100,000
Permit #:
915126
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Retail
Alteration electrical work fire alarm fire sprinkler
2024-01-29
(bp #904172) [tmk: 2-3-038014 poid: *559831] 1450 ala moana suite 2205a panerai @ ala moana center - alteration to existing tenant space [third party review]
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
904172
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Store
Alteration electrical work fire alarm air conditioning fire sprinkler
2024-01-24
(bp #904033) [tmk: *559831 23038014] 1450 ala moana blvd ste #2228 cartier temp store @ ala moana suite 2228 - alterations to existing store [third party review]
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
904033
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Store
(bp #910960) [tmk: 26022003] [tpr] 2270 kalakaua ave suite 104 lululemon kalakaua storefront - exterior alterations to existing suite [third party review]
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
910960
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Store
Alteration electrical work fire alarm air conditioning fire sprinkler
2023-05-23
(bp #893765) [tmk: *559831 23038014] [tmk: *559831; 2-3-038:014] 1450 ala moana alo @ ala moana shopping center space 2238 - alteration to existing space [third party review]
Valuation:
$700,000
Permit #:
893765
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Store
Alteration electrical work fire alarm air conditioning fire sprinkler
2024-01-24
(bp #904028) [tmk: 23040001] 1585 kapiolani blvd suite 1800 fertility institute of hawaii - alterations to existing office space [third party review]
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
904028
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Medical office
Electrical work fire alarm plumbing work alteration fire sprinkler air conditioning
2023-02-27
(bp #890178) [tmk: 2-3-038:014 poid: *559831] 1/15 1450 ala moana tag heuer @ ala moana center space 2010 - alterations to existing tenant space [third party review]
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
890178
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Retail
Alteration electrical work air conditioning fire sprinkler
2024-11-14
(bp #915753) [tmk: 23040001] (8/48) 1585 kapiolani blvd coldwell banker: suites 1010 1020 & 1040 - addition/alterations to existing unit spaces
Valuation:
$460,000
Permit #:
915753
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Office
Alteration electrical work fire alarm air conditioning fire sprinkler
2024-02-09
(bp #904627) [tmk: 2-3038:014 poid: *559831] 1450 ala moana blvd breitling ala moana center - renovation of existing store [third party review]
Valuation:
$650,000
Permit #:
904627
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Store
Alteration electrical work fire alarm fire sprinkler
2025-01-30
(bp #000951) [tmk: 23039001] (3/21) 1441 kapiolani blvd. suite #800 & 813 dr. uyeda - alteration to exist medical office
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
000951
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial - office
Alteration electrical work fire alarm air conditioning fire sprinkler
2024-03-11
(bp #905735) [tmk: *559831 23038014] 1450 ala moana space 2201 cartier @ ala moana - alterations to existing space [third party review]
Valuation:
$3,000,000
Permit #:
905735
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Store
Electrical work fire alarm plumbing work alteration fire sprinkler air conditioning
2023-02-27
(bp #890166) [tmk: 23038010 23038011 23038012 *559831 23038014] sugar factory restaurant amc #4230 - alteration to existing space [third party review]
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
890166
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Restaurant
Alteration electrical work air conditioning fire sprinkler
2024-09-25
(bp #913408) [tmk: 23002112] 1000 auahi st space i-102 stretchlab @ ko'ula - alterations to existing space [third party review]
Valuation:
$597,316
Permit #:
913408
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Massage
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License # CT-35326
Honolulu, HI
141
BZ Score
$20K
Avg Project
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Projects
133
BZ Score
$26K
Avg Project
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Dave Foster Builders Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | CT-23043 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Hawaii |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of August 2025.
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License Not Verified
| License # | CT-23043 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Hawaii |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2018. Check the current license status of Dave Foster Builders Inc with the Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
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License Not Verified
| License # | 110740 D1 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Hawaii |
| Type | General Contracting Construction |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2014. Check the current license status of Dave Foster Builders Inc with the Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
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109
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Tradewind Insurance Company, L |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Hawaii Employers' Mutual Insur |
291
Permits
- Building permit records show that Dave Foster Builders Inc has worked on 291 permitted projects.
Dave Foster Builders Inc Employees
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Foster David M
Responsible Managing Employee