Hawaii Building Inspection & Construction Management Experts

Construction Management Inspection, LLC (CMI) provides independent construction inspections and oversight for properties across Hawaiʻi. Watch the video to see how CMI helps identify issues early and protect your building investment.

What Is CMI?

Who Is Lance Luke?

Lance Luke is Hawaiʻi’s trusted building expert with over 40 years of experience in construction and building safety. Watch the video to learn why property owners and managers rely on his expertise.

"Successful Planning, Specifications and Construction on Time and Within Budget"

Featured Interviews and Appearances

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Television networks featuring building expert interviews and appearances

PRESS RELEASES

National Building Expert Lance Luke Launches 2026 Masterclass Series on Building Safety and Infrastructure Risks
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Lance Luke 2026 building safety masterclass schedule
Lance Luke 2026 building safety masterclass schedule

HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- National Building Expert Lance Luke, CCC, CCI, CCPM, announced the launch of his comprehensive 2026 Masterclass Webinar Series, a year-long educational program aimed at improving building safety awareness, strengthening homeowner decision-making, and helping communities better prevent structural failures, reduce disaster impacts, and protect lives and property.

The series consists of 24 expert-led webinars, each focused on high-risk issues affecting homes, condominiums, and infrastructure across the United States, with several sessions drawing from real-world case studies in Hawaii and other regions.

California Balcony Inspection Laws SB 326 and SB 721 Continue to Raise Compliance and Safety Questions

Multistory residential building with exterior balconies
Multistory residential building with exterior balconies

An overview of how California’s SB 326 and SB 721 differ, which properties they apply to, and why understanding compliance responsibilities is critical.

HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- California’s balcony inspection laws, SB 326 and SB 721, continue to generate questions among condominium associations, apartment owners, and property managers as enforcement and compliance deadlines approach. The two laws, while addressing similar structural safety concerns, apply to different property types and impose distinct responsibilities.

See more press coverage, interviews, and media features in our In the News section.

Hawaii’s Building Expert

Construction Management Inspection LLC since 2008 is recognized for its industry expertise assisting building owners, condo associations, commercial and residential property managers in the community including neighbor islands.

Applying 45 years of experience conducting inspections and construction management, Lance Luke, CMI’s principal has received numerous client testimonials, references and letters of recommendation. We are value driven in how to best meet your specific needs. Taking the first step in reducing future costs of expensive repair and maintenance means hiring an expert to inspect, analyze and propose exact solutions.

Lance Luke, Hawaii building expert
Lance Luke, Hawaii building expert

Comprehensive Guidance

Having established a track record of excellent service, we found an industry-wide need for honest, competent and unbiased professional advice on building related problems including:​​​​​​​

  • Capital improvement repair/replacement projects.

  • Identifying substandard preventative maintenance.

  • Inspection of poor performance/failure of building components.

  • Preventing future high repair and replacement costs.

  • Identifying energy wastes and preventing high energy costs.

  • Nonbiased review of contractor bids and project job proposals.

  • Adjudicating fair bidding practices without favoring any one vested interest.

Construction inspection and project oversight by CMI
Construction inspection and project oversight by CMI
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Association of Construction Inspectors membership logo and National Fire Protection Association

Why Choose CMI?

Construction Management Inspection LLC since 2008 is recognized for its industry expertise assisting building owners, condo associations, commercial and residential property managers in the community including neighbor islands.​​​​​​​

Applying 45 years of experience conducting inspections and construction management, Lance Luke, CMI’s principal has received numerous client testimonials, references and letters of recommendation. We are value driven in how to best meet your specific needs. Taking the first step in reducing future costs of expensive repair and maintenance means hiring an expert to inspect, analyze and propose exact solutions.

CMI manages all building related construction projects at each step of the entire building repair and maintenance process. Proven cost saving plans specific to the completion of capital improvements is our expertise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What services does CMI provide?

CMI provides construction management, building inspections, property condition assessments, homeowner representative services, maintenance and repair planning, renovation and reconstruction support, construction defect investigations, and expert witness consulting.

What types of properties does CMI inspect?

CMI works with apartment buildings, offices, industrial properties, warehouses, condominium projects, shopping centers, hotels, townhouse units, and single-family homes.

What is a commercial property condition assessment?

A property condition assessment evaluates the visible condition of a commercial property and its major building components. CMI uses ASTM E2018 standards as a baseline and provides findings, representative photographs, and recommendations based on the agreed inspection scope.

What does a construction manager do for a property owner?

A construction manager helps coordinate planning, specifications, bidding, contractor selection, scheduling, contract administration, quality assurance, final inspections, and project closeout while representing the owner’s interests.

Does CMI serve all Hawaiian Islands?

Yes. CMI provides services throughout the Hawaiian Islands and also lists service areas in Las Vegas, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

When should a property owner request a construction defect investigation?

A defect investigation may be appropriate when a property has recurring damage, cracking, water intrusion, corrosion, building-component failure, unsuccessful repairs, or a construction-related dispute requiring an independent review.

Does CMI provide expert witness and litigation support?

Yes. CMI provides construction document review, field investigations, building-code analysis, repair recommendations, mediation and arbitration support, deposition assistance, and trial testimony depending on the engagement.

Service Areas

CMI service area in All islands of Hawaii
CMI service area in All islands of Hawaii
CMI service area in Las Vegas, Nevada
CMI service area in Las Vegas, Nevada
CMI service area in Portland, Oregon
CMI service area in Portland, Oregon
CMI service area in San Francisco, California
CMI service area in San Francisco, California
CMI service area in Los Angeles, California
CMI service area in Los Angeles, California
CMI service area in San Diego, California
CMI service area in San Diego, California

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