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Bestselling Books
Big Question
Insights from leading entrepreneurs guided by Larry King’s art of asking meaningful questions.
Beat the Curve
Brian Tracy and experts reveal strategies to outperform the status quo in health, wealth, and success.
Mindset Matters
Jack Canfield and others share how mindset shapes resilience, growth, and success.
Buildings & Construction
Contractor Licensing: The Facts Revealed
Explains Hawaii’s contractor licensing rules, pitfalls, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Monster Houses
Examines oversized Hawaii homes and the building code violations tied to them.
Concrete Spalling Repair Guide: Concrete Does Not Last Forever
Provides step-by-step guidance on identifying and repairing concrete deterioration before it worsens.
The Termite Story – They’re Always Hungry
Reveals true stories and practical advice on preventing, detecting, and managing termite damage in Hawaii’s buildings.
The Definition of Good Workmanship in the Construction Industry
A comprehensive guide adapted from webinar transcripts that defines the professional benchmarks and quality standards expected in the building trade.
Construction Warranties – Read the Fine Print: Do You Really Have Coverage?
Clarifies warranty coverage and how to avoid costly misunderstandings in construction agreements.
Flooring & Sound Transmission Issues: It’s a Real Condo Problem
Explains condo flooring and noise problems with practical solutions to improve soundproofing, living conditions, and property value.
The Millennium Story – The Sinking Building
Investigates the Millennium Tower’s sinking and tilting, exposing engineering failures, lawsuits, and costly remediation efforts.
How Safe Is Your Building? - Prevent Accidents and Costly Lawsuits
An inside look at building safety that helps owners prevent accidents, avoid costly lawsuits, and protect lives.
Hawaii Electrical Inspections - NFPA Requirements Risks of Missing Inspections
An essential guide to NFPA standards that reveals the risks of missing electrical inspections and how to ensure safety and compliance.
Cast Iron Drain Piping: Replace Now/Later? - Prevent the Leaks
A practical guide for Los Angeles residents to recover, rebuild, and restore community resilience after the 2025 wildfire.
Hurricane Ties: Don’t Be Blown Away - Is Your House Tied Down?
A practical guide on the importance of hurricane ties, showing homeowners how to secure their roofs and protect against devastating storm damage.
Lead Pipes: A Hidden Threat — History, Hazards, and the Path to Clean Water
Examines the history and dangers of lead in plumbing systems and offers solutions for safer drinking water.
How Long Does It Lasts?: The Useful Life of Building Components
Lists the typical lifespan of building components to help plan maintenance and replacement schedules.
Why Hire a Construction Manager? - Expert Oversight, Superior Results
Explains how construction managers bring leadership, accountability, and expertise to projects, ensuring quality results and cost efficiency.
Lot/Grade Drainage: The Correct Flow: Get the Water Away from Your Foundation
Discusses proper site grading and drainage design to prevent foundation and moisture problems.
Painting: Primer to the Rest of the Story: There’s More to It Than the Color
Explains how preparation and materials affect paint longevity beyond color choice.
Plumbing – Let It Flow: Pressure, Pipes, and Peace of Mind
Covers plumbing system basics, maintenance, and ways to prevent leaks and water pressure issues.
Roofing – Facts to Be on Top: Get It Done Right the First Time
Guides readers on roofing materials, installation quality, and how to extend roof lifespan.
Asphalt Reconstruction 101/102: Avoid the Steamroller Blues
Explains proper asphalt resurfacing methods to ensure durability and cost-effective pavement maintenance.
Building Codes & Permits: Hawaii Edition - Guidance for Compliance and Safety
A clear reference for navigating Hawaii’s building codes and permit requirements, ensuring compliance and protecting public safety.
Building Envelope: It's a Wrap: Protect Your Building From Water Infiltration
Details how to protect buildings from water intrusion through effective sealing and barrier systems.
Nail It: How to Team Up with Your Contractor - Don’t Take No B.S. (Builder Stupidity)
A clear reference for navigating Hawaii’s building codes and permit requirements, ensuring compliance and protecting public safety.
The Seven Stages of Construction: Key Phases of Construction Uncovered
Breaks down each phase of construction from planning to completion for better project management.
Top Ten OSHA Violations: Safety Is the Number One Priority
Highlights the most common safety violations and how to prevent accidents on job sites.
Types of Engineers for Your Construction Project: Choosing the Right Engineers for a Successful Project
Explains the roles of different engineers and how to select the right experts for success.
Waterproofing – Failure Prevention: Prevent Major Disasters
Teaches effective waterproofing strategies to protect against costly water damage.
Wood Repair – Method to the Madness: Repair Smarter, Not Harder
Provides techniques for identifying, treating, and repairing damaged wood components.
RAAC Exposed: The Hidden Threat in Our Walls - A Global Call to Action Against Structural Vulnerabilities
An urgent guide to understanding the risks of RAAC in buildings, calling for immediate action to prevent future failures and safeguard communities.
Why Building Permits Take So Long in Honolulu - Navigating Delays and Red Tape in Building Permits
Insights on overcoming Hawaii’s slow permit process and managing costly construction delays.
Condos & HOAs
Hawaii's Condo Insurance Crisis
Explores rising condo insurance costs, shrinking options, and financial risks in Hawaii.
Condo Remodeling: From Design to Execution: A Guide for Smart Condo Renovations
Offers a complete guide to planning and managing successful condo renovation projects.
Condo Safety Blueprint: Insider Tips From a Building Expert
Shares safety strategies and expert insights to help condo owners and boards maintain secure buildings.
Developer Transition: Broken Promises: Stand Your Ground. Demand Answers
Explains how condo owners can protect their rights during the developer-to-owner transition.
HOA – DESIGN REVIEW – THE AOAO PROTOCOL: The Condo Architectural Design Review Guidebook
Outlines architectural review processes to help HOAs maintain consistency and compliance.
Reserve Studies – Faults and Pitfalls: Is Your Condo Underfund? Show Me the Money!
Reveals common funding mistakes and how to ensure condo reserves meet long-term repair needs.
Getting the Most from Your HOA Community Manager - Maximizing your HOA's potential
A practical guide for homeowners associations to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and maximize community success.
Climate Change, Global Warming: Real or Fake News?
A technical resource derived from Lance’s sessions on how shifting environmental conditions impact building materials and the structural integrity of existing infrastructure.
Top Ten Condominium Capital Improvement Projects
This book compiles expert webinar insights into a prioritized roadmap for HOA boards to manage high-impact restoration and maintenance projects.
Fire & Life Safety
Fire Prevention: Fire Risks, Preventions, and Safety Measures
Offers practical fire safety guidance with case studies, code standards, and actionable steps to protect lives and property.
Fire/Life Safety in High-Rise Buildings
Covers essential fire safety systems, inspections, and strategies to keep high-rise buildings compliant and residents safe.
Air Conditioning – Fresh Air Facts: Optimizing Indoor Air Quality
Explains how proper HVAC design and maintenance improve indoor air quality and occupant health.
Just Venting About Vent Cleaning: Keep Your Home Safe, Clean, and Fire-Free: Hidden Hazards Exposed
Highlights fire and health risks of neglected vents and offers solutions for cleaner airflow.
Managing Water Intrusion – Tackling Leaks, Drainage, and Mold in Buildings
Teaches how to identify, prevent, and repair leaks and moisture issues before they become costly hazards.
Water Damage/Flood Remediation – Expert Solutions for Flood Damage
Provides expert guidance on restoring water-damaged buildings safely and efficiently.
Home Safety for the Holidays
Provides practical tips to prevent electrical and fire hazards, keeping your home festive and safe during the holiday season.
How Safe Is Your Building? 4TH edition
An updated safety manual that translates Lance’s deep-dive presentations on building codes into actionable checklists for property owners and managers.
Disasters & Tragedies
History of Railing Failures in Hawaii
Reveals Hawaii’s railing failures and the safety lessons learned from real incidents.
History of Major Disasters in Hawaii
Recounts Hawaii’s natural disasters and the lessons learned for safety and resilience.
Aloha Stadium: From Rust to Dust
An inside look at the rise and fall of Hawaii’s largest stadium and its costly challenges.
Lost in Ashes: The Events of a Burning City
Chronicles the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, examining rapid fire spread, systemic failures, and the road to resilience and recovery.
Florida Building Collapse - Fatal Flaws in Construction, or Lack of Maintenance and Repairs?
An investigation into the Surfside collapse—uncovering whether poor construction or neglect was to blame.
Grenfell Tower Fire: The Real Story - Revealing the Flaws
An in-depth examination of the Grenfell tragedy and the construction failures that fueled the disaster.
Rebuilding Los Angeles: A Practical Guide to Recovery After the 2025 Wildfire
A step-by-step guide to rebuilding safer, stronger communities after the 2025 wildfire.
Lahaina Wildfire
Guidance on wildfire preparedness and resilience drawn from the Lahaina tragedy.
Is Your Home Safe from Natural Disasters?: Fortify and Protect
Offers step-by-step guidance to fortify homes against hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes.
If Walls Could Talk: Stories from a Troubled Building
Personifies a building’s struggles to reveal lessons about maintenance neglect and structural decay.
Rebuilding Your Home After a Disaster - The Lahaina Maui Edition
A step-by-step guide for Maui residents on recovering from the Lahaina wildfire, covering rebuilding strategies, disaster recovery tips, and community resilience.
Inferno by Design
A technical analysis born from disaster-recovery discussions that examines how specific design flaws can lead to catastrophic building fires.
The Cost of Celebration (Fireworks in Hawaii)
Examines the dangers and impacts of fireworks, urging safer alternatives.
Legal & Real Estate
Real Estate Seller Disclosure: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in Property Sales
Guides home sellers, buyers, and professionals on disclosure laws, helping avoid costly legal mistakes with real-world examples.
Contractor Bidding – Avoid the Rip Off: Secrets to Smarter Contracts
Breaks down bidding and contracts, helping homeowners and managers avoid costly mistakes and protect investments.
AI for Real Estate Professionals: Transforming Your Business with Cutting-Edge Tools
Shows how artificial intelligence is reshaping property marketing, analysis, and client engagement.
Construction Defects: The Bad and the Ugly: Faulty Design, Poor Workmanship
Explains how poor workmanship and design flaws lead to costly disputes and repairs.
Nail It: How To Team Up With Your Contractor
Offers advice on building successful, trust-based relationships with contractors.
Premises Liability – Avoid the Lawsuit
Teaches property owners how to minimize legal risk through proactive safety management.
Reading and Understanding Soil Reports: Foundations Begin with the Groundwork
Simplifies geotechnical reports to help developers and owners make informed foundation decisions.
The Real Estate Development Process: Guiding Every Step of Development
Provides a clear roadmap through each stage of property development, from planning to completion.
Warranties in Construction – What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
Warranties in Construction – What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
Window Safety: Hazards & Lawsuits - Understanding the Hidden Dangers Behind Everyday Windows
A revealing look at how window design flaws lead to accidents and lawsuits—and how to prevent them.
Technology & Innovation
Use AI, No Wondering Why: Creating Tomorrow’s World Today
Explores how artificial intelligence is shaping industries and empowering smarter decision-making.
Get Known Now: How To Become the Celebrity Expert in Your Field
Reveals strategies to position yourself as a recognized authority and expert in your professional field.
Your Blueprint for Marketing Success: Strategies to Build, Engage, and Convert
Shares proven marketing techniques to build visibility, engage audiences, and drive conversions.
Miscellaneous
Feral Chickens on Kauai
A unique departure from technical topics, capturing Lance's lighter observations and stories regarding the famous wild poultry population of the Garden Isle.
Everything the City Wants You to Know about the Rail
Covers Honolulu’s controversial rail project and its management by HART.
Vog and Buildings
Explains how volcanic smog damages buildings and health, with tips for protection.
The Sagrada Familia – A Masterpiece of Art and Architecture: A Journey Through Its History
Explores the fascinating history, design, and lessons behind Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece.
Top Secret: The Royal Presidential Scam
Exposes the hidden truths of the 2024 U.S. election, questioning leadership, transparency, and the erosion of democratic values.
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