Hawaii Asphalt Paving Industry (HAPI)

What Hawaii Asphalt Paving Industry (HAPI) does

Hawaii Asphalt Paving Industry (HAPI) is a private non-profit trade association founded in 1989 and headquartered at 1287 Kalani Street, Suite 202, Honolulu, Hawaii. It represents the 27 hot mix asphalt producers and laydown contractors operating in the State of Hawaii, as well as industries related to pavement preservation, and serves as the unified industry voice with municipal, county, and state government agencies including the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports, Harbors, and Highways divisions and the City and County of Honolulu Department of Facility Maintenance. HAPI's primary purpose is engineering promotion and education to advance the continuing use of asphalt pavement and pavement treatments throughout Hawaii, delivered through an integrated education portfolio: the HAPI Asphalt Pavement Guide (an interactive resource covering all aspects of asphalt pavements with Hawaii-specific recommendations), the HAPI Training Program, HAPI Shorts video/webinar series, the On-Line Library, and the Office Library. Annual LTAP/HAPI Best Practices Workshops held across multiple Hawaiian islands draw approximately 90 attendees and cover mixture designs, paving operations, compaction, and QC/QA testing, with LTAP Hawaii sponsoring government participation.

HAPI's business model is membership-fee funded, with member companies paying recurring dues and receiving access to newsletters, technical resources, training, and the members-only section. Supporting revenue/engagement comes from annual photo contests, scholarships for civil and construction engineering students, the Women of Asphalt Hawaii (WofA) networking branch, and a job posting service for member companies. The organization maintains strategic affiliations with the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) as a State Asphalt Pavement Association (SAPA), the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), the Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA), and LTAP Hawaii. There are no software, SaaS, API, or AI/ML products; the core technology referenced (warm-mix asphalt, recycled asphalt pavement, high-friction surface treatments, ground tire rubber) pertains to the asphalt practices HAPI educates about, not proprietary systems HAPI builds. Leadership is provided by Executive Director Jon M. Young, with operations coordinated through general staff including Sara (general inquiries).

Name

Hawaii Asphalt Paving Industry (HAPI)

Legal name

Hawaii Asphalt Paving Industry

Website

https://hawaiiasphalt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Hawaii Asphalt Paving Industry (HAPI) is a 1989-founded non-profit trade association representing Hawaii's 27 hot mix asphalt producers and laydown contractors. It delivers technical education, training workshops, advocacy, and scholarships to advance asphalt pavement use across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: HAPI operates as a trade association funded through membership dues from asphalt pavement producers, laydown contractors, and related industry companies in Hawaii.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HAPI is a non-profit trade association that provides engineering promotion, education, training, and industry advocacy to advance the use of asphalt pavement and pavement treatments throughout the State of Hawaii. It delivers this through the HAPI Asphalt Pavement Guide, Best Practices workshops, training programs, scholarships, newsletters, and member services on behalf of 27 hot mix asphalt producers and laydown contractors in Hawaii.

Product overview

Hawaii Asphalt Paving Industry (HAPI) is an industry trade association, not a software product company. HAPI provides a portfolio of educational, training, and member services centered on asphalt pavement engineering and industry advancement. The core offering is the HAPI Asphalt Pavement Guide (interactive educational resource), complemented by HAPI Training Program and Best Practices workshops (professional development). Supporting services include HAPI Scholarships (financial aid), On-Line and Office Libraries (knowledge resources), HAPI Shorts (video series), and HAPI Newsletters (communications). Member engagement programs include the Women of Asphalt Hawaii (WofA) networking branch, Annual Photo Contest, and job posting services. The organization also facilitates LTAP/HAPI Best Practices Workshops as a key annual training event. There are no software products, SaaS offerings, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Women of Asphalt Hawaii: A branch of the national Women of Asphalt organization focused on professional development and networking for women in the asphalt/paving industry in Hawaii.

Products and services

• HAPI Asphalt Pavement Guide An interactive informational resource covering all aspects of asphalt pavements and pavement treatments, including in-depth recommendations and practices specific to Hawaii, intended to assist architects, engineers, contractors, students, and homeowners.
• HAPI Training Program A comprehensive training curriculum for asphalt pavement professionals including Best Practices workshops and educational sessions on industry standards.
• HAPI Best Practices Industry best practices documentation and recommendations for asphalt pavement installation, maintenance, and preservation.
• LTAP/HAPI Best Practices Workshops Annual all-day workshops covering asphalt pavement topics including quality, specifications, mixture designs, paving operations, compaction, and QC/QA testing, co-hosted with LTAP Hawaii.
• HAPI Scholarships Scholarship program assisting college students pursuing degrees in civil engineering, construction management, and construction engineering related to infrastructure improvements.
• Women of Asphalt Hawaii (WofA) Branch organization supporting women in the asphalt and pavement industry through networking, mentorship, and professional development events.
• HAPI Shorts Brief educational video content covering asphalt pavement topics, presented by industry experts via webinars.
• HAPI Newsletters Monthly newsletter featuring member projects, industry news, and asphalt-related updates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 90 people attended the 2026 Best Practices workshops in Maui and Oahu
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• LTAP HawaiicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLTAP (Local Technical Assistance Program) Hawaii partners with HAPI to conduct annual Best Practices for Asphalt Pavement Workshops. LTAP Hawaii sponsors government agency employees to attend workshops at no cost, enabling broader participation across the state.
• Quality Paving ConsultantscoreTechnology or IntegrationQuality Paving Consultants, led by Jarrett Welch, has served as instructor for HAPI's annual Best Practices training since 2015, sharing practical industry experience with workshop attendees.
• Women of Asphalt (WofA) HawaiicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHAPI hosts a Hawaii branch of Women of Asphalt, a national organization supporting women in the asphalt industry. WofA Hawaii participates in industry events, networking, and professional development activities including NAWIC Wahine Connect events.
• National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAPA is the national trade association for the asphalt pavement industry. HAPI operates as a State Asphalt Pavement Association (SAPA), participating in NAPA initiatives including the Pavement Economics Committee and contributing to national industry publications.
• National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT)moderateTechnology or IntegrationNCAT conducts research on asphalt technologies including ground tire rubber (GTR) evaluation. HAPI shares NCAT research findings with members and references NCAT guidance in industry education.
• Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPA is a coalition of state asphalt pavement associations and individual companies working to promote asphalt pavement. APA launched the Asphalt FACTS campaign to raise public awareness about asphalt benefits.
• Courtyard by Marriott Maui Kahului AirportminorOthersVenue partner for the March 30, 2026 Best Practices workshop held in Kahului, Maui.
• East West Center - UH CampusminorOthersVenue partner for the April 1, 2026 Best Practices workshop held at the University of Hawaii campus in Honolulu, Oahu.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asphalt Institute: International trade association focused on asphalt technology, education, and engineering promotion. Highly comparable to HAPI in mission (asphalt advocacy and education) though operating at global rather than state scope.
• Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA): Coalition of state asphalt pavement associations and individual companies that promotes asphalt pavement use and runs the Asphalt FACTS campaign. APA is a core HAPI partner and direct functional peer in industry advocacy.
• Flexible Pavements of Ohio: Ohio's state asphalt pavement association, providing engineering promotion, training, and member services analogous to HAPI. Comparable peer because of its parallel state-level trade association structure.
• California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA): California's state-level asphalt pavement trade association. Closest peer to HAPI by structure and mission (state-level advocacy, training, and producer representation), though operating in a much larger market.
• National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA): The national trade association for the asphalt pavement industry. NAPA is HAPI's direct national counterpart and core strategic partner; HAPI operates as a State Asphalt Pavement Association (SAPA) under the NAPA umbrella.

Emerging players

• National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT): Research and technology center focused on asphalt testing, evaluation, and innovation. NCAT is a HAPI partner (HAPI disseminates NCAT research to members), and is comparable as an enabling technical/educational resource for the asphalt industry.

Broad incumbents

• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): Large, established construction industry trade association with state/local chapters. AGC is broader in scope than HAPI (covers all construction, not just asphalt) but overlaps in serving contractors and providing advocacy/training.

Others

• American Concrete Pavement Association: National trade association for the concrete pavement industry. Not a direct peer, but the principal competing-materials association; their activities and campaigns directly affect HAPI members' market share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/144528295731000
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hawaii-asphalt-paving-industry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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