WHAT WE DO

At Laelae Development, we specialize in guiding high-end residential and commercial projects from concept to completion with unmatched local expertise and precision. Acting as the owner’s representative, we build and manage top-tier project teams, ensuring every phase of development is handled with care, transparency, and efficiency.

With deep experience and trusted relationships across Hawaii, Laelae Development delivers a level of expertise and oversight that ensures successful, worry-free project outcomes for our clients.

Hawaii’s luxury development

your trusted partner in

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE

We address critical site factors such as easements, utilities, and access to ensure seamless project execution.

Planning & Property Management

From entitlements through project occupancy, we streamline the often complex Hawaii permitting process with proven experience.

Permitting
& Entitlements

We establish and oversee a trusted team of local experts, including architects, engineers, inspectors, entitlement and permitting specialists, legal advisors, and consultants.

Local Professional Network

We assemble and manage the project’s core team, bringing together the highest caliber contractors and architects.

Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) Leadership

We lead the drafting and negotiation of contracts, ensuring financial clarity and alignment from the start.

Contract Negotiation & Management

We safeguard projects with rigorous budget oversight, proactive cost tracking, change order management, and insurance and licensing compliance.

Risk Management

We provide full cost and accounting oversight, including invoice and budget management, issuing draws, lien tracking, and forecasting.

Contractor Administration & Management

We evaluate constructability, zoning compliance, and permissions to mitigate risks before development begins.

Land
Due Diligence
WHERE WE work

KAUAI

North Shore of Kauai

BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII

Waimea

Kukio

Kaupulehu

Puako

Mauna Lani

We’re always open to new places and partnerships — reach out and let’s talk story.