LANCE LUKE
Professional Summary
With more than 45 years of experience in real estate development, construction management, and building inspections, Lance Luke has overseen hundreds of ground up new developments and capital improvement projects for condominium associations and commercial properties throughout Hawai‘i.
As a former licensed general contractor and current Owner of Construction Management Inspection, LLC, Lance specializes in project oversight, budgeting, scheduling, and quality assurance. His work protects property owners’ investments, ensures compliance with state building codes, and reduces long-term risks.
Core Expertise
Real Estate Development & Project Feasibility
Condominium & Commercial Construction Management
Capital Improvement Project Oversight (CIP)
Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Cost & Schedule Management
Building Systems (roofing, waterproofing, structural repair, plumbing, electrical)
Reserve Studies & Long-Range Capital Planning
Professional Appointments (Past)
Advisory Board Member, State of Hawai‘i Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO)
Residential Fire Safety Advisory Committee, Building Code Sub-Committee
Certificates (Current)
Certified Construction Consultant (CCC)
Certified Construction Inspector (CCI)
Certified Construction Project Manager (CCPM)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Building and Construction Management
Columbus University, 2010
Master of Science, Building and Construction Management (Summa Cum Laude)
Columbus University, 2010
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Hamilton University 1986
Associate of Arts
University of Hawaii 1975
Condominium Capital Improvements
Concrete Spalling Repair & Waterproofing
Managed multi-million-dollar façade repair and waterproofing projects. Delivered ahead of schedule with zero change orders, extending building service life and ensuring resident safety.
Roofing & Structural Repairs
Oversaw complete reroofing and structural wood replacement programs. Coordinated contractors, vendors, and owners to minimize disruptions while staying within budget.
Plumbing & Electrical Retrofits
Directed replacement of aging galvanized and cast-iron systems with modern materials. Managed electrical upgrades to increase safety, improve efficiency, and meet new code requirements.
Asphalt Resurfacing & Parking Structure Rehabilitation
Coordinated resurfacing of roads and repair of multi-story parking facilities. Maintained resident access and traffic safety during construction.
Selected Projects
Commercial & Development Work
Retail & Office Renovations
Provided project management for tenant improvements and retail center upgrades. Balanced owner requirements, tenant operations, and contractor performance.
New Construction Oversight
Acted as owner’s representative during both design and construction phases. Ensured adherence to specifications, schedule, and budget, while safeguarding investment interests.
Project Management Approach
Pre-Construction Planning – Scope definition, bidding oversight, permitting, reserve planning.
Construction Oversight – On-site inspections, QA/QC, progress reporting, contractor coordination.
Closeout & Warranty Management – Punch list completion, final inspections, warranty enforcement.
Representative Outcomes
Reduced owner risk by identifying code compliance issues before they escalated to costly disputes.
Delivered projects under budget by applying strict cost-tracking and change-order management.
Consistently achieved timely completion by proactive scheduling and contractor accountability.
Central Pacific Development Corporation (Hawaii Headquarters) 1979-1990
Capital Pacific Development Corporation (Mainland Branch) 1980-1990
Building Inspection Consultants 1989-2000
Lance Luke, Construction Consultant 2000-2007
Construction Management Inspection LLC. 2008-current
Served as construction manager on hundreds of capital improvement projects for condo and commercial buildings from 1990 to the current date.
Experience: Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Construction Engineering
Makiki Plaza: 131 units, 25 stories, 1980
Tradewinds Plaza: 80 units, 11 stories, 1979
Punahou Surf: 7 units, 2 stories, 1980
Emerson Plaza: 12 units, 4 stories, 1979
Atkinson Plaza: 127 units, 18 stories, 1979
Plaza at Century Court: 94 units, 20 stories 1987
Century Park Plaza: 600 units, 40 story twin towers.1984
Makiki Colony: 56 units, 9 stories, 1980
Castle Hills: 130 single-family subdivision, 1982
Nuuanu Palms: 7 unit single-family cluster, 1988
Executive Plaza/Starts International: 7 story office building, 1990
Iolani Palms: 31 units, 6 stories, 1989
Fountains at Makiki: 72 units, 5 stories, 1991
Lani Hale: 15 units, 2 stories, 4 buildings, 2011
Leialoha Parkside, 10 units, 3 stories, 2011
Parkway Plaza: Residential Highrise Building, San Antonio, Texas 1984
Centre Plaza: Residential Highrise Building, Orlando Florida, 1984
Capital Pacific Business Plaza: Commercial Highrise Office Building, San Diego California, 1984
Real Estate Development Projects
(Served as Construction Manager for the following projects)
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Email: lanceluke1@gmail.com
Website: expertwitness.website
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