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Support BUILD-PAC at the BIAW Summer Board meeting

Now is the time for all good home-building industry supporters to come to the aid of their country! The BIAW…

BIAW energy code proposal clears first hurdle

The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) Residential Energy Code Technical Advisory Group (TAG) approved BIAW’s performance pathway proposal Friday.…

State work group explores taxation

A group of state and local policymakers will consider replacing Washington’s Business & Occupation (B&O) tax, adding a wealth tax…

BIAW helps you keep score

BIAW has completed its 2021-22 legislative scorecard. Elections matter—and so do votes. We compiled vote counts on 22 bills affecting…

May 2022 Building Insight

Welcome to the May 2022 Building Insight This month, ROII participants earn $33 million! Review the BIAW biennial legislative scorecard…

85% of Washington unable to purchase median-priced home

The Building Industry Association of Washington has released a new report showing only 15% of Washington could afford to purchase…