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Just say YES! to permit reform

It’s a big week for permit reform! A top priority for the BIAW Government Affairs team, permit reform takes the…

Legislature resurrects rejected ergo rules: Just say no!

The Senate Labor & Commerce Committee has once again resurrected a measure to restore rejected ergo rules. This despite a…

How and why to use construction liens

Curious about construction liens? One of the best benefits of your local home building association membership is access to top-notch…

Permit delay costs escalate with rising interest rates

Permit delay costs have increased by more than $9,000 since BIAW released its first report on the cost of permit…

2023 Legislative session preview

A new 105-day legislative session starts on Jan. 9, and it’s scheduled to end Apr. 23. Coming into 2023, Democrats…

Biden’s WOTUS rule creates confusion, raising housing costs

While the nation celebrated the holidays, the Biden administration gave the housing industry a big lump of coal by implementing…