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BIAW Opposes SB 5565 Direct Contractor Liability

BIAW opposes SB 5565, the so-called direct contractor liability bill which was killed last session. This legislation would make general…

L&I to Implement new Electronic OSHA 300 Recordkeeping Reporting Rules

New Rule Highlights: WAC 296-27-03103 What does the new DOSH rule do? The new changes to DOSH’s rule are required…

DOR Suspends Concrete Pumping Guidance

BIAW has positive news to announce regarding our efforts to prevent the Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) from enacting recent…

Natural Gas Ban

Ask consumers to give up their gas stoves or fireplaces, and you might have a mutiny on your hands as…

Supreme Court Deals Blow On Property Rights

Today the Washington Supreme Court dealt a devastating setback for property rights in Washington state. Earlier this year, BIAW filed…

Labor Shortage Affects Housing Market

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released a poll last month that covered 15 specific construction-related occupations and found…