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News Release: Builders urge balance and energy choice in building code proposals

Hearings come to Yakima Sept. 29 and 30 OLYMPIA… The Washington State Building Code Council is holding public hearings in…

Protect energy choice: Take action to protect Washington homebuyers

Take action to protect energy choice! The Washington State Building Code Council is on the verge of passing the country’s…

News Release: BIAW urges action by Gov. Inslee to tackle housing supply crisis

OLYMPIA…The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) today urged Gov. Jay Inslee to take serious steps to ease the housing…

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.…

BIAW urges action as heat pump shortage continues

Despite BIAW’s earlier attempts to alleviate the challenges associated with the heat pump shortage in October, problems persist. This is because…

Concerned about the future of the Residential Energy Code?

BIAW members have a broad range of opinions when it comes to Washington’s Residential Energy Code and the Residential Energy…