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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…

BIAW’s building code proposals increase flexibility and protect housing affordability

BIAW has proposed two changes to Washington’s Residential Code to increase flexibility and protect housing affordability. With the price of…

Building code council seeks home builders with wildland-urban interface expertise

Do you have expertise building homes in wildland-urban interface areas? The Washington State Building Code Council is looking for a…