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News release: Labor, business and homeowners file lawsuit to challenge costly new codes

OLYMPIA…A coalition of trade associations, union representatives, businesses and homeowners has banded together to file a lawsuit to challenge the State…

Building industry rep infuses common sense into senseless new codes

As noted in our news release, the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) recently voted 9-5 to pass a statewide…

News Release: State Building Code Council ignores cost concerns, passes heat pump mandate

OLYMPIA… The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) Friday voted 9-5 to pass a statewide heat pump mandate, ignoring concerns…

Thank you and next steps in supporting energy choice

BIAW thanks the nearly 20 builders, more than 400 petition signers and everyone else who weighed in supporting energy choice…

Last chance to weigh in on energy choice for Washington homebuyers

Don’t miss your last chance to weigh in on energy choice! The Washington State Building Code Council is on the…

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…