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2024 session brings mixed results for housing costs in Washington

While Washington’s housing crisis continues to linger, this session brought mixed results for housing costs in Washington. Residential home builders,…

Cost to build new homes increased dramatically over the last decade

OLYMPIA…The cost to build new homes in Washington increased dramatically over the last decade, according to a new report by…

Contractors: Watch out for registration renewal scams

Construction contractors have been reporting new registration renewal scams where imposters attempt to fool them into paying $50 to renew…

New sick leave payout requirements exempt residential construction

New sick leave payout requirements go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. These requirements do not apply to non-union workers…

Workers’ compensation premiums increase 3% for construction in 2024

The Washington Department of Labor and Industries announced a 3% average increase in the state’s workers’ compensation premiums for construction…

BIAW speaks out against workers’ compensation increase

BIAW lobbyist Tom Kwieciak recently spoke out against a 4.9% increase in the state’s workers’ compensation rate proposed by Washington’s…