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BIAW and MBAKS support builder’s motion for reconsideration in liability expansion case

Roughly a month ago, the Washington State Supreme Court invalidated a local builder’s contractual liability limit, claiming the builder’s one-year…

State Supreme Court expands builder liability for defect claims

The Washington State Supreme Court today expanded builder liability for defect claims when it invalidated a local builder’s contractual liability…

Snohomish County: Removing barriers to homebuilding

Snohomish County recently joined a handful of counties in Washington in removing barriers to homebuilding, taking advantage of a 2020…

Court hears BIAW’s argument on unconstitutional tax on document filing

Thurston County Superior Court Judge Carol Murphy will hear arguments in BIAW’s challenge to the state’s unconstitutional tax on document…

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Good contracts make good builders! BIAW is offering a free two-hour class to help builder members craft the best contracts…

News Release: Governor appoints Olympia building leader to State Building Code Council

OLYMPIA…Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Olympia building leader Daimon Doyle to the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC). A highly…