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State Building Codes severely restrict, but still allow natural gas in limited situations

Washington’s newly adopted building codes severely restrict but still allow natural gas in limited situations in new residential construction. Approved…

Supreme Court upholds state’s new capital gains tax

The Washington State Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the state’s new capital gains tax, rejecting arguments from BIAW and…

LEGAL ALERT: Worried about new court decision’s impact on liability limits? BIAW’s Contract Subscription Service has you covered

A little over four months ago, the Washington State Supreme Court created significant uncertainty in the market when it invalidated…

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…

NAHB grants $10,000 to support BIAW’s document fee lawsuit

BIAW President Gary Wray and General Counsel Jackson Maynard secured $10,000 from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to…

How and why to use construction liens

Curious about construction liens? One of the best benefits of your local home building association membership is access to top-notch…