Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Puyallup homebuilding leader Tom Young to the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC).

Young brings over 40 years of experience in residential and commercial construction, land development, and management to his service on the SBCC. He is the Co-Founder and Principal of Azure Northwest and serves on the Board of Directors for the Master Builders Association of Pierce County and the Pierce County Community Development Corporation, which supports economic and community development in Pierce County.

Leadership and experience

“BIAW nominated Tom Young because of his wealth of knowledge on project feasibility and budget development,” said Greg Lane, BIAW’s Executive Vice President. “His executive experience and leadership will be invaluable to the SBCC and will support our mission to provide more housing that Washingtonians can afford.”

Young replaces Olympia homebuilder Daimon Doyle as the SBCC member representing general construction, specializing in residential and multifamily building construction.

A respected leader in homebuilding and an expert in green building science, Doyle’s service on the SBCC included terms as Vice-Chair and Chair.

Grateful and honored

“We’re grateful and honored by Daimon’s service on the SBCC,” Lane said. “He tirelessly advocated for codes that encouraged the best in homebuilding technology while preserving housing affordability and energy choice.”

Earlier this year Doyle was inducted into the BIAW Hall of Fame, he continues to serve the homebuilding industry in Washington, including instructing students at the new Residential Construction Academy at South Puget Sound Community College.

Young’s appointment to the SBCC comes at a pivotal time as the next edition of the state building codes are being finalized.

Make home building more affordable, easier to comply

“The decisions made by the SBCC affect not only housing providers, but the millions of Washingtonians who need affordable housing,” Lane said. “With 80% of Washingtonians unable to afford a median-priced home, the SBCC can help by making the next building code easier to follow and more affordable for builders to comply.”