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Help shape Washington’s next workforce plan on Dec. 5

Builders have a chance to help shape Washington’s next workforce plan. The state’s workforce board wants our input as they…

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…

SBCC continues assault on energy security

New rules ignore hundreds of pleas and federal law OLYMPIA…The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) today moved forward with…

Don’t leave tax incentives on the table!

The federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 included new incentives for energy efficiency. Find out what financial incentives you…

Top 5 reasons to add the Washington Home Builders Foundation to your end-of-year giving list

As the holidays approach, make sure to add the Washington Home Builders Foundation to your end-of-year giving list!   In…

Fight for common sense in the latest building code updates by Nov. 22

Time is running out to fight for common sense in the latest building code updates.  BIAW members have been urging…