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Hard hat expiration and replacement

Hard hats are designed with high-quality, wear-resistant materials but do not last forever. The hard hat’s protective properties will degrade…

Building industry survey reveals local government successes and opportunities

OLYMPIA…A recently completed survey of cities and counties in Washington reveals local government successes and opportunities for improving the state’s…

Dozer Days give valuable insight into the building industry to students of all ages

With events now in Puyallup, Yakima and Vancouver, Dozer Day gives kids the ultimate construction experience by inviting close contact…

Installing heat pump water heaters? Make sure you know the rules

Installing heat pump water heaters may require more than an HVAC/Refrigeration electrician, advises Washington’s Chief Electrical Inspector from L&I. Washington’s…

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…

Want more affordable homes? Support pro-home building candidates

They say all politics is local. And when it comes to improving housing affordability, voting to support pro-home building candidates…