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Contractor fees increase 5.79% in April

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) will increase contractor registration, renewal and reinstatement fees by 5.79%, effective…

Seeking the best and brightest for 2022 BIAW Hall of Fame

The BIAW Hall of Fame recognizes the giants of the home building industry – the people who have built BIAW…

Building code council seeks home builders with wildland-urban interface expertise

Do you have expertise building homes in wildland-urban interface areas? The Washington State Building Code Council is looking for a…

Tax work group to review state Business & Occupation (B&O) tax

The Washington State Tax Structure Work Group (TSWG) will discuss policy concepts, including whether to replace or modify Washington’s Business and…

Gone in 60 days: BIAW races to keep homes affordable

Much like the car thief played by Nicolas Cage in the 2000 movie, Gone in 60 Seconds, Gov. Inslee and…

COVID safety requirements continue as indoor mask mandate ends

On March 12, 2022, Washington became the 49th state to end its indoor mask mandate. But the Department of Labor…