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Cost to build new homes increased dramatically over the last decade

OLYMPIA…The cost to build new homes in Washington increased dramatically over the last decade, according to a new report by…

Longtime ACGW and BIAW leader Duke Schaub passes

Former BIAW leader Duke Schaub passed away Jan. 15, according to the Associated General Contractors Washington Chapter (AGCW). Schaub served…

Senate committee to hear natural gas ban

  Washington’s freezing temperatures have ended, but legislators continue efforts to freeze out energy security by passing a natural gas…

Coalition renews legal fight against state natural gas ban in Superior Court

The coalition of trade associations, union representatives, businesses and homeowners behind a state lawsuit challenging building codes in Thurston County…

House passes natural gas ban, despite strained energy grid

Despite pleas asking customers to turn down their thermostats to reduce strain on the energy grid during the state’s frigid…

State Building Code Council elects Daimon Doyle council chair

OLYMPIA… The Washington State Building Code Council elected Olympia Master Builders (OMB) member and BIAW past president Daimon Doyle council…