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March/April Building Insight

The March/April 2024 issue of Building Insight highlights BIAW members’ hard work during the 2024 legislative session, a look at…

US Supreme Court deals blow to impact fees

TheThe US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) recently dealt a blow to impact fees in a major case for landowners, homebuilders, and…

BIAW files brief to protect homeowners from higher wastewater treatment costs

The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) recently filed a brief to protect homeowners from higher wastewater treatment costs. The…

What We’re Reading: Q1 2024 Construction Costs

While Washington’s builders work hard to provide homes for the people of Washington, the Building Industry Association Washington staff just…

Help shape future building codes

The Washington State Building Code Council continues to seek volunteers to help shape future building codes for Washington. Help shape…

How HB 1589 affects homebuilders and Washington families

BIAW has received a lot of questions about how HB 1589 affects homebuilders and Washington families. The Washington State Legislature…