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November/December Building Insight

The November/December issue highlights BIAW’s newly installed 2024 senior officers, 2023 Builder, Associate and Remodeler of the Year award winners,…

Remembering BIAW Past President Monty Smith

BIAW Past President Monty Smith of M.C. Smith Construction in Ferndale passed away Sunday, Dec. 10. Monty was a beloved…

New sick leave payout requirements exempt residential construction

New sick leave payout requirements go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. These requirements do not apply to non-union workers…

2023 Builder, Associate and Remodeler of the Year Award Winners

During the annual Installation and Awards Gala held Nov. 7 at Suncadia Resort, BIAW honored the 2023 Builder, Associate and…

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…