Research
Washington Center for Housing Studies
BIAW’s Government Affairs team does more than advocate on behalf of the home building industry. The team also researches and develops policy information to help decision-makers better understand how and why homebuilding gets so expensive. You can find all this research at the Washington Center for Housing Studies.
Trends in Building Materials and Labor Costs in Washington
Cost to Convert Gas Homes to Electric
Hidden Costs of Building Codes Since 2009
NEW! 40 Years of Permits: Analyzing trends in permit approvals in Washington state
BIAW Special Reports
BIAW’s Policy and Research Manager works with builder members and others to gather the most relevant and accurate information on the issues.
NAHB Reports
In addition to its broad advocacy efforts, NAHB supports its members through extensive economic analysis and research that provides insight into the housing market.