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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…

BIAW, ROII and Master Builders Pierce support SkillsUSA State Championship

Members of the Master Builders Association of Pierce County, BIAW and ROII staff supported the TeamWorks carpentry and cabinetmaking competitions…

Governor signs HB 1589, leaving Washington in the cold

OLYMPIA…Gov. Jay Inslee today signed HB 1589. The bill “supports the state’s largest utility — Puget Sound Energy (PSE) —…