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2023 session ends with good news for builders and remodelers

There’s plenty of good news for builders and remodelers as legislators leave Olympia. Thanks to pressure from builders and other…

Groups request energy code delay after Ninth Circuit ruling on natural gas restrictions

The recent ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has prompted 25 businesses and trade associations to ask…

Dead or alive 3: The latest update

The legislature is scheduled to end the 2023 legislative session on April 23! Here’s your latest update from the BIAW…

April 2023 Building Insight

Welcome to the April 2023 Building Insight! In this issue, we highlight the high-quality services offered by ROII, our all-inclusive…

State Building Codes severely restrict, but still allow natural gas in limited situations

Washington’s newly adopted building codes severely restrict but still allow natural gas in limited situations in new residential construction. Approved…

Builders, hospitality industry voice opposition to PSE’s natural gas ban

OLYMPIA…A bill moving through Washington’s Legislature could have dramatic effects on future home building and new restaurants, not to mention…