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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…

Dead or alive 2: Which bills survived the legislative cutoff?

As the House and Senate start considering bills from the opposite chamber, it’s a good time to take a look…

March 2023 Building Insight

Welcome to the March 2023 Building Insight! This month, we break down the barriers Washington homebuilders face. Also in this…