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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…

LEGAL ALERT: Worried about new court decision’s impact on liability limits? BIAW’s Contract Subscription Service has you covered

A little over four months ago, the Washington State Supreme Court created significant uncertainty in the market when it invalidated…

News release: Labor, business and homeowners file lawsuit to challenge costly new codes

OLYMPIA…A coalition of trade associations, union representatives, businesses and homeowners has banded together to file a lawsuit to challenge the State…