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November/December 2022 Building Insight

Welcome to the November/December 2022 Building Insight This month, we highlight 2022 Year in Review! Recognize Spike Appreciation Month Award…

BIAW and MBAKS support builder’s motion for reconsideration in liability expansion case

Roughly a month ago, the Washington State Supreme Court invalidated a local builder’s contractual liability limit, claiming the builder’s one-year…

News Release: State Building Code Council ignores cost concerns, passes heat pump mandate

OLYMPIA… The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) Friday voted 9-5 to pass a statewide heat pump mandate, ignoring concerns…

Spokane HBA’s Frame Your Future program receives $1M grant

On Friday, Oct. 25, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved to award the Frame Your Future (FYF) program…

Let’s talk about politics and voting

They say there are three things you don’t talk about in polite company: sex, religion and politics, but we’ve never…

BIAW shares permit challenges and solutions with Legislature

While the 2023 legislative session is still several months away, BIAW shared permit challenges and solutions at a legislative work…