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One Size Does not fit all on Safety Training Bill

HB 2564, the requiring health and safety training for construction workers bill would require EVERY construction worker in the state…

BIAW Appeals Veto Lawsuit and is Joined by Bipartisan Coalition of Senators

BIAW continues work on our Hydraulic Permit Application (HPA) lawsuit, which stems from the passage and partial veto of HB…

Home Owners Warranty Being Liquidated

Home Owners Warranty (HOW) is being liquidated for approximately $90-100 million, affecting 22,000 builders nationwide, with many participants across Washington…

NAHB Key Vote: How Your Lawmakers Voted on the PRO Act Bill

As you may have seen, NAHB recently asked members to contact their lawmakers in opposition of H.R. 2474, Protecting the…

Three Things to Know About the Proposed Wage Lien Bill

Without doubt, every worker deserves to receive the pay to which he or she is entitled, but based on data…

Time to Weigh in on Permit Timelines

UPDATE (Feb. 3): A BIAW legislative priority requiring local governments to adhere to the 120-day permit approval timeline will be…