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New permanent rules for wildfire smoke effective Jan. 15

Wildfire season is months away but new permanent rules for wildfire smoke go into effect on Jan. 15. New permanent…

Ninth Circuit denial fuels legal fight against a natural gas ban

The legal fight against a natural gas ban in Washington gained new momentum this week. The Ninth Circuit Court of…

Slaying Houszilla: the two-headed monster of Washington’s housing crisis

Meet Houszilla: the two-headed monster attacking housing affordability in Washington. Despite historic success during the 2023 legislative session, homebuilders continue…

November/December Building Insight

The November/December issue highlights BIAW’s newly installed 2024 senior officers, 2023 Builder, Associate and Remodeler of the Year award winners,…

New sick leave payout requirements exempt residential construction

New sick leave payout requirements go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. These requirements do not apply to non-union workers…

Workers’ compensation premiums increase 3% for construction in 2024

The Washington Department of Labor and Industries announced a 3% average increase in the state’s workers’ compensation premiums for construction…