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Building industry battles two-headed monster blocking affordable housing as legislative session begins

OLYMPIA…The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) battles a two-headed monster blocking affordable housing this session. The two heads represent…

Central Washington Builder becomes BIAW president for 2024

A longtime Island County builder now building in Chelan takes the helm as BIAW President for 2024. Jay Roberts, vice…

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…

Retention Royale results are in!

BIAW’s 2023 Retention Royale results are in—and the big winners will receive cash for recruiting AND retaining new members to…

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,…

Remembering BIAW Past President Monty Smith

BIAW Past President Monty Smith of M.C. Smith Construction in Ferndale passed away Sunday, Dec. 10. Monty was a beloved…