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Builders urge immediate action on energy code compliance following Initiative 2066 passage

The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) called on the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) to take immediate action…

UW graduate joins BIAW as policy and research lead

UW graduate Patrick Hanks has joined BIAW as Policy and Research Manager in Government Affairs. Born and raised in Washington…

BIAW priority bills now law  

Several BIAW priority bills and more than 300 others passed by the 2024 legislature became law on June 6. BIAW…

New federal challenge to natural gas restrictions in energy code filed

A broad group of plaintiffs has filed a new federal challenge seeking to stop provisions of Washington’s new energy code.…

We need your help to shape future building codes

The Washington State Building Code Council continues to seek volunteers to help shape future building codes for Washington. This is…

Help shape future building codes

The Washington State Building Code Council continues to seek volunteers to help shape future building codes for Washington. Help shape…