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News Release: Building Industry Association asks cities to pause natural gas bans in light of 9th Circuit court ruling

OLYMPIA…The Building Industry Association of Washington has asked local leaders to pause natural gas bans in three Washington cities in…

2023 session ends with good news for builders and remodelers

There’s plenty of good news for builders and remodelers as legislators leave Olympia. Thanks to pressure from builders and other…

Father-son team promotes pathways to high-performance homes

By Janelle Guthrie, Communications Director Skagit/Island County Builders Association Member Ted L. Clifton and his son, Ted W. Clifton,…

Groups request energy code delay after Ninth Circuit ruling on natural gas restrictions

The recent ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has prompted 25 businesses and trade associations to ask…

State Building Codes severely restrict, but still allow natural gas in limited situations

Washington’s newly adopted building codes severely restrict but still allow natural gas in limited situations in new residential construction. Approved…

Builders, hospitality industry voice opposition to PSE’s natural gas ban

OLYMPIA…A bill moving through Washington’s Legislature could have dramatic effects on future home building and new restaurants, not to mention…