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BIAW’s building code proposals increase flexibility and protect housing affordability

BIAW has proposed two changes to Washington’s Residential Code to increase flexibility and protect housing affordability. With the price of…

Support energy choice this Friday

BIAW members have two opportunities to support energy choice this Friday before the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC). The…

State Building Code Council passes emergency rules to address supply chain issues

The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) recently released two new emergency rules to address supply chain issues brought to…

Building industry victories at State Building Code Council last week

With unprecedented supply chain issues compounding the challenges of new Washington state energy code (WSEC) and legislative requirements, BIAW has…

Voice your support for energy freedom

Please join us and voice your support for energy freedom at the next Washington State Building Code Council meeting from 10…

More opportunity to weigh in on natural gas restrictions

Recognizing the intense public interest in its pending decision on restricting natural gas in commercial construction, including multi-family housing, the…