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Protect energy choice: Take action to protect Washington homebuyers

Take action to protect energy choice! The Washington State Building Code Council is on the verge of passing the country’s…

News Release: Increasing rent, rising cost of living push homeownership further out of reach

Increasing rent prices and the rising cost of living drive homeownership further and further out of reach for renters in…

Tell the Energy Code TAG to just say “no” to costly new proposals

The Energy Code TAG—or technical advisory group—will be considering a number of costly new proposals on all-electric homes and increased…

BIAW energy code proposal clears first hurdle

The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) Residential Energy Code Technical Advisory Group (TAG) approved BIAW’s performance pathway proposal Friday.…

Concerned about the future of the Residential Energy Code?

BIAW members have a broad range of opinions when it comes to Washington’s Residential Energy Code and the Residential Energy…

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…