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New permanent rules for wildfire smoke effective Jan. 15

Wildfire season is months away but new permanent rules for wildfire smoke go into effect on Jan. 15. New permanent…

Contractors: Watch out for registration renewal scams

Construction contractors have been reporting new registration renewal scams where imposters attempt to fool them into paying $50 to renew…

Don’t leave tax incentives on the table!

The federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 included new incentives for energy efficiency. Find out what financial incentives you…

Fight for common sense in the latest building code updates by Nov. 22

Time is running out to fight for common sense in the latest building code updates. BIAW members have been urging…

Building industry survey reveals local government successes and opportunities

OLYMPIA…A recently completed survey of cities and counties in Washington reveals local government successes and opportunities for improving the state’s…

Installing heat pump water heaters? Make sure you know the rules

Installing heat pump water heaters may require more than an HVAC/Refrigeration electrician, advises Washington’s Chief Electrical Inspector from L&I. Washington’s…