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Safety violation law now in effect

It’s been just over a month since a new safety violation law went into effect. BIAW wants to know how…

Don’t forget: Wage and hour survey deadline June 30

The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) recently sent a reminder that the deadline to submit your completed wage and…

Contractor bonds increase on July 1

General and specialty contractor bonds increase on July 1 under a bill the legislature unanimously approved in 2023. Contractor bonds…

L&I renews warning to contractors: Watch out for scams!

The Department of Labor & Industries has renewed its warning to construction contractors to watch out for scams. Earlier this…

2024 session brings mixed results for housing costs in Washington

While Washington’s housing crisis continues to linger, this session brought mixed results for housing costs in Washington. Residential home builders,…

Cost to build new homes increased dramatically over the last decade

OLYMPIA…The cost to build new homes in Washington increased dramatically over the last decade, according to a new report by…