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Court grants stay in capital gains tax case, allows state to prepare to collect tax

The fight to strike down the state’s capital gains tax as an unconstitutional income tax continues, despite a state Supreme…

November/December 2022 Building Insight

Welcome to the November/December 2022 Building Insight This month, we highlight 2022 Year in Review! Recognize Spike Appreciation Month Award…

BIAW and MBAKS support builder’s motion for reconsideration in liability expansion case

Roughly a month ago, the Washington State Supreme Court invalidated a local builder’s contractual liability limit, claiming the builder’s one-year…

Fall Board Meeting celebrates award winners, welcomes new leaders

The 2022 Fall Board Meeting at the Hilton Vancouver brought more than 150 builders, associates and attendees together for the…

Building industry rep infuses common sense into senseless new codes

As noted in our news release, the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) recently voted 9-5 to pass a statewide…

A New Membership Savings Opportunity Through NAHB

When signing up for membership through your local home builders association, you also enroll as a member at the state…