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News Release: State Building Code Council ignores cost concerns, passes heat pump mandate

OLYMPIA… The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) Friday voted 9-5 to pass a statewide heat pump mandate, ignoring concerns…

Spokane HBA’s Frame Your Future program receives $1M grant

On Friday, Oct. 25, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved to award the Frame Your Future (FYF) program…

Let’s talk about politics and voting

They say there are three things you don’t talk about in polite company: sex, religion and politics, but we’ve never…

State’s COVID-19 emergency order ends, but some safety requirements remain

The state’s COVID-19 emergency orders end on Oct. 31, 2022. Despite this, COVID-19 remains a workplace hazard. Employers should continue…

L&I adopts new fall protection standards to align with feds

To align with federal standards, the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has new fall protection standards going into effect…

BIAW celebrates Careers in Construction Month

Workforce development is one of BIAW’s top strategic priorities. All year long, BIAW coordinates and supports member and local association…