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BIAW Builders “Nail Down” Top Spike Awards

Congratulations to BIAW’s 2021 Top Spike leaders—Chuck Neibert and Corey Condron! For those unfamiliar with the term, the National Association…

L&I approves new “emergency” wildfire smoke and heat exposure rules

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently announced new emergency rules related to Wildfire Smoke and Heat Exposure for…

Support BUILD-PAC at the BIAW Summer Board meeting

Now is the time for all good home-building industry supporters to come to the aid of their country! The BIAW…

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.…

Don’t miss the BIAW summer board of directors meeting next week!

The BIAW summer board of directors meeting is June 6-8 at the Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Wash. We’ll be celebrating…

New unemployment tax requirement: Learn more

The Employment Security Department (ESD) invites businesses to learn more about a new unemployment tax requirement going into effect in…