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Fact Check: Vaccination Mandate: Are private-sector employers in Washington required to enforce a vaccine mandate?

Over the last 600+ days of the COVID-19 pandemic, builders and businesses have been whipped back and forth on how…

Celebrate Certified Builder Week

This week, the Building Industry of Washington and its members celebrate BIAW Certified Builder Week. Certified Builders go above and…

BIAW president urges industry to embrace “Locks Save Lives” for secure storage of prescription medication

As National Substance Abuse Prevention Month draws to a close, BIAW President Tracy Doriot is urging fellow home builders to…

State Building Code Council passes emergency rules to address supply chain issues

The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) recently released two new emergency rules to address supply chain issues brought to…

Building industry victories at State Building Code Council last week

With unprecedented supply chain issues compounding the challenges of new Washington state energy code (WSEC) and legislative requirements, BIAW has…

Good news! Group long-term care coverage still available

Over the last several months, BIAW has been sharing information about the state’s new long-term care tax to support the WA Cares long-term…