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Bills Supporting Housing and State Economy

While the onslaught of questionable policy bills continues, there are some bright spots that jumpstart housing recovery while Washington recovers…

Governor’s Tax on Health Insurance to be Heard on Thursday

In one of the biggest head-scratchers of the legislative session,  Gov. Inslee has proposed SB 5149 – Funding Foundational Public…

BIAW Opposes HB 1084 – Allowing jurisdictions to create their own building codes

BIAW is opposing HB 1084 – Reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions by achieving greater decarbonization of residential and commercial buildings.…

This Week’s Bills: Jan. 25 – Jan. 29 – We Need You!

BIAW’s advocacy team is working on the following bills during the week of Jan. 25 – Jan. 29. You’re making…

State Building Association celebrates remodeling excellence

OLYMPIA…The Building Industry Association of Washington has announced the winners of its 2020 Excellence in Remodeling Awards. The EIR awards…

Governor repeals State Building Code Council code extensions

Gov. Jay Inslee today repealed the emergency code extension approved by the State Building Code Council last week. Claiming that…