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Say ‘Hello’ to the new ROII Logo

Big news! After several years, ROII is proud to announce our new brand. This includes a new logo, colors, font,…

2021 IBS Transitions to Virtual Event

After months of preparing for the 2021 International Builders’ Show® (IBS) to be held in Orlando, NAHB made the difficult…

2021 Salary Thresholds Set for Overtime Exempt Employees

The state’s minimum wage will increase to $13.69 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2021. The change is significant this year…

Welcome new Additions to the BIAW Team

BIAW is happy to announce two new additions to the government affairs team. Please welcome Josie Cummings and Damen Jeg.…

BIAW Requests Information and Submits Public Records Requests Regarding ESD Fraud

BIAW filed a public record request on Oct. 5, 2020, to Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) regarding the unemployment fraud…

Residential Construction Leading Economy Despite Shutdown

The September forecast submitted by the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reports residential construction activity continues to rise…