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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…

October is Careers in Construction Month

Join BIAW for Careers in Construction Month in October! Help us spread public awareness of opportunities available in residential construction…

Women in Construction: Employment Reaches Pre-Recession Levels

The number of women employed in the construction industry grew substantially in 2018 rising to 1.1 million, a total reached…