Great meeting today with BIAW on Washington Policy

For people in many Washington counties, only 20% or less can comfortably afford a home. Why is this and how can it be fixed? Thanks to Greg Lane of BIAW for joining us for Washington Policy on the Go!

Good times with @CWHBA members and staff at Congressman Dan Newhouse's Backyard BBQ. Looking forward to seeing everyone at NAHB's Legislative Conference on June 11! nahb.pulse.ly/nzmgzh0itf

We had so much fun at the Summer Board Meeting in Spokane! Three action-packed days of collaboration, networking, and fun! Share your favorite memories in the comments or upload your favorite pics from the weekend →air.pulse.ly/as2eulj2kx

Congratulations to VanderBeken Remodel for winning BIG at our Excellence in Remodeling awards! Congratulations! 🎉

Thank you to Department of Housing and Urban Development Regional Administrator Chris Patterson for joining us at our Summer Board Meeting in Spokane. From cutting red tape to putting power back in the hands of states and builders, Patterson delivered a powerful keynote on how HUD is working to reduce barriers,

Thank you to our wonderful president, Kent Arola, for hosting BIAW staff for lunch! Kent served delicious crab he caught over the weekend with his family 😋 It was very appreciated! Thank you! 🦀🦀

We inducted Kyle LaPierre into the BIAW Hall of Fame in Spokane at the Summer Board Meeting for his leadership and community service. Congratulations on such an accomplishment!

This year, the Washington Home Builders Foundation awarded $60,000 to support the next generation of builders: 🔹 $30,000 in scholarships to 17 students pursuing careers in construction 🔹 $30,000 in grants to 9 programs offering hands-on trades training across Washington From

What a Par-Tee! Thank you Flatstick Pub for hosting our Mini Masters golf tournament and congratulations to Pete Smith, guest of Gina Carlson of Dunamis Interiors, for winning this year's green jacket!

BIAW explains to The Center Square Washington the: Forces Behind Rising Housing & Land Prices in Washington

New builder-backed laws took effect yesterday, July 27! HB 1096 – Expanding housing options through lot splitting SB 5559 – Streamlining subdivisions in urban growth areas HB 1403 – Simplifying condo construction HB 1576 – Updating historic landmark designations SB 5611 –

Tom Young, co-founder of Azure Northwest, has been appointed to the Washington State Building Code Council🎉 With over 40 years in construction and development, his expertise will help shape building codes that keep housing affordable. Thank you to Daimon Doyle for his years of

Level up your leadership at the BIAW + NAHB Leadership Conference, October 16–17 at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center. From grassroots advocacy strategies that get real results to unlocking hidden wellness tools in your workplace, this two-day conference is designed

The latest Building Insight is here! This issue celebrates a major milestone: ROII participants are receiving over $24 million in L&I refunds this year for their commitment to safety. Inside, you’ll also find: • How school impact fees are driving up housing costs • Trades

Congrats to Pathway Design & Construction for winning Aging-In-Place/Universal Design Over $80,001 at our Excellence in Remodeling Awards! Their thoughtful design features widened hallways, barrier-free entries, and open space beneath sinks for wheelchair access, creating a safe,

Congrats to Family Man Remodeling for winning Outdoor Living Over $100,000 at our Excellence in Remodeling Awards! Their stunning sunroom and deck create the perfect lakefront retreat.

New climate rules are coming to local comp plans—and with them, over 200 policy options from the state. Some aim to reduce emissions. Others? They could drive up the cost of building and owning a home. BIAW is urging local governments to take a balanced approach. Climate goals

Congrats to Moda Design & Remodel for winning the Get Away Room category at our Excellence in Remodeling Awards! They transformed a small niche in a 1900s home into a bold, book-filled retreat—part cozy reading nook, part guest room—while preserving every bit of its historic

A new state-sanctioned report confirms what builders have said all along: many local governments are dragging their feet on permits, well beyond the timelines required by law. Construction permits took 81% longer than allowed. Subdivision permits ran nearly 200% over. Average