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What Washington employers should know about air quality and worker safety
Poor air quality can create serious health and safety risks, particularly for employees working outdoors. Washington employers must monitor wildfire smoke conditions, communicate hazards, train exposed workers, reduce exposure when required, and provide respiratory protection at designated air-quality thresholds.
Central Washington Home Builders Association
State agency liaisons share practical guidance for starting and growing a business in Washington.
Washington’s Small Business Liaison Team offers free workshops and recorded webinars to help business owners understand state requirements, avoid penalties, and find practical resources for starting or growing a business.
Central Washington Home Builders Association
NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI reflects continued affordability pressure across the housing market
Builder confidence fell to 34 in July as affordability challenges, elevated mortgage rates, high land costs, rising material prices, and labor shortages continue to weigh on the market. NAHB reports sentiment has remained below 40 for 15 straight months, the longest stretch since 2012.
National Association of Home Builders
SBCC energy code CR-102s open for public comment.
The SBCC has finally filed the energy code CR-102s and opened the public comment window
Andi Hochleutner
BIAW has just added another benefit for members to build and strengthen their businesses. The BIAW Contracts Package is now FREE for all home building association members in Washington.
Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW)
BIAW has joined a lawsuit challenging Washington’s new income tax, arguing it unfairly harms small businesses, especially builders with unpredictable project-based income.
Central Washington Home Builders Association