Building Industry Association of Washington

The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) is one of the state’s largest and most influential organizations fighting for the rights of residential home builders, remodelers and associates in Washington state. Chartered in 1950 by the National Association of Home Builders, BIAW represents thousands of member companies statewide in collaboration with our 14 local building associations. BIAW battles 365 days a year on members’ behalf so we can build homes people can afford.

Washington voters chose natural gas. Now it’s time for the SBCC to align energy codes with Initiative 2066, effective Dec. 5. Yesterday, BIAW released a press release urging swift action to ensure compliance and protect housing affordability. Read the full statement here → https://lnkd.in/g5z6pA7A

Today, we celebrated passing I-2066 to protect natural gas as an energy choice with our members and Let's Go Washington at our Fall Board Meeting Luncheon! Huge thanks to the passionate support of our members and supporters! We could not have done it without you. ?? National Association of Home Builders

We did it! Given the voting trends both on election night and these past two days, it’s clear that Initiative 2066 has been approved by Washington voters! By passing I-2066, voters have ensured that everyone can keep affordable, reliable natural gas for heating and cooking—especially during power outages. Thanks to our association members, our tens of thousands of grassroots supporters and our union and industry partners, like the Washington Hospitality Association, Associated General Contractors of America, Washington REALTORS?? , the Northwest Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association, we sent a thunderous message: Washington demands energy choice. Thank you, Washington, for protecting energy choice!

Today is the day! ??? Thank you to our incredible members and supporters who have stood by I-2066 every step of the way. Your hard work and dedication to preserving affordable energy and housing in Washington have made a huge impact. We couldn’t have done it without you! If you haven’t voted yet, there’s still time to make your voice heard. Every vote counts! #Initiative2066 #ElectionDay #EnergyChoice #AffordableHousing #BIAW #VoteYes

We stand by the freedom of Washington residents to choose the energy that works best for them. With electricity costs over three times higher than natural gas, passing I-2066 is the best way to prevent even higher energy costs. Vote YES on I-2066 to protect energy choice and keep costs down for all Washingtonians. Avista → https://lnkd.in/gdyKNJe9 #Initiative2066 #EnergyChoice #AffordableEnergy #BIAW #VoteYes #NaturalGas

?? The Sept/Oct issue of Building Insight Magazine is here! One of our featured stories highlights John Erwin of John Erwin Remodeling, Inc., who turned a rainy March day into a hands-on training experience for his team. After stepping in to restore a fire-damaged home, John brought his entire crew—from office staff to lead carpenters—on-site to learn, grow, and build together. Check out the full story and more in our latest issue! https://lnkd.in/gAWmUs-D #BuildingInsight #TeamBuilding #OnTheJobTraining #BIAW #HomeRestoration #WorkforceDevelopment

Take it from us... or the many local (and national!) newspapers that have endorsed I-2066! Vote YES on I-2066 and tell all your friends! Cascadia Daily News The Wall Street Journal The Seattle Times

"Gas bans will impact everybody, whether you own or rent your home. They drive up energy bills, which is devastating for people with low and fixed incomes. When the state stops natural gas service, homeowners will have to pay all conversion costs to switch from gas to electric appliances–an average of $40,000/home. Nobody should ever be forced to switch to all-electric appliances. Voting “Yes” on I-2066 stops forced conversions and lets people choose whether they want gas or electric appliances at home." Have you received your voters' guide yet? You may notice Tod Sakai representing BIAW in support of I-2066!????

We Build, We Vote! We have the power to shape this election! You should have your ballot by now, make sure you VOTE! (And vote YES for I-2066??) National Association of Home Builders