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EIR WINNERS REVEALED
BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS REVEALED
BIAW HONORS EXCELLENCE IN REMODELING PROJECTS ACROSS STATE
More than 125 members and guests gathered to honor BIAW’s 2019 Excellence in Remodeling (EIR) Award winners. The annual event recognizes outstanding remodeling projects throughout the state in categories including best kitchen, bath, historic renovation, entire home, commercial, outdoor living, and many more.
Remodeling projects in 33 categories were submitted for judging by a panel of industry experts and peers. The 27 winners and four honorable mentions include seven first-time awardees. BIAW Treasurer Tracy Doriot was master of ceremonies.
Congratulations to all the 2019 EIR winners.
BIAW’s Excellence in Remodeling winners and representatives proudly display their awards during the annual reception.
EXTERIOR OVER $40,001 R4 Construction
KITCHEN UNDER $45,000 509 Design
KITCHEN $45,001 - $75,000 R4 Construction
KITCHEN $75,001 - $140,000 Arrow Kitchen + Bath
KITCHEN $75,001 - $140,000 HONORABLE MENTION Tenhulzen Residential
KITCHEN OVER $140,001 York Enterprises
BATH UNDER $35,000 R4 Construction
BATH $35,001-$60,000 Kingdom Builders Construction BATH $60,001-$80,000 Arrow Kitchen + Bath BATH UNDER $35,000 HONORABLE MENTION Vanderbeken Remodel
BATH OVER $80,001 A Kitchen That Works LLC
ADDITION UNDER $125,000 Sockeye Homes
ADDITION $125,001-$250,000 Tenhulzen Residential
ENTIRE HOUSE UNDER $200,000 Sockeye Homes
ENTIRE HOUSE $200,001-$400,000 HONORABLE MENTION Irons Brothers Construction
ENTIRE HOUSE $400,001-$600,000 Band Construction
ENTIRE HOUSE OVER $600,001 Phase II, Inc. ENTIRE HOUSE OVER $600,001 HONORABLE MENTION Sockeye Homes
AGING IN PLACE/UNIVERSAL DESIGN OVER $80,001 Irons Brothers Construction
COMMERCIAL OVER $750,001 Credo Construction, Inc.
GET AWAY ROOM Irons Brothers Construction
OUTDOOR LIVING UNDER $100,000 Cyneburg Scapes
HISTORIC RENOVATION/RESTORATION R4 Construction OPEN UNDER $125,000 Vision Woodworks
OPEN OVER $125,001 Phase II, Inc.
It’s not too early to think about next year’s Excellence in Remodeling awards! Companies report when they successfully market themselves as an”award-winning” company, consumers no longer depend solely on the “low bid” approach.
The 2020 EIR awards are in conjunction with BIAW’s summer board meeting scheduled for June 22 at Skamania Lodge.
For more information, contact Al Audette at (360) 352-7800 ext. 105 or ala@biaw.com.
L&I SAFETY CONSULTATION PROGRAM: NO-FEE & CONFIDENTIAL //
Many employers may not realize L&I offers a no-fee, confidential service called the DOSH Consultation Program. It’s included as part of your workers’ comp premiums. A DOSH safety consultant will visit your place of business, at no charge, and check to make sure all required paperwork is in order. They can alert you of any safety violations at your shop or jobsite.
You will not be fined by a consultant (consultants cannot write citations), however, you will be required to correct serious hazards, but you face no financial penalties. It’s better to find out where you stand on violations while no fines are attached, rather than during a compliance inspection later.
L&I compliance inspectors are not allowed to review the safety consultant’s inspection report unless you volunteer it. The report can also be used as evidence of your good faith effort to provide a safe workplace. A safety consultation will also remove your company from L&I’s Programmed “random” Inspection list for a year.
Visit: lni.wa.gov/Safety/Consultation
ONLINE SAFETY TIPS
Running a business in the residential home building industry and trying to keep up with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Division of Occupational of Safety and Health’s (DOSH) rules can certainly be a challenge. While it’s true that there are myriad of things to know about keeping in compliance with DOSH rules, below are a few things employers can do to help save yourself some time, money and frustration.
ONLINE RESOURCES // work and training documentation.
RULE UPDATES/RULES IN DEVELOPMENT //
L&I’s Listserv services let’s you keep up to date on rules and those in development. Subscribe online at no charge to receive automatic email updates.
Visit: lni.wa.gov/Main/Listservs/SafetyStandards.asp
SAFETY & HEALTH //
L&I’s What’s New in Safety & Health webpage spotlights new safety and health updates and training.
Visit: lni.wa.gov/safety/newsevents/ whatsnew.asp?F=M
SMART PHONE APP //
L&I’s app, HSEQ/WA, allows prompt reporting of Good Observations, Near-Miss incidents and Accidents via your smartphone.
Visit: lni.wa.gov/Safety/GrantsPartnerships/SHIP/ awardees/SherveyAssocSchuchartConstMellora/ HSEQWAApp-NearMissAccRept.asp
SAFETY PLANS FILLABLE FORMS TRAINING //
Staying current with DOSH rules requires a fair amount of paperor youtu.be/Conkpw0GWRM
In addition, many required documents, safety plans and inspection forms can be found online, as well as be easily completed online or from the convenience of the jobsite.
Online resources include training, videos, publications, A-Z safety, and health topics, as well as, tool box talks (safety meeting subjects) all free of charge.
Visit: lni.wa.gov/safety
SUMMER MEETING — YAKIMA BOARD HIGHLIGHTS
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[A] Special guest speaker Senator John Braun (R), serving Thurston, Cowlitz, Lewis and Clark counties, takes questions and answers from members and guests during the general membership luncheon. [B] First Vice President Sherry Schwab with special guest Alicia Huey of the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders. Huey
is a candidate for NAHB 2020 Third Vice Chairman and was endorsed by BIAW’s board. [C] Fourth annual cornhole tournament winners MBA of King
and Snohomish Counties member JD Thueringer and BIAW staffer Brenda Kwieciak proudly flash their winnings during the Spike Party festivities.
BIAW EXPANDS COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Bailee Wicks is the newest addition to BIAW’s communications team. She will fill a new position as communications writer and editor.
In June, she graduated with honors from Central Washington University, majoring in digital journalism. At Central, she wrote and edited articles for the school’s PULSE Magazine for three years before becoming editor-in-chief during her senior year. Wicks’ article, Sexual Assault: What’s Behind the Rise in Reports on Campus? was recognized as a National 2016 Mark of Excellence Award winner by the Society of Professional Journalists in the non-fiction category. PULSE magazine also earned Best of Show during the Associated Collegiate Press’ 2018 midwinter convention held in Long Beach, CA. Wicks originally hails from Fife, WA and is the oldest of three daughters. She currently resides in Olympia and soon hopes to start a ‘family’ with a new puppy. You can contact Bailee at (360) 352-7800 ext. 112 or Baileew@biaw.com.
SUMMERTIME EVENTS LOCAL HAPPENINGS
SAN JUAN BA MEETING DRAWS HUGE CROWD
BIAW Treasurer and BIA of Clark County (BIACC) member Tracy Doriot addresses attendees of BIACC’s 50th Anniversary celebration dinner. Recognition of past presidents as well as student scholarships were presented during the tribute to five decades promoting and protecting the building industry.
The MBA of Pierce County Remodelers Council’s annual Seafood Fest attracted over 130 members and guests. Attendees enjoyed live entertainment, feasted on shrimp, salmon, and crab, played cornhole, and created memories with a photo booth. A “Stuff the Bus” bin was also on display for those wanting to provide children in need with backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming school year.
BIAW would like to welcome Mike Carlson as the new executive officer of the San Juan Builders Association (SJBA).
The SJBA held a standing-room only meeting to educate companies on the many benefits of membership, including participation in R.O.I.I.® Select.
Welcome, Mike. BIAW looks forward to working with you and helping you grow and retain your membership.
Please note: The SJBA office has moved and is now located in Friday Harbor.
North Peninsula Building Association (NPBA) held it’s annual membership appreciation event at the Sunnydell Shooting Grounds. Above, NPBA members and guests test their shotgun skills hitting sporting clays from the covered stand.
Olympia Master Builders (OMB) Membership Director Jenni Hatfield (seated) and Executive Officer Angela White (l) register and greet attendees of OMB’s Professional Women in Building (PWB) kick-off party last month in Olympia.
