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President's Message
from March 2022 Building Insight
by BIAW
Spring is in the air! Before we all get too busy, I wanted to thank our state directors and staff for a fun and fruitful winter board meeting in Olympia. I’d also like to share with you a few highlights of the last month.
Primed for progress
You all know how important it is to personally help legislators better understand what we need as an industry (and why) so we can attract support from both parties.
This session, we supported a bipartisan workforce development bill that would have allowed more students to explore residential construction and other industries as a pathway to graduation. We also supported a bipartisan permit streamlining measure to reduce costs for builders and home owners.
While both ultimately died despite passing at least one chamber with strong support, I was encouraged that legislators from both parties understood we need a skilled workforce and smoother processes for remodelers and builders to build homes. Thank you to our government affairs and lobbying teams for their hard work. Here’s to even stronger support next session.
Commitment to construction
This month, we celebrate both National Designation Month and Women’s History Month. It’s a perfect time to talk about how BIAW’s Certified Builder program spotlights the men and women in our industry who’ve achieved this exclusive designation. I appreciate everyone who joined me at the IRL (In Real Life) Reception featuring BIAW Certified Builders at the winter board meeting.
Special thanks to Certified Builder John Erwin from the Olympia Master Builders and Jennifer Kelly from the Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities who joined me in sharing their experiences as Certified Builders. BIAW’s Certified Builder program is as strong as it’s ever been and growing. Join us and show your commitment to being the best in our industry!
Contract templates designed to help you
Finally, I wanted to encourage all our builder and remodeler members to purchase BIAW’s new contract subscription service. Even if, like me, you’ve developed contracts you’re comfortable with, it’s always good to know you have the latest legal language developed by expert attorneys familiar with Washington’s unique legal environment! Get yours today. See page 5 for more information.
