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Washington construction contractors are reporting that scammers falsely claiming to be from Labor and Industries (L&I) are demanding they pay money over the phone to ensure their contractor registration remains valid. The callers imply that their registration is...

This year’s Region 9 Conference (May 5-6 , 2024) took place in picturesque Hood River, Oregon, and showcased a blend of insightful presentations, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities.Conference sessions delved into many diverse topics, ranging to the...

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LET THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL KNOW YOUR OPINION ON THE UPDATED ENERGY AND BUILDING CODES AT THEIR HEARINGS NEXT WEEK! Commercial Code Proposal Commercial Cost Benefits Analysis Residential Code Proposal Residential Code Benefits Analysis The Washington State...

TUMWATER — As hotter, drier weather sets in, farmworkers, construction workers, and other outdoor workers will be better protected from heatstroke and other hot-weather hazards because of updated workplace heat rules that take effect in mid-July. Washington is one of...

Washington, D.C. – RMI today finally admitted that the paper does not demonstrate a causal relationship between gas stove use and asthma. In a statement, they confirm that the report ‘does not assume or estimate a causal relationship’ between childhood asthma and...

In Washington State we will be working as an active part of a coalition to regain the ability to have natural gas in homes and commercial construction.  This will include both proactive language to remove restrictions created by the state building code in addition to...

The Washington State Building Code Council is poised to do final votes on the adoption of the residential and commercial energy code proposals on November 4th. After the votes at this meeting, the adopted proposals will sit through a state legislative session before...

TAKE ACTION THIS WEEK TO STOP ATTEMPTS TO BAN NATURAL GAS AND SAVE YOUR BUSINESS! The Washington State Building Code Council is holding a hearing on October 14th on the new Residential Energy and Building Code Proposals. These proposals: Eliminate the ability for home...

In government affairs, we spend a lot of time telling business owners to get to know their lawmakers. But we also need those lawmakers to get to know your business. The best way to do that is to invite them to your business. Let them see what you do. Let them meet...