Hammer & Nail is BIAW's once a month e-newsletter. During legislative session, it includes the Lawmaker Review.
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The June 2018 issue of the
Building Insight will be published soon. Click the links below to see a preview of what's in the next issue:
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BIAW Receives Partnership Award from AWC
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The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) is proud to announce it has received a
2018 City Champion Award in the Partners for Progress category from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC)!
The award was given to BIAW, among other partners, for finding common ground to help pass Hirst and Foster “fix” legislation and for their efforts to ensure that city challenges were considered during the process.
In its email to BIAW announcing the award, the Association of Washington Cities specifically noted Government Affairs Director Jan Himebaugh and BIAW’s contributions over the past few years to find a fix for pressing water problems – which impacted residents as well as businesses, including our home builder members:
“This award recognizes the unique partnerships created to address the complex water resource issues that faced our state these past few years. Specifically, we want to recognize the outstanding work and collaboration that Jan Himebaugh provided to help with the Hirst and Foster water ‘fix’ and for your Association’s support for ensuring that city needs were not left behind in the final deal. We are also awarding representatives of the Counties, Realtors, and the Farm Bureau. The collective effort this session to find opportunities for common ground was exemplary. We look forward to continuing our partnership.”
The City Champion Award – Partners for Progress will be presented by AWC at BIAW’s summer board of directors meeting on Friday, June 22 in Pasco, WA.
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Discounted Rooms Ending Soon!
BIAW Summer Board Meeting in Pasco
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BIAW's
2018 Summer Board of Director's meeting
is just around the corner! This year, the summer meeting is taking place from June 20-22.
BIAW has secured a block of rooms at the Red Lion Hotel in Pasco until May 20, 2018.
To receive the discounted room rate, $109 single/double, call reservations at 1-800-RedLion (1-800-733-5466) and mention the group code BUIL0609 when booking or click
here
to reserve online.
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New HR Laws Go into Effect in Three Weeks!
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As a reminder, BIAW has created two charts that summarize the bills for employers, which become effective June 7, 2018. Learn what you must do – and must not do – to comply with the new legislation in these helpful documents:
Fair Chance Act
: This chart outlines the Fair Chance Act, which is intended to give applicants with a criminal record a fair opportunity to be hired by preventing employers from screening them out of the applicant pool before assessing their qualifications.
Equal Pay
: This chart outlines Equal Pay and clarifies what is and what is not considered gender-based wage discrimination, and imposes new penalties on offenders.
If you have questions regarding this bill, contact BIAW Government Affairs Director
Jan Himebaugh
or BIAW General Counsel
Adam Frank
at (360) 352-7800.
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Update: OSHA Electronic Reporting Requirement Not Yet in Effect for Most WA Employers
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On Jan. 1, 2017, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) implemented a new requirement that required certain employers to submit injury and illness data electronically using OSHA’s new Injury Tracking Application (ITA).
However, the state's Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) sent out a notice this week that the electronic reporting requirement does not apply to Washington state's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) covered employers, despite a recent OSHA news release in April stating all employers across the country are subject to the rule.
In Washington State, nearly all non-federal employers in Washington are covered by Washington DOSH, not OSHA. Washington employers
do not
have to provide this information to OSHA until Washington has adopted the new requirement, according to L&I.
Rulemaking activity is underway to adopt the electronic reporting requirement in Washington State later this year.
See more »
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Changes to Gas Installation Standards
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Puget Sound Energy's (PSE) installation standards for gas services has changed and new guidelines must be followed by June 1, 2018. Previously, contractors who were installing conduit were asked to leave a work pit that did not expose the stub. Now, crews extend the pit to include and expose 18 to 24 inches of the gas stub.
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BIAW Releases Biennial 'How They Voted' Scorecard on WA State Legislators
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Biennially, BIAW publishes a "How They Voted" scorecard in the
Building Insight
that incorporates voting records of legislators over the past two legislative sessions. The scorecard shows the extent of each legislator's support for, or opposition to, bills and issues important to the home building industry.
The "How They Voted" scorecard appears in the May issue of the
Building Insight
and is accessible online
here »
Editor’s Note
: The biennial "How They Voted" list undergoes several editorial reviews, and on unique occasions, an error gets through. In the May issue, the scorecard should have stated Sen. Wilson voted “Yes” on Hirst fix bill, ESSB 6091, and she has a 100% voting score for 2017-18, not 96%. We sincerely regret the error and have included the correction in the online scorecard above.
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IBS 2019 Scholarship Program
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The 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is now accepting applications until June 15 for their Builders' Show Scholarship Program. Young professionals, ages 18-35, can apply to receive full registration, hotel accommodations, and roundtrip economy airfare to IBS 2019 in Las Vegas.
Whether you're in new home construction, sales, design or remodeling, young professionals are invited to apply and take advantage of exhibits displaying the latest products, as well as gain insights into the industry's hottest trends and techniques. IBS also has numerous member opportunities to make connections.
Apply now »
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This is the state’s largest policy event, attended by hundreds of lawmakers, business and community leaders, media, and civic-minded citizens from across Washington. Each half-day conference features a keynote breakfast and lunch as well as discussion on a variety of policy issues. For more information and to register, click
here »
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EPA Certified Lead-Safety/Renovator/Repair/Paint
EPA and Washington State Department of Commerce requires all contractors who may disturb lead paint on pre-1978 homes take a class to become a Certified Renovator and then register their Firm.
Anyone disturbing more than 6 sq. ft. (interior) & 20 sq. ft. (exterior) of lead-based paint must get the training. Including, Home Improvement/Renovation Contractors, Remodelers/Carpenters, Painters, Plumbers, Electricians, Maintenance Personnel, Residential Property Managers/Owners, Workers Removing or Modifying Painted Surfaces. Activities that are subject to the RRP Program: Remodeling and Repair/Maintenance, Electrical Work, Plumbing, Painting, Carpentry, and Siding/Window Replacement.
Certified Renovator Training:
Certified Renovator Refresher:
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2018 Spike Party
Join us as we celebrate our Spike's at the 2018 Spike Party on June 21 at 7 p.m. Everything you need for a good Spike Party will be there: food, drinks, karaoke, dancing, prizes and - as always - great company.
To get our engines going, we'll also be having our first annual BIAW Belt Sander Race to kick off the night. Be sure to get your racing team ready!
Special thanks to our current Spike Sponsors
: HBA of Tri-Cities, New Tradition Homes, JB Consulting Systems, Print NW, Sockeye Homes, Kevin Russell Construction, AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet, Inc., and Banner Bank.
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BIAW Announces Area 15 Leadership Conference - Sept. 26-28
BIAW, along with the National Association of Home Builders, is proud to invite local association executive officers, staff, and leadership to attend the
2018 Area 15 Leadership Conference. This two-day conference, with an Effective Communications optional training day, offers leadership training skills designed to help participants improve, empower, and reach their individual development and association performance goals.
To register for the Leadership Conference, please
click here »
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BIAW Poll: Yanny or Laurel?
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CONTACT US:
Jennifer Hayes
Communications &
Public Relations Director
360.352.7800 x 152
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