Initiatives Trying to Qualify for Nov. Ballot
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There are quite a few initiative campaigns that are out there collecting signatures so they can qualify for the November ballot.
In an article appearing in the June issue of the
Building Insight, BIAW Government Affairs Director Jan Himebaugh gives an overview on several initiatives that are currently circulating. Please take a moment to read the article
here »
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Next Week: New HR Laws go into Effect
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As a reminder, BIAW has created two charts that summarize the bills for employers, which become effective next week on 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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Save the Date for the EIR Awards
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Every year, BIAW’s Excellence in Remodeling Awards (EIR) recognizes the best of the best of remodeling projects across the state. More than 40 entered this year’s standout competition in categories such as residential exterior remodels, kitchen and bath updates, additions, historic renovations, and entire home transformations, among others.
Awards will be presented at the EIR reception at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20 during the BIAW summer board meeting in Pasco, and is open to all. Plan to attend this year’s outstanding event and celebrate the best of remodeling from all over the state!
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Have an Outdoor Heat Safety Plan?
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With summer around the corner, the hot days are here to stay and so are outdoor heat exposure requirements!
A written safety plan that covers hydration, training, and emergencies must be in place through September. View a sample outdoor heat exposure plan from the Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I)
here »
Find resources and requirements to help you plan and protect your workers
here »
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Take the Safety Stand-Down Survey
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How did your Safety Stand-Down event go? Be sure to take the Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) survey to provide your feedback and a chance to get free keychain flashlights for your stand-down crew before June 15
here »
Also, if you participated, add your company name on the 2018 Safety Stand-Down supports list on the
L&I website »
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BIAW Member Project Receives a Green Home of the Year Award
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BIAW and BIA of Whatcom County member Ted Clifton Jr. of TC Legend Homes was named the winner of the
Green Home of the Year Award for Best Affordable Net Zero category for his 3,106-square-foot West Seattle house. This award-winning home is the perfect combination of cost and performance and landed Clifton a spot in the March 2018/April 2018 issue of
Green Builder magazine.
Clifton says, "I still talk to people who don't even know it's possible to build a net-zero home for the same price as a conventional home." His West Seattle net-positive energy three-story home includes an impressive rainwater harvesting system, air-to-water heat pump, high-performance windows, and much more built at market rate. To learn more about the house and the award, read
here »
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Qualified Rigging/Signal Person
Correct Rigging is essential to make the lift safe. Understanding how to calculate load weights, sling angles, and knowing about wire rope are all critical for the Rigger. If you do not know the proper Rigging techniques, your load could be improperly attached, and the Rigging could fail.
Learn the rejection criteria for wire rope and synthetic slings, how to rig an unstable load, and how to select the proper type of wire rope when you complete this 8-hour course
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BIAW Summer Board Meeting in Pasco
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.
In addition to regularly scheduled board meetings and events, network with others from across the state and learn about opportunities to provide a voice on important industry issues. We are also proud to announce that Sen. Sharon Brown (R-Kennewick) will be a special guest speaker at the general membership luncheon on June 21 at 11:30 a.m.
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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.
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., Banner Bank, and Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish County.
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BIAW Announces Area 15 Leadership Conference
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 on September 27-28. 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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CONTACT US:
Jennifer Hayes
Communications &
Public Relations Director
360.352.7800 x 152
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Building Industry Association of Washington
111 21st Avenue SW | Olympia, WA 98501
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