Hammer & Nail is BIAW's once a month e-newsletter. During legislative session, it includes the Lawmaker Review.
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The July 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.
*The July cover photo of
Building Insight at right features an award-winning remodeling project that will be revealed at the upcoming Excellence in Remodeling Awards(EIR). All of the winners will also be published in the July print edition.
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BIAW's Certified Builder Launched!
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BIAW is proud to announce the Certified Builder program, a new designation that breaks ground within the home building industry. This program creates a way to recognize and designate achievement to those in the industry whose work experience and business practices exceed state standards.
Please read the article on the Certified Builder program above in a preview of the July
Building Insight. Also, be sure to visit the new easy-to-use Certified Builder website, which features information on the program, advantages of pursuing the designation, and a link to the Certified Builder application.
Click here for more »
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BIAW Education Program: Tell Us What You Think!
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Everything BIAW does is on behalf of its members and the broader home building community. That includes our commitment to providing continuing education that is timely, topical, well-crafted, and expertly delivered.
We’re asking you to take our quick survey to help BIAW's efforts to expand professional development for our members and our industry. We want to know what is important to you!
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BIAW Summer Board Meeting in Pasco
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Excellence in Remodeling Awards
BIAW’s annual Excellence in Remodeling Awards (EIR) recognizes the best of the best of remodeling projects across the state. Celebrate the winners at the
EIR reception at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20.
Membership Luncheon
You don't want to miss the membership luncheon on Thursday, June 21 at 11:30 a.m. and our special guest speaker Sen. Sharon Brown (R-Kennewick). She represents the 8th district and is the current Deputy Leader of the Senate Republican Caucus.
Belt Sander Races
BIAW knows how to get a party started, so gather your racing team and join us for our first annual BIAW Belt Sander Race at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 21. Each local will go head-to-head racing their belt sander.
Spike Party
Immediately following the Belt Sander Races, help celebrate our Spikes at the 2018 Spike Party (invitation only). 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 Spike Sponsors
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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.
See the complete meeting schedule for the summer BOD meeting
here »
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R.O.I.I.® Select Distributes $19 Million in Refunds!
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BIAW is proud to announce that nearly $19 million in R.O.I.I.® Select refunds are being distributed to participating companies this year!
Beginning this week and through the summer, BIAW senior officers and staff are attending local association R.O.I.I.® Select check distribution events to help celebrate this significant achievement with members and participating companies. These refunds are the result of a partnership between R.O.I.I.® Select and participating members who are committed to reducing workplace injuries by putting in place a "safety culture" within the workplace, reducing claim costs, and implementing other important measures.
To learn more about R.O.I.I.® Select and how we partner with participating companies,
click here »
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WA Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act
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The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) or SSB 6175 was adopted in the 2018 legislative session and takes effect on July 1, 2018. The WUCIOA will govern all Common Interest Communities (CIC), including condominiums and plat communities, created after July 1, 2018.
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It's National Safety Month!
Helpful Tips to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls
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June is National Safety Month and BIAW is sharing tips and guidelines this month to help reduce potential job-related injuries.
This week's tips are provided by the National Safety Council on how to prevent falls while using a ladder and if you're on a roof or scaffolding. Make sure to follow their tips on how to plan ahead and prevent falls.
View tips »
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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 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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CONTACT US:
Jennifer Hayes
Communications &
Public Relations Director
360.352.7800 x 152
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