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Kingston Homes Celebrates 10-Year Business Anniversary
Interview with Erin J. Wriston, CEO of Kingston Homes How many years has Kingston Homes been in business? Kingston Homes will celebrate ten years of business this June. We started with a leap of faith in the aftermath of the housing bust and subsequent recession. It has grown and flourished tremendously over this past decade.…
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Permit Activity in Vancouver on the Rise
The Building Industry Association of Clark County (BIA) reports an increase of single-family residential, multi-family residential, and commercial permits in the City of Vancouver. Construction is poised to help the City of Vancouver, and greater Clark County, recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to March 2021 Building Permit Report released by the City of Vancouver,…
Requirements for the Jobsite
The BIA recognizes the fatigue surrounding COVID-19. However, we can’t stress enough how important it is for every construction company to adhere to workplace safety and health requirements. It’s a great time to review requirements and ensure you’re still in compliance so that you’re prepared for a random Labor and Industries’ inspection. The COVID-19…
If Sick, Stay Home
We know you’re tough but that doesn’t mean you have to power through the workday as you normally would if you were sick. We’re in the middle of a pandemic and it’s important that you help diminish the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. So, if you’re sick, please stay home. People infected with COVID-19 have…
Sticker Shock: What Phasing Out of Natural Gas Means for Washington Homeowners
Despite the supposed focus on legislating laws to help the state recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Washington Legislator and Governor Inslee are attempting to phase out natural gas in new construction homes by 2030 and by 2050 in existing buildings. These new laws would force builders to install heat pumps instead of gas furnaces…
Recent study reinforces homebuyer preference for natural gas home heating, cooking and more
Energy is a critical topic, especially for architects, builders, contractors and real estate professionals. How people heat their homes and their water, how they cook their food, and how they enjoy amenities such as fireplaces and outdoor grills, are all significant factors in many design/build projects – and are also important considerations for people in…
Which Mask for Which Task?
Face coverings and masks do not replace social distancing. In fact, when used in combination these are very useful strategies for reducing the likelihood of spreading the COVID-19 virus. In addition to masking up and staying 6+ feet away from others, remind your workers to always practice frequent hand washing and frequent cleaning/disinfecting of commonly…
MASK: JUST WEAR IT.
Members, we know mask fatigue is real. Our ability to continue to build and remodel homes is dependent upon workers in the industry wearing proper face coverings. Help protect your jobs, our community and the construction industry by wearing a mask. We are partnering with the Small Business Outreach team at the Department of…
985 Households Priced-Out of Clark County Housing Market with Each $1,000 Price Increase
The Building Industry Association of Clark County (BIA) estimates that 35,605 Clark County families will be priced-out of purchasing a home in 2021. This estimate comes from the newest version of a study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The study states that for each $1,000 increase in the cost of median-priced…