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From the BIAW Blog The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) recently released two new emergency rules to address supply chain issues brought to its attention by BIAW and others in the industry. Heat pumps Deliveries for heat pumps are unpredictable and costs for these systems have increased up to $6,900. Due to the current global microchip shortage, it has been particularly difficult to source the outdoor portion of residential heat pumps. As we shared on Oct. 18, after receiving a request from BIAW, the SBCC adopted the following emergency rule to address the current heat pump shortage: Builders: For…
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Spokane is desperate for sustainable solutions but may be adopting plans that aren’t feasible. In the months leading up to City Council’s vote on adopting the Sustainability Action Plan (SAP), local housing sector leaders have published a third-party feasibility study. On Monday night, City Council voted to approve the final draft of the Spokane Sustainability Action Plan (SAP), which will be used as a framework for meeting the aggressive environmental goals set forth by the City and the State. Spokane has the opportunity to lead the world in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build a more sustainable…
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The People’s Choice winners are Homestead Construction, Panorama Builders, and Strohmaier Construction. Each award was based on a specific price range for the homes. Homestead Construction won for homes priced under $599,999, Panorama Builders won the $600,000-$799,999 range, and Strohmaier Construction was voted best home priced over $800,000. This year’s Fall Festival of Homes showcased 13 homes and four neighborhood spotlights, with over 5,000 visitors. Close to 800 of those visitors then voted for their favorite homes for each price range. SHBA’s Fall Festival of Homes remains the preeminent home show in Spokane each year, giving prospective buyers multiple…
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