Building Industry Association of Washington
Non-profit OrganizationsWashington, United States11-50 Employees
BIAW is a nonprofit organization that serves as a trade association for home building in Washington. It represents builders, remodelers, skilled trades professionals and their associates, supporting the industry by advocating for member rights and affordable homeownership at all levels of government. The organization also emphasizes workforce development through education and by offering employee health care plans, and it administers the state's largest and longest-running Retro (ROII) safety incentive program. Through these efforts, BIAW helps sustain jobs, economic opportunity and strong communities. Based in Tumwater, Washington, BIAW is described as one of the largest home building associations in the United States, serving thousands of industry professionals. It focuses on member services and advocacy for the home-building sector. In May 2026, the organization announced a leadership change with the departure of its Vice President of External Affairs to lead the Washington Retail Association.