Industry News

Washington's ADU Boom: Everything Homeowners Need to Know

Accessory dwelling units — backyard cottages, in-law suites, DADUs, mother-in-law apartments, whatever you call them — have never been easier to build in Washin...

March 2026

How AI and Technology Are Reshaping Washington Construction in 2026

The construction industry has a reputation for being slow to adopt new technology. But in 2026, Washington contractors are discovering that AI and digital tools...

Washington Building Code Updates 2026: What Contractors and Homeowners Need to Know

Washington's 2024 building codes took effect statewide in March 2025, and contractors are still adapting to significant changes in energy efficiency, electrical...

March 2026

AI and Robotics Transforming Washington Construction in 2026

Washington's construction industry is rapidly adopting AI and robotic technologies to address persistent labor shortages and improve project outcomes. Here's wh...

Washington Construction Apprenticeship Programs See Record Enrollment in 2026

Washington's construction industry is addressing its labor shortage through a significant expansion of apprenticeship programs. With over 8,000 new apprentices...

Washington Construction Labor Shortage: What Homeowners Need to Know in 2026

If you've tried to book a contractor in Washington State lately, you already know: getting skilled tradespeople isn't what it used to be. The state's constructi...

March 2026

Washington Construction Market Q1 2026: What Contractors and Homeowners Need to Know

title: "Washington Construction Market Q1 2026: What Contractors and Homeowners Need to Know"

Washington Construction Material Costs: Spring 2026 Update

title: "Washington Construction Material Costs: Spring 2026 Update"

Washington Contractor Bond Requirements: What's Changing in 2026

Washington State requires all registered contractors to maintain a surety bond protecting consumers. The current minimums are:

Washington Contractor Insurance Requirements Tightening in 2026

Washington State's Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is intensifying contractor insurance verification and considering raising minimum liability requiremen...

March 2026

Washington Contractor Scam Alerts: Protect Yourself

Every year, hundreds of Washington homeowners lose money to contractor scams. From unlicensed operators who disappear after taking deposits to sophisticated fra...

March 2026

Washington's Green Building Revolution: What Homeowners Need to Know

Washington State has some of the most aggressive clean energy and building efficiency standards in the nation. For homeowners, that means new requirements, new...

March 2026

How Washington's Housing Market Is Reshaping Contractor Demand

Washington's housing market is sending mixed signals — and contractors are caught in the middle. Interest rates hovering near 7% have cooled new home sales, but...

March 2026

Washington L&I Launches Spring 2026 Contractor Enforcement Blitz

title: "Washington L&I Launches Spring 2026 Contractor Enforcement Blitz"

Spring 2026 Home Improvement Guide: What Washington Homeowners Need to Know

title: "Spring 2026 Home Improvement Guide: What Washington Homeowners Need to Know"