As a BIAWC member for a decade or so, RE Sources is hopeful that this new regime represents significant changes at BIAW that will trickle down to their chapters, including BIAWC.

Project registration with the BIAWC or the USGBC is necessary to be eligible and third-party verification will be required at the time of project completion to ensure that the project was built to the eligibility threshold.

Despite the hardship, Clark sees this as a time to strengthen resolve among the 600 BIAWC members.

"The Home and Garden Show, sponsored by DeWaard and Bode, KAFE 104.1, Builders Alliance, Peoples Bank, Northstar Stone and Landscape, Interior Doors and More, and Costco, is a great place to learn about new products and services directly from Whatcom County businesses, but is also a fun way to enjoy part of your weekend." BIAWC Executive Officer Brian Evans exclaims.

As the city updates its Comp Plan and looks at its fee structures in the coming year, BIAWC urges all residents to get involved.

"If you have never done this before, call the BIAWC or just ask the first contractor you call: Are you folks licensed or registered under Washington state law?' Usually what you will want to find out is their contractor registration or license number.

Dickinson also noted in the BIAWC's statement how the draft amendments rely heavily on WTA, an independent entity, as the main form of alternative transportation.

The BIAWC holds an annual Golf Classic to benefit the BIAWC Construction Scholarship Fund and the Construction Careers Academy.

She earned the title of 2007 Associate of the Year at the 2007 BIAWC Awards Banquet.

The BIAWC serves its members and the community in many ways.

Cowden Gravel and Ready Mix, Overhead Door and golfers raised $8,000 for people in need during the Building Industry Association Whatcom County (BIAWC) annual charity golf tournament in August.

If a company builds widgets that are useful to people in the construction industry, then networking at the BIAWC should be considered.