Public beta methodology

How a provider earns a place in the directory.

BuildingMatch WA is an independent research directory. It helps building owners find a manageable starting set; it does not certify providers, rank quality, or replace official regulatory guidance.

Research reviewedJuly 17, 2026
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Inclusion standard

A listing needs a current provider website, public information relevant to building energy or compliance work, and a reasonable connection to Washington buildings through an office, stated service area, or remote service.

02

Information shown

Profiles summarize public service claims, building types, nearby offices, stated service areas when available, and a direct provider-website source. Unconfirmed territory is labeled as unconfirmed.

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What is not claimed

Inclusion does not mean endorsement. BuildingMatch WA does not verify pricing, availability, licenses, project outcomes, regulatory advice, or whether a provider is the right fit for a particular building.

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Ranking policy

There are no paid rankings, sponsored positions, quality scores, or user-review averages. Search results follow the user’s filters and the directory’s underlying listing order.

Research process

Source first, then summarize cautiously.

  1. Find a current first-party website.Inactive or unverifiable websites are not published as active listings.
  2. Review relevant public service information.Profile language is narrower than the claims found on provider pages whenever possible.
  3. Separate office location from service territory.A nearby office is useful for travel planning, but it does not prove that a provider serves the building.
  4. Recheck links and dated information.The target review cycle is quarterly, with earlier review when a correction is reported.
Independent by design

Official rules always outrank this directory.

Washington Commerce warns building owners to verify third-party communications. BuildingMatch WA never presents itself as a government service and does not contact providers or building owners on the government’s behalf.

Confirm requirements, deadlines, exemptions, and compliance pathways with the official programs before acting.

Keep it accurate

See something outdated—or know a provider we missed?

Submit the public source and the change. No name or contact information is requested.

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