The history of WOSSA

WOSSA was formed in 1990 to provide a united defense against a lawsuit that impacted non engineering designers in the State of Washington as affected third parties.

Leanne FultonNovember 1, 2019

Governor Inslee Signs Bill forming BORPLES as a separate State Agency

On May 21st, 2019 Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 1176 into law, which is the vehicle for BORPLES to become an independent Washington State agency.

Leanne FultonMay 21, 2019

Ten steps to improving customer relationships and managing negative online reviews

Leanne FultonMarch 23, 2019

DNR Implements New Rule

There has long been an issue of mapping topographic features between the OSS designers and Engineers and if showing topographic features within the OSS project footprint was the practice of “surveying” or not. The state DOL (Department of Licensing) for Engineers and Land Surveyor’s board has published their opinion on this matter and have tried to address it with policy from the board for many years.