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Benefit from government advocacy, education, certification, community outreach, and marketing opportunities for you and your business.

Hero+Home

Join MBAKS as we unveil our 2019 housing priorities at the October 24 Housing Solutions Breakfast. Register now

Keep More of Your Money

Save on health insurance, get discounted building supplies, receive workers’ comp refunds, and more.

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Health Insurance Trust

Most companies save 10-15%.

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GRIP

Improve safety and save money on workers’ comp.

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PrimePay

Cost-effective solutions that help you run your business smoothly.

CREATE THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS.

Whether looking to buy, build, remodel, or maintain, step one starts here. Your dream home is just a click away.

Find the Right Member to Help.

Homeowner's Handbook

Attention do-it-yourselfers! Browse our expert-driven guides and resources to get that weekend project done right.

Buy

Make home buying less stressful with help from John L. Scott, BECU, and more.

BUILD

Premier Puget Sound builders tell you how-to just like the pros do.

REMODEL

Transform your spaces for the most dazzle—and the least dollars.

MAINTAIN

Make the most of your home and protect the value of your investment.

We Care About The Puget Sound

Our communities are also our homes. Learn how we help make our region a better place through our advocacy efforts, sustainability practices, and community outreach programs throughout King and Snohomish counties.

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ADVOCACY

We advocate for builders on the federal, state, and local levels and assist members with permitting and regulatory issues.

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BUILT GREEN

We want to keep our region green. Learn how to certify green homes and implement green building practices.

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GIVING BACK

From building free wheelchair ramps to painting community centers to park cleanups, our goal is to ensure everyone has a happy, healthy place to call home.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND CLASSES

Members get discounts on events and classes.

Tuesday
Sep 25

Sales & Marketing Council Breakfast

Home construction costs have gotten out of control. How do we fix this? Presented by Northwest Gift Company.
Wednesday
Sep 26

Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Training

This three-hour, interactive training provides in-depth insights on how companies and managers can be proactive and vigilant in creating a work culture free from harassment and discrimination
Thursday
Sep 27

Remodelers Council Dinner

Shatter barriers and achieve more with author and leadership coach Dr. Eric Scroggins. Presented by Ferguson.
Friday
Sep 28

Everett Fall Home Show

Tuesday
Oct 2

GRIP Claims 101™ Webinar

Tips & tricks for navigating workplace injury claims from start to finish, now available online.
Tuesday
Oct 2

Shaken, Not Stirred

But you can order your drink however you like.

MEET OUR MEMBERS

“We hold meetings for existing residents even before buying the property, to talk with them and see if building there (in a particular neighborhood) would be a good fit in the first place.”

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Aaron Fairchild, owner, Green Canopy Homes
Green Canopy Homes' Sam Lai, Kate Wells-Driscoll, Eric Lubert, and Aaron Fairchild

MEET OUR MEMBERS

“The MBA Trust has consistently been 10–15% less expensive for us, even with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.”

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Todd Bennett, president of BDR Companies and a 21-year MBA Health Trust Member
Todd Bennett, president of BDR Companies

LATEST FROM THE MBA BLOGS

Catch up on the coolest tech, breaking industry news, latest advocacy efforts, and more.

Builders Blog

  • Professional Women in Building Week 2018: Tradeswomen

    Are women interested in careers in residential construction? Oh yes, we are! Construction offers competitive salaries, benefits, and more. Today, we are highlighting a few of our tradeswomen members.

    Sep 18, 2018

  • Professional Women in Building Week 2018

    Join us in celebrating Professional Women in Building Week. The MBAKS Professional Women in Building Council has many members who have taken risks and challenged the status quo to become leaders.

    Sep 17, 2018

  • North Bend Considering Raising Sewer/WWTP GFC

    The city has said the raise is needed because of a significant increase in costs of WWTP projects over the past few years due to increases in prevailing wage labor cost and trade tariffs increases for the price of steel and copper.

    Sep 14, 2018

Homeowners Blog

  • It’s Tax Time—Can I Deduct My Home Remodel?

    Tax Day is April 17. If you’ve recently remodeled your home or are thinking about renovating in the future, you may be wondering if there is a way to deduct a remodel. After all, you’re looking at a big investment, and it sure would be nice to lower your tax liability to soften the blow.

    Apr 19, 2018

  • 7 Ways to Finance a Home-Remodeling Project

    Owners finance home-remodeling projects in many ways, from using savings to borrowing from a 401(k) to bank loans. Here are some of the most common avenues to pay for your dream remodel.

    Apr 12, 2018

  • Stay Safe This Spring by Checking the Condition of Your Deck

    Do you have a deck? If so, now is the time to address it. Do you know the condition of the structure of your outdoor entertaining or lounging area? It may have been inspected when you bought your home, but have you thought about the safety of it since?

    Apr 5, 2018

Built Green Blog

  • 2018 Built Green Award Winners

    Built Green wouldn’t be the successful program it is today without the hard work of our members, advocates, and partners. That is why, at our annual conference, we take the time to recognize the achievements and efforts of these folks at our reception and awards ceremony!

    Sep 21, 2018

  • Media Advisory: Built Green Conference

    Built Green is excited to welcome Vien Truong as our keynote speaker for the 2018 Built Green Conference taking place on September 13. Truong is a policy expert and movement builder who has been a key architect to building an equitable and sustainable economy.

    Sep 10, 2018

  • Join Us at the Built Green Conference!

    It’s officially September, which means the 2018 Built Green® Conference is right around the corner! If you’re not excited yet about the Built Green Conference on September 13, you should be.

    Sep 4, 2018