King County ended 2016 with a 7 percent increase in single-family permit activity compared to 2015 and a 7 percent decline in multifamily permits, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Meanwhile, Snohomish County saw a 13 percent increase in single family permits and a 2 percent increase in multifamily permits at year's end.

This week, Shannon talks to Kimberley Martin with Cyneburg Services about the benefits of networking at MBAKS.

Listen: The Dunn Lumber Podcast: How Contractors Can Protect Themselves From Litigation, recorded live November 17 at the Master Builders Association Remodelers Council Dinner. Get insights on avoiding litigation and how to protect your business once litigation has begun from attorney Scott Noel.

Juli Bacon, owner of JB Consulting Systems and Bacon Maintenance Services in Woodinville, has been sworn in as the 2017 chair of the National Association of Home Builders Professional Women in Building Council. Bacon is also a partner in JJ BizWorks.

On behalf of this year’s Remodeling Excellence Awards (REX/T-REX) Committee, we invite you to participate in the 2017 REX/T-REX Awards. As always, this celebratory annual event is an opportunity to appreciate your craftsmanship and superior remodeling expertise.