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Get vital insights into our region's economic health at our January 30 Economic Forecast Breakfast, presented by HomeStreet Bank. 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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Marketing Opportunities

Grow your business with member-to-member advertising.

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
Jan 21

SMC Design Mix Happy Hour

Connect in comfort!
Thursday
Jan 30

SMC Economic Forecast Breakfast

Wake up, eat well, and be better prepared. Presented by HomeStreet Bank.
Tuesday
Feb 4

Construction Contracts and Lien Law

Structure contracts to minimize problems with customers or other contractors. Plus: how to prepare, record, and foreclose liens.
Tuesday
Feb 4

GRIP Education Meeting

Join us for one or both of these exciting topics: Getting your GRIP on Claims, Comp & Safety • Supervising for Safety
Tuesday
Feb 4

PWB Shaken, Not Stirred Happy Hour

But you can order your drink however you like.
Tuesday
Feb 4

First Aid/CPR in English

Make employee safety a priority with this potentially life-saving training.

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

  • Ribbon Cutting Held for Apprenticeship Program in Marysville

    In the coming semester, students in the program will be learning important building skills and constructing a cottage for a low-income family in need of a home. Skilled trades professions are vitally important and we are happy to be a community stakeholder in this program.

    Jan 10, 2020

  • Snohomish County to Update Review and Permit Fees

    The most recent update to its fee schedule was in 2008. There should be a draft fee document available for stakeholder review in February, with final adoption slated for July. Applications submitted up to that date will vest to existing fees.

    Jan 10, 2020

  • Renton Holds Hearing on Energize Eastside Project

    The Energize Eastside project is Puget Sound Energy’s plan to upgrade 16 miles of transmission line from Renton to Redmond. This backbone of the electric grid hasn’t had a major upgrade since the 1960s.

    Jan 10, 2020

Homeowners Blog

  • Decorating Rules Everyone Should Know

    Redecorating your home is a great way to give it a quick and easy upgrade without the cost or hassle of a remodel. As you begin to think about how you want to redesign your space, consider these cardinal interior design rules to help you in your planning.

    Dec 5, 2019

  • Have a Spare Room? It Might Make a Fine AADU

    When it comes to building attached accessory dwelling units (AADUs), Seattle has some of the most flexible rules in the country. But the process isn’t as simple as you might think.

    Oct 31, 2019

  • When Remodeling, Make Sure the Price Is Right

    Remodeling projects are a great way to add value to your home, but it pays to be realistic about the price upfront.

    Oct 24, 2019

Built Green Blog

  • Pavilion Construction: Maude Apartments

    At an average unit size of 277 square feet, Maude Urban Living offers efficient living from both an economical and resource standpoint. Health and transportation-oriented features extend beyond the property line through proximity to community services and a transportation options portal in the front lobby.

    Jan 7, 2020

  • TC Legend: 5-Star Semiahmoo Resort Home

    This two-story, 5-Star certified home in the Semiahmoo Resort community of Blaine, WA features a tatami room, bringing an element of the Far East into this otherwise Western-style home. The room will serve as a simple gathering space or a place for meditation.

    Dec 11, 2019

  • BDR Holdings: Sonata at Columbia Station

    This new 91-unit transit-oriented development is certified both Built Green 4-Star and National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Bronze level. Committed to building green, BDR Holdings’ Sonata building obtained 535 points on the multifamily checklist—135 points over the required 400 points for 4-Star.

    Nov 7, 2019