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For precautionary reasons related to COVID-19, MBAKS offices are currently closed, with a planned reopening date of Monday, June 28. Staff is working remotely and can be reached via phone or email. For more resources, read our COVID-19 updates. Events and class cancellations are noted on our events calendar.

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 sponsorship and 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 homebuying and selling less stressful with help from real estate experts.

Build

Pro tips from premier Puget Sound builders for a successful homebuilding process.

Remodel

Transform your space for the most dazzle—and the fewest dollars.

Maintain

Keep your family safe 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
Jun 29

Project Management - Part 2

Develop the skills you need for successful project management by learning how to get a project built on time and on budget.  This is a 2 part NAHB live online series.
Wednesday
Jun 30

Train Up Your Talent Pool

Talent management is more than just hiring the right staff.
Thursday
Jul 1

Seattle Builders Council Breakfast

Break bread and discuss ways to enable business to operate more efficiently in Seattle.
Thursday
Jul 1

Getting Your GRIP on Claims, Comp & Safety

Do you want strategies and tools to be successful in the GRIP retrospective rating program? This is the webinar for you!
Tuesday
Jul 6

Shaken, Not Stirred Happy Hour

But you can order your drink however you like.
Wednesday
Jul 7

Developer Builder Issues Council Virtual Breakfast

Solving Snohomish County issues starts with you.

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

  • Press Release: MBAKS Announces 2021 REX/T-REX Awards Winners

    BELLEVUE, Wash.—June 12, 2021—For the 35th year in a row, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) hosted their annual Remodeling/Trades Remodeling Excellence (REX/T-REX) Awards. The REX / T-REX Awards, presented by the Remodelers Council of MBAKS, encourages local remodelers and builders to submit their best projects of the year. Each submission is reviewed by a panel of remodeling professionals from across the country and winners are selected in each category.

    Jun 14, 2021

  • Snohomish County Council Adopts New ADU Regulations

    This week the Snohomish County Council unanimously adopted MBAKS priority legislation related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs), expanding the ability of property owners to build them. The new code can be expected to be in effect at the end of June.

    Jun 11, 2021

  • SCT-PAC Endorses 2021 Buildable Lands Report

    This week the Snohomish County Tomorrow Planning Advisory Committee (SCT-PAC) gave its approval and forwarded to the SCT Steering Committee the 2021 Buildable Lands Report.

    Jun 11, 2021

Homeowners Blog

  • Wine Room Design Trends: What You Need to Know

    Home cellars used to mean putting wine racks in your basement. But today, the possibilities are endless.

    Sep 17, 2020

  • Eight DIY Tips for Creating a Stunning Shower Experience

    One of the reasons bathroom remodels are so popular is there are so many great styles and options to choose from. But with so many choices, it can sometimes be tricky to know where to start or what to focus on. To keep things simple, we’ll focus on creating a stunning shower enclosure to tie the whole bathroom together.

    Sep 10, 2020

  • Let's Talk Decks

    Want to spend more quality time in your outdoor space? Consider building a deck.

    Sep 3, 2020

Built Green Blog

  • Martha Rose Construction: 5-Star City Cabins at Abbott's Alley

    This small enclave of live/work units is located in the heart of Skagit County, with all of the healthy home and energy efficiency features you’d expect in a Martha Rose Construction project. Despite being a novel idea when first proposed, this project has been a good reminder that reviving the old way of “living above the shop” has a myriad of benefits.

    Jun 1, 2021

  • Dwell Development: 5-Star Net Zero Energy Homes

    Along a few blocks on Bagley Ave. N there are three new Built Green 5-Star certified homes designed with energy efficiency in mind, as well as homeowner comfort. All of Dwell’s projects include triple-pane windows, double 2x4 walls, and heat recovery ventilators (HRVs).

    May 4, 2021

  • Now Accepting Built Green Conference Session Submissions

    We are planning our annual Built Green Conference, presented by King County GreenTools, and we invite YOU to submit a proposal for a breakout session! Proposals are due June 9. This year’s conference theme is Equitable Futures. After spending over a year isolated by social distancing, witnessing the unjust disparities faced by our BIPOC community members, and now the hope brought on by COVID-19 vaccine distribution, we are filled with a renewed sense of purpose.

    Apr 23, 2021