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For precautionary reasons related to COVID-19, MBAKS offices are closed through at least July 3. 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 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.

Thursday
Jul 2

Seattle Builders Council (SBC) Breakfast

Break bread and discuss ways to enable business to operate more efficiently in Seattle.
Tuesday
Jul 7

GRIP Education Meeting

Join us for one or both of these exciting topics: Getting your GRIP on Claims, Comp & Safety • The Elements of a Successful Investigation
Tuesday
Jul 7

PWB Shaken, Not Stirred Happy Hour

But you can order your drink however you like.
Thursday
Jul 9

Residential Builders Council (RBC) Breakfast

Build better, build smarter. 
Thursday
Jul 9

Fast Track to Success—CANCELLED

Get more out of membership.
Tuesday
Jul 14

SMC Design Mix Happy Hour

Connect in comfort!

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

  • 2020 Primary Endorsements

    Each election cycle, our Affordable Housing Council (AHC) interviews candidates at the city, county, and state levels to determine their degree of support for our industry. The following candidates have received an AHC endorsement for the 2020 election cycle.

    Jun 29, 2020

  • Snoqualmie Adopts Administrative SEPA Appeal

    Despite unsuccessful attempts last year to adopt administrative SEPA appeal, Snoqualmie joins the majority of Eastside cities. The Ordinance is now in full effect.

    Jun 26, 2020

  • King County Approves Emergency Supplemental Budget

    The Council approved $86 million in emergency funding for the COVID-19 response. This is the third round of emergency funding the Council has approved since the pandemic began.

    Jun 26, 2020

Homeowners Blog

  • The Key to a Great Kitchen Layout

    Utilizing the kitchen work triangle can improve functionality and lead to a more successful kitchen remodel.

    Jun 25, 2020

  • Taking Doorknobs From High-Touch to Hands-Free

    Swapping out doorknobs is an easy DIY project that can help you minimize transmission in a pandemic and give you flexibility when you simply have your hands full.

    Jun 18, 2020

  • Is an Open Floorplan the Answer for You?

    Most of the time, opening up your floor plan means that you need to remove a wall to improve the overall flow of the room. Start by identifying key benefits and determining the remodel scope and budget.

    Jun 11, 2020

Built Green Blog

  • nwBuilt Builds Two 5-Star Homes, Moves Another

    While most projects start by demolishing the original structure, releasing tons of embodied carbon emissions and contributing to climate change, nwBuilt chose a different path. They partnered with Nickel Bros to relocate the site’s original 730-square-foot bungalow, giving it a second life as an affordable home on Lopez Island.

    Jun 29, 2020

  • TC Legend Homes: Everson Net Positive Home

    This award-winning TC Legend house is the 20,000th project certified by Built Green. As a 5-Star and Net Zero Energy certified home, it exemplifies how the Built Green program’s influence has grown and has been incentivizing sustainable building across Western Washington.

    Jun 9, 2020

  • Deadline Fast Approaching for Built Green Conference Session Submissions

    We are planning our annual Built Green Conference and we invite YOU to submit a proposal for a breakout session! The May 21 deadline is fast approaching. Our Built Green community is buzzing with subject-matter experts and practitioners who can share their stories and experiences with the rest of the community. If you are reading this, you are one of them!

    May 15, 2020