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Seattle Builders Council (SBC)

The Seattle Builders Council addresses land use, codes, and other regulatory issues that occur within the city of Seattle. Members are invited to participate in roundtable discussions on local issues affecting day-to-day business and stay in the know with weekly newsletters.

Contact a staff liaison below to subscribe to our builder council newsletters or get help with an issue in your jurisdiction.

Staff Liaison

Aliesha Ruiz
425.460.8204
Seattle Government Affairs Manager

sbc@mbaks.com

Council Leadership

Roque Deherrera
Legacy Group Capital
2021 SBC Chair

Upcoming Events and Meetings

Wednesday
Nov 3

Developer Builder Issues Council Virtual Breakfast

Solving Snohomish County issues starts with you.
Thursday
Nov 4

Seattle Builders Council (SBC) Virtual Breakfast

Virtually break bread and discuss ways to enable business to operate more efficiently in Seattle.
Thursday
Nov 11

Residential Builders Council Virtual Breakfast

Build better, build smarter.
Wednesday
Dec 1

Developer Builder Issues Council Virtual Breakfast

Solving Snohomish County issues starts with you.
Thursday
Dec 2

Seattle Builders Council (SBC) Virtual Breakfast

Virtually break bread and discuss ways to enable business to operate more efficiently in Seattle.
Thursday
Dec 9

Residential Builders Council Virtual Breakfast

Build better, build smarter.

Jurisdictions

Need help with an issue in one of the following jurisdictions, utilities, or departments? We want to work with you. Contact a Seattle staff liaison today.

 

Local Issue Updates

See what we've done recently on issues impacting the building industry in the city of Seattle.

  • 2018 Energy Code Changes Presented at SBC

    Posted on Oct 8, 2021 in:
    • SBC
    • Industry Issues
    • Building Codes
    • Builders Councils
    • Advocacy
    On Thursday, Oct. 7, the Seattle Builders Council (SBC) received a presentation from Tadashi Shiga and Cybil Tribie on “Understanding the Washington State 2018 Energy Code.”
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  • Seattle Builders Council Hears Condominium Law Presentation

    Posted on Sep 10, 2021 in:
    • Advocacy
    • Builders Councils
    • SBC
    • Industry Issues
    • Housing Affordability
    Seattle attorney Tim Wilson of Wilson Law Group of WA gave a presentation to the Seattle Builders Council (SBC) on current condominium law. This creates the unique opportunity to increase density and home ownership opportunities.
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  • Lumber Prices Are Through the Roof. Why?

    Posted on May 7, 2021 in:
    • RBC
    • DBIC
    • SBC
    • Housing Affordability
    • Industry News
    • Industry Issues
    • Advocacy
    The cost of lumber is up a staggering 280%. The cost of housing has increased significantly: constructing just one single-family home is now nearly $36,000 more expensive because of skyrocketing lumber prices. A variety of market conditions and consumer choices are driving shortages and increasing prices. This is on top of already higher lumber prices due to tariffs on Canadian lumber imports implemented in 2017.
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