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    • Built Green News
    |   Aug 24, 2021

    Announcing the Launch of the Washington Materials Marketplace

    The City of Tacoma, Seattle Good Business Network, and the US Business Council for Sustainable Development announced the launch of a new program that allows for circular reuse of products and materials that might otherwise be destined for disposal in landfills.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    |   Aug 15, 2021

    Removing the mystery behind contractor markups

    Why does the price between contractors bids vary so much?
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    • Built Green
    |   Aug 12, 2021

    Building in the Time of Wildfires

    Between extreme heat and drought across the entire Western U.S. the annual wildfire season has arrived early in the Pacific Northwest. During the construction phase of any project, there are strategies that can be implemented to keep the build site and staff safe and healthy during wildfire season.
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    • Built Green
    |   Aug 3, 2021

    Wildfire Season—Hope for the Best, Be Prepared for the Worst

    Wildfire season, and the smoke it brings, is upon us in the Pacific Northwest. Fueled by drought and climate change, these threats to the health and safety of our homes are arriving earlier each year. Fortunately, there are simple steps homeowners can take from roof to foundation to make a home safer from embers, radiant heat, and fine particulate matter.
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    • Built Green News
    |   Jul 23, 2021

    Earth Advantage Partners with Built Green to Provide Certification Data for Western Washington

    Earth Advantage®, Inc. and Built Green® announced a partnership to deliver green and energy-efficient home data through the Green Building Registry® (GBR).
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    • Build
    |   Jul 23, 2021

    Bathroom storage options that save space, add style

    A medicine cabinet remains one of the easiest ways to store the little odds and ends one needs in the bathroom. But how has it changed over the years?
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    • Builders Bulletin
    |   Jul 23, 2021

    OFM Releases April 1 Official Population Estimates

    The Office of Financial Management (OFM) has posted its annual population update, which shows continued growth in the Puget Sound region. As of April 1, 2021, King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties added 66,200 people. According to The Seattle Times, the Seattle metropolitan area, which includes King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, now exceeds 4 million people.
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    • MBAKS News
    • Endorsements
    • AHC
    • Advocacy
    |   Jul 7, 2021

    2021 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 2021 election cycle.
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