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    • Case Studies
    |   Feb 28, 2020

    Green Canopy Homes: Madison Valley 5-Star

    Two new 5-star single-family homes sit on the corner of a block in Madison Valley. Mirror images of each other, these homes reflect Green Canopy’s commitment to push for Net Zero.
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    • Remodel
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Maintain
    • Homeowners
    |   Feb 27, 2020

    LVP: The Best Flooring Product You’ve Never Heard of

    In the past, flooring options were limited to carpet, vinyl, hardwood, tile, or laminate, each with their distinct pros and cons. But there’s a new product that can serve a wide range of heavily trafficked, potentially wet spaces: luxury vinyl plank (LVP) or luxury vinyl tile (LVT).
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    • Building Science
    • Built Green
    |   Feb 19, 2020

    Indoor Air Quality—How to Not Let It Walk All Over You

    There’s a lot of focus these days on how volatile organic compounds (VOCs) contribute to unsafe indoor air quality, from building materials to finishes. With the average American spending about 90% of their time indoors surrounded by these materials, there’s good reason for concern.
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    • Case Studies
    |   Feb 3, 2020

    Targa Homes: Shoreline 5-Star DADU

    At first glance, this 5-star detached accessory dwelling unit appears to be a typical new home, but the materials, assemblies, and techniques used in its construction are anything but. Built by Targa Homes, this home was framed with +90% reclaimed fir.
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    • Build
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Jan 30, 2020

    Getting Greener With the Red List

    If you’re like many homeowners, you want to buy green products to keep you and your family healthy and safe. No one wants to expose their loved ones to toxins and chemicals. Whatever your reasons for seeking contractors that use green products, there is an excellent but little-known resource to help you make your selection: The Red List.
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    • Builders Bulletin
    |   Jan 24, 2020

    February 2020 Builders Bulletin: Washington Construction Employment Up

    Construction employment in Washington state reached 227,900 in December 2019, according to preliminary numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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    • Case Studies
    |   Jan 7, 2020

    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.
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    • Press Releases
    • Member Stories
    • MBAKS News
    |   Jan 6, 2020

    ​PRESS RELEASE: Master Builders Association Names Brian Holtzclaw President of Board of Directors

    Previously serving as 1st Vice President in 2019, Holtzclaw now brings his background in land use and real estate development law to his new role as MBAKS president.
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