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    • Tips & Trends
    • Builders
    |   Dec 14, 2018

    Make the New Business Income Deduction Work for You

    Many businesses will benefit this year from the new 20 percent qualified business income deduction. This deduction applies to "pass-through entities:" partnerships, S-corporations, sole proprietorships, and most LLCs. There’s still time for last-minute tax strategies, so don't neglect to consult your CPA.
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    • Built Green News
    • Benefits & Incentives
    |   Dec 10, 2018

    Kickstarting Green Building Everywhere

    Built Green has seen a lot of success, but our numbers are not evenly spread across the Puget Sound area. In recent years, we’ve seen big numbers and high market shares in Seattle, Shoreline, Kirkland, and Issaquah. Why these areas? The short answer is: incentives.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Maintain
    • Homeowners
    |   Dec 6, 2018

    Prep Your Home for Holiday Travel

    If you’re heading out this winter, follow these tips to keep your house safe.
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    • Case Studies
    |   Dec 4, 2018

    Stringham Construction: TOD Apartments

    This project by Stringham Construction is piloting the wave of new multifamily checklist projects, featuring a Walk Score of 96, an abundance of bike storage, top-of-the-line finishes, vibrant colors, and a focus on energy efficiency.
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    • Builders Bulletin
    |   Nov 27, 2018

    December 2018 Builder's Bulletin: Snohomish and Pierce Counties See Decline in Single Family Permits, Rise in Multifamily Activity

    Within the three-county metro area, the only county to see a slight increase in single family permits through September 2018 was King County, where permits were up four percent. Meanwhile, multifamily permits are up three percent throughout the metro area.
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    • Member Stories
    • Membership
    • Built Green News
    |   Nov 15, 2018

    Raising the Bar

    Here at Built Green, as one might expect, we believe in sustainability. But if you look closer, you’ll discover other values too: inclusion, market focus, excellence by example. We work for those values every day, but we wouldn’t be nearly as successful if our program wasn’t enriched by members working for those same goals.
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    • Tips & Trends
    • Builders
    |   Nov 14, 2018

    Ignoring Cybersecurity Risks Won't Make Them Go Away

    Cybersecurity can be a scary subject. We get it. It’s daunting and something you just want to ignore in hopes that nothing bad will happen to you. Sorry friend, this subject is all TOO real to ignore. But we’re here. We got you.
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    • Member Benefits
    • Tips & Trends
    • Builders
    |   Nov 7, 2018

    Five Practical Ways Outsourcing Payroll Can Transform Your Business

    You may think it would be too expensive or that you have too few employees to outsource your payroll. However, it is quite the opposite. The time you’ll gain back to focus on your company’s needs will surely reward your bottom line and give you and your employees peace of mind.
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