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    • Built Green News
    |   Sep 21, 2018

    2018 Built Green Award Winners

    Built Green wouldn’t be the successful program it is today without the hard work of our members, advocates, and partners. That is why, at our annual conference, we take the time to recognize the achievements and efforts of these folks at our reception and awards ceremony!
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    |   Sep 19, 2018

    6 Ways to Prep for the Change of Seasons

    Pick this weekend or next to perform basic outdoor maintenance like smoothing driveway cracks and cleaning out the gutters.
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    • Professional Women in Building
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    • Builders
    |   Sep 18, 2018

    Professional Women in Building Week 2018: Tradeswomen

    Are women interested in careers in residential construction? Oh yes, we are! Construction offers competitive salaries, benefits, and more. Today, we are highlighting a few of our tradeswomen members.
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    • Industry News
    |   Sep 17, 2018

    Professional Women in Building Week 2018

    Join us in celebrating Professional Women in Building Week. The MBAKS Professional Women in Building Council has many members who have taken risks and challenged the status quo to become leaders.
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    • Press Releases
    • Events
    • Built Green News
    |   Sep 10, 2018

    Media Advisory: Built Green Conference

    Built Green is excited to welcome Vien Truong as our keynote speaker for the 2018 Built Green Conference taking place on September 13. Truong is a policy expert and movement builder who has been a key architect to building an equitable and sustainable economy.
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    • Built Green News
    • Events
    |   Sep 4, 2018

    Join Us at the Built Green Conference!

    It’s officially September, which means the 2018 Built Green® Conference is right around the corner! If you’re not excited yet about the Built Green Conference on September 13, you should be.
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    • Guest Post
    • Industry News
    • Advocacy
    |   Aug 30, 2018

    Last Chance to Act: Historically-High Lumber Prices are Adding Thousands of Dollars to the Cost of a Home

    Tariffs on imported Canadian softwood lumber are contributing to increased production costs and harming home buyers. Help resolve this crisis by contacting your senators today.
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    • Builders Bulletin
    |   Aug 28, 2018

    September 2018 Builder's Bulletin: Housing Inventory Rises in July

    Puget Sound Region’s population as of April 1, 2018 was 4,134,660. Over the past year, the region added 67,860 people, which is down from last year but still strong.
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