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In November 2016, voters in Washington state voted to establish a mandatory sick leave law for workers in their state. The problem is that many large cities in Washington such as Seattle and Tacoma have also adopted their own sick leave measures, and these measures are not always in sync with the state law. What is the employer to do?

This week, Bob Smith from Advanced Insurance Solutions shares why he's been an MBAKS member for 28 years.

Join us for the Taste of Italy Dinner & Elected Officials Reception, March 15 at the Normandy Park Community Club (aka The Cove) for delizioso Italian cuisine and the exclusive opportunity to chat with area elected officials.

Maintaining historical structures adds cultural value to a city modern buildings alone cannot provide. The preservation of historic structures also significantly reduces the use of natural resources typically used in new construction. Seattle-based developer barrientos RYAN recognizes the importance of preservation and applied it to their new mid-rise project in Seattle's University District, The Parsonage.

The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties kicked off its first general membership meeting of the year—an economic forecast breakfast presented by the association’s Sales & Marketing Council, featuring presentations by Metrostudy Regional Director Todd Britsch and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor Dan Becraft, C(k)P QPFC.

This week, MBAKS Snohomish County Manager Mike Pattison explains the Hirst fix and what it means for our members—especially those in rural areas.

The Builder's Bulletin aggregates key housing statistics of interest to our industry, such as home price and permit data and supply of housing inventory. See the February 2018 report.

2017 was another big year for Built Green! From certifications to ground-breaking research to elevating our influence per the 2017 MBAKS vision, we got a lot done with the help of our members and partners. Let’s take a look at the year in review!