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    • Maintain
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Nov 17, 2016

    Make Life Easier With the Right Kitchen Appliances

    Making the right appliance selections in the kitchen will make or break your space. Modern kitchen appliances exist to make our lives easier, but how do you make the right choice?
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    • Advocacy
    • Industry News
    |   Nov 15, 2016

    Snohomish County budget spares cuts to safety programs

    Everett, Wash.—A united Snohomish County Council passed a budget Monday that staves off most public safety cuts with help from a modest property tax increase.
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    • Video
    • Membership
    • Member Benefits
    • Events
    |   Nov 14, 2016

    Shannon's 60: Vikram Deol

    Shannon talks to new member Vikram Deol of the Deol Group about MBA events and other member benefits.
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    • Education
    • Press Releases
    • MBAKS News
    |   Nov 14, 2016

    PRESS RELEASE: Master Builders Association Receives Grant to Offer Free Crane Safety Classes

    Bellevue, Wash.—November 14, 2016—Seattle was recently named the “crane capital of America," with 58 cranes currently in operation, an increase of 38 percent in the past year. With more cranes, more possibilities exist for accidents. That is why, beginning in February 2017, the MBA and Buildsafe Solutions will be offering free two-day Qualified Signal Person Certification for Mobile Cranes classes, made available in thanks to a grant from State of Washington Department of Labor and Industries’ Safe and Health Investment Projects (SHIP) program.
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    • Member Benefits
    • Member Stories
    |   Nov 14, 2016

    Member Story: LDC Inc.

    Land Development Consulting (LDC) is a consulting, engineering, surveying, and planning firm based in Woodinville. The company was founded in 2003 and currently employs 43 people working in three different market sectors.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    • Build
    |   Nov 10, 2016

    Making the Most of Your Custom Home Experience

    There are often personal reasons to have a custom home built where the buyer is involved at every level, from buying a lot to working with a custom builder from the ground up. Here are some helpful suggestions to guide you through this adventure so you can arrive at your new doorstep intact and satisfied with your experience.
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    • Advocacy
    • MBAKS News
    • Industry News
    |   Nov 9, 2016

    Washington State Lawmakers To Take Aim At High Court’s Well Water Ruling

    Washington state lawmakers are indicating that a priority in the 2017 session will be mitigating or reversing a recent State Supreme Court ruling seen as effectively barring development on properties where well water is required.
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    • Video
    • MBAKS News
    |   Nov 7, 2016

    Shannon's 60: 2016 Leadership Retreat

    This week, Shannon talks to incoming MBA Board President, Mike Walsh of Terrene Homes, about the MBA's focus and priorities for 2017.
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