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  • Builders Bulletin: Growth in Washington's Construction Sector

    Posted on Jun 9, 2023 in:
    • Builders Bulletin
    The construction sector in Washington showed significant growth, with an increase of 5200 jobs between April 2022 and April 2023. The total employment in construction statewide reached 236,800, underscoring the industry's importance and contribution to the state's economy. Unemployment overall has remained low, with a rate of 3% in the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett area.
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  • Press Release: MBAKS Constructs Accessible Ramps for Disabled Individuals to Improve Mobility and Independence

    Posted on May 22, 2023 in:
    • Press Releases
    • MBAKS News
    Since 1993 the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) has built almost 600 wheelchair access ramps for families in need. Built by MBAKS members and community volunteers, these ramps provide a much-needed benefit for those who struggle to get themselves or their loved ones safely in and out of their homes.
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  • Builders Bulletin: Builder Confidence Climbing

    Posted on May 10, 2023 in:
    • Builders Bulletin
    The HMI was 45 nationally, while in the West the HMI was 41. While this is still below 50 and indicates pessimism about the housing market, the sentiment is slowly rising compared to months prior. The HMI is based on a monthly survey of NAHB members designed to take the pulse of the single-family housing market.
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  • Press Release: MBAKS Announces 2023 REX/T-REX Awards Winners

    Posted on May 8, 2023 in:
    • Remodelers Council
    • Press Releases
    • MBAKS News
    For the 37th year in a row, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) hosted their annual Remodeling/Trades Remodeling Excellence (REX/T-REX) Awards.
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  • Seattle Style: A Field Guide to Classic Seattle Single-Family Homes

    Posted on Apr 26, 2023 in:
    • Master Builder magazine
    With so many unique and storied residential neighborhoods, Seattle and its surrounding communities are jam-packed with classic single-family houses, representing over a century of West Coast design trends.
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