State Senator Hans Zeiger announces he will run for the Pierce County Council in 2020.
Zeiger to run for Pierce County Council
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Open for Nominations! 2019 Member Recognition Awards
Master Builders Association of Pierce County is seeking nominees for its annual member recognition award categories. Each year, award winners are presented at the President’s Gala in December. Deadline to nominate is September 27th, 2019.
Member Spotlight: Phillips Burgess PLLC ranked in 2019 “Best Law Firms”
Phillips Burgess PLLC has been ranked in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 2 practice areas
Master Builders Pierce County Awards $12,500 in Scholarships
Master Builders Association of Pierce County (Master Builders Association of Pierce County) is proud to announce 2019 scholarship recipients, all of whom are pursuing higher education in the home building industry.
Recap of the Q3 Development Officials’ Forum
On Friday, August 2nd, Pierce County hosted the third quarter Development Officials Forum in which several building officials from around Pierce County were present.
Trend Alert: Wet Rooms Are Today’s Choice for Beautiful, Usable Bathrooms
Inviting, accommodating and a feast for the eyes—wet rooms are showing up in more and more homes and wowing visitors at new-home showcases.
New Study Shows Home Building Creates Over 100,000 Jobs, Adds $8.4 Billion Annually to State’s Economy
A new report released today shows the total economic impact of the construction of 24,000 single-family homes built in Washington State in 2018 was $8.4 billion.
Master Builders Association of Pierce County is participating in 2019 Stuff the Bus – Make a donation!
Master Builders Association of Pierce County is collecting donations for Communities in School’s Stuff the Bus school supply drive! The collection bin will be located in the Master Builders Association of Pierce County office (3711 Center Street, Tacoma) lobby through August 22, 2019.
Housing Trend: Interest in Accessory Dwelling Units Growing
While single-family homes remain the most desired type of dwelling among home buyers, alternative living spaces are making headway. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as “granny flats,” “mother-in-law suites” or “secondary dwelling units,” are ideal for individuals seeking out a non-traditional living space.
BIAW Announces 2019 Excellence in Remodeling Award Winners
The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) is proud to announce its 2019 Excellence in Remodeling (EIR) Award where we honored 27 winners and honorable mentions. The EIR awards program recognizes outstanding remodeling projects throughout the state.