The Master Builders Association of Pierce County is proud to announce the launch of our 2026Membership Drive, running from April 1 through May 31. This exciting annual campaign gives members the opportunity to grow their professional network, strengthen the local...
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Welcome to the 2026 Board and Elected Leadership of the Master Builders Association of Pierce County
The Master Builders Association of Pierce County (MBAPC) is proud to welcome our 2026 Board of Directors and elected leadership team. This year marks an exciting chapter for our association as we continue to advocate for the...
Giving Back in Pierce County: Building Stronger Communities Through Service
Giving back is more than a value at the Master Builders Association of Pierce County (MBAPC); it’s a responsibility. As a leading construction and building industry association serving the South Sound, our members and councils are committed to strengthening the...

Scott Walker Named BIAW’s 2025 Builder of the Year
Master Builders Association of Pierce County proudly congratulates Scott Walker of Rush Residential, Inc., recognized as the 2025 Builder of the Year by the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW). This prestigious statewide honor celebrates professionals...
Congratulations to Our 2025 “Best of Pierce County” Winners
Every year, Pierce County residents and professionals come together to recognize the businesses that shape our communities, those who build, repair, and design the spaces we call home. The Master Builders Association of Pierce County is proud to celebrate our...
Pierce County’s First Year of SB 5290 Compliance: Early Results and Challenges
Table of ContentsThe First Statewide SB 5290 Performance ReportHow Pierce County Cities Are Performing Under SB 5290Bonney Lake: Ahead on Construction Permits, Behind on SubdivisionsPuyallup: Facing Delays in Multifamily and Subdivision PermitsTacoma: Balanced...
Building a Future: Careers in Construction Month
Table of ContentsWhy This Month MattersHow NAHB Encourages EngagementTips for Organizations & Individuals Eyeing Construction Industry OpportunitiesKey Takeaways: Careers in Construction MonthJoin NAHB & MBA Pierce County in Building Careers & Communities...

Celebrating the 2025 Remodeling Excellence Award Winners
2025 Remodeling Excellence Award Winners! Let's Celebrate! Congratulations!Kitchen Bath Entire HomeBasement/ADUGet Away RoomCommercialHistoric Renovation/RestorationResidential Interior DesignOutdoor Living and LandscapingOpen CategoryPeople’s Choice 2025 Remodeling...
Master Builders Association of Pierce County’s PWB Wins National Award
The Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council of the Master Builders Association of Pierce County has achieved a remarkable milestone—being named 2024’s Council of the Year (Medium Category) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This incredible honor...
Washington’s 2025 Minimum Wage Increase: What You Need to Know
Starting January 1, 2025, Washington’s minimum wage will rise, reflecting an increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). This adjustment accounts for higher housing and food costs reported over the past year. Washington...
