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Celebrating Women’s History Month

Like many women in construction, Darylene Dennon grew up around construction, but she took a few detours on the way to becoming the first tradeswoman to chair NAHB’s Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council. Dennon recalls how PWB started back in the 1950s and its growth and evolution over the years.

Want to fix Washington’s housing crisis?

Master Builders Association of Pierce County Past President Scott Walker says to help builders develop more housing for Washington families who desperately need homes, regulators need to reduce barriers and change their attitudes toward home builders.

Three women lead the way

Meet three women who have risen to the leading roles of Madam President in their respective local associations for 2023

Jenn Kavanaugh

ROII DIRECTOR ASSOCIATION SERVICES DIRECTOR

Brenda Kwieciak

GENERAL COUNSEL

A legal challenge on the costly new energy code

Steps for success at the 2023 BIAW Winter Board Meeting

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ROII: The first line of defense against workplace injuries

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On The Cover

A home in progress: but what does it take to get to that point? A lot of expensive, time-consuming hurdles. Builders have been sounding the alarm for years. Now, lawmakers are finally recognizing that the state’s housing and homelessness crisis is largely due to a dramatic lack of housing supply. Read more on page 18.

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