SUMMER 2021
BUILDERS OVERVIEW
GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT You‘ll see a common theme in this issue of the Builders Overview. SHBA and our members have been advocating for the return of trades being taught in schools for what seems like decades at this point. Our members are making it happen with new outreach programs. Permanent residential construction curriculum is even being added to local schools next year. It‘s all happening because of YOU. We can‘t wait to see the fruits of your labor as new generations of students find careers in the construction trades.
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KEEPING OUR FOOT ON THE GAS Joel White, Executive Officer
LAND, LABOR & LUMBER –
06 HOW SHBA IS ADVOCATING ON YOUR BEHALF Scott Milionis, 2021 SHBA Board President
“SPOKANE CLEANER ENERGY PROTECTION ACT”
08 WILL KEEP NATURAL GAS IN HOMES Isaiah Paine, Government Affairs Director
GUEST ARTICLE: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ELECTRONIC
09 PERMIT SUBMITTAL
James C. Moore III, CBO, CFM, Director of Building and Code Enforcement, Spokane County Building and Planning
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ROII EARNS SHBA MEMBERS OVER $4.6 MILLION
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A PIPELINE FOR THE FUTURE
Jennifer Thomas, Membership Services Director
Deacon Band, Education Committee Director