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Amidst economic fluctuations, the construction sector in Washington is grappling with challenges. Recent data reveals a 10,800-job decline in construction employment between February 2023 and February 2024. The state’s overall construction workforce now stands at 225,800.

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By NAHB, Real Estate Rama

Washington, DC—(RealEstateRama)—Juli Bacon, owner of JB Consulting Systems LLC and Bacon Maintenance Services LLC in Woodinville, Wash., was recently sworn in as the 2017 chair of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council.

“Ensuring that women understand they have a place at the table and helping them find a way to get to that place at the table in construction is really important to me,” said Bacon. “We have a lot of young women wanting to know how to get there and my goal as the PWB chair is to help them in the most efficient way possible.”

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MBAKS members showed up in record numbers for our September 18 General Membership Networking (GMN), making it our largest GMN yet!

The evening was full of connections, conversations, and celebration as we unveiled our brand-new annual print magazine, Blueprints. Guests also got a sneak peek of what’s to come at this year’s end-of-year party.

A big thank you to our sponsors—Italian Custom Cabinets, Pella, and Capital Benefit Services—for making the evening possible.

Don’t miss your chance to join us at the final GMN of 2025 on October 16. Mark your calendars today!


Staff and members enjoy GMN and Blueprints launch!