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Washington winters bring their share of challenges—cold air, continuous rain or snow, and gusty...

Inland Northwest AGC: Setting the Standard with 2024 Chapter of the Year & PR Awards

At Specialty Group, we’re excited to celebrate a significant achievement in our local construction...

Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke: What You Need to Know

As wildfires become more frequent and severe, especially in regions like the Pacific Northwest,...

How Wildfire Smoke Affects Indoor Air Quality

Wildfires have become increasingly common and severe, impacting vast regions and creating...

Unveiling the Hidden Health Secrets of Your Home: Welcome to Specialty Home Rx

Hey there, homeowners! Let's talk about something that doesn't always get the spotlight: the...

Understanding the Top 10 Changes in the 2021 Washington State Building Codes

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Understanding the Top 10 Changes in the 2021 Washington State Building Codes The 2021 Washington...

Introducing Specialty Home Rx: Elevating Home Health Standards in Spokane

We are excited to share a recent feature by Spokane influencer Chandler, who highlighted our...

#TipTuesday Guide: The Vital Role of Certified Energy Experts

Welcome to our weekly edition of #TipTuesday, where our expert team members provide helpful tips...

#TipTuesday Guide: Protecting Your Home with Outdoor Faucet Covers

Welcome to our weekly edition of #TipTuesday, where our expert team members provide helpful tips...

Construction Safety Week 2024 – Day 5: Preventing Cuts and Proper PPE

Hello everyone! Welcome to Day 5 of Construction Safety Week 2024. Today, we're discussing an...

Construction Safety Week 2024 – Day 4: Heat Exposure and Fire Extinguisher Use

Hello everyone! Welcome to Day 4 of Construction Safety Week 2024. Today, we're addressing two...

Construction Safety Week 2024 – Day 3: Proper Fall Protection

Hello everyone! Welcome to Day 3 of Construction Safety Week 2024. Today, we're diving into a...

Construction Safety Week 2024 – Day 2: Mental Health

Hello everyone! Welcome back to Construction Safety Week 2024. Today, we’re shifting our focus to...

Construction Safety Week 2024 – Day 1: Silica Dust

Hey, everyone! Today, we're going to chat about something super important to anyone in...

The Aspen Air Purifier: A Breath of Fresh Air for Your Home

When it comes to breathing clean, fresh air in your home, the Aspen Air Purifier is your trusted...

10 Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill and Improve Home Efficiency

As energy costs continue to rise, finding ways to reduce consumption is not only financially...

#TipTuesday Guide: A Haven for Asthma Relief with Aspen Air Purifiers

Welcome to our weekly edition of #TipTuesday, where our expert team members provide helpful tips...

#TipTuesday Guide: Unlocking the Power of Attic Insulation

Welcome to our weekly edition of #TipTuesday, where our expert team members provide helpful tips...

#TipTuesday Guide: The Dangers of Asbestos in Popcorn Ceilings

Welcome to our weekly edition of #TipTuesday, where our expert team members provide helpful tips...

The Aspen Air Purifier: Your Ultimate Solution for Cleaner Indoor Air

Are you concerned about the quality of the air you breathe in your home?You're not alone. Indoor...

The Art of Cozy Living: How Proper Insulation Creates Healthier Homes

A cozy home is not just about plush furniture, soft blankets, and warm lighting. It's also about...

Building Hope: Construction Suicide Prevention Week

In the bustling world of construction, where towering structures reach for the sky and innovation...

Breathe Easier with the Aspen Air Purifier: A Closer Look at Its 3-Stage Filtration

In the quest for cleaner indoor air, the Aspen Air Purifier stands out as a remarkable solution....

Seven Tips For Making An Asthma Friendly Home

In 1984 the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declared May Allergy Awareness Month...

How to Make an Asthma Friendly Home

Observing Allergy Awareness Month and Asthma Concerns In 1984 the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of...

It’s Earth Month!

We're celebrating Earth Month the way we know best: with trees! Trees do so much for us: they...

National Ladder Safety Month

At Specialty, we take pride in operating in an extremely safe environment. We value the importance...

Radon Update

Understanding Radon: A Natural Radioactive Gas and its Origins Radon is a naturally occurring gas...

Training and Adapting

The Transformative Power of Adaptation 2020 taught all of us an important lesson on the value of...

Bullwhip Effect

Ever hear of the “Bullwhip Effect”?This is an interesting situation, which in the fast-changing...

Labor Shortage

Challenges in the job marketOne of the continuing challenges that we face is a shortage of labor....

Impact and Cost

Adapting to Post-COVID Impacts and Weather-Induced Construction ChallengesGiven all of the past...

World Environment Day

What is World Day? World Environment Day was created in 1974 by the UN to create awareness for...

We’ve Planted A Tree

Partnering for Reforestation in the Pacific Northwest At Specialty Group, we are always looking...

Memorial Day

Honoring Heroes: Memorial Day & Military Appreciation Month This year, Memorial Day will be...

Earth Day

Join the Global Movement: Celebrate Earth Day's Legacy and Impact Earth Day was founded on April...

World Health Day

World Health Day's Mission for Global Well-being World Health Day marks the founding of the World...

Reduce Employee Turnover By Engaging Your Workforce

Maximizing Workforce Potential Is your workforce fully engaged in their jobs? Data suggests there...

Safety First

Safety – it’s everyone’s responsibility When you hear this word, you may think of a workplace...

Keeping Our People and Customers Healthy

Our Response to COVID-19 Guidelines and Safety Measures With the recent announcements from the...

Our Work from Home Pivot

Navigating Success During the Pandemic As the COVID 19 pandemic has more than taken root in our...

Your Environment and Peace of Mind