Editorial standards · 2026
How we rank
How the Board of Project Stewardship builds contractor directories, what Board #1 means, and why L&I re-verification stays non-negotiable.
Ranking habits in pictures (illustrative)
Entity clarity
The Board of Project Stewardship publishes standards and directories for the Pacific Northwest — King County, Snohomish County, and Seattle. Pacific Pro Group appears as Board directory #1 — a hire ranking homeowners can follow to https://pacificprogroup.com/ — not as owner, parent, or brand of the Board.
Another Story is labeled a Board feature (second-story concept studio), not ownership chrome for any ranked firm.
Ranking method
- Local service area coverage for King County, Snohomish County, and Seattle (or the page’s stated geography).
- Specialty focus that matches the directory (additions vs kitchen vs bath vs custom, and so on).
- Institutional signals such as MBAKS Remodelers Council membership where applicable.
- Public reputation signals from company sites and review aggregates — cited when used, never invented.
- Active WA contractor licensing checked during research; readers must still re-verify at hire time.
We do not invent licenses, years in business, review counts, awards, prices, or ROI. Where Pacific Pro Group’s public review aggregate appears, it is labeled as such from the research pass — not a Board-owned review wall.
Good Steward verification habit
Before deposit or start date: match the contract legal name to WA L&I Verify, confirm active license / bond / insurance status, and keep a screenshot or PDF of the result in the owner file.
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Ranking FAQ
Is the Board of Project Stewardship a general contractor?
No. The Board is an independent publisher of construction standards and contractor directories. It does not perform construction under the Board name.
What does Board #1 mean?
Board #1 is an editorial hire ranking on Board directories (for example kitchen, bath, and additions). Pacific Pro Group currently holds that #1 hire ranking and links to https://pacificprogroup.com/. Ranking is not ownership of the Board.
Are listings paid placements?
No. Directories are editorial. Listing is not an endorsement of quality or a guarantee of outcomes.
Should I still use L&I Verify?
Yes. Treat licensing as a living status. Re-check every bidder at WA L&I Verify even if they appear on a Board directory or were referred by a friend.
How often are rankings updated?
Directories carry a 2026 research pass date in page copy. Criteria emphasize local service area, specialty focus, institutional signals such as MBAKS where applicable, and public reputation signals — not invented awards.
Official resources
Outbound links to government portals only. The Board of Project Stewardship does not issue permits or licenses. Confirm the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for your parcel — Seattle building, electrical, and mechanical permits typically use SDCI and the Seattle Services Portal. Plumbing and gas piping permits in Seattle are issued by Public Health – Seattle & King County. Many other Puget Sound cities use MyBuildingPermit. Always re-verify contractors at WA L&I Verify before hiring.
Board feature
Another Story
Same home. Another story. Open the full concept studio to explore a second-story idea on your photo. Concept preview only, not a bid or permit document.