Building Business News August 2022

Cover Story: Together We Can Save Lives

The construction industry has the second highest rate of suicide in the United States at 53.3 per 100,000 workers according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). That’s why the KCHBA is a sponsor of this year’s Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 5-9.

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NAHB Recognizes KCHBA for its Support of Skilled Trades

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently highlighted the KCHBA's recent donation of $50,000 to help construct the Northland Career Center’s (NCC) new Workforce Development Center. The KCHBA's philanthropic ...

Q1 Education: Combating Fraud in Homebuilding

All KCHBA members are invited to attend this panel discussion. While technology evolves in homebuilding, fraudulent behavior does as well. Don’t miss industry professionals share their insight on ways to spot it and how to ...

Cost to Construct a Home Rose Significantly Over Last Two Years

Construction costs accounted for 64.4% of the average price of a new home in 2024 compared to 60.8% in 2022, according to NAHB’s most recent Cost of Construction Survey. The latest finding marks a record high for constr...