NAHB responded to a recent article by the U.S. Lumber Coalition appearing in Woodworking Network that attacked the association’s stance on lumber prices and import duties. In a forceful response, NAHB sets the record straig...
Learn about KCHBA’s effort to promote careers in the skilled trades over the last year, help us recognize our scholarship recipients and hear the inspiring story of KCHBA member David Elliott, Construction & ...
Did you know that the KCHBA has a local Political Action Committee (HBA-PAC)? The HBA’s Political Action Committee, HBA-PAC, enables members to strengthen their civic involvement by helping to elect pro-housing candidates a...
NAHB recently recognized KCHBA on its NAHB Now blog for our association's efforts to bring awareness to the lumber crisis.
“NAHB grassroots also is actively engaged in this effort," the blog states. "Members of the H...
Builders’ bottom lines across the country are being squeezed by rising material, labor and land costs. NAHB’s Economics team is in the process of measuring the impact of increased costs on builders’ profitability. And w...
KCHBA is featured in the April issue of Business View magazine. Kansas City's unique builder market, geographical position and KCHBA's advocacy are just a few of the topics discussed.
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The 2021 KCHBA membership directory is now available! The directory is an excellent year-long resource for finding a contractor whether you're looking to remodel, build new or just do business with a member. Hard copies are a...
The unprecedented spikes in lumber prices have added nearly $16,000 to the price of the average, new single-family home. The escalating lumber prices are largely due to insufficient domestic production. With a new administrat...
Lumber prices have skyrocketed more than 180% since last spring, and this price spike has caused the price of an average new single-family home to increase by $24,386 since April 17, 2020, according to NAHB standard estimates...
Lumber prices continue to rise, with pricing as of mid-February reaching new record highs. Other materials, such as gypsum and ready-mix concrete, are also experiencing price volatility. In addition, components such as interi...
Framing lumber prices garnered more attention than any other building material over the past year as prices quadrupled between April 2020 and May 2021. But even as lumber prices decline, the spotlight on lumber continues to...
NAHB recently provided the below article to help home builders explain to customers why decreasing lumber futures prices aren't correlating to lower new home prices just yet.
Lumber futures prices have decreased by 52 perc...
Join the KCHBA Young Professionals for a night at City Barrel Brewery + Kitchen! This event is FREE to attend. Appetizers and complimentary drinks will be provided. Thank you to JamesHardie for sponsoring! Please RS...
