Industry Issues & Supporting Information

Johnson County Contractor Licensing

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

OSHA Fall Protection Campaign

OSHA’s reference page for Residential Construction

EPA’s Lead Program (for property sales and renovation)

EPA’s resources regarding radon

EPA’s resources regarding vapor intrusion

EPA information on asbestos (for renovation and demolition)

Missouri information on asbestos (for renovation and demolition)

Kansas information on asbestos (for renovation and demolition)

NAHB Advocacy Platform and Resources

Ruder to KCTV5: It’s Supply and Demand

KCHBA EVP Will Ruder joined Shane and Kerrigan on My KC LIVE this morning to share how the KCHBA is working to support diverse and attainable housing for everyone in Kansas City. Thank you KCTV5 News Kansas City for having us...

KCTV5: Local Leaders Urged to Consider Several Modifications to Boost Homeownership

"The more that cities are able to cut red tape and let builders build, the quicker the local supply will increase and allow demand to moderate escalated prices," Will Ruder, EVP of the KCHBA, said recently. KCHBA has recomme...

KSHB: KCHBA Offers Solutions to Housing Affordability

"As June marks National Homeownership Month, many Kansas City residents are struggling to secure a house of their own due to rising costs and limited availability," according to KSHB reporter Abby Dodge. Dodge interviewed KCH...