BBN

Building Business News (BBN) is the official publication of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City and keeps readers up-to-date on KCHBA programs, events and services in addition to industry news, events and issues. BBN also is the only local monthly trade publication specializing in the Greater Kansas City new-home building and remodeling industry. Call 816–942-8800 to inquire about advertising opportunities in BBN.

Building Business News October 2021

Posted on October 19, 2021

Cover Story: How It’s Made: Building Codes Model codes are the basis of adopted local building codes. Learn more on the history behind building codes, what goes on at code committee hearings and how codes are adopted an...

Building Business News September 2021

Posted on September 14, 2021

Cover Story: Colorful Bandages the Focus During the Fall Parade The Fall Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City Sept. 18 through Oct. 3. KCHBA is asking everyone who attends the Parade of Homes awards ceremony to bring a...

Building Business News August 2021

Posted on August 2, 2021

Cover Story: How to Talk to Your Homeowners About Lumber Futures Headlines touting declining prices on lumber futures has not been translating to an immediate change in market prices. Learn why it may take months for buil...

Building Business News July 2021

Posted on July 7, 2021

Cover Story: 5 Skills to Help You Lead the Next Generation of Employees Learn what makes Gen Z tick and some tips to motivate and inspire them. Click here to read the issue....

Building Business News June 2021

Posted on June 3, 2021

Cover Story: Architectural Design Trend: Purposefully Authentic Today, there appears to be more mindfulness in architecture and design with homes and communities showcasing new layers and depth to design. It is purposeful...

Building Business News May 2021

Posted on May 10, 2021

Cover Story: Digital Marketing is Here to Stay A comparison of 2020 and 2019 presents clear data on how the pandemic impacted buying and selling within the residential construction market. So what does selling in the virt...

Building Business News April 2021

Posted on April 6, 2021

Cover Story: Spring Parade of Homes Begins April 24 The Spring Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City April 24-May 9 and will feature 255 homes built by 98 home builders in eight counties across the Kansas City metropolit...

Building Business News March 2021

Posted on March 8, 2021

Cover Story: Mike Rowe Debunks Stigmas, Myths Surrounding the Skilled Trades Rowe believes that if we do a better job of presenting examples of people prospering as a direct result of mastering a skill, sooner or later t...

Building Business News February 2021

Posted on February 4, 2021

Cover Story: Single-family construction will continue to see gains in 2021, but not at same growth rate as 2020. Click here to read the issue....

Building Business News December 2020

Posted on January 7, 2021

Cover Story: Despite unanticipated hurdles and uncertainty due to Covid-19, KCHBA and its members continued to provide essential services to our community everyday. Here's a look back at the highlights from an unusual ye...

KCTV5 Cares: Olathe Students Talk Playhouse Building, Careers in Construction

Olathe Advanced Technical Center students and their teacher talked to KCTV5 about the skills they learned building a playhouse for the Parade of Playhouses and why they are interested in careers in homebuilding. Watch thi...

Brian Tebbenkamp Named YP of the Year for NAHB’s Region D

NAHB’s Young Professional Award recognizes young building industry professionals that propel their careers, advance in local, state and national NAHB associations, advocate for the home building industry, engage with peers ...

IN KC Magazine: Home Trends for 2023

IN KC magazine recently published an article, "Kansas City Home Trends 2023: What’s Hot and What’s Not? Our Home Experts Present Their Forecast," which included several KCHBA members, including Nebraska Furniture Mart, ...