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 November 2022

Posted on June 6, 2023

Cover Story: A New Era of Local Building Codes Residential construction professionals engaged in today’s Kansas City housing market have been interacting with building codes for their entire careers. What has historically ...

Building Business News October 2022

Posted on June 6, 2023

Cover Story: Trench-Related Fatalities On the Rise: In the first six months of this year, 22 workers have fallen victim to the deadly hazards present in trenching and excavation work – surpassing 15 in all of 2021. What c...

Building Business News September 2022

Posted on June 6, 2023

Cover Story: Fall Parade of Homes to Feature 269 Homes The Fall Parade of Homes being held Sept. 24 through Oct. 9 offers the opportunity to see one of the largest and most impressive displays of new homes in the country...

Building Business News August 2022

Posted on June 6, 2023

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 ...

Building Business News July 2022

Posted on June 6, 2023

Cover Story: Play It Safe: Preventing Injuries and Protecting Your Business There were more than 4 million workplace injuries that required medical attention in the U.S. in 2020. June was National Safety Month, but it’s ...

Building Business News June 2022

Posted on June 6, 2023

Cover Story: What’s New in 2022: Interior Design & Architecture Read more on the color forecast for 2022 and what’s trending in design, fixtures and outdoor spaces. Click here to read more in the June issue of ...

Building Business News May 2022

Posted on June 6, 2023

Cover Story: 11 Custom Homes to be Featured on Artisan Home Tour Unique features at homes on this year’s tour include infinity edge pools, a two-story waterfall at entry, and a tropical four-seasons greenhouse and a rose...

Building Business News April 2022

Posted on June 6, 2023

Cover Story: What's New on the 2022 Spring Parade of Homes? The Spring Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City April 23-May 8 and will feature more than 240 single-family homes located in eight counties. While you’re out ...

Building Business News March 2022

Posted on June 6, 2023

Cover Story: Highlights from IBS 2022 More than 100 KCHBA members attended IBS. Read about the products they found most interesting, which members participated as panelists in education sessions and/or presented at committ...

Building Business News February 2022

Posted on June 6, 2023

Cover Story: Economic Forecast for 2022 Mixed Economic growth will continue but at a slower pace in 2022 as demand continues but interest rates increase, according to NAHB’s Chief Economist Robert Dietz and Landmarketin...

Fox4 Features Rieke Home on the Parade

Fox4's Matt Stewart caught up with Bruce Rieke, president of B.L. Rieke Custom Homes, before the Parade of Homes started to give viewers a sneak peek of tour #297. Rieke, who has been participating in the parade for more than...

KSHB Discusses Home Prices with Ashlar Homes

KSHB Reporter Abby Dodge recently sat down with Ashlar Homes President Shawn Woods to talk about home prices, tariffs and the Parade of Homes. In the article, "Kansas City homebuilder creates affordable homes amid looming tar...

KCBJ Talks Tariffs with Pfeifer Homes

KCHBA President Justin Pfeifer, Pfeifer Homes, spoke with Ellen Cagle of the Kansas City Business Journal recently about how tariffs are affecting his company. "I don't know if worry would be the right word," said Pfeifer, "I...