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Building Business News is the official publication of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City and keeps readers up-to-date on HBA 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 for May 2017

Posted on May 23, 2017

The May issue of the BBN takes a look at the buying habits of Millennials and features the winners of the American Dream Awards from the Spring Parade of Homes. Click here to read the full issue....
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Building Business News for April 2017

Posted on April 12, 2017

Click here to read the April issue of the BBN, which highlights the Spring Parade of Homes, April 22-May 7, as well as discusses whether it's still possible to build a home under $300k in Johnson County....
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Building Business News for March 2017

Posted on March 10, 2017

Click here to read the March issue of the BBN, which highlights the Greater Kansas City Home Show March 17-19 as well as discusses the labor shortage and the increase in lumber prices....
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Building Business News for February 2017

Posted on February 14, 2017

Click here to read the February issue of the BBN, which highlights the Economic Forecast Breakfast as well as the HBA’s Kansas Legislative Day and NAHB's 2017 leadership....
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Building Business News for January 2017

Posted on January 31, 2017

Click here to read the January issue of the BBN features a 2016 year in review, Missouri and Kansas legislative updates and a look back at the HBA's history as it celebrates 80 years this year....
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Building Business News for December 2016

Posted on December 22, 2016

Click here to read the December issue of the BBN – featuring 2017 HBA President Harold Phelps, as well as Missouri and Kansas election summaries....
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Building Business News for November 2016

Posted on December 22, 2016

Click here to read the November issue of the BBN, which highlights the International Codes Council Conference held in KC as well as the HBA's political forecast breakfast and clay shoot....
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Building Business News for October 2016

Posted on October 28, 2016

Click here to read the October issue of the BBN - featuring winners from the Fall Parade of Homes Awards Celebration....
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Building Business News for September 2016

Posted on October 28, 2016

Click here to read the September issue of the BBN - featuring the Fall Parade of Homes....
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Building Business News for August 2016

Posted on August 5, 2016

Click here to read the August issue of the BBN — featuring the HBA Founders gathering, information on CAPS classes in September and permit statistics for the first six months of 2016....
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HBA News and Events

Enjoy Scotch, Cigars at 2021 Build-PAC Event

Join the KCHBA for scotch and cigars at the 2021 Build-PAC fundraiser. WHEN: March 4 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. WHERE: B.L. Rieke Development Timber Rock Clubhouse (9500 Lone Elm Road, Lenexa, KS 66220) RSVP: By Feb. 24 t...
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Home Operation Costs Lower for New Homes

New NAHB research based on the latest 2019 American Housing Survey (AHS) shows that, on average, homeowners spend around $9,240 per year to operate and maintain a single-family detached home. This includes property taxes, ins...
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Earn 16 Hours of CE Credits

February 2021 Virtual Continuing Education Structural Plan Review IRC (8 CEU) Feb. 3, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The objective for this class is to enable participants to perform a structural plan review for residential bui...
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