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Optimistic Consumers in August

Posted on September 1, 2016

On Tuesday the Conference Board reported the Consumer Confidence Index for August. The index rose and consumers were quite optimistic about both the current situation and the near term outlook. The Consumer Confidence Inde...

ICC Code Hearings – Oct. 19-25

Posted on August 30, 2016

The 2016 ICC Hearings are being held in Kansas City Oct. 19-25 at Bartle Hall Convention Center. The International Code Council (ICC) is a member-focused association. It is dedicated to developing model codes and standards...

Missouri South Area Council Luncheon

Posted on August 30, 2016

How the Parade App Benefits You Join us on April 24 at 11:30 a.m. to hear Parade of Homes mobile app creator, Chris Schlemmer, walk us through the benefits of the app to builders and realtors. April 24, 11:30-1:00 p.m. Uni...

Lunch, Learn and Earn Credit: Trusses – September 15

Posted on August 30, 2016

Join us as instructor Luke Wiesen, General Manager at Millard Lumber Inc., presents advanced information regarding trusses and earn 2 hours of code credit. Location: KCHBA office Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost: ...

Register a Team for the Clay Shoot

Posted on August 24, 2016

The HBA’s annual clay shoot will be held Oct. 14 at the Saddle & Sirloin Club at 14401 Holmes Road in Kansas City, Mo. Morning and afternoon sessions will be available with lunch provided to everyone at 11:30 a.m. Click...

Register for IBS in August and Save

Posted on August 22, 2016

Now is the best time to register for IBS because there are some hot deals that are only available in August. These deals include: Save $100 on Full Registration—giving you an all-access pass to the show floors and more...

Register to Attend the Missouri North Area Council on Aug. 24

Posted on August 10, 2016

The Missouri North Area Council will meet on Wednesday, August 24 at Staley Farms Golf Club. Lunch will begin at 11:30 am with the presentations following. We will welcome back speak Alicia Stephens, Executive Director of the...

New Home Sales Education Offered

Posted on August 8, 2016

August 4-5 Master Certified New Home Sales Professional (MCSP) House Construction as a Selling Tool (Applies to MCSP): The construction detail of a home is a powerful selling tool. Designed with sales in mind, this cours...

Aug. – Sept. Education Opportunities

Posted on August 8, 2016

August Lunch Learn & Earn Credit: Safety Glazing August 18, Time 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Home Builders Association, Kansas City, MO The topic for the July Lunch & Learn class will be Safety Glazing taught by Russe...

Fall Parade of Homes Set for September 24 – October 9

Posted on August 8, 2016

The Fall Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City September 24-October 9 and will feature 318 homes by 96 builders in five counties across the metropolitan area. Presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City...

Fox4 Interview Ruder on KCHBA’s KCMO Proposal

“The end result that we’ve gotten with the code having been adopted in the way that it was and our efforts to comply with it is a historic reduction in new housing starts in Kansas City, Missouri,” KCHBA Executive Vice ...

KCHBA Announces Proposal to Reignite Housing Starts in KCMO

According to A Vision for Housing: Solutions for Kansas City, the city has a goal of creating 10,000 new, low-income housing units by 2027. Yet housing starts have dropped significantly in KCMO, while they are on the rise mos...

Building a Pipeline to Ease the Labor Shortage

For several years, the KCHBA has been working with area schools to provide students with the opportunities available to them in the residential construction industry. The KCHBA’s Workforce Development Committee hosts se...