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Residential Construction Superintendent Designation Jan. 8-9, 29-30

Posted on December 17, 2014

During January, home building professionals will have the opportunity to earn the Residential Construction Superintendent designation.  The eight courses required for this valuable credential will be offered on January 8 and...

December 2014 Building Business News

Posted on December 10, 2014

December 2014 Building Business News  — Click to view the latest news and information from the Kansas City Home Builders Association....

Homeownership Beats Renting for Creating Wealth

Posted on December 9, 2014

With the rise in rentals, The New York Times comments on the  future of homeownership. Would more and longer rentals be a bad thing? Are the benefits of homeownership overrated? The answer to the first question is yes; the a...

Open Dialogue with KCMO Planning and Development Dept. Leads to Improvements

Posted on December 3, 2014

On November 13, 2014, several Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO) builders met with staff from the KCMO Planning and Development Department to discuss a list of building issues.  Topics included recent double inspections, the incre...

October 2014 Residential Permit Statistics

Posted on December 1, 2014

Housing Permits Total Highest One-Month Count Since 2007 Area home builders are preparing for the spring buying season as they plan for winter construction.  With 465 single family residential permits issued during October,...

Estimating for Builders and Remodelers – December 17

Posted on November 24, 2014

(6 NAHB Credits, JOCO CE Credits Pending) Wednesday, December 17, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm $195 (members) $245 (nonmembers) Learn how to develop winning bids and use estimates as a powerful management tool.  Members of...

Building Technology: Systems and Interior Finishes – December 16

Posted on November 24, 2014

(6 NAHB Credits, JOCO CE Credits Pending) Tuesday, December 16, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm $195 (members) $245 (nonmembers) This course covers mechanical systems and interior finishes, factors that influence the selection...

Building Code Standards and Guidelines – December 15

Posted on November 24, 2014

(6 NAHB Credits, JOCO CE Credits Pending) Monday, December 15, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm $195 (members) $245 (nonmembers) Lean how to navigate the International Residential Code (IRC) for one and two-family dwellings, in...

HBA to Honor Industry’s Finest in 2014

Posted on November 21, 2014

The HBA is looking forward to the Inaugural dinner on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at the Boulevard Brewing Companyand honoring: Chris Ragland, Homes by Chris – 2014 Builder Hall of Fame Award Jon Lambert, Pac...

November 2014 Building Business

Posted on November 13, 2014

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