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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...

KSHB41 Action News Talks to J.S. Robinson about the New Home Market

Posted on June 6, 2023

KSHB-TV's Charlie Keegan recently sat down with Jeff Robinson, owner of J.S. Robinson Fine Homes, to talk about the Spring Parade of Homes and his entry, Tour #254 and what is possible when building a new home. Click below to...

WIBW-TV Features “Build My Future” Event in Newscast

Posted on June 6, 2023

WIBW-TV in Topeka, Kan., featured the recent Build My Future event during its news program, noting more than 500 students attended the event to learn about different trades through interactive exhibits and booths. Watch the ...

KCTV5 Asks the KCHBA: Should You Build Your Own Home?

Posted on June 6, 2023

If you're looking to build a home, watch this video on the 5 Ls of homebuilding to help you get started. Thank you to Bill Hurrelbrink and KCTV5 News Kansas City for sharing this important information! ...

More than 300 Homes to be Featured on Spring Parade of Homes

Posted on June 6, 2023

The Spring Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City April 29 through May 14 and will feature 340 homes built by 117 builders in eight counties across the Kansas City metropolitan area. Homes will range in price from $270,000 to...

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

Posted on June 6, 2023

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 th...

Miami County Republic Highlights Students Participating in Foundations for the Future Week

Posted on June 6, 2023

Paola High School is participating in the KCHBA's Foundations for the Future Week with projects entered into the Parade of Playhouses and the KC MADE competition. Industrial technology teacher Josh Furnish worked with st...

IN KC Magazine: Home Trends for 2023

Posted on June 6, 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, ...

NAHB, Builders Score Big Win in SCOTUS Decision on WOTUS

Posted on May 30, 2023

In a major victory for NAHB, builders, developers and property owners, the Supreme Court on May 25 issued a unanimous decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency that will force the Biden administration to overhaul...

How to Stop Selling and Close More Business

Posted on May 26, 2023

June 20 - Hosted by the Young Professionals and Professional Women in Building Council - Everyone is welcome! RSVP at members.kchba.org/calendar. ...