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HBA Accepts National Award for New Website

Posted on August 14, 2012

Sara Corless accepts national award for the new HBA website. Visitors to the HBA website in 2011 saw a new dynamic design with updated features and functions that better serve the members and the public. The HBA wa...

Kansas Area Luncheon: Economic Projections and the Kansas Political Landscape

Posted on August 7, 2012

The Kansas Area Luncheon, August 14, 11:30 a.m., will feature two presenters, economist Chris Kuehl and Kansas Building Industry Association Executive Director, Sean Miller. Kuehl will discuss what is impacting the economy no...

Unified Government Waives Building Fees for New Home Construction

Posted on August 7, 2012

The Unified Government Board of Commissioners is waiving all building permit fees, inspection fees and sewer connection fees for new single family home construction beginning this month through December 2013. The move is desi...

Building Business News – August 2012

Posted on July 31, 2012

Read the August 2012 issue of Building Business News here. Open publication – Free publishing – More builders ...

Kansas City Star Reports on U.S. Home Construction’s Slow Comeback

Posted on July 25, 2012

The Kansas City Star reported on the long-awaited recovery in the housing industry and included local information provided by the HBA. The HBA wants to share this article by Christopher S. Rugaber, The Associated Press, print...

Earn Your Certified Green Professional (CGP) Designation

Posted on July 25, 2012

The HBA is hosting CGP training, August 1-3. This valuable designation provides a solid background in business management and green building methods. Two classes lead to the CGP designation. The first is Business Manageme...

June New Housing Permits Show Continuing Climb for the Year

Posted on July 18, 2012

In cities across the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area, housing production continues to climb in 2012 despite a slight dip in permit activity last month, according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City�...

2013 Home Show and Flower, Lawn & Garden Show

Posted on July 16, 2012

Save the date for the 2013 Home Show and Flower, Lawn & Garden Show. March 22-24, 2013 Bartle Hall. Friday: 10am-8pm Saturday: 10am-8pm Sunday:10am-6pm Stay tuned to our website for more information....

Associates Gather for Thirsty Thursdays

Posted on July 11, 2012

Associate HBA members will gather, July 19, 4-6 p.m. for Thirsty Thursday at The Well in the Waldo neighborhood at 7421 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri hosted by the Associates Council. Cash bar and food will be available. En...

Building Business News – July 2012

Posted on July 5, 2012

Read the July 2012 issue of Building Business News here… Open publication – Free publishing – More newsletter ...

Builders: Need CE Credits? Earn 12 Hours in July-August

Builder Code Credit Education (4 CEU): IRC Updates from 2018-2021 Review the changes from the last edition to the current edition. This course will cover some of the background behind many of the changes and provide the part...

Board Approves New Budget, Modest Dues Increase

At its June meeting, the KCHBA’s Board of Directors approved the 2022-2023 budget, which includes an increase in the annual dues from $675 to $750. Dues have not been increased since 2019, and the additional funds will assi...

“22 By You” Starts Now!

The Membership Committee is kicking off a new membership campaign called “22 by You.” The committee is challenging the membership to bring in a total of 22 new members between now and Dec. 31. If we meet our goal, the Mem...