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5 Reasons to Apply for an IBS Scholarship Before July 7

Posted on May 25, 2023

If you’re a residential construction professional between the ages of 21-35, an NAHB member and you’re ready to take your career to the next level, click here to apply for an IBS Scholarship to attend IBS 2024. The dea...

Posted on May 23, 2023

Do you have home staging items that are no longer needed?  Are you in the middle of spring cleaning and  looking to rehome some furniture?  Flourish Furniture Bank is the only not-for-profit furniture bank in the Ka...

Bottle & Barrel Bash Sponsorships Available

Posted on May 19, 2023

BOTTLE & BARREL BASH AUGUST 24 • 6-9 PM • DREXEL HALL 🐰 The Professional Women in Building are currently planning the third annual Bottle & Barrel Bash! By Aug. 7, the silent auction portion of the event w...

Posted on May 12, 2023

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week at the KCHBA. Every day this week we will post information and/or resources about mental health. Please like and share these posts on Facebook and Instagram - because your mental healt...

Contractor Code Credit: Wood Framing – Good, Bad and the Ugly

Posted on May 5, 2023

June 7: This course will cover many aspects of wood framing for floors, walls and roof-ceiling construction. Participants will have many opportunities to review code language, along with some reference standards needed to eva...

New CEO to Take the Helm at the National Association of Home Builders

Posted on May 4, 2023

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing the housing industry, has named James W. Tobin III as the association’s new president and chief executive officer. To...

Lowe’s Pro Exclusive KCHBA Member Events

Posted on May 3, 2023

May 16-18: From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the stores below will offer a 25% discount* on all purchases, in addition to lunch, drinks, giveaways and more! *The discount is comprised on store discount (18%), NAHB statement cred...

Ruder Discusses 5 “L”s of Home Building with KCTV-5

Posted on April 27, 2023

KCHBA's Executive Vice President Will Ruder recently spoke to reporter Bill Hurrelbrink of KCTV-5 about the 5 Ls of homebuilding. Watch the clip below! ...

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

Posted on April 27, 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 ...

KCPWB Philanthropy Event Supporting DRESS FOR SUCCESS!

Posted on April 25, 2023

MAY 23: KCPWB Philanthropy Event Supporting DRESS FOR SUCCESS! When: May 23 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. Location: SCI Surfaces | 12800 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee, KS 66216 Cost: Please bring donations for DRESS FOR SUCCESS! R...