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Women in Construction Reached Record High in 2023

Posted on September 10, 2024

In 2023, the number of women employed in the construction industry inched up to around 1.3 million. Women now represent 10.8 percent of the construction workforce, an increase from 9.3 percent in 2002. As the industry continu...

Celebrate PWB Week with a Social on Friday

Posted on September 9, 2024

Join the KCPWB Council at J. Rieger Electric Park for a happy hour social and help us close out PWB Week! Enjoy your favorite drink while networking with fellow members! All are welcome! ...

June 2024 Residential Statistics Report

Posted on September 6, 2024

Single-Family Permits Hold Steady in June The eight-county region of Kansas City issued 354 single-family permits in June, which is comparable to the 356 permit issued in May and to June 2023 when 373 single-family permits...

2024 Fall Parade of Homes Starts Sept. 21

Posted on August 27, 2024

Homes will be open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and admission is free. Free Parade guides will be available for pickup at the KCHBA (I-435 & Holmes) Monday, Sept. 16 and at all Parade homes during the dates of the...

Join Us for PWB Week’s Meeting of the Members

Posted on August 27, 2024

Join us for the 3rd quarter Meeting of the Members during PWB Week which raises awareness about women in the residential construction industry. Catch up on all things KCPWB, recognize new PWB members, and learn about some big...

Construction Suicide Prevention Week Moment of Silence

Posted on August 26, 2024

Sept. 9-13 is Construction Suicide Prevention Week, and beginning in 2024, the construction industry will come together in a powerful moment of remembrance to honor those we’ve lost and to re-commit to preventing further lo...

Median-Priced Existing Homes Less Affordable Than New Homes in Second Quarter

Posted on August 23, 2024

As a result of limited resale inventory and measures by home builders to increase housing affordability, the median price on an existing home in the United States during the second quarter of 2024 was higher than that of a ne...

KMBC: Artisan Home Tour Showcases the Cutting-Edge of Design in Kansas City

Posted on August 17, 2024

KMBC’s Jackson Kurtz recently visited Artisan home no. 4, built by Homes by Chris, to check out the latest technology when it comes to home design. Watch the clip below. If you would like to see the cool tech in the Artisan...

Jeff Robinson Discusses the Tibron House and Artisan Home Tour on Fox4

Posted on August 14, 2024

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://kchba.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/JS-Robinson-Fox4.mp4"][/video] In a recent Fox4 segment, Jeff Robinson of JS Robinson Fine Homes introduced the Tibron House, named for its...

2024 Artisan Home Tour: Willis Custom Homes Preview

Posted on August 13, 2024

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://kchba.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Willis-Fox4.mp4"][/video]   In a recent Fox4 segment, Patrick Willis, owner of Willis Homes, provided an exciting preview of the up...