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Building Business News for April 2017

Posted on April 12, 2017

Click here to read the April issue of the BBN, which highlights the Spring Parade of Homes, April 22-May 7, as well as discusses whether it's still possible to build a home under $300k in Johnson County....

2017 BUILD-PAC Fundraiser

Posted on April 10, 2017

Join us for Cocktails in the Kitchen - 2017 BUILD-PAC Fundraiser The event will include cocktails, a professional chef demo, delicious hors d'oeuvres and an interactive element. Spouses and new PAC donors are welcome and enc...

Builder Confidence & Building Permits Climbing in 2017 (Feb. 2017)

Posted on March 27, 2017

February permits issued for home construction continue to indicate that local builders are off to their busiest year in the past decade, according to statistics compiled by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City...

Skyrocketing Lumber Prices Put Builders in a Bind

Posted on March 27, 2017

Relations between the U.S. and Canada haven’t exactly been neighborly thus far in 2017. The disputes over potential changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement are causing some serious international rifts. Home bu...

Spring Parade of Homes Awards Celebration, April 26

Posted on March 23, 2017

Enjoy a fun evening at the Grand Hall in the old Kansas City Power & Light Building located at 1330 Baltimore in Kansas City, Mo. Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. Reception & cocktails from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (cash ...

Missouri South Area Council

Posted on March 23, 2017

Visit with Lee's Summit city officials at the final Missouri South Area Council of 2018. Mayor Pro Tem Beto Lopez, Assistant City Manager Mark Dunning and Economic Development Council President Rick McDowell will talk about l...

ICC Training and Certification Summit – May 22-26

Posted on March 23, 2017

The International Code Council's (ICC's) Training and Certification Summit is May 22-26 at the University of Texas at Arlington. Held in conjunction with the 25th Building Professional Institute's education program, ICC's Sum...

Coming in April: Estimating and Scheduling

Posted on March 23, 2017

"Prepare the foundation" has a double meaning when it comes to home building. It's not just the dirt, it's the time at your desk: Advance preparation will increase your efficiency, achieve greater client satisfaction, enhance...

Associates Council Meeting

Posted on March 23, 2017

Associates Council Meeting – September 14, 9:00 am When: Thursday, September 14 @ 9:00 a.m. Where: HBA office, 600 East 103rd St. KCMO 64131 Cost: Free Please contact Tricia@kchba.org to RSVP....

2017 Spring Parade of Homes Scheduled for April 22-May 7

Posted on March 13, 2017

[caption id="attachment_3409" align="alignleft" width="300"] James Engle Custom Homes, Tour #341[/caption] The Spring Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City April 22-May 7 and will feature 381 homes by 112 builders in seve...