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Construction Suicide Prevention Week September 5-9, 2022

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The construction industry has the second highest rate of suicide in the United States at 53.3 per 100,000 workers according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). That’s why the KCHBA is a sponsor of this year’s Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 5-9.

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Being a KCHBA and NAHB member has perks you may not be aware of. Be informed on how you can save with your membership.

YPs and PWB Host Educational New Member Happy Hour Last month, the KCHBA Young Professionals and Professional Women in Building Council hosted a new KCHBA member educational happy hour. Kevin Mochel of 180 Your Marketing provided attendees with better knowledge on how to use Instagram and TikTok to better their business.

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NAHB Member Advantage Savings Being a KCHBA and NAHB member has perks you may not be aware of. Be informed on how you can save with your membership.

Member Savings Programs The following companies, as of June 2022, have the following savings available to NAHB members: • Auto • GM - $500 toward the purchase or lease of select Chevorlet, Buick or GMC vehicles • Nissan – Save between $2,500 and $8,150 on commercial autos and light pickup trucks • Goodyear Tire - Save 15% on auto, light truck and commercial truck tires and services • Building Materials • Lowe’s - Save an additional 5% (+2%) to 10% by linking your Lowe’s account and/or Lowe’s Business card to NAHB’s org code • Travel and Entertainment • Avis, Budget, HotelPlanner, NAHB Member Deals – Wide range of member discounts available • Business Management • Dell, Office Depot (ODP Business Solutions), American Express, Heartland, The Motley Fool – Wide range of member discounts available • Houzz Pro – Members save 25% when creating an account • UPS Shipping – Flat discount pricing; save 50% on Domestic Next Day/Deferred, 30% on Ground Commercial/Residential and up to 50% on other services • YRC Freight – Member savings of at least 75% on less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments over 150 lbs. • RingCentral – Save 15% each month on a new RingCentral Office service; receive $50 off the list price on any Ring Central phone • ConstructionJobs.com – Members receive a discount off standard rate for job postings • NAHB Association • International Builders’ Show, HousingEconomics, online education - Wide range of member discounts available • NAHB Contracts – Offers a variety of residential construction contracts, exclusively for NAHB home builders and remodelers • BuilderBooks – Save 10% on all print and digital publications Head to NAHB.org/savings for more information and updates on participating companies. All products and services purchased by members through the NAHB Member Savings programs offer monetary support to your HBA. Last year, NAHB gave more than $700,000 to HBAs as a result of member participation in these programs.

Education NAHB members get special rates on a vast number of virtual educational programs and resources. Webinars are available live and through on-demand replay. Most webinars are less than $30 for NAHB members. These shorter videos cover a wide range of topics, from general education to niche markets. Learn more about business strategies, building codes, adversity in the workplace, sales and much more. Go to tinyurl.com/nahbwebinars for the full catalog of content. Live online classes through NAHB are offered in webinar format over two or three consecutive weeks. You must attend live to participate in the course and obtain any continuing education credits. Classes are usually held Tuesdays or Thursdays. Please note all course times are posted in Eastern Time Zone. The list of upcoming live online courses can be found at elearning.nahb.org/liveonline-courses. NAHB membership provides a savings of $50-100 on these courses.

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How to Login or Register Your NAHB.org Account Before you can save, you need to access your online NAHB account. 1. Go to NAHB.org. 2. On a desktop there will be a “Login” link on the top right. On mobile it can be found under “MENU”. 3. Login if able. If not, click “Register”. 4. Fill in the following fields. If you do not know your PIN number, contact the NAHB Helpdesk at nahbsupport @nahb.org. 5. You now have access to your individual NAHB profile page.

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Member News Ingram’s Best of Business 2022

ngram’s has released its annual “Best of Business” list. This list includes some of the top business services, restaurants, entertainment and more in Kansas City. Read the full issue and more on the winners at tinyurl.com/ingram22. Congratulations to the following KCHBA member companies featured this year:

Best Accounting Firm: RubinBrown LLP (Bronze) Best Bank: Commerce Bank (Gold), CrossFirst Bank (Silver), Capitol Federal (Bronze) Best Residential Real Estate Firm: ReeceNichols (Gold), Keller Williams (Silver) Best Wealth Manager: Country Club Bank (Bronze)

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t is with great sadness the KCHBA announces the death of Phil Acuff. Phil died on July 9 at his home in Overland Park, Kan. at the age of 91. Phil was involved in residential real estate sales in Johnson County, Kan., before he started Acuff Homes, Inc. in 1961. Later that year his brother, John W. Acuff, joined him in the business. His brother-in-law, Dusty Rhodes, entered the building business and in 1966 they formed Acuff & Rhodes, a major subdivision development company. The companies of Acuff Homes, Dusty Rhodes Homes and Acuff & Rhodes built thousands of homes and developed numerous subdivisions in Kansas and Missouri, which included swimming pools, green spaces and walking trails for their residents. Phil was KCHBA President in 1984 and named KCHBA’s “Outstanding Builder” in 1987. In 1989 Acuff & Rhodes was included in Magazine’s list of “Giant 400 U.S. Building Companies.” During his building career Phil was also a director at the National Association of Homebuilders. Phil, John and Dusty enjoyed their partnership for over 50 years and were proud that the family tradition of homebuilding has continued on for the next two generations. He also enjoyed being partners with his niece and nephews, Lindy Rhodes, Collin Acuff and Richard “Rocky” Rhodes. After a long and rewarding career, Phil retired in 2013.

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KCPWB Celebrates Professional Women in Building Week, Sept. 12-16

he KCHBA’s Professional Women in Building Council (KCPWB) are celebrating NAHB’s Professional Women in Building Week – an occasion to celebrate women as an important component of the residential construction industry. Showcasing the achievements of women across all facets of the industry and the efforts to promote, train, advance and add more women in the field. Each day highlights a different focus.

will be given priority. If availability allows, headshot signups will open up to the general KCHBA membership on Sept. 2. If you are not a KCPWB member or don’t need a headshot, this event is free to attend! Please network and enjoy a light breakfast and mimosas in celebration of PWB week. Tues., Sept. 13: Join KCPWB for “Everyone is Not Like You”, Authenticity with Rachel Keck from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at XO Exteriors (9801 Legler Rd., Lenexa, KS 66219). It can feel like the world is moving at hyper-speed, obligations and expectations keep piling on, and there is no place to catch your breath. This event will provide breathing space for women who are leading in different ways. We’ll spend time understanding the four phases of authenticity. Leave empowered to create your own breathing room! Admission is $20 for KCHBA members, $35 for non-

KCPWB has something special planned for each day! Register for all events at members.kchba.org/calendar – all are welcome to attend. Monday, Sept. 12: Kick off Professional Women in Building Week with Headshots and Mimosas! KCPWB will be at the Timber Rock Clubhouse in Lenexa (21700 W. 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66220) from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Headshots are $50; spaces are limited so be sure to register as soon as you can! PWB members

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members and free to KCPWB members. Each attendee will receive a paperback copy of “Everyone is Not Like You”, by Rachel Keck. Wed., Sept. 14: Join your KCPWB colleagues at Touché the Nightclub (6820 W. 105th St., Overland Park, KS 66212) beginning at 5:00 p.m. RSVP not required, but encouraged. Thurs., Sept. 15: KCPWB will gather at Aubrey Vineyards (16350 Kenneth Rd., Overland Park, KS 66085) from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for live music, drinks and networking. RSVP not required, but encouraged.

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Fri., Sept. 16: Kick the weekend off right and celebrate with friends at Horsefeather Social, the rooftop bar at Loews Hotel (1515 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO 64108). RSVP not required, but encouraged.

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YPs and PWB Host Educational New Member Happy Hour

ast month, the KCHBA Young Professionals and Professional Women in Building Council hosted a new KCHBA member happy hour featuring a presentation by Kevin Mochel of 180 Your Marketing. Mochel provided a great evening of information teaching attendees how to better their business presence on TikTok and Instagram.

calculated. In June 2021, Instagram’s leadership announced the platform was “no longer a photo sharing app”, leaning into the trend of focusing on video as well as shopping, messaging and creator content. Arguably a major reason for this is TikTok’s rise in popularity and its influence on other major social media companies. Instagram now puts more value on interaction with video or reels than it does on photos.

A few key points from “TikTok and Instagram for Your Business”: According to Mochel, the number one rule when it comes to Instagram and TikTok is “interaction equals visibility.” It is also necessary to know what is appropriate content for a business or public profile versus your personal account(s).

It is perhaps easier to create a local following on Instagram than on TikTok. But for both platforms it is necessary to decide whether a local audience or a national, or even international, audience is the goal. According to Mochel, it is quite difficult to be relevant and engaging to both audiences.

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Raffle prizes given away at the end of the night included two gift baskets courtesy of Frontier Restoration. Katelen Walsh (North American Savings Bank) walked away with the “Summer BBQ” basket and Erin Curry (Don Julian Builders) was the recipient of the wine basket. The KCHBA YPs’ “Pool Party” basket was won by Madeline Troutt (Builder’s Stone & Masonry, LLC). KCPWB coffee and/or lunch “playdate” winners included Mara Proctor (CKF), Shelly Foster (Foster & Associates – The Signature Group), Graham Power (Canaan Stone Works) and Sara Ladd (Elevate Design + Build). Over 40 liquor and wine bottles were collected for the bottle pull station at the Bottle and Barrel Bash, PWB’s largest annual fundraiser taking place on Aug. 25 at Fiorella’s Event Center. Those who brought bottles were entered to win four tickets and a parking pass to the Royals vs. White Sox game on Aug. 9, courtesy of North American Savings Bank. Thank you to everyone who donated and congratulations to Carrie Hyer (Cedar Creek Development Co) for winning. Thank you to Denizen for sponsoring the food and drink for this event and to Convergence for providing the venue. Additional thanks to the 2022 KCPWB Education Sponsors, Elevate Design + Build and Engel & Völkers.

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Together We Can Save Lives Construction Suicide Prevention Week The construction industry has the second highest rate of suicide in the United States at 53.3 per 100,000 workers according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). In the United States, there are approximately 123 suicides per day, which breaks down to one death every 12 minutes (SafeBuild Alliance).

Why the construction industry? There are several theories. Contributing factors likely include the industry being male-dominated with a “tough it up” culture; jobs tend to be high stress with demanding schedules, seasonal work, layoffs, long hours, frequent travel; job related injuries and chronic pain are sometimes treated with opioids; and high rates of alcohol and drug use are also present. Whatever the reason, it’s a serious problem that is not talked about enough. That’s why the KCHBA is a sponsor of this year’s Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 5-9. Join the KCHBA, The Builders Association and many others as we stop, take a moment to consider those around us, and make sure our coworkers, subcontractors and family members aren’t suffering from mental health difficulties.

Signs of Distress

It’s not always obvious when a friend or coworker is struggling, but they often show signs of suicidal thoughts in subtle ways. While some comments or threats could sound like “just talk,” they can become dangerous quickly and it’s important to step in or speak up if you see these warning signs...

You may see or hear your coworker: • Appear nervous, shaken or worried. They may act overly bitter, hostile or seek revenge. They may engage in violence by getting into fights or punching holes in walls. • Stop talking to friends or doing things they used to enjoy.

• Mention feeling like they have let down their coworkers or family; feelings of worthlessness. • Work dangerously and not seem to care about the consequences.

• Complain of changes in sleep or show significant weight gain or loss.

• Mention feeling very sad or withdrawn, with those emotions lasting longer than two weeks. • Begin using alcohol or drugs more than usual.

Signs of imminent danger:

• Mention they don’t see their situation changing; feeling trapped with no way out. • Giving away favorite tools or possessions and/or putting affairs in order.

• Saying a final goodbye (subtle or literal) to coworkers, friends and/or family.

• Displaying sudden overwhelming fear and/or a mood shifts from despair to calm.

• Making statements that are subtle, vague or direct about wanting to die. This could be written or drawn. They may start looking around to get the tools they need to complete the act of suicide, such as a gun, prescription or other means.

It’s important to understand that talking about suicide does NOT put the idea in someone’s head. It gives them permission to talk about it and they are usually relieved.

One in five people will experience a diagnosable mental health condition in their lives, but everyone will go through a challenging time that affects their mental health. Only 43 percent of adults with mental illness get treatment in a given year and the average delay between symptom onset and treatment is 11 years.

What Can You Do?

The construction industry is coming together to promote good mental health in construction. Below are things you can do to support the mental health of yourself, your employees and your coworkers. • Recognize It: Look out for common signs someone is struggling. • Talk About It: Connect with someone you trust to share your concerns.

• Support Others: Let them know you are there to listen and find help if needed. • Get Help: Reach out to your doctor for support and guidance.

Your family doctor can screen for mental health conditions, provide any necessary referrals and prescribe medication. Your employer’s employee assistance program may offer access to counselors or provide referrals. Insurance companies will have a list of providers covered by your plan. What should you not say? Don’t ask about suicide in a way that indicates you want “no” for an answer. Also, don’t promise secrecy. Instead, you can say: “I care about you too much to keep a secret like this. You need help and I am here to help you get it.”

Construction Suicide Prevention Week

The KCHBA is participating in Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 5-9. Look for details on kchba.org and in the association’s weekly e-newsletter, This Week at the HBA. If your company would like to participate in some way, visit constructionsuicideprevention.com for resources, webinars, speakers and more. Here you can register your company as participating in the week’s activities. You can also follow Kansas City’s Construction Suicide Prevention Week on Instagram at @constructionsuicideprevention and on LinkedIn with a company search of Construction Suicide Prevention.

For resources, guidance and/or to speak with a professional:

• Call 800-273-TALK • Visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org and/or constructionsuicideprevention.com. • Dial or text 988 from anywhere in the US to connect to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Information in this article provided by the Associated General Contractors of Missouri.

KCK Adopts New Codes

n June 30, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County adopted the 2018 International Residential Code. There were three options on the table. Option A, which was recommended by city staff, represented the best option for a community that values home ownership, while Option C represented the lowest opportunity for additional housing options due to the additional costs and complexity to enforce (Option C was estimated to result in a per-home price increase within the range of $16,000$20,000). The Commission voted and approved Option B, which allowed for amendments; in this particular option each amended item is aligned with the most stringent requirement adopted by the surrounding jurisdictions. The adoption of this code is expected to add $9,000 to the price of a new home. Option A, suggested by the KCHBA, would have added only $900 and Option C, an unamended code, would have added $20,000+ to the cost of a new home.

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For the first time since June 2020, both single-family starts and permits fell below a one million annual pace, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). “It’s not surprising that new permits slowed in the face of high inflation and an unpredictable interest rate environment,” said Will Ruder, executive vice president of the KCHBA. “And it’s not that fewer people want or need a newly built home, it’s that their buying power has been significantly curtailed by a higher cost of living and elevated construction costs. As markets adjust to the current economic conditions we’re experiencing, city leaders should adopt a more collaborative approach to the home building industry if they truly want to see a greater diversity of housing product and prices. There is a lot of pent-up innovation in the home building space and we’re hopeful that more of the communities we serve see us as the resource that we are.”

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Residential Building Permit Statistics

Residential Building PermitJUNE Statistics 2022 CASS COUNTY Archie Belton Cass County Cleveland Garden City Harrisonville Lake Winnebago Lee's Summit Peculiar Pleasant Hill Raymore Village of Loch Lloyd

CLAY COUNTY Clay County Excelsior Springs Gladstone Kansas City Kearney Lawson Liberty North Kansas City Pleasant Valley Smithville JACKSON COUNTY Blue Springs Buckner Grain Valley Grandview Greenwood Independence Jackson County Kansas City Lake Lotawana Lee's Summit Oak Grove Raytown Sugar Creek PLATTE COUNTY Kansas City Parkville Platte City Platte County Riverside Weatherby Lake Weston JOHNSON COUNTY De Soto Edgerton Fairway Gardner Johnson County Leawood Lenexa Merriam Mission Hills Olathe Overland Park Prairie Village Roeland Park Shawnee Spring Hill Westwood

Single MultiS-F M-F Total Family Family Total Units Units Units Units^ Units% Units YTD YTD YTD 0 34 0 0 0 6 5 0 0 5 119 0 169

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 34 0 0 0 6 5 0 0 5 119 0 169

0 100 0 0 0 10 16 12 0 25 250 0 413

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 100 0 0 0 10 16 12 0 25 250 0 413

10 2 0 40 7 0 1 0 0 1 61

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10 2 0 40 7 0 1 0 0 1 61

52 22 0 254 48 0 9 4 0 51 440

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 294 0 0 294

52 22 0 254 48 0 9 298 0 51 734

33 0 0 0 0 4 9 24 0 22 2 0 0 94

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

33 0 0 0 0 4 9 24 0 22 2 0 0 94

103 0 32 0 0 32 49 71 0 202 45 0 0 534

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 267 132 0 0 399

103 0 32 0 0 32 49 71 0 469 177 0 0 933

20 0 0 18 5 0 0 43

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

20 0 0 18 5 0 0 43

105 12 0 72 10 0 0 199

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

105 12 0 72 10 0 0 199

2 0 0 20 2 2 7 0 0 29 39 5 0 17 15 0 138

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 10

2 0 0 20 2 2 7 0 0 39 39 5 0 17 15 0 148

18 0 0 51 12 15 121 0 0 277 239 37 0 63 85 0 918

14 0 0 288 0 0 0 0 0 324 6 0 0 0 0 0 632

32 0 0 339 12 15 121 0 0 601 245 37 0 63 85 0 1550

June 2022

Single MultiS-F M-F Total Family Family Total Units Units Units Units^ Units% Units YTD YTD YTD LEAVENWORTH COUNTY Basehor 12 0 38 0 12 38 Lansing 0 0 0 0 0 0 Leav. County 7 0 39 0 7 39 Leavenworth 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tonganoxie 2 0 29 0 2 29 21 0 21 106 0 106 WYANDOTTE COUNTY Bonner Springs 0 Edwardsville 0 KCK/Wyandotte Co 13 13 MIAMI COUNTY Louisburg Miami County Osawatomie Paola Spring Hill Totals

0 0 0 0

0 0 13 13

0 0 87 87

0 0 0 0

0 0 87 87

1 0 0 0 0 1

0 0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 0 1

9 0 0 0 6 15

0 0 0 0 0 0

9 0 0 0 6 15

540

550

2712

1325

4037

Comparison of Single Family Building Units for Greater Kansas City

(Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte Counties) Month/Year January February March April May June July August September October November December

2015 240 260 393 437 395 438 399 425 462 459 360 432

2016 274 408 542 523 503 578 494 536 424 466 417 352

Annual Total

4,700

5,517

2017 2018 457 463 477 463 571 549 562 564 504 598 567 569 512 485 480 514 514 353 583 485 502 354 468 276

2019 2020 234 355 234 475 357 438 411 434 391 374 387 421 471 493 429 444 396 557 500 510 410 404 434 461

2021 411 493 560 637 579 558 480 502 458 690 524 653

2022 440 406 445 434 447 540

6,197

4,654

6,545

2712

5,673

5,366

Comparison of Permits By Units Issued Year to Date

2015 - 2022 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

S-F Units 2163 2828 3138 3206 2014 2497 3238 2712

M-F Units 1389 1897 1090 1033 1094 1247 201 1325

Total Units 3552 4725 4228 4239 3108 3744 3439 4037

^The Single Family number is units and includes both attached and detached units. %Multi-Family units are in buildings with 5 or more units. # Not available at time of report

Permit information reflects the most recent data at time of publication. In order to ensure accurate recording of residential building permit statistics, the HBA may revise monthly and year-to-date figures when updated data is made available. Copyright 2022 Home Builders Assoc of Greater Kansas City. All rights reserved.

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