Building Business News August 2014 by Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City

August 2014

2015 Home Show Announces Main Stage Headliners KCMO Planning Process Update Page 2 Clay Shoot Page 5 OSHA Activity Page 6 Member Q&A Page 10-11 Fall Parade Update Page 14

Nominating process for HBA Board begins soon, page 9

The original Kansas City Home Show returns March 20-22, 2015 to Bartle Hall and the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City is excited to announce that Chip and Joanna Gaines, hosts of HGTV’s Fixer Upper, will appear on stage at the 2015 KC Home Show. Chip and Joanna Gaines have been flipping, remodeling and fixing up homes together for the past 12 years as owners of Magnolia Homes in Waco, Texas. They have worked on more than 100 homes together, combining Chip’s great instinct on real estate and Joanna’s unique eye for design. This “can’t be stopped” couple has found an amazing way to balance having four kids while growing their business to include a real estate company, construction company, design firm and residential subdivision, Magnolia Villas. And if that’s not enough, Joanna re-launched her local boutique and started an online store, Magnolia Market, in early 2014. Magnolia Market features Joanna’s hand selected products, inspired by her own farmhouse, and an eye for simple, fresh and unique design. She hopes to empower customers to create inspiring spaces. Chip and Joanna are passionate about walking their clients through every aspect of the construction and design process and helping to turn their dreams into a reality. Chip and Joanna will present their dynamic ideas on both Saturday and Sunday from the main stage at Bartle Hall. A Kansas City tradition for 67 years, the Home Show together with the Lawn & Garden Show showcases new opportunities and choices for homeowners to get a jump on spring projects.

Chip and Joanna Gaines, hosts of HGTV’s Fixer Upper

HBA Unveils New Education and Event Schedule The HBA unveiled a new education and event schedule this month with opportunities to better understand the state of the U.S. economy, construction contracts and law and how recently passed state legislation and city-wide initiatives will impact the home building industry. The HBA is also offering members the opportunity to earn their Residential Construction Superintendent (RSC) Designation. The RSC is a soughtafter designation for current and aspiring jobsite superintendents in residential construction. To earn the RCS Designation, individuals must attend eight 4-hour classes at the HBA. The eight classes that make

up the RSC designation are also open to all members who may not be interested in obtaining the designation but still want to build upon their skills. Classes cover topics such as General Project Management, Planning and Scheduling, Codes and Quality Control and Budget Management and Cost Control. The new calendar design of the flyer (see page 4) allows members to plan far in advance for HBA events, such as the HBA Clay Shoot, Inaugural Celebration and 2015 Economic Forecast Breakfast. To inquire about any class or to register for a class, please contact Andrew McKeegan at Andrew@kchba.org.

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August Calendar Consultant Completes Review of the KCMO Planning and Development Department

August 6–8 Certified New Homes Professional (CSP) Class August 8 Early Deadline for Fall Parade Contest Entry August 14 Parade Committee Meeting Associates Council Meeting

The Kansas City Missouri (KCMO) City Planning and Development Department (hereinafter Department) has spent the past several months working with a consultant, Zucker and Associates, to review the Department’s processes and procedures. The consultant presented its final 377-page report to the KCMO City Council’s Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee on July 16, 2014. The Department hired the consultant to obtain an independent review of its operations and develop recommendations on how to improve its customer service and management structure. As part of its research, the HBA made the request to the Department that the consultant meet separately with the residential construction industry as opposed to a joint meeting with the commercial industry arguing that

August 19 Kansas City Building Symposium Board of Directors Meeting August 22 Late Deadline for Fall Parade Contest Entry For more information or to register for any event, go to www.kchba.org or call 816-942-8800

the residential industry has unique service needs. The Department agreed and the consultant held a lengthy meeting with HBA builder members who build homes in KCMO. The Department plans to use the report as a guide to implement changes and asserts that several of the recommendations have already been put in place. The HBA is currently reviewing the report and will continue to work with the Department to maintain the best environment for building in the city. Greg Franzen, the Department’s Assistant Director of Development Services/Building Official, will participate in a symposium at the HBA on August 19 at 11:30 a.m. to discuss the report and answer questions. For a copy of the consultant’s final report, please visit: kcmo.gov/ planning/.

This month’s tip is: Webinar Wednesdays Convenient, On-line Learning The National Association of Home Builders offers learning opportunities covering a multitude of topics. Webinar Wednesdays offers the chance to get up-to-theminute education on industry issues, trends and best practices. No matter where you find yourself on Wednesdays at 1 pm central time, participation is easy. Even if you can't participate in the live event, you can participate through the on-demand version. Mark your calendars and register to learn more on these topics: Construction Financing for Small-Volume Home Builders

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Learn how and why your website serves as the center of your strategy and what that means for how to handle each of your marketing tactics and activities. Get ideas for improving your marketing program with dozens of real-world examples of current, successful and innovative marketing tactics being used by home builders across the nation. Top 10 OSHA Citations for Construction and How to Avoid Them

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For a High-Performing Business, Focus on High-Performance Homes Who hasn’t wished for a peek into the future to help determine the best business strategy going forward as the market strengthens? Lacking magical skills, the next best thing is a carefully constructed market analysis with practical – and achievable – recommendations for taking best advantage of emerging trends to provide the products that will appeal most to consumers.

the combination of energy performance and affordability. Suppliers are also cautioned to be prepared to deal with a diverse set of customers: both highly experienced and inexperienced green builders in the single-family market. For multifamily, the advice to product manufacturers and suppliers is different: Emphasize sustainability and how your products can differentiate builders in the multifamily market.

That’s just what McGraw Hill delivered in its recent Smart Market Report, Green Multifamily and Single Family Homes: Growth in a Recovering Market. A detailed analysis of green building practices among single-family and multifamily builders and remodelers, the report is based on a nationwide survey primarily of NAHB members that was conducted last fall.

Green Multifamily and Single-Family Homes: Growth in a Recovering Market was published by McGraw Hill Construction in partnership with NAHB, with the support of Menck Windows and Waste Management. You may download the report at nahb.org (no charge), or obtain a copy at the KC HBA office.

In addition to analyzing various aspects of green building such as determining which products builders find most effective, the analysis provides recommendations for those who are looking to capitalize on growing buyer interest in higher performing homes and solidify their presence in the market.

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For single-family builders, the report recommends creating a strategy to deal with consumers’ increasing expectations for green homes. Because the market is rapidly evolving toward higher performance homes, such a strategy is especially important for builders re-entering the market who didn’t hone an approach to green building during the Great Recession. Single-family builders should also prepare to accommodate the preferences of Generation Y, 20-somethings on the cusp of homeownership who believe environmental concerns are very important and will want their homes to reflect that belief. Multifamily builders, the report says, will need to sharpen their green skills to stay competitive and they will need to accommodate increasing expectations that highend units will also be green. Multifamily also offers considerable opportunity for remodelers, the report notes. As new green units come on line, existing multifamily will need to be updated to stay competitive. The report also offers advice for building product manufacturers and suppliers. Most important in both the single-family and multifamily sectors is to emphasize

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Join the Heart of America Chapter, ICC, the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City, and a select group of vendors at the 2014 Fall Building Trade Show October 21-24, 2014. The trade show, held annually during the Contractor Licensing Education Conference at the Overland Park Convention Center, is eagerly anticipated by attendees because it brings innovative, high quality products and services to the attention of the metro area’s construction industry leaders and decision makers.

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2014-15 Education and Event Schedule

* Class is a requirement to receive the Residential Construction Superintendent Designation. To register for an event or for more information, please contact Andrew McKeegan at andrew@ kchba.org.

Wed. Aug. 6 - Fri. Aug. 8 Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)

Thurs. Sept. 18 Onsite Home Construction 101

The CSP is for specialists in new home sales who want to master the craft of successful selling. Gain a broad understanding of the home building industry, better understand today’s consumers and learn advanced techniques used by real estate veterans for greeting prospects, overcoming objections and closing the sale. LOCATION | The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City 9:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m. | $395 MEMBERS | $420 NONMEMBERS

Develop a deeper understanding of how homes are built by taking a guided tour of various lots at different phases of construction within the same neighborhood. The presentation will cover topics from development to permitting and other pre-building preparation to framing, electrical, plumbing and inspections. LOCATION | A north Kansas City development (TBD) 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. | $20 MEMBERS | $25 NONMEMBERS

Tues. Aug. 19 Kansas City Building Symposium

Thurs. Nov. 6 Construction Contracts and Law with David Crump Get your legal questions answered by NAHB’s top lawyer and learn how recent changes in the law may impact your approach to home building. LOCATION | The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m., Lunch Included | $25 MEMBERS | $30 NONMEMBERS

Greg Franzen, Assistant Director, Development Services/Building Official, and plan review staff will discuss new procedures, clarify existing procedures and answer any questions you may have about the plan review process in KCMO. LOCATION | The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m., Lunch Included | FREE for MEMBERS | $15 NONMEMBERS

Wed. Nov. 19 Missouri One Call Update

Tues. Sept. 16 Economic Outlook with Ted C. Jones

The Missouri General Assembly made significant changes to the Underground Facility Safety and Damage Prevention Act during the last legislative session that will impact developers, excavators and others in the residential construction industry. Arch York with Missouri One Call will provide a comprehensive overview of the new Missouri One Call law and how best to comply. LOCATION | TBD 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m., Lunch Included | $12 MEMBERS | $15 NONMEMBERS

Does the current economy and real estate market represent the new “normal?” Ted C. Jones, Ph.D., Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at Stewart Title Guaranty Company, will discuss unemployment, job growth, property values, returns and opportunities, housing prices, loan issues, commercial real estate funding, interest rates and long-term economic growth for the U.S. LOCATION | The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. | Lunch Included | $12 MEMBERS | $15 NONMEMBERS

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Number 1 Reason to Remodel: Simple Desire for New Amenities According to remodelers who answered special questions on NAHB’s Remodeling Market Index (RMI) survey for the 1st quarter of 2014, a simple “desire for better/newer amenities” ranked as the number one reason customers choose to remodel their homes. On a scale of 1 to 5 (where 1 indicates never or almost never, and 5 is very often), the average remodeler’s response was 4.3.

One exception was an increase from 2.8 to 3.0 in the “desire to be able to age in place,” something many observers were probably expecting given the aging population. “Desire/need for more space” also increased two tenths of a point. “Desire for better/newer amenities” posted the largest gain, going from 4.0 to 4.3. A rise in remodeling projects motivated by desire for more space or better amenities is consistent with the general housing market recovery that many experts expect to continue.

“Desire for better/newer amenities” edged out the second place “need to repair/replace old components” by one tenth of a

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point. These traditional market drivers were the only reasons to remodel with an average rating above 4.0. Another fairly traditional reason, “desire/need for more space” came in third at 3.7. Reasons to remodel that are of special interest to particular stakeholders—like aging in place and energy efficiency— were further down the list, with average responses near the 3.0 center of the scale. Relatively low average ratings for increasing the home’s investment value or preparing it for a sale continue to support the idea that owners are more likely to remodel for themselves than for future owners. Getting a property ready for a distressed sale scored a particularly low 1.3 (very near the minimum possible 1.0). At the margin, of course, less common reasons to remodel can still fuel an increase in activity if they are on the rise. However, this is only the second time we’ve asked the “reasons to remodel” question on the RMI survey (the first being in the first quarter of 2012), and most of the answers on average changed very little in the intervening two years. Indeed, the average rating for 9 of the 12 categories changed by one tenth of a point or less.

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International Builders Show in Las Vegas, January 20-22 Registration for IBS 2015 opens on September 2, 2014. Featuring the co-location of the NAHB International Builders’ Show and NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, Design & Construction Week™ will include three partner events– the International Window Coverings Expo, The International Surface Event and Las Vegas Market. This mega-event will bring together more than 125,000 building industry professionals from around the globe. Making the 2015 event extra special for Kansas City HBA members will be the inauguration of Tom Woods as NAHB Chairman of the Board. Visit www.BuildersShow.com for information regarding IBS 2015 or contact Dawn Allen (dawn@kchba.org or 816-733-2239) with registration or other questions. Dawn is also the contact person for hospitality suite sponsorship opportunities.

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OSHA Activity and Excavations There are strong signs that OSHA is increasing its enforcement actions on home building sites throughout the country—in both Federal and state plan jurisdictions. One of the main reasons is that new data shows the number of fatalities in residential construction increased by 37% compared to just a 3% increase in nonresidential construction in 2012, which is the most recent data available. OSHA has also instituted a number of local enforcement emphasis programs aimed at reducing numerous construction hazards, including those in residential. There are a few simple things that builders and trade contractors should do to improve safety on the jobsite and be prepared for OSHA inspections: Conduct an assessment to identify and correct safety hazards on the jobsite; Conduct appropriate safety training for employees; Update records and make sure they are readily available; Understand the OSHA inspection process (see link to NAHB’s OSHA Inspection Toolkit). Builders and trade contractors should pay particular attention to the following hazards, which are the top 10 most frequently cited Federal OSHA construction standards in 2013: 1926.501 - Duty to have fall protection

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1926.453 - Aerial lifts 1926.651 - Specific Excavation Requirements 1926.20 - General safety and health provisions In regards to No. 9 above, there have been some recent questions by builders about OSHA’s requirements for house foundations/basement excavations. For those parts of the country where basements are common, the area between the house foundation and basement excavations becomes a trench (by OSHA’s definition) when constructing formwork, foundations, or walls. In 1995, OSHA issued a memo “Suspension of 29 CFR 1926.652 to House Foundation/Basement Excavations”, Continued on page 7

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OSHA Continued from page 6 whereby the agency altered the trenching/ exaction requirements of the regulation as they apply to house construction, which is still in effect at the present time. This memo essentially requires house foundations to be benched 2 feet horizontal for every 5 feet vertical (for a diagram of what this looks like, see page 2 of NAHB’s Trenching Safety Card) and the other conditions outlined in the memo exist. More information for OSHA’s trenching and excavation requirements can also be found in NAHB’s Trenching and Excavation Safety Handbook. Finally, there are additional resources to assist builders: NAHB’s Construction Safety & OSHA webpage, which contains compliance assistance information and safety toolkits available atnahb.org/safety; NAHB’s OSHA Inspection Toolkit that provides information on dealing with OSHA’s stepped-up enforcement; Easy-to-use handbooks and videos that present key safety issues builders and workers need to focus on to reduce accidents and injuries, which can be found at builderbooks.com/book/safety; and OSHA Assistance for the Residential Construction Industry: osha.gov/SLTC/ residential/index. If HBA members have any questions or need any additional information, NAHB can help. Contact the NAHB Labor, Safety and Health Policy staff: Rob Matuga, at rmatuga@nahb.org or 800-368-5242 Ext. 8507 or Chelsea Vetick at cvetick@nahb. org or Ext. 8590. Click this logo at

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Reminder: NAHB Committee Opportunities Now Available As reported in the July issue of the Building Business News, the 2015 NAHB committee and council appointment process is now open and we are asking members who wish to serve on a committee or council next year to act quickly and complete the online application. Your participation is vital to keep our industry strong and make sure we have a voice at the table when critical policy decisions are being made that affect the livelihoods of everyone working in the residential construction industry. The strength of an association lies in its members. NAHB relies on your dedication and leadership to provide expertise and experience on the issues and challenges facing our industry.

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Highlights from the Blogs From Eye on Housing by Robert Dietz, 7/25/14: The share of new single-family home sales purchased with cash rose during the second quarter of 2014, reaching 8.4% of sales. The second quarter data from the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Sales by Price and Financing indicates that count of cash-based new home sales rose to 10,000 for the quarter, matching a cycle high. During the 2002-2003 period, cash sales made up only 4% of purchases. It is worth noting that another measure of cash sales for total new construction from CoreLogic shows a higher level of cash sales than the Census: 17% in April 2014.

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Realtors, existing homes sales increased 2.6% in June, but remain down 2.3% compared to a year ago. This was the third consecutive monthly gain in sales. The share of sales to first-time buyers (28%) remains below historical averages and persists as an area of market weakness. From Eye on Housing by Robert Dietz, 7/21/14: Among single-family builders, the NAHB National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is the most commonly used green building certification. McGraw Hill Construction’s data and analytics team surveyed a set of NAHB single-family and multifamily members in 2013. From 2011 to 2013, the percentage of single-family firms using the NGBS has grown from 21% to 30%. In contrast, 13% of single-family builders reported use of LEED for Homes. Moreover, for firms with an active focus on green construction (for whom more than 30% of their operations involve green construction), almost 50% are using the NGBS.

Voters head to the Polls on August 5 for Primary Elections Voters head to the polls across the Kansas City metropolitan area on August 5 to narrow the field of candidates before the general election on November 4, 2014. Candidate forums hosted by local chambers of commerce have given candidates an opportunity to share their vision and differentiate themselves from their opponents. Members of the HBA’s Political Action Committee (HBA-PAC) have also been taking a closer look at candidates and

how certain races could impact the residential construction industry. The HBAPAC authorized contributions to many candidates in races across the city. For more information on upcoming elections and candidates, visit your local election board website (see Chart 1). To vote in the general election on November 4, you must register by the deadline in your jurisdiction (see Chart 2).

Chart 1: Election Information by Jurisdiction Election Board Jackson County Kansas City, Missouri Wyandotte County and KCKS Johnson County Platte County Clay County

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Chart 2: Voter Registration Deadlines for Nov. 4 General Election County Jackson County Kansas City, MO Wyandotte County and KCKS Johnson County Platte County Clay County 8

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Board Nominating Process Begins Soon The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City will soon begin the process of nominating and electing new board members and officers for 2015. The HBA’s board of directors is made up of the following: HBA Officers: president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary, immediate past president, past presidents’ committee chairperson.

5. 6 elected at-large Builders 6. 6 elected area council Builders 7. 8 elected Associates 8. All Builder members who are members of the NAHB executive committee

3. All elected alternate NAHB directors, their term to coincide with their NAHB term

Board terms are two years for at-large builder directors, area council directors and associates. A board member cannot serve for more than two consecutive terms in the same position. However, it is possible for a board member to serve in a different capacity (for example, moving from two terms as an at-large builder to a term as an area council builder) and he or she is also eligible for the same position after a break in service on the board.

4. NAHB Life Directors recommended and elected

The Board of Directors is the policy-making body of the Home Builders Association

1. All honorary life directors 2. All elected NAHB directors, their term to coincide with their NAHB term

Executive committee for 2014: Fred Delibero, Past President; Chris Ragland, President; Brenner Holland, Secretary/Treasurer; Mark Mather, Vice President; Kevin Kirtley, Associate Representative. of Greater Kansas City, and is responsible for directing the Association activities. Board members must be the designated representative of their member company. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the HBA office. The Board meetings are preceded by lunch at 11:30 and often include a speaker. The meeting generally begins at 12:30 and lasts about an hour.

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Because director participation is vital to the functioning of the association, the association’s bylaws specify that a director who misses 5 meetings in a two year term shall be automatically removed from the Board of Directors. Additionally, any director with 3 consecutive non-excused absences may not vote at the next meeting they attend and does not count toward a quorum at that meeting. The Home Builders Association can prosper and grow only through each director’s continued involvement. A director should make a personal commitment to participate and to contribute his thoughts and ideas. Responsibilities as a board member include: Approve and monitor the budget of the Association. Set public policy positions as they pertain to the building industry.

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Association and report matters of concern or actions taken by the Association back to the membership. Understand how the Association works by reading the Bylaws and other documents. To assume an active role in the committee activities of the Association To respond to political call-to-action issues To generate new membership for the organization in a positive manner To allow only issues and facts, not personalities, to shape opinions and decisions while on the Board of Directors To encourage involvement and participation among fellow members in the projects and activities of the Association. Any potential nominee who has questions regarding the HBA’s Board of Directors is encouraged to contact HBA staff or a currently serving board member or officer for information. Each member’s participation in the association is crucial – if a member of the nominating committee contacts you, please be willing to get involved in your association.

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Member Q&A

Helen Bartlett Owner, Home Stylist and Home Stager, Redesigner, Interior Decorator Refined Interior Staging Solutions How did you get into the business? I’ve spent several years in real estate and title abstracting business which gave me great experience and understanding of the real estate market. However in the 90’s I

decided to pursue my passion of interior decorating after a job transfer and enrolled back in school. It was during that time I owned and operated a small retail store and interior design business outside of Atlanta, Georgia. When I moved to KC in 2001, I actually wanted to pursue design working at Expo Design Center; however, that led to a new opportunity working with builders around the country doing sales and marketing.

you smile. I love being outdoors, taking walks, traveling and hanging out by any beach I can be near. Where do you like to go for fun? I love to travel, local interesting little towns I come upon, exploring nature at a great park and any beach will always do! What is something people don’t know about you? I’m an army brat, born in Okinawa, Japan, lived in several states of the US while growing up and explored much of France and Germany as a child.

Once the recession hit and it changed the real estate and building industries, I too had to reinvent myself and decided to put decades of experience in real estate, design and sales and marketing into what was desperately needed at the time, home staging, creating beautiful spaces to help homes sell.

What is your favorite movie? When Harry Met Sally Television show? Anything on HGTV! And I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve watched several of the “Housewives shows.” Internet site: Houzz….it’s been great for inspiration and a great source for business leads.

What are the goals for your business? To continue to grow and be recognized as a leader in the home staging industry. Also to be able to teach and lead others in this field.

What is your prediction for the home building industry?

What do you like to do outside of work?

I think the housing market is rebounding at a healthy pace. Home values are increasing and I think people are having more confi-

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dence in buying and selling today which all means a more healthy economy. When the housing industry is healthy, it brings great confidence to the public in pursuing other areas to spend money. What is your favorite HBA event/meeting experience? The parade of homes award ceremonies. It’s great to see the best of the best in the industry that I’m proud to be a part of. It’s great for me to always be aware of the latest trends, styles and what people want. All of that helps me to do a better job in my own business. Why are you a member of the HBA? I want to be surrounded by people in an industry that I am passionate about. I feel there is always something new to learn, something new to understand. I want to know who the leaders are in the home building industry and learn from their motivation, talents and passion for what they do. I think the more I know about my industry peers, the better I am able to serve their needs. And that in turn, makes me the best professional version of myself I can be.

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Member Q&A

What is something people don’t know about you? I love what I do – creating! We had a gallery show in the Cross Roads area a couple of years ago showing 40 years of my work in Kansas City, art work (paintings, ceramics, prints, metal sculpture), cars, and architecture. I’m a real craftsman. However, at 70 years of age, I now plan to retire!

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What is your prediction for home building in Kansas City?

David Dussair, R.A. President Design Build Team, Inc. How did you get into your business as an architect and builder? I was working for an architectural firm in 1975 and the firm decided to design and build a house. I worked on it – designed and built the whole thing with a couple of other helpers! I liked designing and building what I designed so much, I just kept on doing it – almost 40 years. What have been the goals for your business? We have been able to provide really good design, properly proportioned – great details which I draw – superior craftsmanship – great employees both office people and carpenters in the field. Listening to our clients and providing good, timely service has been an on-going goal. What do you like to do outside of work? There isn’t much time outside of work since we both design, estimate, and then build the projects. I like to work on foreign sports cars and have 4 in various stages – a 914 Porsche, a MGA roadster, a 1967 Corvette, and an original old Mini Cooper. Where do you like to go for fun? We designed and built a home in Silverthorne, Colorado, a few years ago. We go out there about every 6 weeks for a few days. It’s become a place of rest and retreat. We allow our church’s pastors and others in need of a time of retreat to go free. We also rent it out – sleeps 13! Let us know if you would like to rent it – great place for family reunions! Visit it at http:// designbuildteam.com/blog/11-stormwatch-circle-is-awaiting-you-this-springsummer/. If you are interested, e-mail me at mdussair@designbuildteam.com.

Several factors have influenced the residential architecture/building standards in Kansas City. There has always been a lot of competition among a large number of small builders in Kansas City. To get noticed their product has to draw attention to itself. Through the years, design details have set homes apart. Our homes in Kansas City are much more interesting, well designed and detailed than in areas where there are only a few really big building companies. It has become expected that there will be “beautiful” homes in Kansas City – either traditional or contemporary.

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Another aspect of improved standards is due to organizations that control, establish, and enforce standards of construction. Especially Johnson County Contractors Association. In order to get a building permit in any city in Johnson County a builder must be licensed and attend training classes in the newest and most energy efficient procedures. Also the building inspectors in all the area cities are very knowledgeable in current, researched standards. Our homes, both new and remodeled in Kansas City – when the builder is licensed and uses licensed subcontractors – are high quality. What is your favorite HBA event/ meeting?

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The various educational events provided are excellent! Through the years we have attended many of these concerning green building, building codes and compliance, marketing, legal issues, and business procedures. One of the most fun was the Home Show!

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A Look Back . . . Items from HBA of Kansas City archives 35 Years Ago – 1979

20 Years Ago – 1994

Spike club members travelled to Omaha for a weekend at AkSarBen race track and fellowship with Omaha HBA Spikes

Builders were troubled by lumber prices rising to $510 per 1,000 board feet

HBA members supported the successful effort to remove the 10% interest cap on home loans in Missouri 30 Years Ago – 1984 An HBA Taskforce met with Kansas City, Missouri officials (Mayor Richard Berkley, City Manager AJ Wilson and key department heads) to discuss streamlining the permit process, street grades, street widths and sidewalk requirements

Pulte Home Corporation entered the Kansas City home building market, purchasing lots in Lee’s Summit 10 Years Ago – 2004 Olathe was recognized as the 15th fastest growing large city in the United States and Overland Park ranked 39th on the list NAHB President Bobby Rayburn visited Kansas City and spoke at the annual BUILD-PAC Gold Key event

Lots were offered in the Woods Chapel subdivision of Blue Springs priced from $3,000 to $13,000

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Anniversaries

HBA Staff Sara Corless Executive Vice President scorless@kchba.org, 816-733-2216

The strength of an association is in its membership and a thank you goes out to all of those members who continue to support the HBA. 1967 Moffitt Built 1974 Willis Construction, Inc. 1979 Pella Products of Kansas City 1983 Ambassador Construction Company, Inc. Simmons First National Bank 1985 Dobberstine Custom Homes, Inc. 1988 Factory Direct Appliance 1989 Kansas City Building Supply Co., Inc. 1991 Bank of Blue Valley 1994 A S & W Wholesale of K.C., Inc Hoffman Construction, Inc. 1997 Nearing, Staats Prelogar & Jones, AIA 2002 Canyon Stone Holmes Drywall Supply, Inc. 2003 Cedar Creek, Inc. The National Home Building Co.

Beatriz Ibarra Vice President of Government Affairs bibarra@kchba.org, 816-733-2237

2005 Joe Kilowatt, Inc. 2006 Breen Development 2010 MacDermott Homes Mike VanKeirsbilck Construction, Inc. 2011 Keystone Building Company McBee Custom Homes, LLC Property Law Firm WSI Internet Advantage 2012 Betterliving Sunrooms and Awnings by ADDCO Braklow Custom Homes, Inc. Cretcher-Heartland, LLC Deffenbaugh Industries, Inc. 2013 Absolute Access & Elevator, LLC AFLAC Christensen Lumber Inc. Continental Siding Supply Energy Efficient Homes Services First Choice Custom Homes, LLC NiteLites of Kansas City Wood Family Development, Inc.

Gina Battle Director of Parade of Homes gina@kchba.org, 816-733-2219 Marcia Jurgens Director of Administration marcia@kchba.org, 816-733-2215 Jenni Dold Director of Marketing Jenni@kchba.org, 816-942-8800 Andrew McKeegan Association Services Manager Andrew@kchba.org, 816-733-2224 Phil Yancey Membership Manager Phil@kchba.org, 816-733-2245 Dawn Allen Executive Assistant/Communication and Events dawn@kchba.org, 816-942-8800 Cara Thomas Director, Home Show cara@kchba.org, 816-733-2217

BuildingBusinessNews THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY August 2014 • Volume 20 • Issue 8 Copyright 2014 Published by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City 600 E 103 Street, Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 942-8800 Executive Vice President Sara Corless Editor Marcia Jurgens Contributing Writer: Beatriz Ibarra Graphics Karla Peterie, Creative Services 2014 Executive Committee Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City President Chris Ragland Vice President Mark Mather Secretary/Treasurer Brenner Holland Associate Representative Kevin Kirtley Immediate Past President Fred Delibero

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2014 Permit Numbers Paralleling 2013

Parade Contest Offers Extra Attention Add to your marketing exposure by entering your home in the Pick of the Parade or Distinctive Plan & Design Contests. All winners will be recognized at the Awards Celebration and be featured in the Kansas City Star. Winning homes are also listed on the Parade of Homes website and in the Spring 2015 Parade Guide. The logo shown at right is available for winning builders to use in their company’s marketing. Each of the contests spotlight the different elements of the home. The Pick of the Parade evaluates workmanship and overall construction of the home while the Distinctive Plan & Design judges the architecture, floor plan and interior design of furnished homes. Building professionals from outside the Kansas City area tour contest entries in order to determine the winning homes. The 2014 Fall Parade of Homes runs September 27-October 12 and has 309 entries. The regular deadline for contest entry is August 8 and the late deadline is August 22. Contest judging takes

place Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27. Entry forms are online at www.kchba.org and for more information, contact Gina Battle, gina@kchba.org.

The first six months of 2014 have closely tracked those of 2013 as the number of single family residential building permits varies from month to month, with June showing a decrease from May, according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City’s (HBA) monthly Residential Building Permit Statistics report. With 359 single family permits issued during June, the year-to-date total for 2014 is 2,044. Multi-family construction continues to grow significantly as June recorded 688 units making a year-to-date total of 2,292 which is the highest six month total since 2001.

Fall Parade of Homes Awards Celebration

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Join with HBA members and guests as we announce the winners of the Pick of the Parade and Distinctive Plan & Design contests. This festive evening will be held at the Gallery in the Power & Light District on October 1st. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and networking will begin at 6:00 pm with the awards presentation at 7:00 pm, followed by coffee and dessert.

and existing new home inventory low, in spite of the appearance that 2014 may not show much of an uptick in permits,” said Executive Vice President Sara Corless. Johnson County continues the trend of repeating 2013 performance with 802 year-to-date for 2014, compared to 793 at this point last year. Other counties which are relatively unchanged are Jackson County with 382 (388 in 2013), Platte County with 192 (179 in 2013) and Wyandotte County increasing by 11 permits, from 84 to 95. Likewise, the list of cities ranked by permits issued remains the same from 2013 to 2014, with the exception of Basehor, Kansas replacing Leawood as tenth on the list.

New Home Prices by Metro Area and State

The Kansas City metropolitan area is almost exactly in the mid-range of home prices at $250,000 to $300,000. In response to frequent requests from its members, NAHB Economics recently released its estimates of new single-family home prices by state and metro area. The most expensive new single family homes are built and sold in three Northeastern states: Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York – with their respective median new single-family home prices of $491,425, $432,724 and $411,169. District of Columbia is likely to be at the top of the list as well but the permit data for DC are highly volatile, have large margin of error and could not be used to estimate median new home prices. The least expensive new homes are in Delaware where half of all new single-family homes are sold for less than $152,017, that is less than a third of what most new home buyers pay in Connecticut. Mississippi, Kentucky and West Virginia also register median new home prices under $200,000. 14

The maps above help visualize the wide cross-country differences and reveals a familiar geographic pattern with least expensive new homes being built in the south central states. The distribution of new home prices by metro area largely mirrors the state pattern with most expensive new homes clustered in the coastal areas of California, Hawaii and the Northeast region. BridgeportStamford-Norwalk, CT metro area registers the highest median new home price in the nation with half of all new single-family homes sold for more than $878,625. Barnstable Town, MA and Napa, CA metro areas are distant second and third with median new home prices of $616,381 and $580,197, respectively. The least expensive new homes are in BrownsvilleHarlingen, TX metro area, where half of all new single-family homes are built and sold for less than $116, 704.

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Residential Building Permit Statistics

CASS COUNTY Archie Belton Cass County# Cleveland Drexel 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 Edgerton 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 Shawnee Spring Hill Westwood

JUNE 2014 JUNE 2014

Single Family Units^

M-F Units Sale%

M-F Units Rent

Total Units

S-F Units YTD

M-F Sale YTD

M-F Rent YTD

Total Units YTD

0 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 12 2 21

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

0 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 12 2 21

9 8 17 0 0 0 4 2 11 7 8 42 7 115

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

9 8 17 0 0 0 4 2 11 7 8 42 7 115

0 0 0 53 0 0 2 0 0 0 55

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 128 0 0 0 0 0 0 128

0 0 0 181 0 0 2 0 0 0 183

21 0 1 256 18 1 11 6 0 20 334

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 152 0 0 0 0 0 0 152

21 0 1 408 18 1 11 6 0 20 486

11 0 15 0 2 7 1 8 0 27 2 0 0 73

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

108 0 0 0 0 0 0 326 0 0 0 0 0 434

119 0 15 0 2 7 1 334 0 27 2 0 0 507

101 0 46 7 19 24 21 25 5 126 8 0 0 382

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

108 0 0 0 0 0 0 806 0 42 0 0 0 956

209 0 46 7 19 24 21 831 5 168 8 0 0 1338

0 11 8 0 11 0 2 0 32

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 11 8 0 11 0 2 0 32

0 94 37 1 57 0 3 0 192

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 350 0 0 0 0 0 0 350

0 444 37 1 57 0 3 0 542

0 0 0 10 7 5 24 0 1 34 26 4 21 7 0 139

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

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 126 0 0 0 0 126

0 0 0 10 7 5 24 0 1 34 152 4 21 7 0 265

5 0 0 31 18 38 107 1 1 262 208 11 96 24 0 802

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

0 0 0 0 0 0 306 0 0 0 528 0 0 0 0 834

5 0 0 31 18 38 413 1 1 262 736 11 96 24 0 1636

Single Family Units^ LEAVENWORTH COUNTY Basehor 8 Lansing 6 Leav. County 3 Leavenworth 0 Tonganoxie 0 17 WYANDOTTE COUNTY Bonner Springs Edwardsville KCK/Wyandotte Co MIAMI COUNTY Louisburg Miami County Osawatomie Paola Spring Hill

JUNE 2014

M-F Units Sale%

M-F Units Rent

Total Units

S-F Units YTD

M-F Sale YTD

M-F Rent YTD

Total Units YTD

0 0 0 0 0 0

8 6 3 0 0 17

49 9 29 3 10 100

0 0 0 0 0 0

49 9 29 3 10 100

1 0 17 18

0 0 0 0

1 0 17 18

8 1 86 95

0 0 0 0

8 1 86 95

0 2 0 0 2 4

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 2 0 0 2 4

0 19 0 0 5 24

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 19 0 0 5 24

359

688

1047

2044

2292

4336

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

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Annual Total

6,385

3,232

2,155

2,471

2,301

3,299

4,090

2,044

353 475 824 687 677 616 546 515 397 597 385 313

221 262 353 441 231 260 311 293 264 314 167 115

96 129 131 184 189 204 196 207 219 226 192 182

137 145 252 228 213 239 180 243 173 279 173 209

90 121 180 210 230 262 204 205 202 205 185 207

188 182 270 277 294 268 288 260 379 331 283 279

273 224 335 444 337 333 409 354 384 369 340 288

283 219 361 441 381 359

All numbers shown in the box above are ACTUAL numbers.

Comparison of Permits By Units Issued Year to Date* 2007-2014 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

S-F Units 3632 1768 933 1214 1093 1479 1946 2044

M-F Units

609 1298 78 55 272 517 1702 2292

Total Units

4241 3066 1011 1269 1365 1996 3648 4336

^The Single Family number is units and includes both attached and detached units. %Multi-Family units are in buildings with 5 or more units and are divided by sale/rent. # 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.

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Questions about the Affordable NAHB Assists with CAPS Marketing Care Act? NAHB Has Answers Are you a CAPS desigcompany logo or website, The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will affect you, your business and your budget. ACA has made sweeping changes to our health care system—affecting how individuals and business owners shop for health insurance, the type of qualified health plans offered, and most importantly, the affordability of health insurance options. NAHB continues to work on your behalf to try to ensure that the constant stream of changes has the least harmful effect possible on home builders and their businesses. But make no mistake: ACA is the law, and you need to be ready. The National Association of Home Builders offers a range of tools to help members comply with the law. All links are available at nahb.org/business tools/ health care law compliance tools. The continuously updated frequently asked questions list is especially helpful. Here is just a sampling of those questions: Are all employers required to offer their employees health insurance? No, but large employers (50 employees or

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more) who do not offer health insurance coverage to their full-time employees will likely be subject to the shared responsibility penalty. To avoid the penalty, these employers must offer health insurance coverage to substantially all full-time employees (95% or more), but not part-time employees. Which employers are subject to the shared responsibility provisions? All employers who employ at least 50 full-time employees, or who employ an equivalent combination amounting to 50 full-time positions of full- and part-time employees, are subject to the shared responsibility provisions.

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