December 2014 Building Business News

December 2014

Artisan Home Tour Coming September 12-20, 2015 Residential Construction Superintendent Page 3

Charitable Partner for HBA Page 4

Economic Forecast 2015 Page 9

Kansas Legislative Day Page 10

Winter months will offer many opportunities for education.

ONTROL See pages 2 and 3 for a full o 5:00 p.m. schedule of classes.

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The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City is proud to present an Artisan Home Tour in the fall of 2015, September 12-20. This tour will showcase eleven of Kansas City’s finest custom home builders and the unique and impeccable qualities of their one-of-a-kind homes and featured products. It will be a ticketed event for the public, benefitting the event’s charitable partner, the Ronald McDonald House Charities Kansas City. The HBA is also proud to partner with the presenting sponsor, Ferguson.

“This is a truly unique event for customers interested in high-end custom homes,” says Dobbe Dobberstine, Dobberstine Custom Homes, Artisan Home Tour Chairperson.

“We’ve been asked ‘what makes a home an Artisan Home’ and the answer is in the elevated standards of design, superior craftsmanship, and exquisite products.

Custom home Continued on page 4

(Seated left to right) Michael Menghini, Covenant Homes, Keith Eymann, Ambassador Construction, Kit Starr, Starr Homes, Linda Julian, Don Julian Builders, Chris Ragland, Homes

by Chris, Roy Ragland, Homes by Chris, Jeff Robinson, J.S. Robinson Fine Homes.

(Standing left to right) Craig Eymann, Ambassador Construction, Patrick Willis, Willis Construction, Gerry Starr, Starr Homes, Jim Lambie, Lambie Custom Homes, Don Julian, Don Julian Builders, Jeff Gifford, Rodrock Homes, Brian Rodrock, Rodrock Homes, Russ Groshans, Casa Bella Construction.

(Not pictured) Tim Cunningham, Tim Cunningham Homes

HBA Welcomes New Board President Mark Mather

Mark and Kristin Mather The HBA Inaugural Celebration on December 3 will welcome 2015 President Mark Mather as the 70th Board leader of the association. Mark’s father, Richard Mather, served as HBA president in 1978.

Coming from a long-time home building

family, Mark “grew up in the business and never found anything else as exciting as homebuilding.” Mark and his wife Kristin are the parents of a son and two daughters.

A graduate of the University of Missouri (class of 1987), Mark majored in Housing and Interior Design. Noting that his favorite part of the industry is “being able to see the finished products of your work—i.e. homes and neighborhoods”, Mark’s homes are located primarily in Lee’s Summit and Raymore.

Mark has been an active member of the Home Builders Association for many years and is a National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Life Director.

Locally he has served on the Executive

Committee, Parade Committee, Finance Committee, By-laws Committee and Affinity Committee and participated in Missouri Legislative Day, along with many other HBA events.

Mark is looking forward to the KCHBA’s two new events taking place in 2015—the Artisan Tour and the launch of the Affinity Program. Along with helping to direct these activities, Mark’s goals for 2015 are to increase both the membership of the HBA and the participation of the younger members of the Association.

Look for photos and 2014 HBA Award Winners in the January 2015 Building Business News.

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December and January Offer Valuable Education Opportunities

December Calendar Dec. 3

Inaugural Celebration

Dec. 11

New Member Welcome

Home building professionals can work towards earning NAHB’s Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) designation with three classes to be offered at the Home Builders Association during December.

CGB courses focus on effective management in the office and on the job site, examine all stages of new home construction and cover topics such as scheduling, estimating, job cost procedures, accounting principles and basic contract law. Jim Carr, Professor, University of Arkansas, and an active member of NAHB’s Construction and Health Committee, will teach three NAHB courses that are requirements for the CGB and other NAHB designations.

Each class offers 6 NAHB credits and is pending approval for Johnson County contractor licensing

Dec. 15 Building Code Standards

and Guidelines Dec. 16 Building Technology:

Systems and Interior Finishes Dec. 17 Estimating for Builders and Remodelers Dec. 18 Sales & Marketing Council HBA Holiday Schedule The HBA offices will be closed on December 24 and 25, for the Christmas holiday.

Offices will also be closed on December 31 and January 1, for the New Year holiday.

The HBA staff sends best wishes for a wonderful holiday season to all our members and friends of the HBA!

Building Code Standards and Guidelines MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ~ $195 (members) $245 (nonmembers)

For more information or to register for any event, go to www.kchba.org or call 816-942-8800

Learn how to navigate the International Residential Code (IRC) for One and Two-Family Dwellings, including how it is administered and enforced and how to complete the building planning process as it relates to code design criteria and plan review.

Building Technology: Systems and Interior Finishes TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ~ $195 (members) $245 (nonmembers)

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This course covers mechanical systems and interior finishes, factors that influence the selection, installation and performance of mechanical systems (e.g., plumbing, HVAC, and electrical), wall and floor installation techniques and interior finishes.

Estimating for Builders and Remodelers WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ~ $195 (members) $245 (nonmembers) Learn how to develop winning bids and use estimates as powerful management tools.

Don’t miss this chance to fulfill your continuing education requirements for 2014. Contact Dawn Allen (dawn@kchba. org or 816-733-2239) for information or to register.

Residential Construction Superintendent During January, home building professionals will have the opportunity to earn the Residential Construction Superintendent designation. The eight courses required for this valuable credential will be offered on January 8 and 9 and January 29 and 30 (two classes each day). Students may register for the entire program or individual classes. The RCS designation offers valuable training for current and potential construction managers. This is a rare opportunity to complete the program within one month and without leaving the Kansas City area. Please see the facing page for course details and registration information.

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Earn the Residential Construction Superintendent Designation HBI’s Residential Construction Superintendent (RCS) Designation is a sought-after training program designed for current and aspiring jobsite superintendents in the residential building sector. Developed by industry subject matter experts, the RCS Designation teaches the rigors of this important construction management role.

Eight courses comprise the RCS Designation: CODES AND QUALITY CONTROL January 29, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

GENERAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT January 8, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Define quality within your company by identifying five essential quality components. Learn to set performance expectations based on this quality foundation. Outlines a superintendent’s responsibilities regarding codes and provides tips on how to enforce code compliance on the job site.

Topics include managing production operations through the planning, action and review (PAR) method as well as understanding estimates.

This course offers an overview of the many facets and responsibilities of a superintendent.

PLANNING AND SCHEDULING January 8, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

HIRING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISION January 30, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Improve planning and scheduling skills to increase profits, effectiveness and on-time deliveries. Learn five fundamental scheduling methods to help manage a project successfully from start to finish.

Examines the common mistakes made during the interview process and outlines a series of steps to help ensure each trade contractor and/or employee is the right fit for the company. Explore tips and tools for setting and measuring performance expectations.

BUDGET MANAGEMENT AND COST CONTROL January 9, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Understand the importance of the superintendent’s role regarding profitability, and how to control the critical elements of job costs. Includes tips on identifying the costs to everyone when a job is not done right the first time.

TRADE CONTRACTOR AND OFFICE RELATIONS January 30, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Learn to spot promising characteristics in workers and subcontractors. Offers tips for creating a win/win partnership with internal customers and provides proven strategies for dealing with conflict.

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HOMEOWNER RELATIONS January 9, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The HBA of Greater Kansas City

LOCATION:

Ascertain the human and business needs of customers. Learn how to meet and exceed expectations by avoiding the “seven deadly sins” of customer service.

Learn how to effectively deal with the difficult customer.

600 East 103 St. Kansas City, MO 64131 The HBA of Greater Kansas City 816-942-8800 • www.kchba.org 600 East 103 St. Kansas City, MO 64131 816-942-8800 SPEAKER: www.kchba.org

Justin Honey, Professor, Pittsburg State University

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SAFETY AND SECURITY January 29, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

$150 – MEMBERS $200 – NONMEMBERSCOST:

Protect the job site by learning the essential components of a safety program. Examine the most common OSHA citations and how to prepare for an OSHA inspection. Review a superintendent’s responsibilities to adequately protect the job site.

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For registration or more information contact: Andrew McKeegan, andrew@ $150 – MEMBERS kchba.org, 816-733-2224$200 or Dawn Allen, dawn@kchba.org, 816-733-2239 – NONMEMBERS About instructor: (Cost for the the entire program) Justin Honey is a Professor$995 in the Construction – MEMBERS Management Progaram at Pittsburg State University.

He– has 20 years of experience in residential $1250 NONMEMBERS construction, with nearly 10 years as a general manager for one of the largest builders in the nation. He is a frequent instructor at IBS. 3

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Artisan Tour Planned for Fall 2015 Continued from page 1

builders know when they are creating a structure that is transcendent for the client and the home builder.”

To help ensure the quality of the Artisan Home Tour, an architectural review process will ensure the homes meet the quality levels. The architecture plans have been judged individually on their merits by one of Kansas City’s most acclaimed architects, Scott Bickford, R.S. Bickford and Company.

“The time is right for an event like this,” said Sara Corless, Executive Vice President. “People want to feel the comfort of a home that was designed and personalized just for them to fit their lifestyles. Our goal is to connect the buyers with the builder who will be their partner every step of the way.” She added, “The market also is ready because home buyers have been waiting to buy, paying off debt, and increasing their credit scores.

As a result, higher-end homes are selling.”

Sara Corless, HBA, Jeff Alpert, the Alpert Companies, Holly Buckendahl, Ronald McDonald Charities, Richard Mather, Richard Mather Builders, Dobbe Dobberstine, Dobberstine Custom Homes, Patrick Willis, Willis Construction, Hatch McCray, McCray Lumber and Millwork, Patt Papenfuhs, Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Home Builders Association Join with Charitable Partner: Ronald McDonald House Charities-Kansas City The HBA is pleased to announce a charitable partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charities as the designated charity for the Artisan Home Tour. A portion of ticket sales will benefit this highly regarded Kansas City nonprofit organization.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities mission is to reduce the burden of childhood illness on children and their families. Their homes create a homeaway-from-home for families whose children are undergoing treatment at Children’s Mercy Hospital. In any given year more than a thousand families are turned away for lack of room. To address this growing need, the Ronald McDonald House Charities launched a $5 million capital campaign to build a third 20-bedroom house on Cherry Street and it is scheduled to open in January of 2015.

The elevated standards of the Artisan Home Tour don’t stop with the builders.

families are in distress, it is very personal for us. That is why support of Ronald McDonald House is so important to us and why we are honored to be able to support this newest Ronald McDonald House with our contribution.”

For those who recall, this isn’t the first time these two nonprofits have banded together.

The two organizations have enjoyed a 33 year partnership. The HBA was there in the beginning when members helped remodel the very first 11 bedroom Ronald McDonald House on State Line Road near the University of Kansas Medical Center in 1981. In 1988, the HBA helped Ronald McDonald House Charities build and open the second, 19 bedroom home to families on the corner of 25th and Cherry Street.

“So much love went into the building of this home as the Association leveraged In support of this financial goal, the Home more than $750,000 worth of donated Builders Foundation Fund Advisory Board materials and services,” said Holly decided to jump start the partnership and Buckendahl, CEO. “We regularly get make a $10,000 contribution. Recently the the pleasure of meeting people who stop group gathered for a check presentation by for a visit and reminisce how they where Advisory Board Chairman Jeff helped paint, hang drywall, or install Alpert, The Alpert Companies, remarked, wood framing. We look forward to our “There is a reason why we are called continued partnership to help reduce the home builders and not house builders. burden of childhood illness on children We create places where families can and their families. With your support, thrive and grow and enjoy life. And when hope grows here.”

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For the housing industry and the consumers to benefit, the event is bringing together a range of areas from suppliers to event sponsors like Ferguson. “We look forward to working together once more to present another quality HBA event to Kansas City,” said Corless.

The eleven homes will be scattered throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area and tickets to tour all eleven homes will be available online for $25 or at the door for $30 with individual homes available for tour for $10 each.

Artisan Custom Home Builders Craig Eymann, Ambassador Construction Tim Cunningham, Tim Cunningham Homes Russ Groshans, Casa Bella Construction Don Julian, Don Julian Builders Jim Lambie, Lambie Custom Homes Michael Menghini, Covenant Homes Chris Ragland, Homes by Chris Jeff Robinson, J.S. Robinson Fine Homes Brian Rodrock, Rodrock Homes Kit and Gerry Starr, Starr Homes Patrick Willis, Willis Construction

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This month’s tip is:

Watch out for copyright infringement David Crump made a valuable recommendation at his recent presentation to KCHBA members. He advised all those present to review the images on their websites and determine the source of those graphics. If you did not create the image, take the photograph or have permission to use it, you may be in violation of copyright laws. Using just any image found on the internet for your own purposes is not legal, even though it is easy to do.

Crump also reminded builders that the copyrights for house plans are owned by the draftsman, not by the person who gave verbal guidance describing the structure. Unless the builder has written transfer of ownership of the plan, there is a license for only a one time use of the plan. For further information regarding copyright law, go to NAHB.org and enter copyright in the search box.

Thanks to These HBA 2014 Sponsors Platinum sponsor

Bank of Blue Valley GOLD sponsors

Capitol Federal Bank Factory Direct Appliance First Federal Bank Henges Insulation K & E Flatwork Kansas City Star Kenny’s Tile & Flooring McCray Lumber & Millwork Nebraska Furniture Mart

Northcraft Flooring & Granite Owen Lumber Co. Phelps Engineering ProBuild Shamrock Cabinets Star Drywall & Insulation Sun Lumber Co. United Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Wells Fargo Silver sponsors

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Stewart Title

Kansas Gas Services Missouri Gas Energy

Bronze sponsors Building Solutions Carpenters District Council Commerce Bank Complete Home Concepts Continental Title Company CrossFirst Bank

First American Title Hermes Landscaping Kansas City Title Kitchens & Baths by Briggs Locks & Pulls North American Savings Bank

Pacific Mutual Door & Window Pella Products of Kansas City ProSource of Lenexa Secured Title of Kansas City Western Chandelier 84 Lumber 5

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HBA members meet with Hartzler

HBA members met with Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler November 3rd and discussed housing finance reform, the EPA’s proposed “waters of the US” rule, and the industry’s contribution to jobs and the economy. Pictured here with Michael Snodgrass, Bob Frost, Chris Ragland, Richard Mather, and Sara Corless.

Pro-housing and Pro-business Candidates Sweep the 2014 General Election The 2014 general election results are in, and pro-housing and pro-business candidates did extremely well. In Kansas, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts defeated Independent challenger Greg Orman, 53 to 47 percent. The Republican Party also took control of the U.S. Senate making Senator Roberts the likely new Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Both Congressman Kevin Yoder (District 3) and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (District 2) were also reelected.

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In the closely watched race for Governor, Governor Sam Brownback defeated Democratic challenger Paul Davis, 50 to 46 percent. Republicans also picked up 5 additional seats in the KS House of Representatives. Legislators will need to make some very tough budget decisions when they return in January. On November 10, the Consensus Estimating Group released its State General Fund Revenue Estimate for fiscal years 2015, 2016 and 2017. The group found that previous estimates of state tax collections were overly optimistic, and in the first four months of the fiscal year, revenues have already come in $46.5 million short.

Lawmakers may have to take steps to remove hundreds of millions of dollars from a $5.9 billion budget to keep it balanced as mandated by the Kansas Constitution.

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In Missouri, Congressmen Emanuel Cleaver (District 5) and Sam Graves (District 6) and Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (District 4) were reelected to new terms. Republicans also increased their super majority in the General Assembly making it easier to override any veto from the Governor. Republican seats in the House of Representatives increased from 110 to 117 seats. Republicans in the Senate increased their seats from 24 to 25 of the 34 total seats in the chamber. The new legislature will likely take up several of the same key issues that were debated in the last session, including education reform, transportation and tax reform.

The housing industry should also celebrate the success of BUILD-PAC, which raised considerably more in this election cycle than in the 2012 cycle, and 95 percent of the candidates supported by BUILD-PAC won their elections on November 4. HBAPAC Trustees also picked winners during the 2014 election cycle. Trustees met on several occasions to vet and discuss the candidates and made 27 contributions in the primary and general elections.

To stay up-to-date on the latest issues, please visit the KCHBA’s government affairs webpage and current issues page.

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KCMO Ordinance Changes Procedures for Excavating in the Right of Way On November 6, the Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO) City Council unanimously voted to approve Ordinance No. 140477, which changes the procedures that excavators must follow when working in the right of way. More specifically, the new Ordinance requires an excavation permit holder to designate a “Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager” or “QAM” for the project to be responsible for ensuring that the excavation and restoration in the public right of way will meet KCMO’s standards.

In addition, the QAM must: 1. contact the inspection staff in advance of work; 2. photo document the site conditions; 3. confirm that the restoration was completed properly; and 4. contact inspection staff when work is completed.

The KCMO Public Works Department (Department) proposed the Ordinance following a significant increase in permit requests over the past few years and complaints from residents. The KCHBA and its members met with the Department on several occasions to address concerns with the Ordinance and reach a solution that would work for members in the field. The new Ordinance grants KCMO staff with a direct line of communication with the QAM but also allows the QAM to photo document site conditions and commence work without the need to wait for inspectors to arrive. The effective date of the ordinance is January 1, 2015. To see the text of the Ordinance and KCMO’s guidance on how best to comply, please visit the current issues section of KCHBA.org.

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The Millennial Generation:

Willing to Accept to Make Home Affordable (% of Gen Y Respondents)

What are they looking for in a home?

The Millennial Generation (also known as Gen Y), born between 1980 and 2000, is the largest cohort since the Baby Boom.

As these Americans come of age, they are the focus of considerable research regarding their attitudes on topics ranging from marriage to the environment. The Pew Research Center has compiled an exhaustive set of data at pewsocialtrends. org which provides fascinating information on American society. The Pew Research Center summarizes Millennials as “relatively unattached to organized politics and religion, linked by social media, burdened by debt, distrustful of people, in no rush to marry—and optimistic about the future.” Two of these characteristics – burdened by debt and in no rush to marry – help to explain why they are buying homes at a slower rate than earlier generations. Half of all baby boomers were married between ages of 18 and 32, but only about 25% of millennials have married by age 32. As for debt, the class of 2012 had an average of $29,000 in student loans. Even though it may

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take them longer, most Millennials are expected to marry and start families – and when that happens, buying a home will be the next logical step.

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Rose Quint, NAHB assistant vice president for survey research, recently prepared a summary of the characteristics found in new homes and compared that list to “what millennials want in a home, if they could get one.” In many cases, what this generation expects in a new home does not match what builders are constructing. This is likely due to the fact that first time home buyers are increasingly priced out of the new home market due to more stringent loan qualifications. According to Quint’s research, the average cost of a new home in 2013 was $321,000; millennials expect to pay about $185,000 for their home. For builders looking at this new generation of potential home buyers, these charts may provide valuable planning information.

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Good Legal Advice: Be Proactive

David Crowe and Chris Kuehl

Start 2015 with Crucial Information Will 2015 be a good year for the housing sector? What can we expect in the labor market? Will the cost of building materials increase or decrease in 2015? Get these and other questions answered at the HBA’s annual Economic Forecast Breakfast on Wednesday, January 14 at 8:30 a.m. at the Overland Park Convention Center. David Crowe, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, the National Association of Home Builders, will provide the latest economic and housing forecast from NAHB’s wealth of information. Crowe is expected to discuss projections for building material prices, the labor market, interest rates and share builder sentiment from across the country. Chris Kuehl, co-founder and President, Armada Intelligence, will provide his analysis of our local and national economic prospects. Both economists have presented at the HBA in the past to rave reviews.

Registration for the event begins at 8:00 a.m. At 8:30 a.m., breakfast will be served and the presentations will begin. The program concludes at 10:00 a.m. To register for this event, please visit kchba.org or contact Andrew McKeegan at andrew@ kchba.org or 816-733-2224

New Member Welcome

Pride in everything we do.

Even in the work you don’t see.

David Crump, NAHB’s Director of Construction Liability and Legal Research, spoke to HBA members on November 6th and gave them valuable advice on avoiding legal problems. Crump listed five basic steps for protecting members’ businesses, including advice to stay current with the laws most affecting construction, especially code requirements and construction contract requirements. Crump stated that being proactive and considering “what can go wrong” in a given situation can help avoid bad situations with customers, employees and subcontractors. His presentation included the David Crump, NAHB elements of a good contract, discussion of Notice and Opportunity to Repair, warranty requirements, immigration law, and copyright regulations. Crump noted that the NAHB is currently working on legislation to curb abuses by “patent trolls” who are demanding fees for common practices that they claim to have patented.

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The NAHB Legal Research Program provides free research assistance to members. NAHB attorneys can share copies of federal, state and local laws and a wealth of legal information. The Legal Research Program is not designed to substitute for a member’s own attorney, but it is a good place to start when faced with a specific issue. In addition to these services, the new subscriptionbased contract library available at www. nahbcontracts.com adds considerable value to your HBA membership.

Companies that have joined the HBA in recent months and new employees at member companies can learn how to take full advantage of membership and meet HBA staff at 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, at the HBA office, 600 E. 103rd Street.

Current members are welcome to attend and share their HBA experience while meeting new members. The event is free but please RSVP to Dawn at dawn@kchba.org or call 816-942-8800.

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Member Anniversaries 1947 Byers Construction Co dba Brinton Homes

1991 Hedrick Construction Company, L.L.C. 1996 Robert A Washam Construction, Inc.

1948 First Federal Bank, F.S.B.

1999 Distinctive Homes by J & K Properties Golden Key, Inc. Koehler Building Co., Inc. Sallee Homes, Inc.

1951 Kansas City Power & Light Company 1952 Acme Floor Company, Inc.

2000 John Shilt Homes, Inc. Robben Development Company

1954 Capitol Federal 1971 Neighbors Construction Company, Inc.

2002 Casa Bella Construction Inc Still Builders, Inc.

1973 Arrowhead Drywall Supplies

2004 Olsson Associates Raintree Builders Inc.

1976 ABI Corporation 1987 James III Homes, Inc.

2006 Mark DeBrabander Foundations Co S & H Homes LLC

1988 Midwest Fireplace

2008 Pyramid Homes, LLC

1990 Phelps Engineering, Inc.

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28, 2015. The board meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. and legislative meetings are scheduled for the afternoon, with a reception from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the KBIA offices. Legislative Day provides an important opportunity for HBA members to meet face-to-face with their state legislators to discuss issues important to the home building industry. It is critical that members of the housing industry show that they are monitoring activities in the state capitol and share their views on issues that impact their businesses. For more information or to register for the trip, please contact Beatriz Ibarra at bibarra@ kchba.org or 816-733-2237.

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HBA of Missouri Meets in Jefferson City The HBA of Missouri (HBAM) met on October 29 in Jefferson City. Members approved a budget for 2015 and heard from the HBAM’s lobbyist, Jewell Patek, on what to expect during the next legislative session. Members also reported on housing conditions from across the state, and voted to approve a new slate of officers. Special thanks to Travis Graham, Misty Hanson, HBAM Treasurer, and George Schluter for representing KCHBA members at the meeting.

Consumers Expect Fully Automated Homes in the Next Decade Living like the Jetsons is not quite so far off anymore. In fact, fully automated homes may soon become the norm in home construction, especially if consumers have anything to say about it. And they do.

According to recent surveys on home automation, home No robot maids yet, but we’re getting closer! The mansion buyers expect smart-home of billionaire J. P. Gottrockets in the Jan. 6, 1963 episode technology like voice-con- of The Jetsons. Photo published online Jan. 14, 2013 via trolled lights and appliances, Smithsonian.com. heating and cooling systems technology features for 50% of home buythat adjust based on who’s home, and re- ers. Right now, only 15% of home owners frigerators that track and make grocery currently have this feature in their home. purchases, to be standard features within a Home buyers also want smart-home decade or so. technology to help them save money In fact, more than half of respondents to and be more environmentally-conscious. the 2014 State of the Smart Home survey Seventy-eight percent of respondents to estimated that within the next 10 years the 2014 State of the Smart Home surhome owners will be able to use a single vey ranked energy management, such as remote to control their entire house. (This programmable and remotely-controlled survey was commissioned by Icontrol HVAC, outdoor water and lighting sysNetworks, a smart-home technology soft- tems, as a top smart home feature. ware and services company.)

Nearly a third of home buyers surveyed by Although a little more than 70% of home NAHB also want remote-controlled and/or owners currently have at least one smart- automated home audio and entertainment home feature, many would like to see more systems. Home owners who already have in their next home purchase, according to these types of systems rank in the single NAHB’s most recent What Home Buyers digits, so there is potential for growth in Really Want survey. this market. A majority (51%) of those Consumers overwhelmingly agree that surveyed by Icontrol Networks indicated security is the most important feature of a that they would pay up to $500 for a fullysmart home. In fact, a wireless home se- equipped smart home; a third would be curity system tops the list of most desired willing to pay between $500 and $3,000.

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Interest Rates Remain Stable on New Home Loans

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In fact, the average contract rate on the new home loans actually inched down by one basis point in October, to 4.10 percent.

However, this small change was completely offset by average initial fees and charges, which rebounded to 1.21 percent (from 1.09 percent in September). The combination produced an average effective interest rate (i.e., after amortizing initial fees over the loan’s estimated life) on new home loans that remained unchanged in October, at 4.23 percent.

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The average effective rate on new home loans has been quite stable in the recent past, showing very little movement in either direction since June. While interest rates remained stable on average in October, the average price and loan size on conventional mortgages used to purchase newly built homes both increased for the second month in a row. The average price increased by nearly $10,000, from $422,300 to $432,200, which is the third highest number on record (having topped $434,000 in January and April of this year).

Single-Family Home Size Leveling Off as Market Recovers The average size of newly built singlefamily homes has declined for two consecutive quarters as the overall housing market recovers. Despite the recent leveling, current new home sizes reflect postrecession increases due to an atypical mix of home buyers. As more first-time buyers return to the market, typical home size will continue to post slight quarterly declines.

According to third quarter 2014 data from the Census Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design and NAHB analysis, average single-family square floor area decreased from 2,651 to 2,601 square feet, while the median fell from 2,472 to 2,414 square feet.

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NAHBContracts.com Now Open for Business NAHB recently launched the contracts subscription website, with access to a variety of residential construction contract forms and documents developed

by NAHB exclusively for home builders and remodelers. Builders can also customize these documents to suit their own business needs.

The Construction Liability, Risk Management and Building Materials Committee launched the contracts project, and contract documents were prepared in conjunction with NAHB’s Office of the General Counsel and the Form Contract Working Group, composed of experienced builders, remodelers, construction law attorneys and industry experts.

The contracts focus on residential construction, drafted to incorporate the risk management principles set forth in NAHB’s Contracts and Liability – 5th Edition, and thoroughly vetted for plain language and practicality in use.

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Housing Permits Total Highest OneMonth Count Since 2007

City of Liberty has reduced building and development fees

Area home builders are preparing for the spring buying season as they plan for winter construction. With 465 single family residential permits issued during October, the total for 2014 stands at 3,591--129 units more than last year at this time according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City’s (HBA) monthly Residential Building Permit Statistics report.

Multi-family housing production continues to climb as October added another 78 units, bringing the yearly total to 3,246. Combined single family and multi-family permits take the year-to-date total to 6,837.

An example: the fee for a $300,000 single family construction cost is now

“With this nice bounce in permits during October it’s steady as we go into year end,” said Executive Vice President Sara Corless. “We’re hoping the weather will warm up one more time, of course, so foundations can get in and we finish ahead of last year’s numbers.”

Of the eight counties in the Kansas City metro area, six have increased in their permit count during 2014, as compared to 2013. Clay County has the highest percentage gain at 17%, representing an increase of 91 single family units. Several smaller cities stand out for their increased activity: Basehor’s permit count is 21 units higher than last year, Tonganoxie has added 17 to their count and Gardner is up 13 permits from 2013, while on the Missouri side Grain Valley has issued 17 more permits and Smithville has increased by 29. Overall, Kansas City remains the highest permitting locality, with most of its building occurring in Clay County.

Johnson County continues to lead the counties in the region, with 1,410 single family units permitted county-wide in 2014.

The City of Liberty Mo recently lowered fees for building and development.

• Building permit= $1061 • Water meter= $556, for 5/8 meter • Sewer fee= $231 In addition there is a plan review fee of $183.

These fees are a substantial reduction from previous charges and the City feels they are competitive with other surrounding cities.

The city has also reduced fees for residential development and encourages developers to contact them regarding specifics.

For additional information please contact Jeremy Adams at 816-439-4535 or jadams@liberty.mo.us.

New Rules for Heat Pumps Beginning January 1, 2015 the US Department of Energy will require all heat pumps in the Kansas City area to have a minimum SEER of 14 and HSPF of 8.2. The ratings for furnaces and air conditioners were not changed.

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Residential Building Permit Statistics

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

Single Family Units^

M-F Units Sale%

M-F Units Rent

Total Units

S-F Units YTD

M-F Sale YTD

0 0 5 0 0 0 1 1 4 0 0 9 2 22

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 0 0

0 0 5 0 0 0 1 1 4 0 0 9 2 22

9 8 32 0 0 0 5 4 24 7 14 85 13 201

0 1 0 88 3 0 2 0 0 8 102

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 1 0 88 3 0 2 0 0 8 102

34 0 0 0 3 7 9 11 1 33 2 0 0 100

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 0 0

0 18 4 0 5 0 3 0 30

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 0 0 11 8 3 11 0 2 38 47 1 33 4 0 160

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

OCTOBER 2014 OCTOBER 2014 M-F Rent YTD

Total Units YTD

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 0 0

9 8 32 0 0 0 5 4 24 7 14 85 13 201

21 2 5 477 48 1 24 10 0 49 637

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 466 0 0 0 0 0 0 466

21 2 5 943 48 1 24 10 0 49 1103

34 0 0 0 3 7 9 11 1 33 2 0 0 100

155 0 57 7 33 47 45 51 11 241 16 0 0 663

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

108 0 0 0 0 0 0 569 0 162 0 0 0 839

263 0 57 7 33 47 45 620 11 403 16 0 0 1502

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 18 4 0 5 0 3 0 30

0 146 54 1 86 0 8 0 295

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 355 0 0 0 0 0 0 355

0 501 54 1 86 0 8 0 650

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 78 0 0 0 0 0 78

2 0 0 11 8 3 11 0 2 116 47 1 33 4 0 238

13 0 1 60 42 72 172 3 4 450 356 14 183 40 0 1410

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

0 0 0 0 0 0 506 0 0 216 552 0 0 0 0 1274

13 0 1 60 42 72 678 3 4 666 908 14 183 40 0 268415

Single Family Units^ LEAVENWORTH COUNTY Basehor 17 Lansing 0 Leav. County 5 Leavenworth 2 Tonganoxie 5 29 WYANDOTTE COUNTY Bonner Springs Edwardsville KCK/Wyandotte Co MIAMI COUNTY Louisburg Miami County Osawatomie Paola Spring Hill

October 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

0 0 0 0 0 0

17 0 5 2 5 29

95 15 50 7 24 191

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

95 15 50 7 24 191

0 0 13 13

0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0

0 0 13 13

11 1 142 154

0 0 0 0

0 0 312 312

11 1 454 466

1 8 0 0 0 9

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

1 8 0 0 0 9

4 30 0 1 5 40

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

4 30 0 1 5 40

465

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78

543

3591

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3246

6837

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

2008 221 262 353 441 231 260 311 293 264 314 167 115

2009 96 129 131 184 189 204 196 207 219 226 192 182

2010 137 145 252 228 213 239 180 243 173 279 173 209

2011 90 121 180 210 230 262 204 205 202 205 185 207

2012 188 182 270 277 294 268 288 260 379 331 283 279

2013 273 224 335 444 337 333 409 354 384 369 340 288

2014 283 219 361 441 381 359 358 347 377 465

Annual Total

6,385

3,232

2,155

2,471

2,301

3,299

4,090

3591

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 5687 2950 1781 2089 1909 2737 3462 3591

M-F Units

1292 1506 650 253 600 1417 2493 3246

Total Units

6979 4456 2431 2342 2509 4154 5955 6837

^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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Boomers (Age 50-68) Survey Results Prefer single-story home Want age-restricted or age-targeted housing Household will include a grown child Are considering accommodating their parent

Buyers Age 55+ Survey Results Want home between 1500 - 2500 sq. ft.

What are Older Home Buyers Looking For? Mollie Carmichael, frequent speaker at NAHB events and principal with John Burns Real Estate Consulting recently presented a webinar based on survey results from home buyers aged fifty-five and older. All those surveyed had registered with a builder, developer or Zillow and had expressed an interest in moving. Here are just a few of the highlights from the webinar and survey.

Percent of current homeowners Prefer inner suburb (15-30 minutes from city core) Percent of current households Want a bonus room above the garage Considering owning 2 homes Percent of all home buying activity Would consider an attached home Percent bought by a single woman Want an attached home

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