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Kansas City Welcomes Spring at Bartle Hall Tax Seminar Scheduled for March 12 - Page 2 Bringing Housing Home - Page 5 2015 Networking & Education Calendar - Page 18

Don’t miss the Special Home Show section Page 9

The calendar says that spring begins on March 20 and the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City will make that official when the sixty-seventh annual Greater Kansas City Home Show opens to the public at 10 a.m. that morning.

Bartle Hall will begin to fill with activity on Monday, March 16 when local landscapers arrive to bring the outdoors inside as they assemble their displays of flowers, plants and hardscape elements.

Bartle will be filled with the sounds of hammers as Chris Ragland (Homes by Chris) directs the assembly of this year’s demonstration home. As the week progresses, over 200 exhibitors will line up at the dock to bring in their products.

And, finally, on Friday March 20, the doors will open to consumers eager to see the latest in home products and services; decorating, design and building demonstrations; premier landscaping, and special attractions.

The HBA held Kansas City’s first home show in 1948 and the annual event has become the go-to showcase for home improvement, technology, and decorating ideas as well as a fun-filled day with activities for all ages. Headlining the 2015 show are Chip and Joanna Gaines, stars of HGTV’s Fixer Upper. Additional stage presenters will include Jennifer

Allwood of The Magic Brush, HGTV Design Star winner Jennifer Bertrand, Jeff and Chrysy Huff of Kansas City’s popular Restoration Emporium and award winning interior designer Kristin Rieke.

The Greater Kansas City Home Show at Bartle Hall will offer products, services, expert advice and fun all in one place – don’t miss it!

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OSHA Reminder: Don’t Forget to Post Injury and Illness Information

March Calendar March 12 Construction Tax Seminar March 12 Sales & Marketing

Council Meeting March 12 Associates Council Meeting March 18 Heart of America ICC Meeting March 20 Builders’ Row Trade Show March 20-22 Greater Kansas City

Home Show March 25-27 Contractor Licensing

Trade Show

Between Feb. 1 and April 30 each year, all employers must post OSHA Form 300A, which summarizes the job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred in the previous year, per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordkeeping mandates.

The summary must include total number of job-related injuries and illnesses (which also have new recordkeeping requirements) that occurred in 2014 and were logged on OSHA Form 300.

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

To assist in calculating incidence rates, information about the annual average number of employees and total hours worked during the calendar year is also required. If a company recorded no injuries or illnesses in 2014, the employer must enter “zero” on the total line. The form must be signed and certified by a company executive. Form 300A should be displayed in a common area where notices to employees are usually posted.

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Also, please be reminded that employers with 10 or fewer employees and employers in certain industries are usually exempt from federal OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping and posting requirements. According to OSHA’s website, building material and supplies dealers (NAICS code 4441) are included in the list of establishments that are newly required to keep records.

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KCHBA to Hold a Residential Construction Tax Seminar March 12 It appears that 2015 could be a year in which tax policymakers give serious consideration to business tax reform at all levels of government. Register today for the Residential Construction Industry Tax Seminar on Thursday, March 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the KCHBA. The seminar cost is $10 for KCHBA members and $15 for non-members and will include coffee and pastries. Contact Andrew (andrew@kchba.org) for reservations. Steven Hays, CPA, a partner at RubinBrown, will update KCHBA members on the latest developments in sales and property taxation, key changes in tax rules and bring members up-todate on how tax proposals in Kansas and Missouri may impact their bottom line.

Save the Date for Spring Awards Celebration The American Dream Awards Celebration (April 29th) will be held at the College Basketball Experience at the Sprint Center.

Plan now for lots of fun at this unique event space. You may even want to wear your sneakers!

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BUILD-PAC Gold Key Fundraiser Set for April 8

U.S. Department of Labor Actively Targeting Employers on Worker Misclassification The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently granted $10.2 million to 19 states to help the states identify instances where employers improperly classify employees as independent contractors or fail to report the wages paid to workers at all. The grants also help states conduct audits and other enforcement actions. This is the first time that the U.S. DOL has issued these types of grants and Congress approved an additional $10 million for 2015.

In addition to the grants, the U.S. DOL has entered into Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with certain states to share data and enable or facil-

The KCHBA’s Political Action Committee (HBA-PAC) Trustees are excited to announce that the next BUILDPAC Gold Key Fundraiser is scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, April 8 at the home of Tom and Gayle French.

BUILD-PAC, the National Association of Home Builder’s Political Action Committee, supports pro-housing candidates at the federal, state and local level.

itate enforcement of worker misclassification. There are about 20 agreements between the U.S. DOL and state DOLs – including Missouri.

According to NAHB, there does not seem to be any rhyme or reason as to why certain states receive grants. Some states have both an MOU and received a grant from the U.S. DOL (e.g., Texas).

What is clear, however, is that certain HBAs are reporting an uptick in audits and other enforcement measures against their members. KCHBA staff are working with NAHB to better understand the program and how it may impact KCHBA members.

Decisions that directly impact the new home construction industry – such as overreaching or unnecessary regulation – are being made every day. Since its founding, the HBA-PAC has helped to elect hundreds of pro-housing and pro-business candidates and become

This month’s tip is:

The 7 Key Numbers You Need to Know

The BUILD-PAC Gold Key Fundraiser is open to all KCHBA members who make a voluntary contribution to BUILDPAC. The KCHBA would like to thank Tom and Gayle French for graciously opening their home for this event. To learn more about BUILD-PAC, visit www.kchba.org or www.nahb.org.

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BuilderBooks, the book publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released a new publication, Managing Your Business with 7 Key Numbers.

This new book lays out a process that will help business owners see where they stand every day, with every job, by monitoring just seven key numbers that drive all profits and cash flow.

Managing Your Business with 7 Key Numbers takes readers through the fundamentals of management focusing on the right questions to ask in order to drive profitability. The book also shows builders and remodelers how to develop a process that alerts them immediately when costs or scheduling deviate from the estimate – in time to make adjustments to ensure

more involved in the political process.

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Bringing Housing Home, March 9-13, 2015 Due to the overwhelming success of the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 2014 Bringing Housing Home Legislative Conference, the NAHB federation will once again be “Bringing Housing Home” and conducting in-district legislative meetings from March 9-13, 2015. KCHBA staff are in the process of scheduling meetings with your legislators to enable you to make your voice heard on important housing issues.

Meetings will be announced in This Week at the HBA and through e-mail messages.

Last year, KCHBA members met and had lunch with Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (Missouri, 5th District) and Congressman Kevin Yoder (Kansas, 3rd District) at the KCHBA. The meeting served as an excellent opportunity for

KCHBA members to raise concerns about Congress’ inability to move forward on key legislative priorities, such as housing finance reform that ensures the federal government continues to provide a backstop for a reliable and adequate flow of affordable housing credit in all economic and financial conditions. Members also discussed the need for Congress to pass immigration reform to provide the certainty needed to grow the economy and increase competitiveness. This year we will be discussing very similar topics, as well as the educating our legislators on the state of the housing industry.

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KCHBA Members Meet with Kansas State Legislators KCHBA members participated in Kansas Legislative Day on Wednesday, January 29 at the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka. Members met face-to-face with Kansas legislators from the KCHBA’s jurisdiction, including Senator Julia Lynn, Senator Jeff Melcher, Senator Molly Baumgardner, Senator Kay Wolf, the Speaker of the House, Ray Merrick, Representative Marvin Kleeb (Chair 6

of the House Standing Committee on Taxation), and Representative Erin Davis. The purpose of these meetings was to share the KCHBA’s legislative agenda for Kansas, deliver the most recent economic impact data for home building in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area and continue to build relationships with elected officials who are regularly making decisions that impact the industry.

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KCHBA to Host Metro KC Chapter of the International Code Council Meeting The Metropolitan Kansas City Chapter of the International Code Council (Metro ICC) will hold a meeting at the KCHBA March 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. KCHBA members are encouraged to participate to continue to build relationships with Metro ICC members and hear their perspective on the latest code issues. Members who would like to join the Metro ICC for lunch are asked to call the HBA office at 816-942-8800 to make reservations.

The Metro ICC is comprised of building officials, inspectors, contractors, architects, engineers and industry professionals from Kansas and Missouri.

The group was founded in 1966 to pro-

mote safety relating to the construction and use of buildings. Some of its objectives are to investigate and promote uniform regulations in the construction, occupancy and location of buildings and structures; to research, recommend and promote uniform regulations, legislation and enforcement pertaining to all phases of building construction; and to promote the adoption of the International Building Code and other International Codes designed to advance the cause of uniformity in regulations for the construction, alteration, conservation, maintenance, preservation or repair of buildings and structures, equipment and fixtures.

Dan Norburg, Andrew McKeegan, Charles Liuzzo and Bob Frost attended the Remodelers Leadership seminar at Arrowhead Stadium

NAHB Field Rep Gets Acquainted in KC Charles Liuzzo, the Regional Field Representative for Kansas City, spent several days attending KCHBA events during early February. Charles attended the Executive Committee meeting and HBA-PAC Trustees meeting on February 11th. He had the chance to get better acquainted with NAHB Chairman Tom Woods as Tom and Bob Frost introduced him to one of their favorite restau-

rants Wednesday evening. Thursday was a full day of activities with the Associates Council, Sales & Marketing Council and the Remodelers Leadership Tour event at Arrowhead Stadium. Field reps are a new element of the NAHB services to local associations. Charles is based in Dallas, but will be travelling extensively to work with staff and volunteers in the eight states of Region D.

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Voters Head to the Polls in Early March and April Primary and General Elections Voters head to the polls on April 7, 2015 for primary and general elections across the Kansas City metropolitan area. The City of Kansas City, Missouri, will hold its primary election on April 7 with several City Council seats up for grabs along with the race for Mayor. The general election in KCMO will be on June 23, 2015. Cities across Johnson County will be holding their primary elections on March 3, 2015 with the general election on April 7, 2015. The primary elections will decide Ward seats in Roeland Park and narrow the mayoral candidates in the City of Shawnee. Several City Council seats are up for grabs across

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2015 Exhibitor Map & Listings

AIR PURIFICATION

BASEMENT WATERPROOFING

BBQ GRILLS & SMOKERS

CABINETRY

AFM Filters ¦ 5108 www.afmfilters.com/SAQ

Arrow Foundation Repair ¦ 3022 www.arrowfoundation.com

Apex Brew Wares ¦ 1029 www.apexbrewware.com

Bichelmeyer Renovations, LLC ¦ 5124 www.bichelmeyerrenovations.com

Electrolux ¦ 1101 www.aerushome.com

BATH REMODELING

Heritage Tractor ¦ 6027 www.heritagetractor.com

Jericho Home Improvements ¦ 3026, 7039, 7111 www.jerichohome.com

Go Green Environmental ¦ 5116 www.airador.com Mike Bryant Heating and Cooling ¦ 6018 www.lennoxdealer.com/ bryantheatingandcooling Total Comfort Heating & Air Home Depot ¦ 1034 www.tcomfort.com APPLIANCES

Bath Fitter ¦ 2030 www.bathfitter.com Jericho Home Improvements ¦ 3026, 7039, 7111 www.jerichohome.com

BEDS/LINENS & ACCESSORIES Euroshine USA Inc. ¦ 5117, 6090

Pro Bath Remodeling ¦ 1065 www.remodelingpro.com

My Pillow, Inc. ¦ 5106 www.mypillow.com

ReBath of Kansas City ¦ 1042 www.kansascityrebath.com

Direct Buy ¦ 4045, 7047

Sears Home Services ¦ 7091 www.searshomepro.com

AWNINGS/SOLAR SHADES

BATHROOMS

Awnings by HAAS, Inc. ¦ 4103 www.awningsbyhaas.com

Bath Planet ¦ 2091

Gutter Helmet ¦ 2033 www.nomoreladders.com

Ideal Outdoor Living ¦ 4111 www.idealbbq.com

Pain Free Products ¦ 2016 www.painfreepillow.com Sleep Number ¦ 3107 www.sleepnumber.com BUILDING MATERIALS Cummins Central Power ¦ 7093 www.cumminscentralpower.com

K-Designers ¦ 4017 www.k-designers.com

BASEMENT FINISHING

ReBath of Kansas City ¦ 1042 www.kansascityrebath.com

Built by Design ¦ 2113 www.builtbydesignkc.com

True Home Value ¦ 6045 www.thv.com

Enercept Inc. ¦ 7034 www.enercept.com Wick Buildings, Inc. ¦ 1014 www.wickbuildings.com 10

McGuire Cabinet Fronts, Inc. ¦ 7031 www.mcguirecabinetfronts.com Profile Cabinet, Stone & Design ¦ 6122 www.profilecabinet.com Sears Home Services ¦ 7091 www.searshomepro.com Shelfgenie of Greater Kansas City ¦ 2100 www.shelfgenie.com CHILDRENS PRODUCTS Aminis Galleria ¦ 5027 www.aminis.com CHIROPRACTIC Healing Well Chiropractic ¦ 6099 www.hwckc.com Natural Way Chiropractic ¦ 2035 www.naturalwaywellness.net

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Welcome Spaces Stage Lineup Chip and Joanna Gaines Headliner | HGTV Stars

Kristin Rieke Interior Designer

The hosts of HGTV’s Fixer Upper will share design tips for creating inspiring spaces. They will describe how Chip’s construction background, matched with Joanna’s flair to add just the right touch, evolved into Magnolia Homes, their small-town home renovation business, and their instant success on HGTV.

As an award winning interior designer and KC native, Kristin has a passion for sustainable interior design and is constantly striving to design unique and out of the ordinary spaces. She’ll be back this year sharing design tips on current trends..

Saturday: Noon Sunday: 2pm

Saturday: 1pm and 3pm Sunday: 11am and 1pm

Chrysy & Jeff Huff Restoration Emporium From farmhouse to urban chic, Restoration Emporium houses five stories of inspired vintage lifestyle. The Huff’s passion is to help people “restore joy” back into the design and decorating process of your home. They will share ideas to restore, repurpose, refinish and renew your favorite pieces.

Jennifer Allwood Owner of The Magic Brush, Inc. Jennifer specializes in faux finishing, children’s rooms, furniture rehabbing, garage door fauxing and cabinet painting. She is a blogger, a writer, a public speaker and is committed to helping homeowners transform their homes into spaces they love. She will explore “10 Ways to Update Your Home Before Dinner” and “Chalkboard Paint...

It’s Not Just For Chalkboards!”

Check kchomeshow.com for speaking schedule

Jennifer Bertrand HGTV Design Star Winner Jennifer, HGTV Design Star winner and owner of Kansas City’s Bertrand Designs, will again share her contagious enthusiasm and creativity as emcee of the SPACES stage. She’ll also share tips and trends in design and décor.

FRIDAY: 2pm Saturday: 2pm Sunday: Noon

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2015 Exhibitor Listings CLEANING PRODUCTS Bill’s Floor Machine Services, Inc. ¦ 5032 www.billsfloor.com American Heritage Carpet & Tile Cleaning ¦ 3021 www.americanheritagecarpetcleaning.com

Essential Extras Inc. ¦ 3090 www.essentialextrasinc.com

KC Dog Guard ¦ 2066

GARAGE DOORS

KC Outdoor Furniture ¦ 2031 www.kcoutdoorfurniture.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES Capitol Federal ¦ 3030 www.capfed.com

Overhead Door Co of KC ¦ 3023 www.ohdkc.com

DEVELOPER/NEW HOME COMMUNITY

Norwex - Jennifer Finch ¦ 6022 www.jenniferfinch.norwex.biz

Hunt Midwest Residential ¦ 3038 www.huntmidwestkc.com

Norwex - Rhonda Welch ¦ 2108 www.withjustwater.com

DOORS

Redfern Ent Inc. ¦ 2107, 6101, 1107 www.redfernent.com Touch of Purple ¦ 7037, 2133 www.purplecleaner.com Zerorez KC ¦ 1102 www.zerorezkc.com

First Investors ¦ 5122 www.firstinvestors.com The Retirement Store ¦ 3019 www.theretirementstore.us Wells Fargo Home Mortgage ¦ 3020

All Seasons Window & Siding LLC ¦ 7038 www.allseasonwindowsiding.com

FLAGS & FLAGPOLES Flag Pole Solutions ¦ 1100 www.aepproducts.com

Amazing Siding & Windows ¦ 7077 www.amazingsidingkc.com Champion Windows of Kansas City ¦ 7051 www.championwindow.com

Overhead Door Co of KC ¦ 3023 www.ohdkc.com

Costco Wholesale ¦ 7044 www.costco.com

CONCRETE REPAIR/SEALING

Quality Homes, Siding, Windows, Roofing LLC ¦ 2019

Girl Scouts ¦ 5119

Reliable Concrete Products ¦ 2023 www.reliableprecast.com Seal Smart LLC ¦ 1057 www.seal-smart.com CONCRETE RESURFACING Concrete Raising Systems ¦ 2056 www.liftyourconcrete.com Reliable Concrete Products ¦ 2023 www.reliableprecast.com COOKWARE/CUTLERY CUTCO ¦ 1117 www.cutco.com Lifetime Cookware ¦ 3123 www.lifetimecookware.com Saladmaster ¦ 2097 www.saladmaster.com Miracle Whisk ¦ 1023 Super Stretch Lids ¦ 2022 Vitamix ¦ 5035 www.tradeshows.com DECKS/PATIOS Aminis Galleria ¦ 5027 www.aminis.com

Koelzer Bee Farm ¦ 5122 www.koelzerbeefarm.com Nectar of the Vine ¦ 1035 www.nectarofthevine.net FOUNDATIONS

True Home Value ¦ 6045 www.thv.com

Arrow Foundation Repair ¦ 3022 www.arrowfoundation.com

Window World of KC ¦ 1091

Dry Basement Foundation Repair ¦ 6123

ELECTRONICS/ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Foundation 1 ¦ 4095 www.foundation1experts.com

C.M. Mose & Son Inc ¦ 4033 www.cmmoseandson.com

Foundation King ¦ 1111 www.foundationking.com

Cummins Central Power ¦ 7093 www.cumminscentralpower.com

Foundation Recovery Systems ¦ 7033 www.foundationrecoverysystems.com

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Pier Magic LLC ¦ 5094 www.piermagic.com

AFM Filters ¦ 5108 www.afmfilters.com/SAQ

Pro Foundation Technology, Inc. ¦ 1132 www.profoundationtech.com

ECS Geothermal Inc. ¦ 1051 www.geoecs.com

FURNITURE Direct Buy ¦ 4045, 7047

Enercept Inc. ¦ 7034 www.enercept.com

GARDEN SUPPLIES Creative Gardens & Gifts ¦ 3038

ECS Geothermal Inc. ¦ 1051 www.geoecs.com

All Stars Dips ¦ 2027

Thermal King Windows ¦ 3117 www.thermalkingwindows.com

Syndicate Sales Corporation ¦ 1046 www.syndicate-sales.com

FOOD/BEVERAGE

Reliable Concrete Products ¦ 2023 www.reliableprecast.com

Foundation Recovery Systems ¦ 7033 www.foundationrecoverysystems.com

GARDEN CENTER/NURSERY

GEOTHERMAL HEATING & COOLING

CONCRETE COATINGS

Renner Supply Company ¦ 6039 www.rennersupply.com

Renner Supply Company ¦ 6039 www.rennersupply.com

Flagpoles by Uncommon USA ¦ 8060 www.uncommonusa.com

Cornerstone Home Improvement ¦ 1059 www.cornerstonewindowskc.com

Concrete Raising Systems ¦ 2056 www.liftyourconcrete.com

Quality Homes, Siding, Windows, Roofing LLC ¦ 2019

Go Green Environmental ¦ 5116 www.airador.com K & E Distributing ¦ 3092 www.ia-geo.com O’Connor Co. Inc. ¦ 3045 www.oconnor-hvac.com GUTTERS/GUTTER COVERS Autumn Exteriors ¦ 7045 www.autumn-exteriors.com Bordner Installation Group ¦ 2070 www.bordnerinstalls.com Gutter Cover of Kansas City ¦ 2014 www.guttercoverkc.com Gutter Helmet ¦ 2033 www.nomoreladders.com LeafFilter North of MO, Inc. ¦ 2095 www.leaffilter.com LeafGuard ¦ 2106 www.800gutters.com HARDWARE Little Giant Ladders ¦ 3100 HEALTH & WELLNESS Avon/J.R. Watkins ¦ 1098 www.youravon.com

FENCING

EZ Hang Chairs ¦ 4011 www.ezhangchairs.com

Dogwatch Hidden Fences ¦ 5100 www.dogwatchofgreaterkc.com

KC Outdoor Furniture ¦ 2031 www.kcoutdoorfurniture.com

Guier Fence ¦ 7057 www.guierfence.com

Liquid & Powdercoat Finishes ¦ 4109 www.lpfkc.com

KC Wellness Institute ¦ 7032 www.kcwellnessinstitute.com

Outland Furnishings ¦ 5038 www.outlandkc.com

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Click It Hot ¦ 6032 www.clickitinstantheat.com Euroshine USA Inc. ¦ 5117, 6090

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Koelzer Bee Farm ¦ 5122 www.koelzerbeefarm.com

Elegant Solutions ¦ 7012 www.transformmytv.com

Shelfgenie of Greater Kansas City ¦ 2100 www.shelfgenie.com

DHSS Bureau of Environmental Epidemiology ¦ 4097 www.health.mo.gov

INSULATION/WEATHERIZATION

LANDSCAPING

Overland Park Hearing Aid Center ¦ 1128 www.ophearing.com

A+ Insulation ¦ 5093 www.insulatekansascity.com

By the Blade ¦ 7092 www.bytheblade.com

All Seasons Window & Siding LLC ¦ 7038 www.allseasonwindowsiding.com

Creative Gardens & Gifts ¦ 3038

Ultra Balm Skincare ¦ 5091 www.ultrabalm.net Softub ¦ 8056 www.softub.com U.S. Jaclean, Inc. ¦ 6034 www.usjaclean.com HEATING & COOLING APW Plumbing, Heating & Cooling ¦ 5090 Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling ¦ 6018 www.lennoxdealer.com/ bryantheatingandcooling Neal Harris Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing ¦ 4117 www.nealharrisserviceexperts.com

Exclusive Lawns, Inc. ¦ 3098 www.exclusivelawns.com

Bordner Installation Group ¦ 2070 www.bordnerinstalls.com

Liquid & Powdercoat Finishes ¦ 4109 www.lpfkc.com

Insulation Pros ¦ 6094 www.insulationproskc.com

Pro Turf Lawn & Tree Service ¦ 2064 www.proturflawn.com

Thermal King Windows ¦ 3117 www.thermalkingwindows.com

KC Dog Guard ¦ 2066 My Pillow, Inc. ¦ 5106 www.mypillow.com PLUMBING APW Plumbing, Heating & Cooling ¦ 5090 Neal Harris Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing ¦ 4117 www.nealharrisserviceexperts.com Quick Relief Plumbing ¦ 2122 www.quickreliefplumbing.com POOLS/SPAS/HOT TUBS

INTERIOR DESIGN

Small Planet Gardens ¦ 6092 www.smallplanetgardens.com

By the Blade ¦ 7092 www.bytheblade.com

One Stop Decorating ¦ 3116 www.onestopdecorating.com

Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City ¦ Landscaping Square

PLH Products, Inc. ¦ 7023 www.plhproducts.com

Robin’s Nest Stained Glass ¦ 2099 www.springfieldstainedglass.com

Extreme Landscapes of Kansas – A&A Lock and Key Overhead Door ¦ Landscaping Square

Recreation Wholesale LLC ¦ 3033

Classic Scapes ¦ Landscaping Square

Softub ¦ 8056 www.softub.com

Scentsy ¦ 1033 www.ruthlamley.scentsy.us

1SmartSpa ¦ 6011 www.1smartspa.com

Scottish Stained Glass ¦ 4014 www.scottishstainedglass.com

Monumental Lawn & Ourdoor ¦ Landscaping Square

JEWELRY

Rolling Meadows ¦ Landscaping Square

Sears Home Services ¦ 7091 www.searshomepro.com

Body Tune Plus ¦ 2116 www.bodytuneplus.com

LAWN EQUIPMENT

Certified Radon ¦ 6118 www.certifiedradon.com

Total Comfort Heating & Air - Home Depot ¦ 1034 www.tcomfort.com

Go Green Granite ¦ 1027 www.gogreengranite.com

Heritage Tractor ¦ 6027 www.heritagetractor.com

Foundation 1 ¦ 4095 www.foundation1experts.com

Syndicate Sales Corporation ¦ 1046 www.syndicate-sales.com

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

O’Connor Co. Inc. ¦ 3045 www.oconnor-hvac.com

HOMEBUILDING

Origami Owl ¦ 1031 www.laurabrandon.origamiowl.com

Design Homes ¦ 7026 www.designhomes.com

Touch of Purple ¦ 7037, 2133 www.purplecleaner.com

HOME DÉCOR

KITCHEN APPLIANCES

Aminis Galleria ¦ 5027 www.aminis.com

Jericho Home Improvements ¦ 3026, 7039, 7111 www.jerichohome.com

One Stop Decorating ¦ 3116 www.onestopdecorating.com Elegant Solutions ¦ 7012 www.transformmytv.com

Bichelmeyer Renovations, LLC ¦ 5124 www.bichelmeyerrenovations.com

Robin’s Nest Stained Glass ¦ 2099 www.springfieldstainedglass.com

Built by Design ¦ 2113 www.builtbydesignkc.com

Scentsy ¦ 1033 www.ruthlamley.scentsy.us

Jericho Home Improvement ¦ 3026, 7039, 7111 www.jerichohome.com

Scottish Stained Glass ¦ 4014 www.scottishstainedglass.com

McGuire Cabinet Fronts, Inc. ¦ 7031 www.mcguirecabinetfronts.com

Flagpoles by Uncommon USA ¦ 8060 www.uncommonusa.com

Pro Bath Remodeling ¦ 1065 www.remodelingpro.com

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Profile Cabinet, Stone & Design ¦ 6122 www.profilecabinet.com

Done Rite Installs LLC ¦ 1071 www.mosatellite.com

Mattress Firm Inc. ¦ 1077 www.mattressfirm.com

Stokes Public Adjusters, LLC ¦ 1100 www.publicadjusterskc.com

Sleep Number ¦ 3107 www.sleepnumber.com

REMODELING

Do-Right Builders Remodeling Inc. ¦ 1036 Essential Extras Inc. ¦ 3090 www.essentialextrasinc.com

CertaPro Painters ¦ 5011 www.certapro.com

LeafGuard ¦ 2106 www.800gutters.com

College Pro Painters ¦ 3096 www.collegepro.com

MM Property Management and Remodeling ¦ 2101 www.mmpmr.com

PEST CONTROL Mosquito Squad ¦ 2029 www.mosquitosquad.com Pro Turn Lawn & Tree Service ¦ 2064 PETS/PET PRODUCTS Dogwatch Hidden Fences ¦ 5100 www.dogwatchofgreaterkc.com

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C.M. Mose & Son Inc. ¦ 4033 www.cmmoseandson.com

PAINTING

PPG Paint ¦ 5020 www.ppgpaints.com

Sears Home Services ¦ 7091 www.searshomepro.com

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Hunt Midwest Residential ¦ 3038 www.huntmidwestkc.com

Costco Wholesale ¦ 7044 www.costco.com

Kitchen Pro ¦ 7096

SPC Portrait Art ¦ 5023 www.spcportraitart.com

MATTRESSES

MEMBERSHIP

KITCHEN REMODELING

RADON TESTING

Invisible Fence ¦ 2110 www.invisiblefence.com

NHance ¦ 6097 www.nhance.com/kcmo Sears Home Services ¦ 7091 www.searshomepro.com Siding Repair Systems ¦ 1112, 6047 www.sidingrepairsystems.com ROOFING ABC Seamless Siding ¦ 4123 www.abcsiding.com

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2015 Exhibitor Listings All States Exteriors ¦ 7030 www.allstatesexteriors.com

Direct Security Services Inc. ¦ 7113 www.dssionline.com

Continental Siding Supply, Inc. ¦ 3095 www.smartsiding.com

Blue Spring Siding ¦ 7059, 1106, 1021

SHEDS

Bordner Installation Group ¦ 2070 www.bordnerinstalls.com

Wick Buildings, Inc. ¦ 1014 www.wickbuildings.com

Cornerstone Home Improvement ¦ 1059 www.cornerstonewindowskc.com

Champion Windows of Kansas City ¦ 7051 www.championwindow.com

SIDING

Conklin Roof System ¦ 4091

ABC Seamless Siding ¦ 4123 www.abcsiding.com

Farm & Home Builders ¦ 1039 www.farmandhomebuilders.com

Alenco Inc. ¦ 6117, 7090, 4039 www.alenconline.com

G&G Restoration ¦ 5010 www.midwestrestore.com

All Seasons Window & Siding LLC ¦ 7038 www.allseasonwindowsiding.com

Patriot Metal Works ¦ 7010 www.patriotmetalworks.com

All States Exteriors ¦ 7030 www.allstatesexteriors.com

Quality Homes, Siding, Windows, Roofing LLC ¦ 2019

Amazing Siding & Windows ¦ 7077 www.amazingsidingkc.com

Stokes Public Adjusters, LLC ¦ 1100 www.publicadjusterskc.com

American Exteriors ¦ 1073 www.amext.com

True Home Value ¦ 6045 www.thv.com

Autumn Exteriors ¦ 7045 www.autumn-exteriors.com

ROOM ADDITIONS

Blue Spring Siding ¦ 7059, 1106, 1021

Built by Design ¦ 2113 www.builtbydesignkc.com

Bordner Installation Group ¦ 2070 www.bordnerinstalls.com

SECURITY

Champion Windows of Kansas City ¦ 7051 www.championwindow.com

ADT Security ¦ 2028 www.adt.com

Farm & Home Builders ¦ 1039 www.farmandhomebuilders.com G&G Restoration ¦ 5010 www.midwestrestore.com K-Designers ¦ 4017 www.k-designers.com Patriot Metal Works ¦ 7010 www.patriotmetalworks.com Quality Homes, Siding, Windows, Roofing LLC ¦ 2019 Thermal King Windows ¦ 3117 www.thermalkingwindows.com True Home Value ¦ 6045 www.thv.com Universal Windows Direct of KC ¦ 6091 www.universalwindowskansascity.com Window World of KC ¦ 1091 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Exclusive Lawns, Inc. ¦ 3098 www.exclusivelawns.com

STONE/TILE/BRICK/ROCK Bordner Installation Group ¦ 2070 www.bordnerinstalls.com Go Green Granite ¦ 1027 www.gogreengranite.com STORM SHELTERS/SAFE ROOMS MM Property Management and Remodeling ¦ 2101 www.mmpmr.com Storm Shelter King ¦ 1109 www.stormshelterking.com Tornado Alley Armor ¦ 914 www.tornadoalleyarmor.com SUNROOMS Alenco Inc. ¦ 6117, 7090, 4039 www.alenconline.com Blue Springs Siding ¦ 7059, 1106, 1021 Champion Windows of Kansas City ¦ 7051 www.championwindow.com Essential Extras Inc. ¦ 3090 www.essentialextrasinc.com Four Seasons Sunrooms ¦ 3091 www.leisurelivingkc.com

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Boy Scouts are New Home Show Community Partners Members of the Boy Scouts will be on hand throughout the weekend to help you try your hand at a rock-climbing tower. Visitors will also be able to explore a 25-foot tall teepee,

previously on display at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, showcasing this early housing example.

This year’s Build Zone showhouse (nicknamed “The Scout Shack”) will be donated to the Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council, for use at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. Stop by the Scout Shack for more information about the Boy Scouts.

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TELEVISION-CABLE/SATELLITE Done Rite Installs LLC ¦ 1071 www.mosatellite.com TREE SERVICE Eden Tree Service Inc. ¦ 2039 www.edentreeservicekc.com Michael’s Tree Service ¦ 7117 www.michaeltreekc.com Pro Turn Lawn & Tree Service ¦ 2064 VACATIONS/RESORTS/TRAVEL Exploria Resorts ¦ 7119 www.exploriaresorts.com

All States Exteriors ¦ 7030 www.allstatesexteriors.com Amazing Siding & Windows ¦ 7077 www.amazingsidingkc.com American Exteriors ¦ 1073 www.amext.com

Beechworth Windows ¦ 4101 www.beechworthwindows.com Bichelmeyer Renovations, LLC ¦ 5124 www.bichelmeyerrenovations.com

Summerwind Resorts ¦ 3039

Blue Spring Siding ¦ 7059, 1106, 1021

Welk Resorts ¦ 5033 www.welkresorts.com

Bordner Installation Group ¦ 2070 www.bordnerinstalls.com

Westgate Resorts ¦ 2034 www.westgateresorts.com

Champion Windows of Kansas City ¦ 7051 www.championwindow.com

VACUUMS

Continental Siding Supply, Inc. ¦ 3095 www.smartsiding.com

Electrolux ¦ 1101 www.aerushome.com

Farm & Home Builders ¦ 1039 www.farmandhomebuilders.com

Culligan of Greater Kansas City ¦ 2050 www.culligankc.com

G&G Restoration ¦ 5010 www.midwestrestore.com

Hague Quality Water ¦ 1038

K-Designers ¦ 4017 www.k-designers.com

WATER GARDEN Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City ¦ Landscaping Square WATER PROOFING Dry Basement Foundation Repair ¦ 6123 Foundation 1 ¦ 4095 www.foundation1experts.com Foundation King ¦ 1111 www.foundationking.com Foundation Recovery Systems ¦ 7033 www.foundationrecoverysystems.com Pier Magic LLC ¦ 5094 www.piermagic.com WINDOW COVERINGS Beechworth Windows ¦ 4101 www.beechworthwindows.com One Stop Decorating ¦ 3116 www.onestopdecorating.com The Louver Shop of Kansas City ¦ 4093 www.louvershop.com/index.htm WINDOWS Alenco Inc. ¦ 6117, 7090, 4039 www.alenconline.com

Appearing for four presentations during the Home Show, they will describe the evolution of their small town home renovation business and their rapid success on HGTV, sharing their goal to inspire others to “own their space.”

Joanna describes her design style as simple and classic, farm inspired, industrial, and unexpected. But she notes that “at the end of the day, I work for my client. My job isn’t to push my style on them, it is to pull their style out and make it all come together. I like the challenge of any and all design styles.”

Cornerstone Home Improvement ¦ 1059 www.cornerstonewindowskc.com

WATER FILTRATION/PURIFICATION

Quick Relief Plumbing ¦ 2122 www.quickreliefplumbing.com

Joanna and Chip Gaines have rocketed to fame with their new HGTV hit show Fixer Upper. Natural and unassuming, they have a relaxed charm and appealing chemistry that shines through as they help clients purchase a home and renovate it to function for today’s lifestyle.

Autumn Exteriors ¦ 7045 www.autumn-exteriors.com

Kimberling Inn ¦ 1030

Bill’s Floor Machine Service, Inc. ¦ 5032 www.billsfloor.com

2015 Greater Kansas City Home Show Headliners Inspire Others to “own their space”

All Seasons Window & Siding LLC ¦ 7038 www.allseasonwindowsiding.com

Four Seasons Sunrooms ¦ 3091 www.leisurelivingkc.com

When asked for a few tips for someone who wants to start freshening their home without a large budget, she suggests starting small with cosmetic changes or re-arranging a room to better fit the family’s needs. “Don’t be afraid to break the rules. For example, an unused formal living or dining room could become a playroom for the kiddos. I try to make the home work for the homeowners needs,” she said. “We try to encourage others to try something new and not be afraid to go with your gut. Just start.”

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“For me, money spent on a home is an investment. I try to keep it simple with timeless and classic finishes, and accessories which are easily changed can be more trendy. I try to think how I can set a client up to enjoy their home ten years down the road so they are not constantly re-investing.”

Many of the homes shown on Fixer Upper that clients are considering purchasing are in need of extensive work and are labeled the worst house on the block, but Chip and Joanna can usually see the potential. “What you see on the show is really how the process works, we really do surprise the clients with the finished product,” she added. “It’s nerve-wracking trying to choose for others. When meeting with clients, I suggest they bring at least ten pictures from Houzz and Pinterest of rooms that speak to them. I try to find a recurring theme to give me a sense of their style.

I’m terrified of not pleasing a client. As Chip says, this is a real renovation with a real client’s budget, and we face real budget issues.”

The couple is busy but enjoying life. In addition to raising four kids, renovating their own home, owning a real estate sales company, and developing a gated community of villas in Waco, Texas, Joanna also has a retail online and storefront company, Magnolia Market.

“Chip is a true entrepreneur. He has had many businesses, but this one has stuck,” Joanna said. “I think we both have found our passion.”

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Design Trends on Display at Home Show Looking for a new kitchen sink or ideas for flooring? The Home Show is the place to find solutions for all your design dilemmas. At this year’s show, the latest finishes and products will be on display in a full size model home to allow patrons to touch and feel the surfaces in an actual room. Homebuilder and for-

mer HBA president Chris Ragland will build a 700 square foot one bedroom, one bathroom showhouse inside Bartle Hall open for Home Show visitors to walk through.

“The purpose of the showhouse is to give consumers a chance to see some new finishes that are out there and also some new products available for building a home. It’s a very sophisticated, dreamy getaway,” said Chris of the structure. She hopes people will be inspired by the colors and finishes when they are building or remodeling their own home.

Built with a covered porch, accents of reclaimed lumber, pebble-tiled flooring and solid-surface countertops, the showhouse will feature a variety of new design and construction elements.

For example, the structure features a high-density engineered wood subfloor and a built-in zip system for the walls that provides a continuous air barrier for better energy efficiency.

The frame of the showhouse was built

at McCray Lumber and Millwork, then taken apart and re-assembled and decorated inside Bartle Hall – in four days!

The exterior features James Hardie shingle siding and trim. Ragland said this product has been popular in the other parts of the country and is gaining popularity here. It’s a concrete siding that can handle high humidity year round.

It is durable product that is weather and pest resistant and very rarely requires painting. One side of the building shows the construction process in progress with the rafter trussing and roof underlayment exposed.

“I really enjoy working with homeowners to create their dream space,” said Chris.

Kohler white apron farmhouse kitchen sink, as well as a countertop utility sink with legs for the vanity in the bathroom.

After the Home Show, this year’s showhouse will be donated to the Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council, 2015 Home Show community partners, for use at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. Due to this future use, the showhouse has been fondly nick-named “The Scout Shack.”

Precision Woods Inc. | The kitchen cabinets, designed and created by Precision Woods Inc., are shaker style, both in the cabinet structure and the doors. The cabinets are painted to enhance their natural beauty.

All the materials for this project were generously donated by the following vendors: McCray Lumber | McCray Lumber donated the materials for the trusses, hardware, flooring, walls and siding.

Heartland Truss provided the trusses.

Simpson Strong-Tie is the maker of the hardware throughout the shack. Boise/ Huber contributed the I-joist, AdvanTech subfloor, Zip Wall and Zip Roof.

James Hardie is the maker of the lap siding, trim, soffit and fascia for the Scout Shack.

Barn wood has been used in several places as accents, including the kitchen, fireplace and walls in the bedroom and bath. “Barn wood has made a huge comeback with people being more green and recycling,” noted Chris.

McCray Millwork | McCray Millwork graciously provided the interior trim displayed.

Other design trends displayed include a freestanding tub, old schoolhouse vanity and pebble floor in the bath. Hardwood floors create a warm, inviting feel. In the kitchen, visitors will see painted cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, and solid-surface countertops with an under-counter beverage refrigerator. Wilson Lighting provided creative and state of the art light fixtures and pendants.

Dennis E. Tuck Archituckture | Tuck, a local custom designer, provided the architectural floor plan for the Scout Shack.

Weber Flooring | The carpeting was donated by Weber Flooring. The flooring in the bathroom is a pebble tiled floor that is a combination of multi-colored, sliced mosaic pebble and a Premier brand 4x4 slate tile. In the kitchen and living room, reclaimed whitewash oak planks by Quickstep finish off the flooring.

Chris and her husband Roy own a custom home building business which has served over 250 clients, mainly in Clay and Platte counties in Missouri.

The homes that the Raglands build are known for their clean lines, cutting-edge looks and forward-thinking designs.

She is a Certified Green Professional.

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery | Ferguson donated a 30-inch 16

Elmwood Reclaimed Timber | Elmwood is a streamlined, environmentally conscious company that takes timber and re-purposes it to create stunning wood features for homes and businesses.

They donated 400 square feet of Rocky Mountain Mosaic reclaimed paneling.

Hayes Company | Hayes Company donated a 33-inch Lennox electric fireplace, which comes fully equipped with a convenient remote control.

Century Roofing | Century Roofing, the largest roofing company in Kansas City and a family owned business, donated a 30-year Tamko roof.

Wilson Lighting | A full service lighting and design store in Kansas, Wilson provides unique and top-notch accessories to complement the aesthetics of any home.

Top Master Inc. | Top Master provided the Silestone products displayed in the Scout Shack. Silestone is a solid-surface countertop that boasts high resistance to stains and scratches, while still maintaining versatility in color and style.

Scott Swift | Swift generously donated his time and services to be the master trim carpenter.

JW Design Remodel | The interior design for the Scout Shack was provided

by JW Design Remodel, a company serving the Greater Kansas City area.

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Strategies to Selling Green in 2015 According to Michelle Desiderio, most buyers interested in high-performance homes are motivated not so much by energy efficiency, but rather by personal interest in making the world a better place to live.

Desiderio, who serves as vice president of innovation services for Home Innovation Labs in Upper Marlboro, Md., spoke at the 2015 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas about strategies to sell highperformance homes, including which audiences to target.

“You want to make sure you’re really speaking to things that motivate them,” she said. “If you’re only selling energy efficiency, you’re missing the big picture, and even alienating the young buyers.”

For Millennials especially, a message

about saving money is a little offensive.

“They’ll choose a high-performance builder simply because it’s the right thing to do, not just to save money,” she said.

Desiderio said that today’s highperformance home buyer is looking for a sustainable lifestyle that is healthier, efficient and better for the world at large.

And 61% of builders say customers will pay more for a home that meets these criteria.

There are four groups of buyers that are particularly inclined to purchase highperformance homes: The Persuadable Middle, a.k.a. The Mainstream Consumer Desiderio pointed to research which showed that 16% of consumers are super green and “out to save the earth,”

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while another 18% have completely rejected the idea. This leaves 66% of consumers in the middle, most of whom have “good, green intentions,” she said. “They worry that they’re being excluded from the green movement a little bit. So make it real for them with what motivates them, like lower operating costs and walkable communities,” she said.

about the environment and the world.

They’re socially responsible, globallyoriented, environmentally conscious savers, who are renting and living in green apartments right now. Ninetythree percent of them expect to own a home and don’t want their parents’ home.

But they do want a tech-equipped home that is both good for the environment and their wallets.

Women Women lean green across all areas of the country, income levels and ethnicities. In many households, women are the primary breadwinner and decision maker for the home. “They are interested in the health and safety of the family, not so much what they’ll save on energy bills. And they’re willing to pay a little bit more for the things that will make their house healthier and better for the family,” Desiderio said.

Aspirationals “Granite and green will win over this new group of home buyers,” Desiderio said. They are focused on style, social status and sustainability, and desire construction and design that lends to less consumption in trendy ways.

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The best overall strategy in catering to these groups, Desiderio said, is to demonstrate that the home is a better product and better value for the consumer, and that sustainability is about better quality of life.

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Council Event OF THE HOME BUILDERS brate the industry with the two awards Greater Council Kansas City will help members hood development and the home buildEvent 600 E. 103rd Street · Kansas City, Missouri 64131 · (816) 942-8800 · www ASSOCIATION OF GREATER ceremonies, April 29th and October 7th. earn contractor licensing continuing eduing process.

KANSAS CITY 600 E. 103rd Street · Kansas City, Missouri 64131 (816) 942-8800 Members can ·enjoy networking oppor-· www.kchba.org cation credits, see the latest in new home Classes to obtain certification as a new March 2015 • Volume 21 • Issue 3 E. 103rdhome Street · Kansas City, Missouri 64131 · (816) 942-8800 · www.kchba.org tunities, along with delicious food, drink construction and network 600 with friends Copyright 2015 sales professional will be offered and great company, as award winning and colleagues through-out 2015.

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will be offered on a regular basis during the remainder of the year. The dates listed as “Contractor Licensing Code Credit Class” on the calendar shown above will be held over the lunch hour (generally from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.) and earn two hours of continuing education credit.

Other classes, especially toward yearend, will offer extra hours to help contractors meet requirements for license renewal before December 31st.

Along with other activities during 2015, the Sales and Marketing Council will sponsor two popular classes. On-Site Construction 101 will be offered at its third location in June. This class is held in subdivisions through-out the metro area and allows participants to obtain

Two other very popular events, the Golf Tournament and Clay Shoot, offer involvement as both sponsors and participants. Sponsoring a golf hole and clay shoot station allows interaction with each participant as they pass through the course. And, of course, either golfing or shooting is a great way to spend the day!

in new home sales. Graduates gain a broad understanding of the home building business, consumer psychology and advanced techniques used by real estate veterans for closing and overcoming objections.

The traditional Spring and Fall Parade of Homes will be joined by the Artisan Home Tour to be held September 12th through 20th. This new event will showcase eleven of Kansas City’s finest custom home builders and their oneof-a-kind homes and featured products.

A ticketed event, proceeds will benefit the Tour’s charitable partner, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City.

Mark your calendar now and stay involved with the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City.

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Construction Immigrants Highly Concentrated in Some States and Trades New NAHB research shows that while foreign-born workers represent a substantial component of the US construction labor force, accounting for almost 23 percent, their share is even higher in construction trades, reaching 28 percent.

Concentration of immigrants is particularly high in some of the trades needed to build a home, like carpenters, painters, drywall/ceiling tile installers, brick masons, and construction laborers – trades that require less formal education but consistently register some of the highest labor shortages in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) surveys and NAHB Remodeling Market Index (RMI).

The two most prevalent construction occupations, laborers and carpenters, account for about 30 percent of the construction labor force. More than a third of all construction laborers and 28 percent of carpenters are of foreign born origin.

The construction occupations with the highest presence of immigrants are plasterers/stucco masons, drywall installers and roofers. The share of immigrants in these trades exceeds 59, 49 and 43 percent respectively. The trades with low presence of foreign born labor, such as construction and building inspectors, boilermakers, elevator installers, electricians, first-line supervisors – tend to recruit better educated workers. Only 5 percent of construction and building inspectors, less than 3 percent of elevator installers/repairers and 9 percent of electricians did not graduate from high school.

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HBA Staff Sara Corless Executive Vice President scorless@kchba.org, 816-733-2216 Beatriz Ibarra Vice President of Government Affairs bibarra@kchba.org, 816-733-2237

Member Anniversaries

Phil Yancey Membership Manager Phil@kchba.org, 816-733-2245

1948 Western Chandelier Company

Dawn Allen Executive Assistant/Communication and Events dawn@kchba.org, 816-942-8800

Gina Battle Director of Parade of Homes gina@kchba.org, 816-733-2219

Stephanie Stollsteimer Director of Marketing & Special Projects stephanie@kchba.org, 816-733-2213

Marcia Jurgens Director of Administration marcia@kchba.org, 816-733-2215

Kelcee Schlotzhauer Events and Administration Assistant kelcee@kchba.org, 816-942-8800

Andrew McKeegan Association Services Manager Andrew@kchba.org, 816-733-2224

Megan Felling Communications Manager megan@kchba.org, 816-733-2217

1964 James D. Neighbors Construction Co. North American Savings Bank 1970 Richard Mather Builders, Inc.

Thanks to These HBA 2015 Sponsors Platinum sponsors

Kansas city Star Spaces Magazine KENNY’S TILE Carpenters District Council Bank of Blue Valley Bovard Insurance Group Capitol Federal Bank Fasone & Partners Factory Direct Appliance First Federal Bank K & E Flatwork McCray Lumber & Millwork Northcraft Flooring & Granite

Nebraska Furniture Mart Owen Lumber Co. Phelps Engineering ProBuild RockTops Granite & Stone Star Drywall & Insulation Sun Lumber Co. United Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Wells Fargo

Henges Insulation and Fireplace

2009 DaVinci Roofscapes

1977 Hensler Homes, Inc.

2012 Construction & Planning Services, Inc.

1979 Jim Tharp Builder, Inc. The Hayes Company

2013 Brummel Lawn and Landscape Precision Contracting & Development

1983 Simmons First National Bank

2014 Buckley Roofing & Stucco Crider Carpet E.S. Photography Glueck Development, LLC Jim’s Disposal Service Meridian Homes, Inc. RAM Metal Products Shawnee Mission Ford ShelfGenie of Greater Kansas City

1993 SAB Homes, Inc. 1994 Gordon Energy & Drainage 1996 Century Roofing

Kansas Gas Service Stewart Title First American Title Kansas City Title Laclede Gas Locks & Pulls North American Savings Bank

1976 Woods Custom Homes LLC

1990 Polsinelli, P.C.

Clay County Savings Bank 2001 EPIC Landscape

Bronze sponsors 84 Lumber Atronic Alarms Building Solutions Commerce Bank Complete Home Concepts CrossFirst Bank

1973 Steve Foley Construction Co., Inc.

1988 Bordner Installation Group, Inc.

Silver sponsors

Pacific Mutual Door Pella Products of Kansas City ProSource Secured Title of Kansas City Shamrock Cabinet

2003 Nebraska Furniture Mart, Builder Division The Land Source

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2007 Cedar Creek Development Co., Inc. 2008 Apex Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Tim Cunningham Homes LLC

1985 Martens Family Enterprises, Inc. Robert Montgomery Homes, Inc.

GOLD sponsors

2004 Bovard Insurance Group Mather Development Missouri Gas Energy

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New Members A Total Door, Inc William Shaw 1200 W Old 56 Hwy Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 236-6440 atotaldoor.com Bennett Home Improvement & Building, Inc. Weston Bennett 708 R.D. Mize Blue Springs, MO 64105 (816) 229-4711 homeimprovementandbuilding.com Clean Efficient Energy Co., LLC Rick Jenkins 10424 Mastin Overland Park, KS 66212 (913) 579-3638 cleanefficientenergy.com Compi Distributors Todd Nicholas 2855 Haag Rd., Arnold, MO 63010 (636) 296-1111 compidistributors.com Corporate Housing - Execustay Kim Olson 10506 Pflumm Lenexa, KS 66215 (913) 231-2701 execustaymidwest.com Dan Smith Home Building Company Dan P. Smith 15701 Bond Overland Park, KS 66221 (913) 522-2772 Day3, LLC Dan Knight 17475 Ridgeview Rd Olathe, KS 66062 (913) 963-1766 www.day3.land

New American Funding Dan Schmidt 8900 Indian Creek Pkwy - Bldg 6, #415 Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 221-0985 newamericanfunding.com

Dwight Friedley Building Co., LLC Dwight Friedley PO Box 901264 Kansas City, MO 64190 (816) 587-6996 Edward Wayne Inc. Ron Olberding 11730 W 135th St #103 Overland Park, KS 66221 (913) 851-4500

Nick Zvacek Construction, LLC Nick Zvacek 1009 Industrial Dr Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 (816) 213-7204

Encore Building Company Russ Groshans 9137 N Flora Ave Kansas City, MO 64155 (816) 436-9969

Taylor Sterling Construction Daniel Taylor 3141 Merriam Lane Kansas City, KS 66224 (913) 209-2741

Groves Custom Homes, LLC Danny Groves P O Box 6511 Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 (913) 645-8850 polofieldsks.com

ZG Realty, LLC Pamela Breuckmann 10601 Mission Road, Suite 350 Leawood, KS 66206 (913) 601-3200

Forner-LaVoy Builders, Inc Lauren Wilkinson Scott See PO Box 26774 Shawnee Mission, KS 66225 (913) 385-3817 fornerlavoy.com Heartland Habitat for Humanity Wally Binney 1401 Fairfax Traffic Way D-323 Kansas City, KS 66115 (816) 215-0873 heartlandhabitat.org/Restore Inspired Homes, LLC Ben Goforth Randy Barber 1301 Burlington St. Suite 150 N. Kansas City, MO 64116 inspired-homes.com

Affiliate Memberships

H & H Custom Homes, LLC Grant Hartwig 14566 Granada Cir Leawood, KS 66224 (913) 486-3094

Boise Cascade BMD Ed Nichols 221 NW Chipman Road Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 (816) 347-7448 www.bc.com

L.G. Homes Larry Grego P.O. Box 1987 Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 (816) 564-1514

Christensen Lumber Inc. Fred Sumner Anthony Corbin Jim Anderson 20300 W. 207th Street Spring Hill, KS 66083 (913) 686-1812 logger.com

Midland Construction Liz Powell PO Box 902060 Kansas City, MO 64190 (816) 287-0050

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Day3, LLC Jason Gager Pat Ruelle Ed Schlagel 17475 Ridgeview Rd Olathe, KS 66062

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President’s Budget Proposal and Housing President Obama on Feb. 2 unveiled a nearly $4 trillion fiscal 2016 budget proposal that includes $650 billion in tax increases to pay for infrastructure and tax breaks geared toward middle class households. The administration is also proposing to eliminate sequestration and increase non-defense and defense discretionary spending. To pay for this, the White House is proposing $1.8 trillion in savings from the tax hikes and other offsets, including $400 billion in healthcare savings.

Business and Individual Tax Provisions • Limits the amount of capital gain

Here’s how the proposed budget relates to the residential construction industry.

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) • Proposes $49.3 billion in funding, an 8.7% increase over the fiscal 2015 approved appropriation.

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• Increases funding for the HOME program from $900 million in fiscal 2015 to $1.06 billion.

• Decreases Community Development Block Grant funding from $3.07 billion to $2.88 billion.

• Restores approximately 67,000 Housing Choice Vouchers lost in 2013 due to sequestration.

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• Estimates that FHA’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund, which supports FHA single-family programs, will grow by $14 billion over the next two years.

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• Describes the recent decrease in the annual mortgage insurance premium for FHA-insured single-family loans from 135 to 85 basis points, which the administration estimates will allow an additional 250,000 low- and moderate-income borrowers to become home owners.

deferred under section 1031 from the exchange of real property to $1 million (indexed for inflation) per taxpayer per taxable year.

• Recommends extending the exclusion from income for cancellation of certain home mortgage debt until the end of 2017.

• Limits the value of certain tax expenditures to 28% of exclusions and deductions that would otherwise reduce taxable income in the 33%, 35% or 39.6% tax brackets.

• Increases the highest long-term capital gains and qualified dividend tax rate from 20% to 24.2%. The 3.8% net investment income tax would continue to apply. The maximum total capital gains and dividend tax rate including net investment income tax would thus rise to 28%.

• Imposes a new minimum tax, called the Fair Share Tax (FST), on high-income taxpayers. The tentative FST would equal 30% of AGI less a credit for charitable contributions.

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Residential Permit Activity Slows for Early 2015 Single family housing permits decreased from recent months during January 2015 according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City’s (HBA) monthly Residential Building Permit Statistics report. With 235 single family units, the January total decreased by 48 (17%) from the same month a year ago (January 2014) and 88 from December 2014. Multi-family activity continues its growth pattern with 214 units permitted in January.

“Builders are reporting that the confidence level of themselves and their realtors has never been higher,” said HBA Executive Vice President Sara Corless, “and after the snow and cold weather retreats, spring will bring the most active housing market in years to the Kansas City area.”

Kansas City issued the most permits in the eight county area with 46, followed by Olathe with 40. Overland Park, Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit rounded out the top five municipalities in residential permit counts.

Johnson County was the top permitting county with 92, followed by Clay County with 52 and Jackson with 51.

January 2015

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

2 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 4 0 13

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

2 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 4 0 13

2 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 4 0 13

0 0 1 35 4 0 7 2 0 3 52

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 1 35 4 0 7 2 0 3 52

24 0 0 0 1 4 2 2 1 17 0 0 0 51

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

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 101 0 0 0 101

0 9 2 0 3 0 2 0 16

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 2 5 2 8 3 0 40 27 1 4 0 0 92

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

JANUARY 2015 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

2 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 4 0 13

0 0 1 35 4 0 7 2 0 3 52

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 1 35 4 0 7 2 0 3 52

24 0 0 0 1 4 2 2 1 118 0 0 0 152

24 0 0 0 1 4 2 2 1 17 0 0 0 51

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

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 101 0 0 0 101

24 0 0 0 1 4 2 2 1 118 0 0 0 152

0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 5

0 14 2 0 3 0 2 0 21

0 9 2 0 3 0 2 0 16

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 5

0 14 2 0 3 0 2 0 21

0 0 0 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 0 0 0 0 108

0 0 0 74 5 2 8 3 0 40 63 1 4 0 0 200

0 0 0 2 5 2 8 3 0 40 27 1 4 0 0 92

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

0 0 0 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 0 0 0 0 108

0 0 0 74 5 2 8 3 0 40 63 1 4 0 0 200

Single Family Units^ LEAVENWORTH COUNTY Basehor 1 Lansing 0 Leav. County 1 Leavenworth 0 Tonganoxie 0 2 WYANDOTTE COUNTY Bonner Springs Edwardsville KCK/Wyandotte Co MIAMI COUNTY Louisburg Miami County Osawatomie Paola Spring Hill

Totals

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

1 0 1 0 0 2

1 0 1 0 0 2

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

1 0 1 0 0 2

1 0 7 8

0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0

1 0 7 8

1 0 7 8

0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0

1 0 7 8

0 1 0 0 0 1

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 1 0 0 0 1

0 1 0 0 0 1

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 1 0 0 0 1

235

0

214

449

235

0

214

449

Comparison of Single Family Building Units for Greater Kansas City (Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte Counties)

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Month/Year January February March April May June July August September October November December

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 283 219 361 441 381 359 358 347 377 465 306 323

2015 235

Annual Total

3,232

2,155

2,471

2,301

3,299

4,090

4,220

235

All numbers shown in the box above are ACTUAL numbers.

Comparison of Permits By Units Issued Year to Date* 2008-2015 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

S-F Units 221 96 137 90 188 273 283 235

M-F Units

334 0 0 0 539 0 539 214

Total Units

555 96 137 90 727 273 822 449

^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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Don’t Miss the March Trade Shows

Step Up to Higher Profits.

The Home Builders Association will offer opportunities to showcase your business products and services through two different venues this spring.

The Builders Row Trade Show will be return this year in conjunction with the Greater Kansas City Home Show. Open on Friday, March 20th, the Trade Show will give builders the opportunity to gather information on the latest products available from building trade vendors.

Last year’s event drew a large number of builders who found new products and services and enjoyed the camaraderie of their peers. Booths will be open from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. and the event will include lunch and a high energy Super Sales Rally with Meredith Oliver. Remaining booth

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space is very limited – contact Kelcee (kelcee@kchba.org) to reserve your spot.

The Johnson County Contractor Licensing Spring Education Seminar will be held March 25 through March 27 and be combined with a Trade Show at the Overland Park Convention Center.

This Trade Show was very well received at the Fall Education Seminar held in October and a large crowd of building professionals will be in attendance this spring. This Trade Show offers vendors the opportunity to reach a targeted group of decision makers. To reserve a booth, contact the HBA at 816-942-8800.

President’s Budget Proposal and Housing

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Continued from page 22 • Requires a contractor receiving payments of $600 or more in a calendar year from a particular business to furnish to the business (on Form W-9) the contractor’s certified taxpayer identification number (TIN). A business would be required to verify the contractor’s TIN with the IRS. • Repeals Section 530 of the Revenue Act of 1978, which provides an explicit safe harbor for employers when classifying workers as employees or independent contractors.

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It is important to note that no White House budget is ever enacted “as is” by Congress and this budget may not even be enacted in part as Republicans control both the House and the Senate. Given the size, cost, complexities and major policy overhauls that this blueprint entails, the battle ahead is likely to be contentious

as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle debate its merits on an array of fronts — from social spending to energy policy to taxes.

NAHB will remain deeply engaged as the budget process moves forward, fighting to strip out any provisions that will harm housing and promoting elements that will help small businesses and the housing sector.

From NAHBNow Blog, 2/10/15