Building Business News for March 2018 by Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City

March 2018

Home Builder Legislation Filed in Missouri BUILD-PAC Fundraiser – page 3 Workforce Partnership Training Grant – page 5

The Fairness to Homeowners Act (HB 2451), sponsored by Rep. Gary Cross (R-Lee’s Summit), would improve the permit and inspection process for home builders and homeowners in Missouri.

• Cities must accept plans signed and sealed by an engineer or architect as approved

What’s going on? Home builders and homeowners often experience time consuming and costly inconsistencies within numerous Planning and Development Departments (both cities and counties) throughout the state of Missouri.

• If deadlines are not met, plans are deemed automatically approved

What are the problems? • Plan review delays when acquiring permits • Arbitrary enforcement of sections of code • Inconsistent inspection requirements, thereby holding builders to disparate standards • Delayed Certificates of Occupancy On many occasions builders have lost sales because of these problems with the permitting process. Other times buyers are left with delayed closing dates due to these departmental issues, costing them and their builder additional money.

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What’s in the bill: • Plan review and permit timeline

• 5 day deadline for plan review if not stamped by an engineer or architect

• No new requirements can be made after the initial plan review and comment period • Require cities to accept third-party inspections by engineers • Require cities to promptly review the Certificate of Occupancy (COO) following final inspections and issue COO within 1 day • Enforcement • Violations are considered a class A misdemeanor; civil penalties of $5,000 How will this affect home builders/ homeowners? • Reduced delays and fewer engineer consultations, which ultimately result in increased construction costs that are passed onto the homeowner. • An expedited building process and in creased availability of new homes from using engineers for plan reviews

and as third-party inspectors. • A more predictable building process and more accurate closing dates due to established permitting timelines. •

Increased builder confidence in the process will lead to more new homes being built in jurisdictions that are otherwise more difficult to work in.

• A smooth buying process for home owners based on a timeline mandate for issuing Certificates of Occupancy.

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March/April Calendar March 6

Missouri Legislative Day

March 8

Associates Council Meeting

March 20

Board of Directors Meeting

March 23-25 Greater Kansas City Home Show March 24

KC MADE Networking Luncheon

March 28-30 Certified Sales Professional Classes March 28

Missouri North Area Council

March 29

Workforce Partnership Networking Luncheon

April 3

BUILD PAC Fundraiser

April 18

Missouri South Area Council

April 19

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asked them how JCW might be able to improve those processes. John noted that the JCW offers a Resources page on its website (www. jocogov.org) with minimum plan requirements, service line design and

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Area Council at Hallbrook last month. In 2017, the organization reviewed 2,002 projects (including commercial, which is defined as projects with only one service line for multiple units). Sponsored by Bank of Blue Valley, the area council drew builders with questions about the submittal and permitting process. John, who is the new development compliance engineer at JCW, explained JCW’s processes and

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construction standards, a commercial site plan example and more. She also urged builders to contact JCW when they have questions. John’s email and phone are Jeena.john@jcw. org; (913) 715-8524. Cynthia Williams, billing and permits manager for residential developments, email is Cynthia. Williams@jcw.org and her phone number is (913) 715-8511.

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If You Can’t Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen Was Harry Truman really the originator of this quote? Whether or not he really was, here’s your chance to join fellow HBA members in the kitchen at the Culinary Center of Kansas City and keep the heat turned up. Through your contributions to NAHB’s BUILD-PAC, you can help the HBA’s efforts to support the home building industry and protect the future of housing through advocacy at all levels of government and by electing pro-housing candidates. Here are just a few examples where the NAHB and KCHBA have proven that we can stand the heat:

Local • Pushing back against an Overland Park proposal to require concrete cul-de-sacs • Supporting important Kansas City initiatives, such as the G.O. Bond and Airport campaigns

inspection delays, inconsistencies, and new codes

State • Introducing a bill in the Missouri legislature to improve the permitting and inspection process • Protecting the industry’s system of local licensing against statewide mandates • Fighting harmful legislation about fire sprinklers and other proposals that inhibit growth

Federal • Saving an average of $7,500 per housing start due to NAHB advocacy • Passing tax reform that supports small business and maintains a commitment to affordable housing • Fighting burdensome such as Waters of the US

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Workforce Development Consensus from the Residential Construction Industry

Industries across the nation are experiencing a severe skilled labor shortage. The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City has represented the voice of the housing industry in the Greater Kansas City Metro for over 80 years and understands a healthy workforce is needed to drive the industry. The following information reflects data that was collected via a workforce demographic survey provided to the members of the Home Builders Association and Johnson County Contractor Licensing in efforts to assess the state of skilled labor in the residential construction industry. Please note that the surveys provided did not contain the exact same questions, as it was catered to each population, but continues to be relevant to the workforce demand.

Home Builders Association • 100% of respondents rated the severity of labor shortages “high to very high”. •

When asked about the severity of shortages as it relates to specific trades, 60% of respondents report ed “some shortage” in plumbing, 73.33% reported a serious short age in framing and 50% reported a serious shortage in overall carpentry. When asked to identify a particular category that is more harshly affected by the labor shortage 87% alluded to some aspect of carpentry/framing.

• Over 80% of respondents are looking to hire new employees in 2018 and of that 80%, 53% of those employers are looking to fill 1-5 positions.

• Word of mouth is the most popular method for hiring at 72%. Online methods follow second at 37%. • Barriers to hiring: Lack of interest in the skilled trades, lack of skilled labor, undependable employees, high turn over and expensive training costs. 4

Johnson County Contractor Licensing • 75% of respondents would rate the severity of the labor shortage in residential construction “high to very high”. • Carpentry and framing trades are reported to be experiencing the “most serious shortage” of skilled labor along with electrical which 40% of respondents believe there is “some shortage”. 70% of survey participants are looking to hire new employees in 2018 and of those 70%, 56% are looking for 1-5 employees. • 68% of respondents denote “word of mouth” as the method they use most frequently when hiring new employees. • Poor soft skills and lack of training were reported as the biggest obstacles to hiring and maintaining employees. • 56% of companies that responded do not offer internships or similar opportunities that could lead to future employment. In answer to “what would help you most in hiring and maintaining employees? 39% reported “A training program where I could send new employees” and 30% responded “scholarships for students going into a training program”.

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$200,000 Grant to Assist Inmates in Re-Entering Workforce Pilot program to train individuals for skilled trades positions in home-building industry Kansans in the Johnson County Department of Corrections Adult Residential Center will soon have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to successfully re-enter the workforce thanks to a partnership among Associated Builders and Contractors, Heart of America Chapter (ABC), the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (HBA) and Workforce Partnership. The organizations are aligning forces to create a six-week training program to produce tradesmen with the skills needed to successfully enter the construction industry — with the help of a $200,000 grant from the State of Kansas. After collaborating with the HBA and ABC, Workforce Partnership requested the grant money from the State of Kansas to create the training program, which was approved earlier this year, and the money will be administered to Workforce Partnership in a two-year cycle. “Workforce Partnership has worked with several industries to find jobs for the unemployed but this will be the first time we have funneled people into the construction industry,” said Sloane Gage, director of employer engagement at Workforce Partnership. “With this $200,000, individuals will be trained for the purpose of re-entering the workforce with the skills needed to be successful.” ABC has an established and highly regarded program for teaching various trades within the construction industry and will provide the training needed to equip the inmates to become skilled laborers. Once completed, graduates of this program will be certified with 10 hours of Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) training as well as receive certification from the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) for Carpentry Level 1. “We know that basic carpentry skills provide a foundation for people to enter a variety of skilled trades,” said ABC President Michele Roberts-Bauer. “The trainees will receive hands-on training from certified instructors who will teach the skills and provide the experience necessary for successful careers not just in carpentry but other trades as well.”

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The HBA is the conduit between the newly trained skilled workers and an industry that is currently experiencing an enormous labor shortage. A 2017 workforce study focused on skilled trades, conducted by the HBA in conjunction with Johnson County Contractor Licensing, showed that 75 percent of respondents rate the severity of the labor shortage as high to very high. More specifically, the availability of labor within the carpentry trade was rated as a large or serious shortage by nearly 57 percent of respondents, which is partly why this initial training program will focus on teaching carpentry skills. “When 60 percent of industry respondents say they are looking to hire new employees in 2017 and 2018 – and not just one employee but one to five employees — it’s a sign there is a labor issue,” said HBA Executive Vice President Josh Clark. “The HBA has created a multi-pronged approach to address the shortage and we are excited to partner with ABC and Workforce Partnership to roll out this program as one facet of that initiative.” Continued on page 6

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Buyers Want More Than a Pool When it comes to building new communities, the traditional pool and clubhouse will no longer suffice if you want to stand out from your competitors. This was one of the key messages delivered at a Jan. 11 educational seminar on new amenities for lifestyle buyers during the International Builders’ Show in Orlando. “Great community amenities equip people with what they need and empower them to act,” said Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki, the founder and principal of tst inc llc. “You need to find a way to give buyers memories and create a point of view.” Echoing that theme, Thomas Knopf of DTJ Design, Inc. based in Boulder Colo., said that builders should design communities that “create the opportunity for experiences.” He emphasized several key themes:

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ignated areas along trails to encourage people to stop and congregate. Anthony Faranda Dietrich of Charter Homes & Neighborhoods based in Lancaster, Pa., said his firm builds communities that “connect people to each other.” “We’re all about the experience, bringing people into open space and providing a neighborhood experience.” Charter Homes & Neighborhoods has developed communities where stormwater facilities are designed as a pond. “We landscape the area heavily and turn the homes so that they face water, adding value to the community,” he said. Other unique design features include a pocket park consisting of a half-acre of longitudinal green space and a “terra park” that contains climbing walls and a sledding hill. NAHB Now, 1/24/18

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The first six-week training program will begin on March 5 with as many as 15 individuals. The second training session is expected to begin April 2 with a similar number of trainees. Once training is completed and the individuals receive employment, up to 50 percent of their salaries during the first six weeks of onthe-job training will be paid for as well.

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2-Year Delay of WOTUS Rule a Much-Needed Step, NAHB Says The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) applauds the announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency mandating a two-year delay of the Obama-era “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) Rule. “This delay gives the agency more time to work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and replace the rule with new definitions that provide needed clarity and narrow federal authority,” said NAHB Chairman Randy Noel, a custom builder from La Place, La. “This is a decision we have been waiting a long time for. In addition to sending comments and providing testimony, NAHB has met with EPA leaders to explain the effects of these new definitions and how the overreach and resulting confusion affects not only property owners but the regulators themselves.”

“The 2015 WOTUS rule developed by the Obama administration will not be applicable for the next two years, while we work through the process of providing long-term regulatory certainty across all 50 states about what waters are subject to federal regulation,” EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said in a press statement. In 2015, the Obama Administration issued a new definition of WOTUS to determine the scope of federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction. That definition – which would require builders and developers to obtain federal permits for activities in isolated ponds, dry streambeds and most ditches – was immediately met with litigation around the country. “We want to keep our waterways clean, but we also need clarity so we can follow the rules,” Noel said.

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“There is a 200,000-person shortage in the wood framing industry nationwide, so I am very concerned about workforce,” Elliott said. “We have older carpenters and my foremen are in their 50’s, so they are going to age out of their jobs. I am trying to find young people who want to get into the trade and who enjoy homebuilding,”

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Elliott serves on HBA’s Workforce Development Committee, and his role there helped connect him to Cameron Yerkes, a local high school student interested in learning more about the construction trades. Yerkes recently spent a day shadowing Elliott and learning about his company. The experience included a morning in the office going over basic procedures such as hiring,

Construction & Planning Services Inc. President David P. Elliott recently spent a day with Cameron Yerkes, a construction trades student at the Olathe Advanced Technical Center. The HBA associate member is concerned about the labor crunch and is eager to connect with young workers who may want to pursue a career path in the building trades.

bidding, invoicing, purchasing and basic finance mechanisms—followed by an afternoon out in the field touring active residential and commercial projects to learn about building applications, structural issues and codes. “My job shadow experience was a blast. I learned how to calculate how much to bid for a house and how much to pay each of your employees,” Yerkes said. “David also showed me multiple job sites and showed me every stage in the house-building process. I learned that if you don’t have a decent base, the house will not stand and will fall apart, so the most important part of the house is the structure.” The experience gave Yerkes a positive glimpse of the construction trades, and he is ready to explore his career options: “I can’t wait to job shadow other areas in the construction field. This has really changed my life and my future,” he said. Meanwhile, the HBA is busy adding programs to address the workforce issue by creating important linkages between schools and employers. “We have been working hard on work-

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Municipal Meeting with Lee’s Summit The HBA is continuing to hold regular municipal meetings with city staff to discuss ongoing builder and development issues. The first quarter municipal meeting with the City of Lee’s Summit took place Monday, Feb. 12. City staff Ryan Elam and Mark Dunning introduced a new hire, Dan Harper, who is the new Assistant Director of Field Services. They also gave a code adoption update – their review of the 2018 IRC codes will begin shortly and their recommendations are not likely to reach City Council before September. A variety of inspection questions and feedback were discussed. The HBA brought forward a proposal for the city to allow third party inspections, which will be reviewed and vetted. The city is also working to roll out a new software program that will improve the inspection process.

Finally, new county regulations were reviewed that affect the permitting and inspections of public pools, including subdivision pools. Any questions regarding pools can be directed to Deb Sees with Jackson County Environmental Health.

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Come to the 70th Annual Greater Kansas City Home Show The original and largest KC Home Show is here! Kansas City’s not the same town it was in 1948 when the Home Builders Association sponsored the first Kansas City Home Show – houses are bigger and more energy efficient, and technology has changed the way we do nearly everything. There are some constants, however. A home is still the biggest asset most families will own. More importantly, it is where we raise our children, make our most treasured memories, and where we long to return after a hard day. The Greater Kansas City Home Show is still the premier place to shop for the best in home improvement, catch up on current decorating trends, and enjoy entertainment for the entire family. This year’s show combines new features with the high-quality talent and activities attendees have come to expect – plus hundreds of exhibitors showcasing innovative products and services to help homeowners get a jump on their spring home improvement projects.

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Headlining the 2018 Greater Kansas City Home Show is Jeff Lewis, star of Bravo’s hit TV show “Flipping Out.” Lewis is widely regarded as America’s most well-known house flipper through his role in this docu-series. After renovating his own properties for 20+ years, Jeff launched a design firm in 2009. Jeff Lewis Design is a full-service interior design firm specializing in design finish selections, furniture and accessories, as well as residential remodeling and new construction in Los Angeles and around the country.

Kansas City native Tamara Day, owner of Growing Days and the star of “Bargain Mansions” on DIY Network, will provide design tips and share what she’s learned from renovating homes.

If you haven’t had a chance to watch “Flipping Out”, we encourage you to find episodes on Bravo or a streaming service. More than strictly a design show, viewers get a glimpse into the lives of Jeff, the folks who work with him, and his clients. By turns humorous, suspenseful, and touching, “Flipping Out” will draw you into the world of Jeff Lewis. A general admission ticket allows you to hear Lewis’ presentations on either Saturday, March 24, at 2:00 p.m. or Sunday, March 25 at 11:00. Lewis is also hosting a special meet and greet with a photo op after each of his presentations for an additional cost.

• Presentations and an opportunity to meet Jeff Lewis, star of Bravo’s “Flipping Out.” • Strawberry Swing – Kansas City’s favorite makers fair will be a part of the Home Show. Shop dozens of local artisans to find unique items for your home. View the show map on page 7 to locate the Strawberry Swing vendors. • Friday Night Beer Tasting Tour – Purchase a beer tasting tour ticket and sample craft beers from Kansas City’s best local breweries while you’re at the Home Show from 3:30-7:30 p.m.on March 23. Tickets include admission and a commemorative glass — and are just $5 more than a General Admission ticket. • Kids Zone – Bring the kids and watch them play on the latest backyard playground equipment and engage in interactive activities happening all weekend long. See pg. 5 for Kids Zone entertainment. • Junior Design Star Challenge – This thought-provoking and educational interior design competition allows Kansas City metro area junior high and high school students to share their talents in an effort to win money and prizes. Read more about the competition on page 4. • KC MADE Competition – A contest among high school students in construction and manufacturing programs. See more details on page 4.

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Designer Tamara Day is a purveyor of the glam and cozy. Tamara’s sense of style and eye for what works has created an insatiable demand for her interior design expertise, furniture and décor. Tamara grew up on the Midwestern plains in Salina, Kansas. Her “do-it-yourself” skill set comes from considerable experience in renovating homes. One home in particular made Tamara the sought after designer and renovator she is today. While rescuing a home from foreclosure and neglect, the economy tanked, forcing Tamara to do a lot of the physical renovation work herself. To stay on budget, she went to estate sales and redesigned furniture to fit her vision for the house. Out of this experience, a new brand was born— Growing Days, Tamara’s interior design, furniture, décor and lifestyle business. On DIY Network’s “Bargain Mansions’, Tamara and her crew renovate big, old houses that she finds at bargain prices. While respecting the integrity and history of the homes, she integrates modern design, function and style to the space – perfect for today’s families. Get to know Tamara and learn some DIY do’s and don’ts from her experience renovating homes in Kansas City. She will be presenting on stage Sunday at 1:00 and 4:30 p.m.

Kansas City’s local design star, Jennifer Bertrand, will share both her beautiful approach to design and her positive approach to life with Home Show audiences. Owner of Bertrand Designs, Jennifer believes “great design should make you happy and make your life easier.” Jennifer will share her designs and provide insight into the newest home trends on the main stage every day during the Home Show. Best known as the winner of HGTV’s “Design Star,” Jennifer Bertrand drew more than 5 million viewers to her no-nonsense, accessible approach to making positive and impactful design changes without breaking the bank. Recently, Jennifer has appeared on Military Makeover and is a design advisor to the National Kitchen & Bath Association. As master of ceremonies on the main stage, Jennifer will share her contagious enthusiasm and creativity as well as tips and trends in design. Home show visitors will also see her work in one of the themed Tuff Sheds in the Backyard Oasis.

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Things Old, New and Re-purposed: RE: A long-time Home Show favorite, Restoration Emporium (RE:) returns to the vendor floor and to the stage. Store owners, Chrysy and Jeff Huff, offer unique home décor at their locations in the West Bottoms and at the Country Club Plaza. Offering Kansas City a beautiful selection of vintage, rustic, antique and chic home furnishings -- including Joanna Gaines’ own Magnolia Home Furniture and Accessories line – RE: is THE shopping destination for home accessories. Hear from Jeff and Chrysy as they share what’s up behind the scenes of RE: and the best ideas for using reclaimed materials in your projects.

Find Inspiration in Backyard Oasis As warm weather overcomes winter, you’ll be eager to enjoy your backyard again. Get inspired with special exhibits at the Greater Kansas City Home Show. Thanks to the generous cooperation of Tuff Shed, local landscapers will showcase their best outdoor designs around specially decorated buildings. Tuff Shed structures of various sizes and shapes will be decorated by local designers to show the wide variety of uses possible. Perhaps a She Shed with space for crafting or yoga; possibly a tricked out Man Cave with all the tools a guy could want; you may see an elegant potting shed; the kids may be entranced by a play house sized just for them; or, possibly, a tropical pool house. We can’t wait to see what the designers come up with!

Designing the outdoor space around these special structures will be: •

Stonehenge Landscape & Design – Led by Cyrus Dawson, our premier landscape sponsor will demonstrate the possibilities of a pool and grotto to Home Show visitors

2227 E Kansas City Road Olathe, KS

• Brummel Lawn & Landscape

Come try out our play sets, trampolines or basketball goals for yourself! We also offer birthday parties and community events.

• Hiatt Lawn & Landscape • Stonebridge Outdoor • KC Superior Designs • Custom Outdoor Solutions

What Else Can You Do at the Home Show? • You can sample local beers on Friday evening with a special ticket

Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair One of the midwest’s top indie craft fairs will be popping up at the Greater Kansas City Home Show. The very popular Strawberry Swing will bring 50 vendors to Bartle Hall. This is your chance to find something beautiful, unique and handmade in the spacious layout of the Home Show vendor floor. Choose from a wide selection of makers – needlework, hand-crafted soaps and lotions, pillows, artwork, jewelry, pottery, candles – so many we can’t list them all!

Check out our Pay-for-Play: Open play on our outdoor equipment. $2 per child every Tuesday and Thursday. Website: Swingsetskc.com

• You can get your picture taken in the Photo Bus • You can get food and drink at the Concession Stand, at Pub in the Park, or at the Food Trucks

Free Installation

• Your kids can enjoy the play area provided by Backyard Specialists in the Kids’ Zone

On a Thunder or Springfree Trampoline Coupon Code: HS2018 Offer Expires 4/15/2018

• You and the kids can see fun science experiments from Mad Scientist KC

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Meet the Builders of Tomorrow

Home Show Junior Design Challenge

The KC Manufacturing and Design Expo is a contest among high school students in construction and manufacturing programs. Students who enter the contest will display their woodworking and mixed wood/metalwork projects. A panel of judges will determine the award winners based on specific criteria. In addition to judgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; selections, home show visitors can vote for the Peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Choice Award. Winners will be announced on March 25 at noon.

The Home Builders Association is excited to announce the first Home Show Junior Design Challenge. This thought-provoking and educational interior design competition was open to Kansas City metro area junior high and high school students. Playing the role of interior designer, each student was asked to design a room for a teenage boy or girl who loves to read, has a creative side, loves Kansas City, and color. Semi-finalists in each age group will be invited to the Home Show where their designs will be presented on stage.

Appreciation goes to our KC MADE sponsors: Hunt Midwest, McCray Lumber & Millwork, and NBKC Bank. More than 35 projects from six schools will be on display. Come see these beautiful pieces created by talented young craftsmen and vote for your favorite.

The Home Builders Association is grateful for support from Forner-LaVoy Builders (construction of rooms), PPG (paint provider), High Definition Drywall (drywall) and Rew Materials (construction materials). The final on-site project will be judged by a panel of experts in the design field and one winner will be selected from each age group. The winner in each age group will be announced on Sunday, March 25. The grand prize winner will receive a $500 gift card and $500 cash.

From there, two finalists in each age group will be selected for a live challenge at the Greater Kansas City Home Show. Home show visitors will be able to watch these young designers in action as they create their rooms on the show floor.

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The Greater Kansas City Home Show Stage Schedule Friday, March 23 - Main Stage 4:00-5:00 pm

Annie Creates, Restoration Emporium “Budget Friendly Solutions for Your Home”

6:00 – 7:00 pm

Kathryn Grube

“How Color Impacts Your Brain” Combining her scientific background with hands-on design experience, Kathryn will explain how color can influence behavior and healing in your home.

7:00 pm

Junior Design Challenge Finalists Announced

Be there as finalists are announced for the live challenge at the Home Show. Home Show visitors will be able to watch these young designers in action as they create their rooms on the show floor on Saturday.

Saturday, March 24 – Main Stage 11:00 – 11:30 am

Donna Sagen, Container Creations

“Beautifying Your Home: Container Gardening 101”

Noon – 12:30 pm

Dustin Bates & Jen Bertrand

“Epoxy Countertops” Learn about the latest in countertop surfaces.

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Tamara Day & Ward Schraeder

“Father & Daughter: Demo-ing Our Way to Success” Learn how this duo went from rehabbing area houses to starring in “Bargain Mansions” on DIY Network. Tamara will share how they find the featured homes and how she balances rehabbing, filming a tv show, and family time.

2:00-3:00 pm

Jeff Lewis

Q&A with Jeff Lewis of Bravo’s Flipping Out This is your chance to ask Jeff everything you’ve always wanted to know about his design strategy, celebrity clients and the cast of characters that work with him.

3:30 – 4:00 pm

Sara Antin

“Animal Friendly Plants” members of the family.

4:00 – 4:30 pm

Chrysalyn & Jeff Huff, Restoration Emporium

“DIY Reclaimed Materials and Your Home”

4:30 – 5:30 pm

Tamara Day & Ward Schraeder

Listen as Sara explains how to choose the best plants for your home and the four-legged

Saturday, March 24 – Kids’ Zone Stage 11:00 – 11:30 am

Mad Science of Kansas City

“Fire and Ice” Introduce your child to the excitement of hands-on science as they also learn about chemical reactions.

11:30 am – noon

Ry Kincaid

“Songs and Stories for Kids (and Grown-ups, too)” Sing and dance along with Ry – we all need more music in our lives.

1:00 – 1:30 pm

Mad Science of Kansas City

“Fire and Ice”

1:30 – 2:00 pm

Ry Kincaid

“Songs and Stories for Kids (and Grown-ups, too)”

4:30 – 5:00 pm

Mad Science of Kansas City

“Fire and Ice”

Sunday, March 25 -- Main Stage 10:30 – 11 am

Rocktops

“Countertops 101”

11:00 am – 11:50 am

Jeff Lewis

11:50 am

Junior Design Challenge and KC MADE Winners Announcement

Meet the the winners of these exciting contests

1:30 pm – 2:30 am

Chrysalyn & Jeff Huff, Restoration Emporium

“DIY Reclaimed Materials and Your Home”

3:00 – 4:00 pm

Kathryn Grube

“How Color Impacts Your Brain” Combining her scientific background with hands-on design experience, Kathryn will explain how color can influence behavior and healing in your home.

Sunday, March 25 -- Kids’ Zone Stage 10:30 – 11:00 am

Mad Science of Kansas City

“Up, Up & Away”

11:30 am – noon

Ry Kincaid

“Songs and Stories for Kids (and Grown-ups, too)”

1:00 – 1:30 pm

Mad Science of Kansas City

“Up, Up & Away”

1:30 - 2:00 pm

Ry Kincaid

“Songs and Stories for Kids (and Grown-ups, too)”

3:30 – 4:00 pm

Mad Science of Kansas City

“Up, Up & Away”

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H&J Custom Home Builders, LLC John Caswell 105 E Battlefield Dr. Suite C Lone Jack, MO 64070 (815) 598-5085 KC Commercial Group Scott Johnson 15280 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, KS 66223 (913) 782-9292 KC Custom Homes Steve Froehlich 2845 NE Marywood Ct Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 (816) 564-5149 Market Square, LLC Mathew Taylor 221 W Lexington St. Ste # 400 Independence, MO 64050 (816) 836-2555 www.themarketsquaretownhomes.com

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Summit View Farms Development Group Bill Kenney PO Box 291 Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 (816) 529-5346 www.summitviewfarms.org Continued on page 20

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Permit Activity Slows During January Compared to the large increase in the number of home-building permits pulled overall during 2017, 2018 is starting a bit slower. January 2018 shows a 9 percent decrease in the number of permits pulled compared to January 2017. However, January permit activity is typically one of the slowest months of the year, so the Home Builders Association does not expect January’s low number to set the tone for 2018 permit activity overall. “One possible reason for the slow-down may be the shortage of labor,” said Josh Clark, executive vice president of the HBA. “The HBA has created a multi-pronged approach to address the shortage and we are excited to announce a partnership with Associated Builders and Contractors Heart of America Chapter and Workforce Partnership to provide training, which will address this skilled labor shortage.” Olathe, Kan., topped the list of area cities with the largest number of permits issued in January with 60. Other cities at the top of the January permitting list are: Kansas City, Mo. with 57 permits issued Blue Springs and Lenexa both at 34 permits issued Lee’s Summit with 26 permits issued Independence at 26 units permitted

January 2017

Residential Building Permit Statistics

Residential Building Permit Statistics JANUARY 2018 CASS COUNTY Archie Belton Cass County Cleveland Drexel Harrisonville Lake Winnebago Lee's Summit Peculiar Pleasant Hill Raymore Village of Loch Lloyd

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

Single MultiFamily Family Total Units^ Units% Units 0 14 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 2 4 0 24

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

0 14 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 2 4 0 24

S-F Units YTD

M-F Units YTD

Total Units YTD

0 14 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 2 4 0 24

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

0 14 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 2 4 0 24

3 1 0 37 7 0 1 0 0 7 56

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3 1 0 37 7 0 1 0 0 7 56

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3 1 0 37 7 0 1 0 0 7 56

34 0 4 0 0 21 5 0 2 24 2 0 0 92

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

34 0 4 0 0 21 5 0 2 24 2 0 0 92

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

34 0 4 0 0 21 5 0 2 24 2 0 0 92

20 6 0 14 10 2 0 52

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

20 6 0 14 10 2 0 52

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

20 6 0 14 10 2 0 52

0 0 2 5 3 2 34 0 1 60 19 10 0 11 13 1 161

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

0 0 2 5 3 2 34 0 1 60 19 10 0 11 13 1 161

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

0 0 2 5 3 2 34 0 1 60 19 10 0 11 13 1 161

Single MultiFamily Family Total Units^ Units% Units LEAVENWORTH COUNTY Basehor 7 0 7 Lansing 0 0 0 Leavenworth County 4 0 4 Leavenworth 0 0 0 Tonganoxie 4 0 4 15 0 15 WYANDOTTE COUNTY Bonner Springs Edwardsville KCK/Wyandotte Co MIAMI COUNTY Louisburg Miami County Osawatomie Paola Spring Hill Totals

S-F Units YTD

M-F Units YTD

Total Units YTD

7 0 4 0 4 15

0 0 0 0 0 0

7 0 4 0 4 15

0 0 11 11

0 0 0 0

0 0 11 11

0 0 0 0

0 0 11 11

1 3 0 1 0 5

0 0 0 0 0 0

1 3 0 1 0 5

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1 3 0 1 0 5

416

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

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 287 216 362 439 385 364 375 352 383 468 312 328

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

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

Annual Total

2,301

3,299

4,090

4,271

4,700

5,517

2017 2018 457 416 477 571 562 504 567 512 480 514 583 502 468 6,197

Comparison of Permits By Units Issued Year to Date

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

S-F Units 90 188 273 287 240 274 457 416

2011 - 2018 M-F Units 0 539 0 539 214 85 10 0

Total Units 90 727 273 826 454 359 467 416

^The Single Family number is units and includes both attached and detached units. %Multi-Family units are in buildings with 5 or more units. # Not available at time of report Permit information reflects the most recent data at time of publication. In order to ensure accurate recording of residential building permit statistics, the HBA may revise monthly and year-to-date figures when updated data is made available. Copyright 2018 Home Builders Assoc of Greater Kansas City. All rights reserved.

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The Hammer Out Hunger Challenge is officially underway.

The three teams met on March 1 for lunch (sponsored by Rosehill Gardens), a tour of the Harvesters facility, and a work session for sorting food. Jerry Ratway has done a tremendous job of organizing and invigorating the contest. We hear the rivalries have grown quite fierce between the team captains. Be ready to donate!

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