During the week of Jan. 29, more than 200,000 housing and design professionals from across the globe flocked to Las Vegas for the 10th annual Design & Construction Week (DCW) to attend a total of five building industry trade shows, including NAHB’s International Builders’ Show (IBS). With approximately 300 members in attendance, the KCHBA was well represented.
NAHB named the winners in its 10th annual Best of IBS Awards during IBS in Las Vegas last month. More than 400 contest entries were submitted. Decided on by a panel of 26 independent judges made up of industry and media representatives, these are the nine products that stood out.
With more than 700 affiliated state and local home builders associations and more than 140,000 members across the country, NAHB represents the interests of the nation’s housing professionals through advocacy, education and research.
Bonner Springs High School Wood Shop is finishing up another tiny home this year. This project gives students the opportunity to apply and learn trade skills in real time. Many KCHBA members have assisted in making this possible. Thank you to the following companies for donating supplies:
• McCray Lumber & Millwork – sheeting, siding and trim
• Century Roofing – all roofing materials
• PPG Paints – exterior paint
• Pella Products of KC – windows
• Henges – spray foam installation and product
Bonner Springs received a $2,000 grant from the Home Builders Charitable Foundation in fall of last year. These funds were used to install the electrical for the house.
Summit Homes has announced Zalman Kohen as their new Chief Executive Officer. Zalman previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer and joined Summit Homes in 2009. He will oversee all divisions of the Summit Homes organization, including sister company clover and hive. “My commitment is to help build on the legacy Fred started and take this organization to the next level,” said Zalman.
Fred Delibero is the founder of Summit Homes and has served as CEO since 2002, the same year he joined the KCHBA. Delibero was KCHBA president in 2013. He has previously been on the Board of Directors for the KCHBA and NAHB. Congratulations on retirement, Fred!
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Thursday, March 23 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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$15 for KCHBA Members | $30 for Non-Members
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Overland Park’s 2023 EDC Honors Luncheon recognizes businesses and leaders who have helped make Overland Park a nationally ranked city in which to live and work.
The KCHBA would like to thank the chamber for naming us to its Business Hall of Honor last month! We greatly appreciate our partnership in making OP a great place to live and work.
Thank you to Brian Rodrock of Rodrock Homes and Matt Adam of Matt Adam Development for accepting the honor on the KCHBA’s behalf.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the winners in its 10th annual Best of IBS Awards during the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas last month. The awards were presented during a ceremony on the final day of the show.
This year’s Best of IBS Awards received more than 400 entries. Decided by a panel of 26 independent judges made up of industry and media representatives, the awards were given to exhibitors with a product or line that shows the best combination of design, functionality and innovation, as well as its usefulness to consumers and/or home builders.
Door Stud by Door Stud LLC
thedoorstud.com
The Door Stud is a tool that revolutionizes how doors are handled, installed and re-installed. It integrates seamlessly with all door applications, interior or exterior doors, commercial or multifamily properties and national or international construction. The simplicity, cost, durability and ease of use of the product impressed the judges.
GE Profile UltraFast Combo with Ventless Heat Pump Technology by GE Appliances
geappliances.com/profile-laundry
This combination washer and dryer not only saves space, time and energy, it also eliminates the laundry-day hassle of waiting around for a load transfer. Offering the ability to wash and dry a large load in two hours, the GE Profile UltraFast Combo features GentleTemp Drying Technology that eliminates the need to hang dry delicate items. Its space- saving design and ventless technology mean that the UltraFast Combo can operate anywhere with a water hookup.
SPAN Drive by SPAN
span.io/drive
This electrical panel provides total home energy management. The SPAN Panel offers home intelligence to buyers and enables streamlined future electrification upgrades like EV chargers, heat pumps, solar and battery storage.
SPAN Drive - the company’s new Level 2 EV charger - leverages the intelligence of the SPAN Panel and brings fast (up to 48A) universal EV charging to any home with 200A electrical service, eliminating the need to increase service size for new homes and communities.
Overture Automated Indoor Air Quality System by Broan-NuTone
broan-nutone.com/en-us
Overture is a fully automated fresh air system, using sophisticated sensor technology to monitor a home’s indoor air quality. When it detects a rise in indoor air pollution caused by increased humidity, VOCs, smoke, carbon dioxide and small particles the system will automatically turn on the nearest ventilation fan to eliminate the pollutant while simultaneously bringing in fresh, clean air from outside. The whole system is easily set up and controlled from a mobile device.
BILT by BILT Inc. biltapp.com
The BILT app provides 3D interactive instructions from some of the world’s top brands. BILT includes tools required, parts included, and a time and manpower estimate for each project. Users can manipulate 3D images 360º for optimum view on a touchscreen, pinch to zoom in and out, and tap on a part for details.
BlueStar Dual Fuel Range by BlueStar
bluestarcooking.com
The Dual Fuel Range features the brand’s X8 burner, a fresh take on their iconic eight-point star-shaped burner, now in a sealed format. The X8 burners deliver up to 25,000 BTUs on every burner. It features an oversized true convection oven that provides even and consistent multi-rack cooking as well as an intuitive 7” full-colortouchscreencontrol.
HydAway Hydraulic Walls by HydAway Hydraulic Walls hydawaywalls.com
The HydAway doors and walls offer fully concealed hydraulic systems when closed for the cleanest, smoothest appearance. The HydAway feature offers a cushion close cylinder design. The cylinders reduce speed over the last few degrees of travel when closing, shutting more quietly.
Elevation Cable Rail by Barrette Outdoor Living
barretteoutdoorliving.com
RDI Elevation Rail comes in pre-assembled kits and requires no special tools or fasteners. This product features a patent pending OneTen built-in centralized system that eliminates the need to tension each cable individually. Its modern, industrial design offers a continuous top rail for both stair and level applications while its adjustable panels enable installation indoors or outdoors without obstructing views.
Mobile Carpenter Workshop Trailer by On-Site Building Solutions LLC on-sitebuildingsolutions.com
This self-contained mobile workshop can be housed in a residential garage or fits easily in a parking space. The trailer’s dimensions are: 15’ length x 7’ width x 6.5’ height. It has seven tool stations, each fitted with a vacuum valve and a dedicated receptacle. The vacuum is activated when the tool switch is turned on.
•Station 1: table saw
•Station 2: chop saw
•Station 3: track saw
•Station 4: router table
•Station 5: pocket hole drill
•Station 6: work / clamping table
•Station 7: auxiliary station
*on-board compressed air
More than 200,000 housing and design professionals from across the globe flocked to Las Vegas for the 10th annual Design & Construction Week (DCW), the co-location of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), and the three co-dated industry shows, the National Hardware Show (NHS), The International Surfaces Event (TISE) and the Las Vegas Winter Market. The five trade shows gave DCW attendees an opportunity to visit five industry trade events with just one badge.
This year’s show, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, boasted the highest attendance in DCW’s 10year history. DCW total attendance was comprised of nearly 70,000 IBS attendees and 40,000 KBIS attendees. DCW attendees visited more than 1,800 exhibitors showcasing the latest housing products across about one million net square feet of exhibit space. IBS exhibit space totaled more than 600,000 net square feet, where more than 1,300 exhibitors displayed the latest in building products and technology. In total, DCW drew nearly 110,000 attendees and nearly 2,000 exhibitors occupying more than one million square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibits.
IBS attendees could also take part in more than 100 education sessions led by experts on a wide range of industry topics.
KC’s Presence was Widespread
With about 300 KCHBA members at IBS, the association was well represented in Las Vegas. Cardinal Crest’s Joe Christensen served as a panelist in an education session called, “Don’t Make My Mistake: Builders Share Their Project Management Fails & Ways to Avoid Them.” You don’t get to the top of your game in construction without making a mistake or two, the speakers noted. Estimates and job costing goes wrong, change orders fail and teams experience communication breakdowns.
In this candid conversation, Joe and the other builder panelists shared the nitty-gritty of the lessons they’ve learned the hard way. Attendees walked away with actionable new strategies to ensure maximum profitability and productivity in all phases of the job.
You can listen to this recorded session and many others with your 2023 IBS registration. Head to buildersshow. com/Search/EducationEvents.aspx to view the full IBS Education Library.
Several members arrived in Las Vegas early for NAHB committee and subcommittee meetings. KCHBA had a strong presence with many members holding seats on NAHB committees and councils. (Note: if you sit on an NAHB committee and are not listed below, please let Kari@kchba.org know so we can add you next year).
KCHBA Leadership at NAHB:
• Single Family Builders Committee: Shawn Woods, Misty Hanson and Cole Griggs
• Design Committee: Justin Kerns and Brian Tebbenkamp
• Custom Home Builders Committee: Justin Kerns
• Land Development Committee: Shawn Woods
• Business Management & Information Technology Committee: Cole Griggs and Brian Tebbenkamp
• Construction Liability Risk Management & Building Materials Committee and PAC Trustee: Gary Kerns
• Missouri State Representative: Shawn Woods
Congratulations to our Award Winners
During IBS, NAHB named the recipients of the 17th annual NAHB/Builders Mutual Insurance Company Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) for their commitment to strong safety programs. These awards not only recognize efforts made in cutting-edge safety technology and leading jobsite safety programs, but also efforts in mental health programs and advocacy.
As the home building industry’s only award recognizing professionals who have made successful efforts to advance safety in the industry, the SAFE program honors various companies, state and local associations and individuals for their commitment to safety.
Congratulations to Summit Homes for being honored as the Single Family Builder Safety Program of the Year (Between 100 and 500 Home Starts Per Year)!
Congratulations is also due to 2023 KCHBA President Brian Tebbenkamp of Patriot Homes, for being named NAHB’s Region D Young Professional of the Year. NAHB’s Young Professional Award recognizes young building industry professionals that propel their career, advance in local, state and national NAHB associations, advocate for the home building industry, engage with peers and embed themselves as exceptional members of their communities.
Last, but not least, KCHBA Executive Vice President Will Ruder was also honored at IBS as the 2022 Local Executive Officer of the Year during NAHB’s Leadership Council Meeting.
Congratulations to these award winners! The KCHBA is proud to have such strong leadership to move the industry forward.
Mark your calendars: Next year, DCW will return to Las Vegas Feb. 27-29, 2024.
With more than 700 affiliated state and local home builders associations and more than 140,000 members across the country, NAHB represents the interests of the nation’s housing professionals through advocacy, education and research.
Taking the helm as NAHB’s Chairman of the Board for 2023 is Alicia Huey, a Birmingham, Ala. -based custom home builder with more than 30 years of experience in the home building industry. Huey founded AGH Homes, Inc. in 2000. In addition to building high-end custom homes for buyers on individual lots, AGH Homes has also built in several golf course communities.
Also moving up on the association’s leadership ladder is Carl Harris, a Wichita, Kan.-based small volume spec and custom home builder with more than 40 years of experience in the home building, remodeling and light commercial construction industry. He was elected as First Vice Chairman of the Board. As co-founder and vice president of
the Carl Harris Co., Inc. and managing partner of Harris Homes, Harris has built homes in many communities around the state of Kansas.
Buddy Hughes, a Lexington, N.C.based home builder and developer with more than 45 years of experience in the home building industry, was elected as Second Vice Chairman. Hughes in 1984 opened his own general contracting business, Hughes Construction, specializing in home building and light commercial construction.
Bill Owens joined the NAHB leadership ladder with his election as Third Vice Chairman of the Board. A Worthington, Ohiobased, remodeler and home builder with more than 40 years of experience in the residential construction industry, Owens is president of Owens Construction, a leading residential design/build firm in central Ohio.
American Royalty Property & Outdoor Developments LLC
Brennen Davis
30119 S. Lone Tree Rd. Harrisonville, MO 64701
816-809-6951
Asher Real Estate
James Asher
457 N. Winnebago Dr. Lake Winnebago, MO 64034
816-319-2525
www.asher-kc.com
CHES, Inc
Kevin Beau Hamilton
3125 Gillham Plaza Kansas City, MO 64109
816-463-0333
www.chesinc.org
Cochran Concrete, LLC
Steve Cochran
6404 N. Harrison St. Kansas City, MO 64118
816-436-6100
www.cochranconcretekc.com
Deano Tile
Dean Smith
419 Mesa Canyon Dr. Belton, MO 64012
816-419-4110
www.deanotile.com
Del Carmen Contracting
Edil Ramos
8705 E. 80th Terr. Raytown, MO 64138
816-745-7132
www.contractingdc.com
Guardian Asset Management
Elizabeth Martin
2300 Lincoln Hwy. Langhorne, PA 19047
816-527-7814
www.guardianassetmgt.com
Guttertech Enterprises LLC
Keith Garber 39953 Highway K Richmond, MO 64085
816-820-4909
Jamison Homes
Craig Jamison
P.O. Box 252
Platte City, MO 64079
913-205-7061
www.jamisonhomeskc.com
Malarkey Roofing Products
Katherine Wilson
2320 W. 84th St.
Leawood, KS 66206
800-545-1191
www.malarkeyroofing.com
Midland Marble & Granite
Joseph Howell
2077 NE Rice Rd.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64064-2142
816-257-2000
www.midlandmarble.com
Nicholes Neighbors
Edward Collins
4317 S. Cambridge St. Independence, MO 64055
816-799-7921
www.nicholesneighbors.org
Spectrim Homes, LLC
Gretchen Keeton 19070 Clare Rd. Gardner, KS 66030
816-256-0223
www.spectrimhomes.com
Upper Echelon
Michael Mast
195 Cox St.
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
913-417-3603
www.upperechelon.homes
My Fractional CXO, LLC
Ryan Christopher 15144 Sweet Briar Dr. Basehor, KS 66007
913-302-0869
AFFILIATE - Capitol Federal
Cynthia Anderson
PO Box 678
Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-0678
816-584-4179
www.capfed.com
AFFILIATE - Capitol Federal
Nic Hasselwander
PO Box 678
Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-0678
816-584-4162
www.capfed.com
AFFILIATE - MAVi
Lukas Udris
8302 Hedge Lane Terr., Ste A Shawnee, KS 66227
913-333-6296
www.getmavi.com
AFFILIATE - ProSource of Kansas City
Patty Sheeley
7240 W. Frontage Rd. Merriam, KS 66203
913-599-4488
www.prosourcewholesale.com/kansascitywest
AFFILIATE - Kenny’s Tile
Scott Hill
3303 Main St. Grandview, MO 64030-2239
816-765-0400 x1067
www.kennystile.com
AFFILIATE - Gale Homes II
Zach Gosselin
400 SW Longview Blvd., Suite 109
Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
816-765-9535
www.galehomebuilders.com
Thank you to the following KCHBA members for referring new members to the KCHBA in January!
Jake Shriver
Teague Lumber
Will Ruder
KCHBA
Joe Christensen
Cardinal Crest Homes
Ben Cerra
Ben Cerra Construction Inc.
Thad Snider
Roeser Homes
KOENIG Building + Restoration
Julie Cordell
Rocktops
Birkby Co.
As part of the incentives for bringing in a new member last year, members were entered into a raffle to win either a free parade entry (builders only) or a $1,500 credit toward an Elite Partner sponsorship (associates only). The Membership Committee is pleased to announce that Justin Pfeifer, Pfeifer Homes, has won a free spring Parade of Homes entry and Bruce Coffin, Sunflower Bank, has won the $1,500 credit toward the company’s Elite Partner sponsorship. Thank you to everyone who supported the KCHBA in 2022 by bringing in a new member company!
Will Ruder Executive Vice President will@kchba.org | 816-733-2216
Dawn Allen Director of Membership, Partnerships & Events dawn@kchba.org | 816-733-2241
Kelcee Allen
Parade of Homes / Artisan Home Tour Director & Digital Content Strategist kelcee@kchba.org | 816-733-2246
Kari English Senior Director of Communications & Strategy kari@kchba.org | 816-733-2213
Marcia Jurgens Vice President of Administration marcia@kchba.org | 816-733-2215
Paige Livingston Manager of Communications & Education paige@kchba.org | 816-733-2217
Courtney Reyes Director of Government Affairs & Workforce Development courtney@kchba.org | 816-733-2214
Jordynn Webster
Government Affairs & Workforce Development Manager kari@kchba.org | 816-733-2213
The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City
February 2023 | Volume 29 | Issue 2
Copyright 2023
Published by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City 600 E. 103 Street, Kansas City, MO 64131 | (816) 942-8800
Editor Kari English
Contributing Writer Paige Livingston
Graphics Kelcee Allen
2023 Executive Committee
President Brian Tebbenkamp
Vice President Dennis Shriver
Executive Vice President Will Ruder
Secretary / Treasurer Justin Pfeifer
Immediate Past President Tommy Bickimer
Associate Representative Misty Hanson
Past President Representative Bruce Rieke
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For more information, visit KCHBA.org
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Western Chandelier Company
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North American Savings Bank
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Richard Mather Builders, Inc.
1973
Steve Foley Construction Co., Inc.
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Woods Custom Homes LLC
1977
Hensler Homes, Inc.
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The Hayes Company
Jim Tharp Builder, Inc.
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Martens Family Enterprises, Inc.
Robert Montgomery Homes, Inc.
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Suma Design & Construction Co., Inc.
SAB Homes, Inc.
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Gordon Energy & Drainage
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Century Roofing
Clay County Savings Bank 2001 EPIC Landscape 2004
Spire
Bovard Insurance Group
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Cedar Creek Development Co., Inc.
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Construction & Planning Services, Inc. 2013
PCDI Homes 2014
Buckley Roofing & Stucco
PPG Paints
Glueck Development, LLC Jim’s Disposal Service RAM Metal Products 2015
Pro Builders since 1994, LLC Country Club Bank
2016 Fidelity Bank
Huber Engineered Woods, LLC
Kansas Land Management, LLC
Landmarketing, Inc.
Better Homes & Gardens
Kansas City Homes
2017
CoreFirst Bank & Trust
2018
Kansas City Homes & Style
2019
Academy Bank
2021
Century Homes, Inc.
Accessibility Remodeling LLC
Simplex Inc.
2022
Aspen Foundations LLC
The Collective at Compass
LandRock Signature Homes, LLC
Longwire Red Brick Building Co.
March 9: Par-Tee-Hearty for BUILD-PAC
March 15: Navigating Interest Rates in 2023 Panel, hosted by Associates Council
March 21: How to Build a Referral Base, hosted by Young Professionals
March 23: Education Event & Stock the Bash, hosted by Professional Women in Building
March 27 - April 1: Foundations for the Future
March 28 - April 1: Parade of Playhouses
March 28 - April 1: KC MADE
April 1: Student & Industry Luncheon
April 7: Professional Women in Building New Member Cocktails & Conversation
New home starts for the month of January fell to a level of 173 units, a 24 percent decline from December 2022’s total, according to statistics compiled by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA). The lower permit activity in January is consistent with the housing forecast presented earlier in January by the KCHBA, which indicated that new-home starts are low due to the Federal Reserve’s dramatic increase of interest rates, making
Kansas City, Mo., begins 2023 at the top of the list for highest-permitting cities with 29 single-family units. Overland Park ranked second with 24 units, followed by Olathe with 16 permits issued. Rounding out the top five are Belton with 13 permits and Liberty with 11 permits issued in January.
DIAMOND
Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling
Ferguson
PLATINUM
First Federal Bank of KC
Kansas Gas Service
McCray Lumber
Nebraska Furniture Mart
SVB Wood Floors
GOLD
Bovard Insurance Group
Builders FirstSource
Capitol Federal
CrossFirst Bank
Fasone & Partners
Fidelity Bank
High Definition Drywall
K&E Flatwork
Kitchens & Baths by Briggs
Morgan-Wightman Supply Company
NBKC
Northcraft Flooring & Design
Owen Lumber
Phelps Engineering
Rew Materials
Rocktops Granite & Stone Fabrication
Star Companies
Sun Lumber Company
Sunflower Bank / Guardian Mortgage
United Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, Inc.
SILVER
Denizen
Henges Insulation
Kenny’s Tile
North American Savings Bank
Pacific Mutual Door & Window
PPG Paints
Schlagel
Shamrock Cabinet
Spire
Teague Lumber
Wilson Lighting
BRONZE
Commerce Bank
Complete Home Concepts
Hermes Landscaping
Locks & Pulls
Pella Products of Kansas City
ProSource
Raynor Garage Door
Real Estate Book & New Home Guide / DesignKC
ReeceNichols
SAPPHIRE
Bank of Blue Valley
Behr Paint Company
Canaan Stone Works (CSW)
First American Title Offerpad
Royals Roofscapes
Schlage Locks / Allegion
Surface Center Interiors (SCI)
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Comparison of Single Family Building Units for Greater Kansas City
(Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte Counties)
Comparison of Permits By Units Issued Year to Date 2016 - 2023
^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 2023 Home Builders Assoc of Greater Kansas City. All rights reserved.
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Bid on a playhouse for your backyard! Playhouses will be auctioned off to the highest bidder and the proceeds will benefit Science City. Playhouses on display outside Science City in Haverty Family Yards at Union Station.
View wood and metal projects built by local high school students in construction programs. Projects can range from an end table to a bed frame. Vote for your favorite to win the People’s Choice award. Must purchase a ticket to Science City to view projects.
Playhouses and KC MADE projects on display during Science City operating hours.
