Building Business News May 2023

Path for the Next Generation

COVER STORY

12 Path for the Next Generation

The need for a skilled and capable workforce to meet our nation’s housing demand is an everpresent concern of home builders and associates. Jackson Steen is a graduating high school senior and a student pursuing a career in the skilled trades.

8 Spring Parade Comes to a Close

The Spring 2023 Parade of Homes ended on May 14. More than 300 new construction homes were open to the public for viewing at no cost. Over 300 guests attended the Parade Awards Ceremony and the KCHBA Young Professionals and Professional Women in Building hosted another sold out Parade Bus Tour.

17 Remodelers: Growth Expected in 2023, But at a Slower Pace

According to a nationwide survey of residential remodeling companies, NAHB believes the remodeling industry will experience growth in 2023, but at a slower pace than in 2022.

PCDI Homes Supports Ready for Good

Ready for Good is a nonprofit social enterprise furniture store in Lawrence, Kan. Its mission is to provide support to homeless youth and those making the difficult transition to adulthood while growing up in the foster care or juvenile justice system. All furniture sales support Ready for Good’s ability to provide work experience, job readiness training, life skills workshops and mentorship.

PCDI Homes builds near Ready for Good’s brick and mortar store. Sarah St. Peter, owner, wanted to spotlight Ready for Good’s mission in PCDI’s entry on the Spring Parade of Homes. Tour #336 in Basehor, Kan. is currently staged with numerous furniture pieces provided from the store. The homebuyer will have the opportunity to keep the Ready for Good furniture, as PCDI is gifting them $15,000 to purchase their favorite furniture pieces currently staged within the home.

“I have a passion for supporting the development of teens and young adults as they are our future,” said St. Peter. Ready for Good provides an amazing opportunity for these youth to gain many different

skills and also confidence, pride and self-worth. To be able to support a non-profit dedicated to at-risk youth by showcasing their furniture is an honor.”

Ready for Good hires, trains and mentors eight youths every quarter. The store is located at 708 Connecticut St., Lawrence, KS 66044. For more information visit readyforgood.com.

KCHBA Builders Offer Their Expertise for New Construction Panel

Taking Care of Business hosted a New Construction Expert Panel on April 18 at the KU Edwards Campus. This event was geared toward educating real estate agents on navigating the complexities and pitfalls of new home construction. Panelists included KCHBA builder members Bruce Rieke (B.L. Rieke Custom Home Builders), Jeff Gifford and Brian Patenaude (Rodrock Homes), Jerry Kelso (Don Julian Builders) and Joe Christensen (Cardinal Crest Homes). Visit tcbkc.com for more information on upcoming events for real estate agents.

Weichert, Realtors - Welch & Company Recognized as Top Performing Affiliate Office in the Country

Out of over 370 offices in the country, Weichert, Realtors – Welch & Company has been recognized as the nation’s top-producing Weichert franchised office for 2022, earning the Pinnacle Office Award from national franchisor Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. for the second time in the last three years. This award is presented annually to the top-producing franchised office in the country based on gross commission income earned over the past calendar year.

“We are extremely proud of our entire team for making this award possible,” Broker/Owners Kent Welch and

Cory Stewart said in a joint statement. “Our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure our clients are receiving superior service. We’re proud to see all their hard work be recognized with this prestigious award.”

Hakes Brothers to Start Building in Kansas City

Hakes Brothers, a new home builder based in Las Cruces, N.M., announced its expansion into the Kansas City area in April. This initial launch includes a new home development at The Branches in Leavenworth, Kan. and GrayHawk in Basehor, Kan., “Kansas City has been so welcoming, and we look forward to sharing the Hakes Brothers’ new home experience with this area. Along with building beautiful homes that fit the family budget, our team’s top priority is customer service,” stated Chris Hakes, division president for Hakes Brothers.

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KCHBA Promotes Careers in Construction at Build My Future

More than 500 students interested in careers in construction attended Build My Future in Topeka last month where they spent the day learning about different trades through interactive activities and booths. Activities included a virtual reality painting, welding, tiling, cabinet making, moving a cone with a forklift and more.

“This is the first Build My Future in the state of Kansas,” said Will Ruder, executive vice president of the KCHBA. “It’s an opportunity for young people to come be exposed to a myriad of different things, opportunities that are available to them in the skilled trades. Building things using their hands in order to add to their communities, to their economies, and as well as their own personal fortunes.”

The KC-area schools that attended Build My Future were Bonner

Springs High School, Northland Career Center and Excelsior Springs. KCHBA members who participated with interactive exhibits or booths were Summit Homes, Clover & Hive, Kansas Gas, NARI and Kansas Builders Insurance Group.

Started in Springfield, Mo., in 2019, Build My Future is an opportunity to show high school students the potential career opportunities in the industry and shed light on meaningful and good paying jobs available. Last year, the Topeka Area Building Association approached the KCHBA to see if it would be interested in partnering with them on a Kansas Build My Future. KCHBA is proud to have partnered with TABA on this event.

The New Home Experts In HVAC

Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling knows how important the comfort and security of your home is to you and your family. So when you choose us for any heating and cooling services, we will do whatever it takes to make sure you are receiving the highest quality workmanship and the most professional customer service possible.

Spring Parade Comes to a Close

The 2023 Spring Parade of Homes ended on May 14. More than 300 new construction homes produced by 117 builders located in 157 communities were open to the public throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. Thank you again to our 2023 Parade of Homes presenting sponsor, Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling.

Parade Winners Celebrate in the Northland

KCHBA members celebrated the spring Parade award winners at the View at Briarcliff on Wednesday, May 3. This award season saw 189 contest entries. Pick of the Parade recipients are judged based on the quality of materials used, workmanship and overall construction. Distinctive Plan and Design award winners are recognized for outstanding interior design and architecture. Winners are determined based on furnishings, accessories, functionality and curb appeal of the homes. The KCHBA hosted teams comprised of 35 industry professionals from across the Midwest on April 27 and 28 to evaluate the entries.

Emcees for the evening included the following KCHBA committee and council members: Brian Tebbenkamp (KCHBA 2023 President), Bryan Keller (Parade Committee, chair), Bill Regan (Foundation Committee, chair), Michelle Schneider (Foundation Committee, co-chair) and Sean Flandermeyer (Builder Committee, chair). Special guests included Dave Pfortmiller, Construction Trades Instructor at Olathe Advanced Technical Center. Pfortmiller spoke on the Home Builders Institute (HBI) curriculum and how it’s preparing students for careers in home building. For a full list of the winners, visit kchba.org/kc-paradeof-homes/winners. For awards ceremony photos, head to the KCHBA Facebook page.

Another Successful Parade Bus Tour

The KCHBA Young Professionals and Professional Women in Building celebrated Cinco De Mayo with another sold out Parade bus tour. Over 80 attendees enjoyed a fiesta inspired lunch before departing on two tour buses. Guests had the opportunity to view six homes on the Parade. Participating builders included Rodrock Homes, Gary Kerns Homebuilders, Inspired Homes and J&B Custom Homes. Thank you to the following sponsors: Canaan Stone Works (CSW), Regions Bank, Spire, Schlage and PPG Paints.

Casino Night Raises Over $2,500 for YP Education

The Young Professionals (YPs) and new KCHBA members gathered for food, drinks and raffle prizes at the first annual casino night fundraiser. Supporting future YP education initiatives and events, people had the opportunity to play Texas Hold “Em poker and roulette.

There was a three way split for the poker tournament between Maddy Carver of Ferguson, Brett Fearing of Aubry Enterprises and Kris Powell of Marsh McLennan Agency.

Giveaways included a 65” Viseo TV, a Tom’s Town Distillery Tour and gift cards to Topgolf and Cheesecake Factory. More than 60 KCHBA members attended.

FOCUS ON WORKFORCE

The need for a skilled and capable workforce to meet our nation’s housing demand is an ever-present concern of home builders and associates. Despite competitive pay, the building industry continues to experience labor shortages. In a recent survey of NAHB members, 73 percent of respondents reported the availability and cost of workers is one of the most significant challenges builders are facing in 2023. This translates into higher housing costs, increased home prices, difficulty completing projects on time and lower economic growth.

According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), released in May 2022, half of construction payroll workers earn more than $54,540 and the top 25 percent make at least $77,030. In comparison, the U.S. median wage is $46,310 with the top 25 percent making at least $73,460.

Path for the Next Generation

Jackson Steen is a graduating high school senior. Since the beginning of his junior year, Steen has spent four days a week participating in the Construction Trades program through Olathe Advanced Technical Center (OATC). This program teaches students the skills necessary to remodel, repair and maintain a home.

“I’ve enjoyed everything about [the program],” said Steen. Despite having some family history in the skilled trades, Steen wasn’t exactly sure on what he wanted to do. “[The program] gives you so many opportunities… I walked into it with an open mind.” And he quickly recognized the value of the mentors and teachers available in the skilled trades. “No matter what path you want to head down, they can help you,” said Steen.

Steen’s experiences in the program have been wide ranging. He contributed to the building of the OATC playhouses for the 2022 and 2023 Parade of Playhouses. “We learned a lot of problem-solving skills,” Steen commented, reflecting on the construction process. The students took ownership of the playhouse vision from start to finish, beginning with mockup drawings to painting on the final touches.

Since January, Steen has been working an on-site internship with Bickimer Homes. Bickimer Homes has been a longtime supporter of KCHBA workforce development efforts, participating in the first Parade of Playhouses in 2019, becoming the presenting sponsor of the event in 2020 and sponsoring OATC’s 2023 playhouse entry. CEO Tommy Bickimer has experienced firsthand how the lack of workforce can impact housing. “There is a huge labor shortage in our industry. And it’s getting worse every year,” said Bickimer. He has recently experienced timelines that used to take seven months extend to over a year, the biggest reason for this being a lack of qualified workforce. “I really appreciate the KCHBA’s push on workforce development and the partnerships we have with local trade schools. They’re invaluable. Anything we can do to help further these kids along on their path, we’re going to do it,” said Bickimer. “I encourage not only builders, but every trade partner, to get involved in workforce development. It’s vital for the future.”

Steen arrives at the Bickimer Homes jobsite at 7:00 a.m. four days a week ready to work. He enjoys how there is something new to learn and do every day. “There may be times I’m framing a basement. Other days I’m cleaning up neighborhoods and making sure the house looks presentable to those looking to buy a home.” Steen has

OATC students have participated in the Parade of Playhouses since 2020. Pictured here is the 2023 train playhouse that was on display at Union Station and up for auction to benefit Science City earlier this year.

gotten to work alongside the project managers and other skilled trade workers. One of Bickimer’s Parade homes was in framing stage when Steen began his internship. He was able to interact with the home at each stage of construction moving forward, from the rough-in mechanicals to getting the house finished and ready to be judged for the Parade of Homes contests. Bickimer and Steen both agree the firsthand experience of participating in the homebuilding process provides invaluable knowledge and experience in addition to any formal classroom education.

Upon graduation, Steen has decided to attend Pitt State and is looking forward to enrolling in the Construction Management program. He was impressed by the program and received multiple scholarships, including a KCHBA Workforce Development scholastic scholarship. “I think there’s a ton of opportunity; you can be out in the field or behind a desk. With the amount of variety [in jobs], there’s also a lot of money to be made,” said Steen.

Get Involved

Looking to get involved? The KCHBA Workforce Development Committee assists with efforts to alleviate the labor shortage in the residential construction industry. The group has implemented a multi-pronged approach to promote careers in home building not only to students but anyone looking to make a career change or enhance their skill set. Visit kchomework.com, contact Courtney@ kchba.org or call the office at 816.942.8800 for more information.

Steen (middle) was interviewed by KCTV5 along with OATC Construction Trades Instructor David Pfortmiller (right) during the 2023 Foundations for the Future week.

Bickimer Homes Enclave floorplan, 2023 Spring Parade of Homes tour #234

KCHBA Cares: Mental Health Awareness Week

The KCHBA strongly believes your mental health is just as important as your physical health. In an effort to promote mental health awareness and action, the KCHBA is participating in Mental Health Awareness Week, May 1519 with May 18 being Mental Health Action Day.

This week will focus on taking care of yourself and those around you, particularly in the workplace. There is a stigma surrounding mental health, which includes negative attitudes and beliefs about a person due to a specific characteristic, such as mental illness. It often comes from a place of fear and misunderstanding.

Stigmas can cause someone’s condition to worsen due to: avoidance – delaying or refusing treatment due to shame or hopelessness exclusion; social rejection or strained relationships due to lack of understanding discrimination;

You can reduce the stigma surrounding mental health by: Talk openly about mental health

Know the facts - educate yourself and others to be a part of the solution

Think before you speak – your words matter and can have lasting effects

Show compassion for those with mental illness

Don’t hide your experiences - you’d be surprised who else you know who has also struggled

Don’t harbor self stigma - choose courage over shame

Each day of Mental Health Awareness week, the KCHBA will post information and resources for you to use/share to support your own mental health as well as the mental health of those around you. Follow along on the KCHBA’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Please like/share these posts because our mental health is just as important as our physical health!

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, the Missouri 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has launched a new website: www.missouri988.org. The site provides information for anyone who is experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use challenge.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Please Welcome the Newest KCHBA Staff Member:

Sheryl Drane

The KCHBA is happy to announce a new staff member, Sheryl Drane! Sheryl’s position is Assistant to the Executive Vice President and she will likely be the first face you see when you walk into the office.

Sheryl brings expertise in membership from KBIG, where she was a membership coordinator for seven years. Originally from Topeka, Sheryl moved to Kansas City in 2021 to be closer to family and grandchildren. Sheryl enjoys playing golf and rooting on the K-State Wildcats in all sports, but especially as a football season ticket holder.

We are excited to have Sheryl be part of the KCHBA team! She can be reached at Sheryl@kchba.org or 816-733-2221.

Builders Committee Holds Quarterly Meeting

On April 5, the KCHBA Builders Committee held its first meeting of 2023. The topic of discussion covered different approaches for chart of accounts and accounting best practices for builders.

The next meeting will be held Wednesday, June 21, 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the KCHBA office. All builders, remodelers and developers are encouraged to attend. RSVP at members.kchba.org/calendar.

New Members

Harris Wood Products

Bart Harris

13142 NW County Rd. 10502

Amsterdam, MO 64723

816-665-8470

www.harriscabinetdesign.com

Aubry Enterprises

Brett Fearing

6036 Metcalf Ave.

Overland Park, KS 66202

913-961-6389

Rausch Coleman Homes Land and Development Divison

Brian O’Banion

10000 Marshall Dr.

Lenexa, KS 66215

913-433-0514

www.rauschcolemanhomes.com

Aquatic Consultants

Curt Straub

P.O. Box 9254

Shawnee Mission, KS 66201

913-362-3332

www.aquaticconsultantsinc.us

Banner Garage

Ed Jenkins

22520 W. 75th St.

Shawnee, KS 66227

913-353-9800

www.bannergarageKC.com

Silverton Mortgage

Jake Heiserman

1157 SE Oldham Pkwy.

Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

816-601-4818

www.silvertonmortgage.com

Redstone Homes, Inc.

Jim Kostusik

P.O. Box 24283

Overland Park, KS 66283

913-915-6342

United Fidelity Funding

Kerrie Coggins-Beller

8700 State Line Rd., Suite 340

Leawood, KS 66206

913-908-5391

www.uffexpress.com/kansas-city /kcogginsbeller

Marsh McLennan Agency

Kris Powell

7015 College Blvd., Suite 400

Overland Park, KS 66211 913-991-2818

www.marshmma.com

Xtreme Exteriors

Lauren Sheets

21957 W 83rd St. Shawnee, KS 66227

913-745-4284

www.xtremeexteriors.com

Ready Set Hang

Reece Hale

11900 W 87th St., Ste. 128 Lenexa, KS 66215

866-738-4264

www.sethang.com

Equity Bank, NA

Ronan Sramek

8880 W. 151st St. Overland Park, KS 66221

913-323-9325

www.equitybank.com

Alaskan Copper & Brass Company

Steven Watson

1840 Dornoch Ct. San Diego, CA 92154-7225

www.alaskancopper.com

AFFILIATE

Ferguson

David Reid

9301 Rosehill Rd.

Lenexa, KS 66215-3762

913-752-5660

www.ferguson.com

AFFILIATE

Engel & Völkers Kansas City

Stacy Steffen

5255 W. 116th Place

Leawood, KS 66211

913-900-0001

www.kansascity.evrealestate.com

KCHBA Members Referrals

Thank you to the following KCHBA members for referring new members to the association in March!

Tim Tucker

Phelps Engineering

Saul Ellis

Saul Ellis and Company, Inc.

Brenda Saunders

Wiechert, Realtors Welch & Company

KBIG

Willis Custom Homes

Graham Power

CSW

Stephanie Bulcock

The Collective at Compass

Steve Brattin

SVB Wood Floors

Remodelers: Growth Expected in 2023, But at a Slower Pace

Remodeling companies control when they enter or exit the industry, but their financial performance is intrinsically linked to external factors, such as the number and size of their competitors, ease and availability of credit and inputs, or the bargaining power of their customers and suppliers. For this reason, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) periodically conducts the Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study – a nationwide survey of residential remodeling companies designed to produce profitability benchmarks for that segment of the construction industry.

The 2023 edition of the study shows remodelers’ gross and net profit margins both dropping between 2018 and 2021. On average, they reported $1.9 million in revenue for fiscal year 2021, of which $1.4 million (75.1 percent) was spent on cost of sales (e.g., labor, material, and trade contractor costs as well as direct costs for single-family construction) and another $389,000 (20.3 percent) on operating expenses (e.g., general and administrative, finance, and S&M expenses, owner’s compensation). As a result, remodelers’ average gross profit margin for 2021 was 24.9%, with a net margin before taxes of 4.7 percent.

“With all the challenges remodelers face right now with labor shortages, product lead times, higher prices, regulations and such, I think not having the education to know how to navigate all we deal with really hampers the success and profitability of otherwise good remodeling businesses,” said Mike Pressgrove, owner of PDQ Construction in Topeka, Kan., and Chairman-elect of NAHB’s Remodelers Council.

“HBAs have the resources to direct members to all of NAHB’s education materials and courses to help them not only navigate and survive all of the obstacles that we run into, but thrive when others struggle,” Pressgrove continued. “Not only can they help with the education, but being a member means you have other members that have and are going through the same things. It has always amazed me how willing fellow members are to help with their knowledge and past experiences. This happens at all levels, local, state and national.”

NAHB believes the remodeling industry will experience growth in 2023, but at a slower pace than in 2022. NAHB estimates a 5 percent gain in 2023 for remodelers and a 4 percent increase in 2024.

Photo by: CC Photography for James Engle Custom Homes

Foundations for the Future 2023

The KCHBA and its members recognize the importance of promoting the variety of rewarding careers available in residential construction and assisting local non-profit organizations that build communities. Foundations for the Future Week is an opportunity to support both missions. The most recent annual event took place March 28-April 1 at Union Station in downtown Kansas City, Mo. Foundations for the Future Week is comprised of the Parade of Playhouses, KC Manufacturing and Design Expo (KC MADE) competition and the Student & Industry Luncheon.

Seven area schools participated this year, including Basehor-Linwood High School, Independence School District, Liberty High School, Northland Career Center, Olathe Advanced Technical Center and Paola High School. Each school built a playhous to be displayed outside Union Station. Playhouse themes included a two story-garage “fungalow”, a historic schoolhouse, John Deere barn, Alice in Wonderland house with a detached garage, camper and a train. Local realtors hosted “open houses” for the playhouses and many KCHBA members donated materials. The public had the opportunity via online auction to bid on each playhouse and take one home for themselves. All auction proceeds benefitted Science City at Union Station. Thank you to

Ashner Construction and Bodine-Ashner Builders for once again sponsoring this year’s Parade of Playhouses.

KC MADE is a contest among high school students (grades 9-12) in construction and manufacturing programs. Projects are displayed within Science City during Foundations for the Future Week. Students are not limited in scope, having the freedom to enter everything from a tiny house to a dining room table. This year’s competition was the largest one to date, with 23 projects built by students from six schools.

Foundations for the Future Week is concluded with the Student and Industry Luncheon. Thank you to McCray Lumber and Millwork for sponsoring this event. The Student and Industry Luncheon brings students, their parents and educational leaders together to make connections and speak directly with professionals in the home-building industry. Several KCHBA members volunteered their time and provided activities for the students to participate in learning firsthand about different sectors of the construction industry. Thank you to the following companies:

Arrow Circle Electric (electrical activity), SVB Wood Floors (flooring activity), Construction Planning & Services (framing activity), Ashlar Homes (plot plan activity) and Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling (HVAC activity).

Basehor-Linwood 2023 Parade of Playhouses

2023 Student and Industry Luncheon: students and educators.

OATC 2023 Parade of Playhouses

Winners of the KC MADE competition and the Parade of Playhouses are also announced during this time. KC MADE first, second and third place winners all received school grants ($1,000, $750 and $500), power tools and a plaque. Congratulations to the following:

Parade of Playhouses

Pick of the Parade – Paola High School, John Deere Barn

Best in Innovation – Northland Career Center, Camper Best in Craftsmanship – Basehor-Linwood High School, Two-Story with Garage

KC MADE

Showmanship - Kevin G. from Wyandotte High School, oak nightstand

People’s Choice - Hayden B. from Liberty High School, coffee table with display

First Overall – Jed T. from Shawnee Mission West High School, gaming table

Second Overall – Gunnar N. from Shawnee Mission West High School, poker table

Third Overall – Nicholas S. from Liberty High School, storage cabinet

Go to tinyurl.com/FFTF2023 for a full list of the 2023 Parade of Playhouses and KC MADE winners. Visit the KCHBA Facebook page (@kansascityhba) for photos of all Foundations for the Future events. Thank you to all the students who participated along with the educators and industry leaders involved in making this year’s Foundations for the Future Week a success!

KCHBA Staff

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

Sheryl Drane Assistant to the Executive Vice President sheryl@kchba.org | 816-733-2221

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

May 2023 | Volume 29 | Issue 5

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Published by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City 600 E. 103 Street, Kansas City, MO 64131 | (816) 942-8800

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Member Anniversaries

1973

Rensen House of Lights

1978

Henges Insulation

Complete Home Concepts, Inc.

1979

Holthaus Building, Inc.

1983

Bickimer Homes

1984

Schlagel

1986

Geiger Ready Mix Co., Inc.

1987

ReeceNichols

1989

Extraordinary Homes

1994

Hunt Midwest Real Estate Development, Inc.

1998

Pollard & Associates

1999

Freeman Custom Homes

2001

KC Pumpman, LLC

2003

Cecil & Ray Homes Inc

2009

Pyramid Roofing Company Inc.

Harrison Baker Insulation, LLC

Homoly Signature Homes

Premier Foundations, LLC

2010

Bryant-Ratliff Building, Inc.

2011

Kitchens & Baths by Briggs

Maples Construction Co. Inc

Robertson Construction LLC

SRS Design, LLC

2012

Williams Insulation & Gutters, A

TruTeam Company

Ted’s Trash Service, Inc

2013

Arvest Bank

2014

High Definition Drywall

2015

31-W Insulation Company, Inc.

2016

Next to Nature Landscape, LLC

PJB Construction, LLC DBA Legacy

Homes of KC

KC Lift & Elevator

2017

Reed Fuller Construction, Inc

CMP Construction

2019

Foundation King

2020

Woodworth Law Firm

Luke Kush Corporation

2021

Briggs Traditional Turf Farm, Inc.

LC Briggs Turf Farm, LLC

Extreme Builders

AEL, Inc. dba Access Elevator & Lifts, Inc.

2022

Kansas Spray Foam Insulation LLC

Bash & Co./ Sotheby’s International Realty

Robert Kelly Insurance Agency, Inc.

KC Outdoor Structure

Takeoff Drone Productions LLC

Fund That Flip

First Option Bank

First Space KC

Upcoming Events

May 15-21

Mental Health Awareness Week

May 16-18

Lowe’s Pro Exclusive KCHBA Member Events

May 19

New KCPWB Member Cocktails & Conversation

May 23

KCPWB Philanthropy Event benefitting Dress for Success

June 6-10

NAHB Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C.

June 7

Contractor Code Credit Education (4 hours)

June 15

KCHBA Golf Tournament Scramble hosted by Associates Council

Go to members.kchba.org/calendar for the most up to date event information and to register.

Local Home Building Activity NationalBeatsTrends

March 2023 residential permit statistics indicate an increase over February 2023, according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City’s (KCHBA) monthly Residential Building Permit Statistics report. The 352 single-family permits issued in March is more than double the number of permits issued in February (145) and brings the year’s first quarter total to 670 single-family units.

Nationally, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that single family permits were down in March but only by 0.8 percent. NAHB cites stabilizing mortgage rates and limited existing inventory as helping to offset stubbornly high construction costs, building labor shortages and tightening credit conditions.

“As anticipated, construction activity is rising in order to meet elevated demand for new homes in a historically low inventory environment,” said Will Ruder, executive vice president of the KCHBA. “Newly built homes make up a much larger percentage of active listings in the Kansas City market than the historical average. With tight inventories of existing homes and more anticipated growth and investment in the metro, it is more important than ever that local policymakers come to the table to help ease the administrative supply-constraints that slow the production and increase the buyers’ costs of new homes.”

Comparing single-family permits on a county-by-county basis for the first quarter of 2023, Johnson County has issued the most with 258 single-family permits, while Platte and Jackson counties reported nearly the same number at 112 and 115, respectively. Top permitting cities in the first quarter were Kansas City, Olathe and Overland Park.

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

THE ESSENTIAL STRENGTH OF FIBERGLASS

Residential Building Permit Statistics

Residential Building Permit Statistics March 2023

MARCH 2023

Comparison of Single Family Building Units for Greater Kansas City

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.

JACKSON COUNTY

(Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte Counties)

KCPWB Philanthropy Event benefiting Dress for Success

TUESDAY, MAY 23 | 4:306:30 PM

SCI Surfaces

12800 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee, KS 66216

Cost Please bring donations for DRESS FOR SUCCESS!

Dress for Success provides each client with professional attire to secure employment, but we are about much more than simply a new outfit. Besides physically equipping the client with apparel and accessories, our programs furnish her with a confidence that she carries forever and the knowledge that she can actively define her life, the direction she takes and what success means to her.

Many clients go directly to an interview, so please ensure that all items donated are clean (freshly dry-cleaned or laundered, ironed as needed), in the current season, not more than 5 years old, and suitable for wearing to job interviews. Clothing should be brought on hangers. Thanks!

To RSVP and to learn more about acceptable donations please visit members.kchba.org/calendar by May 19.