Building Business News October 2022

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Trench-Related Fatalities On the Rise

In the first six months of this year, 22 workers have fallen victim to the deadly hazards present in trenching and excavation work –surpassing 15 in all of 2021. What can you do to avoid this type of accident?

FEATURES

Fall Parade of Homes Winners Announced

On Sept. 28, KCHBA members and friends gathered at Children’s Mercy Park as home builders were presented with the 2022 Distinctive Plan & Design and Pick of the Parade awards at the Fall Awards Celebration, sponsored by Nebraska Furniture Mart.

Working on Your 2023 Marketing Budget?

Don’t Forget the KCHBA

It’s that time of year when companies are preparing their 2023 budgets. As you consider where best to allocate funds to market your company, consider the KCHBA.

Helen Bartlett Recognized by FIXR

Congratulations to Helen Bartlett, owner of Interior Staging Solutions, for being named a 2022 Top Influ encer in interior design by FIXR.com. This list recognizes 200 professionals across the country that are driving the industry forward, influencing the latest trends and setting the tone for interior design for the year ahead.

First Federal Bank Participates in Annual Rebuild KC Day

Anumber of First Federal Bank of Kansas City em ployees took part in Rebuild KC Day 2022, which is hosted by Rebuilding Together Kansas City on the third Saturday in September. This annual event is a one-day push to assist as many low-income homeowners as possible with basic home repairs. Rebuilding Together KC provides home services and necessary repairs year-round that make it possible for families to stay in their homes. For this Rebuild KC Day, First Federal helped homeowner Molly Reed, whose home needed new exterior paint and a number of basic home repairs. If you are interested in participating in next year’s Rebuild KC Day, visit rebuildingtogetherkc.org/volunteer to learn more.

CrossFirst’s Sims and Alley Retire

ongratulations to Greg Sims and Dave Alley of Cross First Bank on their retirements. Greg’s career has spanned almost 40 years in the banking industry. He has worked with homebuilders since 1997 and joined the CrossFirst team in 2010. Prior to entering the banking in dustry in 2006, Dave worked as an engineer also involved in constructing and remodeling single family homes. He joined CrossFirst Bank in 2010 and has been working with homebuilders the past three years. Congrats Dave and Greg – enjoy retirement!

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“22 By You” Campaign: Halfway to Our Goal

Since the Membership Committee kicked off its 22 by You membership campaign, current members have brought in 11 new member companies. The committee is challenging the membership to bring in a total of 22 new members between now and Dec. 31 so we are halfway there with three months to go! Thank you to these members for supporting this membership campaign thus far:

Shannon Williams, Owen Lumber

Hunt Midwest

Willis Custom Homes

Lisa Kruzich, Nations Lending

Gary Kerns, Gary Kerns Homebuilding

Julie Cordel, Rocktops

Courtney Reyes, KCHBA

Will Ruder, KCHBA

Dawn Allen, KCHBA

Don Julian Builders

Brian Tebbenkamp, Patriot Homes

If we meet our goal, the Membership Committee plans to throw a big party to celebrate. And don’t forget – you earn incentives for bringing in a new member.

Builders: Want permit fees waived?

For every new member a builder brings into the association, he or she will receive a credit for five permit assessments. Plus, the builder will be entered into a drawing to win one free Parade entry for the spring 2023 Parade of Homes.

Associates: Attend a VIP Lunch with Your Top Prospects

As an associate, bring a new member into the association between now and Dec. 31 and you will be invited to attend an exclusive private luncheon with a top builder prospect. In addition, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $1,500 credit toward a KCHBA Elite Partner sponsorship.

Make sure your new member puts your name in the “referral” line of the membership application so you will earn these rewards.

MAKE THE MOST OF HOME

Existing Home Sales Fallfor Seven Straight Monthand Prices Soften

As elevated mortgage rates and higher home prices continue to price out homebuyers and reduce afford ability, nationwide existing home sales declined for seven consecutive months in August, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Additionally, home price appreciation slowed for the second month after reaching a record high of $413,800 in June.

Total existing home sales, including single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, fell slightly 0.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.80 million in August, the lowest level since May 2020. The pace of sales has decreased 26.5 percent this year. On a year-overyear basis, sales were 19.9 percent lower than a year ago.

The first-time buyer share stayed at 29 percent in August, consistent with July 2022 and August 2021. The August inventory level fell from 1.30 to 1.28 million units but was unchanged from a year ago.

At the current sales rate, August unsold inventory sits at a 3.2-month supply.

This article provided by NAHB.

One Loan Can Do It All

Fall Parade of Homes Winners Announced

The Fall Parade of Homes is one of the best marketing tools available to builders. Each year, the Parade Committee looks at the market and determines how to make the Parade the best possible marketing event for our builders.

On Sept. 28, KCHBA members and friends gathered at Children’s Mercy Park as home builders were present ed with the 2022 Distinctive Plan & Design and Pick of the Parade awards at the Fall Awards Celebration,spon sored by Nebraska Furniture Mart.

Each fall, local home builders compete for top honors in the awards compe tition held in conjunction with the Fall Parade of Homes. The DPD and POP awards are the premier honors for new home construction in the great er Kansas City region. The Distinctive Plan & Design award focuses on inte rior design and architecture. Judges in the Distinctive Plan & Design contest considered: curb appeal, layout and use of space, design and special fea tures of the kitchen and bath, unique accent areas, lighting, furnishings and window treatments.

Pick of the Parade award ranks homes based on construction techniques, material selection and craftsmanship. Criteria for Pick of the Parade contest include, among others: exterior flat work and foundation, framing, win dow and door installation, cabinetry quality and installation, painting and floor covering.

Homes competed in categories based on price range and were judged by teams made up of 33 industry profes sionals from across the Midwest. A list of the winners can be found at kchba. org. Thank you to Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling for sponsoring the Parade of Homes.

For the fall awards ceremony, Della Lamb was the charitable partner. In 1897, Della Lamb began providing child care to working Italian immigrant families. As Della Lamb interacted with these low-income families, other vital needs were identified… rent and utility assistance, food, clothing among others. These services became the forerunner of today’s Emergency Social Services program, meeting the individual needs of families that are a barrier to self-sufficiency. Today, Della Lamb continues to be a valued community partner to thousands of low-income families.

50+ Took a Ride on the Party Bus

On Sept. 30, 50+ KCHBA members loaded into two party buses and visited several homes on the fall parade on the Parade of Homes Party Bus Tour, hosted by the Young Professionals Committee and the Professional Women in Building Council.

The afternoon started with lunch at the KCHBA before heading to homes by Don Julian Builders, New Mark Homes, Patriot Homes, Rodrock Homes and SAB Homes.

The KCHBA partnered with Tom’s Town and each home on the tour featured a different craft cocktail courtesy of Tom’s Town.

Thank you to our tour sponsors PPG Paints and Bank21.

Members Take Students on Tour of Parade Homes

On Oct. 5, students from Olathe Advanced Technical Cen ter’s (OATC) construction science class received a guided tour of homes on the Parade where they learned about the various phases of building a home from foundation to finish. Students visited homes at foundation, framing and rough-in and trim stages. Students visited homes in the Stonebridge Point subdivision in Olathe, which includes homes built by Prieb Homes, Chris George Homes, SAB Construction and Hilmann Home Building.

Prospective, Current Members Tour Arrowhead Stadium

Trench-Related Fatalities On the Rise

OSHA to increase inspections of job sites

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n the first six months of this year, 22 workers have fall en victim to the deadly hazards present in trenching and excavation work – surpassing 15 in all of 2021 – and prompting the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to launch en hanced enforcement initiatives to protect workers from known industry hazards.

To stress the dangers of disregarding federal workplace safety requirements for trenching and excavation work, OSHA enforcement staff will consider every available tool at the agency’s disposal. These actions will place addition al emphasis on how agency officials evaluate penalties for trenching and excavation related incidents, including criminal referrals for federal or state prosecution to hold employers and others accountable when their actions or inactions kill workers or put their lives at risk.

In keeping with its National Emphasis Program for ex cavations, OSHA compliance officers will perform more than 1,000 trench inspections nationwide where they may stop by, and inspect, any excavation site during their daily duties.

“The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is calling on all employers engaged in trenching and exca vation activities to act immediately to ensure that required protections are fully in place every single time their em ployees step down into or work near a trench,” said Assis tant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker. “In a matter of seconds, workers can be crushed and buried under thousands of pounds of soil and rocks in an unsafe trench. The alarming increase in the number of workers needlessly dying and suffering serious injuries in trenching incidents must be stopped.”

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be free of standing water and atmospheric hazards and have a safe means of entering and exiting prior to allow ing a worker to enter.

A recent incident in central Texas highlights the dangers of trenching and an impetus for OSHA’s action. On June 28, 2022, two workers, aged 20 and 39, suffered fatal injuries in Jarrell, Texas, when the unprotected trench more than 20 feet deep collapsed upon them as they worked. Trench shields, which could have saved their lives, sat unused beside the excavation.

Trenching and excavation operations require protec tive systems and inspections before workers can enter. When employers fail to install trench protection systems or properly inspect the trench, workers are exposed to serious hazards, including risk of being buried under thousands of pounds of soil. By some estimates, a cubic yard of soil can weigh as much as 3,000 pounds, equal to that of a compact car.

Trenching standards require protective systems on trenches deeper than 5 feet and soil and other materials kept at least 2 feet from the edge of a trench. Additionally, trenches must be inspected by a knowledgeable person,

“OSHA stands ready to assist any employer who needs help to comply with our trenching and excavation requirements,” Parker added. “We will conduct outreach programs, including safety summits, in all of our 10 regions to help ensure any employer who wants assistance gets it. The stakes are too important.”

OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program, a free and confidential health and safety consulting program for small- and medium-sized businesses, will assist employ ers in developing strategic approaches for addressing trench-related illnesses and injuries in workplaces.

The agency also urges workers to contact their local OSHA or state plan office, or call 800-321-OSHA, if their employer requires working in or beside trenches that are not sloped, shored, or shielded and are five or more feet in depth.

OSHA’s trenching and excavation webpage (www.osha.gov/trenching-excavation) provides addition al information on trenching hazards and solutions, includ ing a safety video.

This article was provided by OSHA.

NEVER FEAR.

Working on Your 2023 Marketing Budget? Don’t Forget the KCHBA

It’s that time of year when companies are preparing their 2023 budgets. As you consider where best to allocate funds to market your company, consider the KCHBA. The KCHBA has a range of events and price points to fit any budget.

Looking for something to put you in front of the membership all year-long? Consider becoming an Elite Partner. As an elite partner you are recognized for your support at the KCHBA’s largest events throughout the year including the Economic Forecast Breakfast, the spring and fall Parade awards ceremonies and Inaugural. Your membership is included along with many other benefits.

KCHBA Education: Want to get in front of builders? Sponsor the KCHBA’s year-long code credit classes. Builders have to take a certain number of continuing edu cation classes to maintain their license. The KCHBA offers code credit classes several times throughout the year.

Sponsor a Board of Directors lunch: Make an impres sion as the official KCHBA board lunch sponsor one month. Sponsoring lunch provides the opportunity to emphasize your organization’s services or products in a congenial setting. Each lunch with the directors and then-

have an opportunity to present your company’s offerings prior to the start of the board meeting.

These are just a couple of ways to network and grow your business. The full list of 2023 sponsorship opportu nities is available at kchba.org>Membership>Sponsors. If you would like to discuss which sponsorship opportuni ties make the most sense for you, contact Dawn Allen at dawn@kchba.org or call 816-942-8800.

2023 2023Marketing Opportunities Amplify Your Voice

Authenticity in the Workplace

KCWPB celebrated Professional Women in Building Week (Sept. 12-16) with events throughout the city. One of those was a pre sentation by Rachel Keck called “Everyone is Not Like You.” Held at X/O Exteriors & Outdoors on Sept. 13, Keck’s presentation focused on authenticity and its importance in the workplace.

According to Keck, being authentic in the workplace not only provides a sense of fulfillment for employees, but it’s also the most effective and efficient way to work. “It takes a lot of energy — physical, mental and emotional energy — to show up as someone other than yourself,” stated Keck. “You’re not going to build trust or bring the best of what you could bring to a situation.”

Keck breaks down her philosophy on authenticity into four areas, with each step building on each other. The first one is letting go of the idea of being busy and creating the space and time to take a break and breathe. And “taking a breath” isn’t just a phrase. Keck emphasizes to actually focus on your breathing.

“Most of us keep our breath in our chest. We’re using our shoulders to breathe,” said Keck. The nerve endings in the top of the lungs are the nerves that activate the “fight, flight or freeze” response. Keck emphasizes reaching deep down into our lungs during a breath to avoid that feeling.

Step two is tapping into what Keck calls “enoughness.” This step involves letting go of fear and scarcity. “Make sure you are giving yourself what you need and not demanding it from everyone else,” said Keck.

Step three is asking your self what you want. Keck emphasizes checking in on a regular basis and asking yourself what you value and what your purpose is. This doesn’t need to be a lofty goal.

The fourth and final step is using your voice. “Competition and comparison with ourselves just gets in the way of our voice,” said Keck. But using your voice is just part of the equation; you need to make sure you are heard.

Keck is passionate about authenticity in business and how it drives connection. For more on this topic, pick up Keck’s book, “Everyone is Not Like You: Creating Authenticity and Connection In Today’s Workplace.”

If you’re interested in joining KCPWB, contact Courtney@kchba.org.

New Members

American Dream Homes, LLC

Angel Cornejo

705 S Spruce Cir. Gardner, KS 66030 913-777-6917

BOK Financial Mortgage

Bo Brown

1710 NE Douglas St. Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 816-347-7012 www.bokf.com

California Closets

Heather Jorgenson

8325 Melrose Drive

Lenexa, KS 66214 913-888-1199 www.calclosets.com

CommunityAmerica Credit Union

Jarod Temple

9777 Ridge Drive Lenexa, KS 66219 816-868-1285 www.CommunityAmerica.com

In & Out Construction, LLC

John Hart

214 Harvest Dr., Ste #62

Louisburg, KS 66053 913-353-2411

Pro Painters Painting Corp

Ivana Trevizo

202 N Logan St. Olathe, KS 66061

AFFILIATE

CommunityAmerica Credit Union

Dusty Manuel

27806 133rd Ct.

Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 816-401-5568

AFFILIATE

Elevate Design + Build, LLC

Randy Ramos

350 SW Longview Blvd.

Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 816-622-8826 www.ElevateDesignBuildKC.com

AFFILIATE

Gary Kerns Homebuilders, LLC

Jessica Kendal

601 Main St.

Platte City, MO 64079 816-244-4469 www.kernshomebuilders.com

AFFILIATE

ReeceNichols

Mandy Foley

4352 W 131st Ter.

Leawood, KS 66209

913-908-9000 www.reecenichols.com

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Anniversaries

1975

Teague Electric Construction Inc

Weber Carpet, Inc.

AFC Heating & Cooling

Wilson Lighting 1986 Commerce Bank

Star Companies, Inc.

Builders FirstSource

Rew Materials Inc

Mack Colt Homes Inc

Ken Sidorowicz, PC

Vasut Construction, Inc.

Farm & Home Builders Inc.

Gary Kerns Homebuilders, LLC

Summit Homes

Stewart Builders LLC

Decor & Company Warehouse Platte-Clay Electric Coop

Applause Custom Sight & Sound

Country Home Elevator & Lifts Wheeler Homes

W Investments, LLC

Crowley Furniture Arrow Circle Electric, Inc.

Ozark Ready Mix Company, Inc./

Show Me Ready Mix

Providence Homes, LLC

Cool Insulation

Best Lighting

Wholesale Sheet Metal Lawn and Landscape Solutions

Regency Homes, LLC

CSW (Canaan Stone Works, LLC)

Symphony Homes LLC Be Home iDevices

Two Men and a Truck

Community Construction, LLC Invent Development LLC

Murray Home Insulation

Rural Water Services, Inc.

Integrity Electric LLC DeMayo Enterprises

Inlanta Mortgage Barth Development Metro Rolloff Container Services Houston Homebuilders

BK Builds

Link Realty

Lauren Wittig TeamLuminate Home Loans Nations Lending Sunlighten Saunas

KCHBA MEMBERS

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

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

Courtney Reyes

Director of Government Affairs & Workforce Development courtney@kchba.org | 816-733-2214

Paige Waltman

Manager of Communications & Education paige@kchba.org | 816-733-2217

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

October 2022 | Volume 28 | Issue 9

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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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Graphics Kelcee Allen

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Vice President Brian Tebbenkamp

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Single-Family Permits Up in August, Down Year-to-Date

The number of single-family permits issued increased 9 percent in August from July’s 439, according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City’s (KCHBA) monthly Residential Building Permit Statistics report. Year to date, however, permits are down 14 percent.

The number of permits issued nationwide decreased in August and are down 7 percent for the year, which in dicates that the housing market is continues to cool as rising construction costs, elevated mortgage rates and supply chain disruptions continue to act as a drag on the market, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB),

Kansas City, Mo., recorded the highest number of permits in August with 89 in its three-county reach. Grain Valley had the second highest number of permits issued with 76 units. Overland Park issued 36 single-family permits, Olathe issued 33 single-family permits and Gardner is sued 31 single-family permits in August.

Residential Building Permit Statistics

AUGUST

CASS COUNTY

Archie

Belton

Cass County

Garden City

Harrisonville

Lake Winnebago

Lee's Summit

Peculiar

CLAY COUNTY

Clay County

Excelsior Springs

Gladstone

Kansas City

Kearney

Lawson

Liberty

North Kansas City

Pleasant Valley

Smithville

JACKSON COUNTY

Blue Springs

Grain Valley

Grandview

Independence

Jackson County

Kansas City

Lake Lotawana

5 14

53

587

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY

14

298

WYANDOTTE COUNTY

MIAMI COUNTY

Louisburg

County

Osawatomie

Paola

Spring Hill

Totals

12

396 874 3629 1721 5350

Single

2016

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

240 274 457 463 234 355 411 440

February 260 408 477 463 234 475 493 406

March 393 542 571 549 357 438 560 445

April 437 523 562 564 411 434 637 434

May 395 503 504 598 391 374 579 447

June 438 578 567 569 387 421 558 540

399 494 512 485 471 493 480 439

August 425 536 480 514 429 444 502 478

Lee's Summit

Raytown

Sugar Creek

PLATTE COUNTY

Kansas City

Parkville

Platte City

Platte County

Weatherby

October 459 466 583 485 500 510 690

September 462 424 514 353 396 557 458 Oak Grove

November 360 417 502 354 410 404 524

December 432 352 468 276 434 461 653

Total 4,700 5,517 6,197 5,673 4,654 5,366 6,545 3629

Comparison

Permits By

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