August 2014
2015 Home Show Announces Main Stage Headliners KCMO Planning Process Update Page 2 Clay Shoot Page 5 OSHA Activity Page 6 Member Q&A Page 10-11 Fall Parade Update Page 14
Nominating process for HBA Board begins soon, page 9
The original Kansas City Home Show returns March 20-22, 2015 to Bartle Hall and the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City is excited to announce that Chip and Joanna Gaines, hosts of HGTV’s Fixer Upper, will appear on stage at the 2015 KC Home Show. Chip and Joanna Gaines have been flipping, remodeling and fixing up homes together for the past 12 years as owners of Magnolia Homes in Waco, Texas. They have worked on more than 100 homes together, combining Chip’s great instinct on real estate and Joanna’s unique eye for design. This “can’t be stopped” couple has found an amazing way to balance having four kids while growing their business to include a real estate company, construction company, design firm and residential subdivision, Magnolia Villas. And if that’s not enough, Joanna re-launched her local boutique and started an online store, Magnolia Market, in early 2014. Magnolia Market features Joanna’s hand selected products, inspired by her own farmhouse, and an eye for simple, fresh and unique design. She hopes to empower customers to create inspiring spaces. Chip and Joanna are passionate about walking their clients through every aspect of the construction and design process and helping to turn their dreams into a reality. Chip and Joanna will present their dynamic ideas on both Saturday and Sunday from the main stage at Bartle Hall. A Kansas City tradition for 67 years, the Home Show together with the Lawn & Garden Show showcases new opportunities and choices for homeowners to get a jump on spring projects.
Chip and Joanna Gaines, hosts of HGTV’s Fixer Upper
HBA Unveils New Education and Event Schedule The HBA unveiled a new education and event schedule this month with opportunities to better understand the state of the U.S. economy, construction contracts and law and how recently passed state legislation and city-wide initiatives will impact the home building industry. The HBA is also offering members the opportunity to earn their Residential Construction Superintendent (RSC) Designation. The RSC is a soughtafter designation for current and aspiring jobsite superintendents in residential construction. To earn the RCS Designation, individuals must attend eight 4-hour classes at the HBA. The eight classes that make
up the RSC designation are also open to all members who may not be interested in obtaining the designation but still want to build upon their skills. Classes cover topics such as General Project Management, Planning and Scheduling, Codes and Quality Control and Budget Management and Cost Control. The new calendar design of the flyer (see page 4) allows members to plan far in advance for HBA events, such as the HBA Clay Shoot, Inaugural Celebration and 2015 Economic Forecast Breakfast. To inquire about any class or to register for a class, please contact Andrew McKeegan at Andrew@kchba.org.