Building Business News May 2023

May 2023

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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.

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PCDI Homes Supports Ready for Good

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eady 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

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aking 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.

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

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ut 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

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akes 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

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ore 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.”

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.

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Spring Parade Comes to a Close

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he 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.

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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.

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Casino Night Raises Over $2,500 for YP Education

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he 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.

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FOCUS ON WORKFORCE T

he 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.

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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.

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

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.

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KCHBA Cares: Mental Health Awareness Week

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he 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; and fewer opportunities at work.

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!

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Please Welcome the Newest KCHBA Staff Member: Sheryl Drane

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he 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 O

n 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.

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

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emodeling 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.

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Foundations for the Future 2023

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he 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.

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

Basehor-Linwood 2023 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.

Seven area schools participated Foundations for the Future Week is this year, including Basehor-Linwood concluded with the Student and Industry High School, Independence School Luncheon. Thank you to McCray Lumber District, Liberty High School, Northland and Millwork for sponsoring this event.

Career Center, Olathe Advanced The Student and Industry Luncheon Technical Center and Paola High brings students, their parents and School. Each school built a playhous educational leaders together to make to be displayed outside Union Station. connections and speak directly with Playhouse themes included a two professionals in the home-building story-garage “fungalow”, a historic industry. Several KCHBA members schoolhouse, John Deere barn, Alice volunteered their time and provided in Wonderland house with a detached activities for the students to participate garage, camper and a train. Local in learning firsthand about different realtors hosted “open houses” for sectors of the construction industry. the playhouses and many KCHBA OATC 2023 Parade of Playhouses Thank you to the following companies: members donated materials. The public had the Arrow Circle Electric (electrical activity), SVB Wood Floors opportunity via online auction to bid on each playhouse (flooring activity), Construction Planning & Services and take one home for themselves. All auction proceeds (framing activity), Ashlar Homes (plot plan activity) and benefitted Science City at Union Station. Thank you to Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling (HVAC activity).

2023 Student and Industry Luncheon: students and educators.

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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!

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The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City May 2023 | Volume 29 | Issue 5 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 To subscribe to Building Business News call (816) 733-2217 To advertise in Building Business News call (816) 733-2213 For change of address requests please email Kari@kchba.org or call (816) 942-8800 For more information, visit KCHBA.org

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Member Anniversaries 1973

2016

1979

2017

Rensen House of Lights

Next to Nature Landscape, LLC PJB Construction, LLC DBA Legacy 1978 Homes of KC Henges Insulation Complete Home Concepts, Inc. KC Lift & Elevator Reed Fuller Construction, Inc CMP Construction

Holthaus Building, Inc.

1983

Bickimer Homes

2019

Schlagel

2020

Foundation King

1984

Woodworth Law Firm Luke Kush Corporation

1986

Geiger Ready Mix Co., Inc.

2021

1987

Briggs Traditional Turf Farm, Inc. LC Briggs Turf Farm, LLC Extreme Builders AEL, Inc. dba Access Elevator & Lifts, Inc.

ReeceNichols

1989

Extraordinary Homes

2022

1994

Hunt Midwest Real Estate Development, Inc.

1998 1999

Freeman Custom Homes

2001

KC Pumpman, LLC

2003

Cecil & Ray Homes Inc

2009

KCHBA MEMBERS

Pollard & Associates

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

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.

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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.

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Local Home Building Activity Beats National Trends M

arch 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.

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

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Residential Building Permit Statistics

Residential Building Permit Statistics

March 2023

MARCH 2023

CASS COUNTY Archie Belton Cass County Cleveland Garden City 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 MultiS-F M-F Total Family Family Total Units Units Units % Units^ Units Units YTD YTD YTD 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 1 0 1 2 0 10

0 3 0 33 0 0 3 0 0 5 44

0 0 0 0 0 4 2 1 0 1 2 0 10

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

0 3 0 33 0 0 3 0 0 5 44

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 13 0 0 0 4 6 1 0 1 4 0 29

0 3 1 75 1 0 14 0 0 7 101

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

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 13 0 0 0 4 6 1 0 1 4 0 29

0 3 1 75 1 0 14 0 0 7 101

Single MultiS-F M-F Total Family Family Total Units Units Units % Units^ Units Units YTD YTD YTD LEAVENWORTH COUNTY Basehor 4 0 6 0 4 6 Lansing 0 0 0 0 0 0 Leav. County 8 0 12 0 8 12 Leavenworth 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tonganoxie 0 0 1 0 0 1 12 0 12 19 0 19 WYANDOTTE COUNTY Bonner Springs Edwardsville KCK/Wyandotte Co MIAMI COUNTY Louisburg Miami County Osawatomie Paola Spring Hill Totals

0 0 7 7

0 0 0 0

0 0 7 7

0 0 20 20

0 0 0 0

0 0 20 20

3 3 0 0 0 6

0 0 0 0 0 0

3 3 0 0 0 6

4 12 0 0 0 16

0 0 0 0 0 0

4 12 0 0 0 16

352

29

381

670

29

699

Comparison of Single Family Building Units for Greater Kansas City (Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte Counties)

5 0 0 0 0 6 12 29 0 1 5 0 0 58

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

5 0 0 0 0 6 12 29 0 1 5 0 0 58

20 0 3 0 0 14 17 42 0 12 7 0 0 115

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

20 0 3 0 0 14 17 42 0 12 7 0 0 115

84 0 0 7 0 0 0 91

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

84 0 0 7 0 0 0 91

96 0 0 14 2 0 0 112

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

96 0 0 14 2 0 0 112

2 0 0 16 3 6 10 0 0 33 10 5 0 25 14 0 124

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 29

2 0 0 16 3 6 10 0 0 62 10 5 0 25 14 0 153

3 0 0 19 9 12 25 0 0 69 48 8 0 44 21 0 258

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 29

3 0 0 19 9 12 25 0 0 98 48 8 0 44 21 0 287

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Month/Year January February March April May June July August September October November December

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

2017 2018 457 463 477 463 571 549 562 564 504 598 567 569 512 485 480 514 514 353 583 485 502 354 468 276

2019 2020 234 355 234 475 357 438 411 434 391 374 387 421 471 493 429 444 396 557 500 510 410 404 434 461

2021 411 493 560 637 579 558 480 502 458 690 524 653

2022 444 416 457 450 465 547 448 498 314 316 303 227

2023 173 145 352

Annual Total

5,517

6,197

4,654

6545

4885

670

5,673

5,366

Comparison of Permits By Units Issued Year to Date

2016 - 2023 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

S-F Units 1224 1505 1475 825 1268 1464 1317 670

M-F Units 987 416 17 846 835 125 784 29

Total Units 2211 1921 1492 1671 2103 1589 2101 699

^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.

KCPWB Philanthropy Event TUESDAY, MAY 23 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM

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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.

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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.

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