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HBA members came out in full force for the 2010 Annual HBA Golf Tournament on Friday, June 9th at the Falcon Ridge Golf Club in Lenexa, KS. Renewed interest in the tournament was gratifying for everyone involved with 144 golfers and a portion of the proceeds benefiting two important charities. The Salvation Army and Hillcrest Transitional Housing were presented with checks from Home Builders Association Foundation Fund to support their important work.

The day started with a continental breakfast and registration where golfers could purchase mulligans and skirts to raise extra money for the charities on hand. A putting contest sponsored by The Kansas City Star where the winner brought home a new putter.

To spice up this year’s event, co-chairs Tommy Angotti (Factory Direct Appliance) and Deb Swearingen (Pinnacle Bank) offered games throughout the day to keep golfers entertained. The longest drive, longest putt, and everyone’s favorite hole, where golfers could opt to put on a skirt and tee off from the women’s tee box. Finishing the day was a lunch and awards ceremony where checks were presented to the charities and tournament winners.

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Mark your calendar for the 2010 Fall Parade of Homes. Since 1947, the Parade of Homes has been Kansas City’s local resource for buying a new home. The 2010 Parade of Homes returns October 2-17.

Parade Entry Schedule

July 16

Late Entry Deadline $1,995

The final deadline for home entires is July 16, 2010. Entry Home Information, Community Information, Region and Housing Style was due on June 25. To submit your entry for the Final Deadline , visit www.kchba.net/parade2010 or call the HBA office at (816) 942-8800

HBA Hosts Golf Tournament

Parade of Homes

2010 Fall

Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City

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October 2-17, 2010

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Final Deadline

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Congratulations to the Tournament Winners1st Place A Flight Ken Rosberg Austin Roeser John Judge Jeff Sheppard2nd Place A Flight Don Klamm Josh Bright Ryan Bealmear Matt Nordstrom3rd Place A Flight Bob Kobush Gary Ely Brandon Johnson Jim Bray

1st Place B FlightHarley Saxco

Greg Prieb Randy Bailey Rex Fuller 2nd Place B Flight David Eickman

Richard Wetzel Chris Williams Sterling Cramer3rd Place B Flight Russ Grossman Lea Bailes Brandon Frazee Todd Jennings

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Bryan Keller, McCray Lumber & Millwork, and Jerry Copeland, SAB Construction, winner of eight awards.

The top local home builders took the spotlight April 18 with the presentation of the 2012 American Dream Awards. More than 200 people attended HBA’s spring Awards Ceremony at the Truman Forum in the Plaza Library as the awards winners were announced.

each spring local home builders compete for top honors in the awards competitions held in conjunction with the spring Parade of Homes. The 50th annual Parade provided consumers the opportunity to visit 287 new homes throughout metropolitan Kansas City during the 16-day, three-weekend event that opened April 14 and continued through April 29.

The American Dream Awards are the premier honor for new home construction in the Greater Kansas City region. Builders’ entries were rigorously judged on architectural design, construction techniques, craftsmanship and selection of materials. Homes competed in categories based on price range. Teams comprising seventeen industry professionals from across the United states canvassed the Kansas City region April 13 and 14 to evaluate the entries. Twenty-two Grand Award winners were selected, and twenty-four First Runner-Up honors were awarded.

Local governments are reviewing changes to their local building codes and some new changes in policy can be effective as soon as October 1. The Overland Park City Council is poised to adopt the 2012 International Code Council family of codes at their May 7 meeting. Most local governments opted to not change their codes in 2009 when the latest family of International Codes Council were released.

The HBA formed a Codes Task Force to review the various changes to the

International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Energy Efficiency Code (IeCC). The group met numerous times since september 2011 to identify erroneous additions to the code and to identify possible amendments to best suit local needs.

The HBA Board of Directors adopted a formal position on building codes, stating:

support adoption of 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments

support full adoption and implementation of 2006 International

Energy Efficiency Code (IECC)support adoption of 2009 IeCC no

sooner than 2 yearsLast fall the City of Overland Park created

their own Code Adoption Task Force which included residential and commercial builders, developers, architects and city staff. HBA members Tom French, Jim Haas and Jim Lambie served on the task force. The group discussed and reviewed a multitude of items before issuing final recommendations for an amended 2012 code

Legislative Conference Washington D.C.

Builders looking to send a message to Congress that it needs to take action to jump start housing and the economy should mark their calendar now for the most important grassroots event of the year — the 2012 NAHB Legislative Conference. The conference is on wednesday, June 6 and is a day-long event that coincides with the NAHB spring board meeting in washington, D.C.

Members are encouraged to travel to the nation’s capital and to urge their representatives and senators to support policies that will stabilize home values, mitigate foreclosures, bolster consumer confidence and get the economy moving forward.

Attending this year’s Legislative Conference will give NAHB members an unparalleled opportunity to lobby members of Congress to protect their business and industry, establish lasting relationships with their elected federal officials, do their part to ensure that NAHB’s issues are heard by washington policymakers and galvanize a united front on Capitol Hill.

For more information and to register, visit www.nahb.org/legcon; or email Nick Gentile at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8542.

Members can also engage in the political affairs activities by making a contribution to Build PAC and participating in the donor appreciation event, May 17, 2012. Read more on page 3.

American Dream Awards Recognize Best in New Home Construction

Code Adoption Process Gaining SteamLocal Jurisdictions Reviewing, Proposing Changes to Codes

Winners on pages 8 - 9 Homes are also

online at KCParadeofHomes.org

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May 3, 10 a.m. Parade CommitteeMay 8, 11:30 a.m. Kansas Area Council LunchMay 9, 1 p.m. Governmental Affairs CommitteeMay 15, 11:30 a.m. Board of Directors MeetingMay 17, 5:30-8 p.m. Build PAC Donor AppreciationJune 6-9 NAHB Spring Board Meeting in Washington D.C.June 6 Legislative Day in Washington D.C.June 13 - June 15 Certified New Homes Sales Professional Course

Get up-to-the-minute education on industry issues, trends and best practices. No matter where you find yourself on Wednesdays, participation is easy. Even if you can’t participate in the live event, you can participate through the on-demand version. Learn more on these topics: economics and Research, Policy and Finance, Design and Technology, sales and Marketing, and Business Improvement. Information is online: http://www.nahb.org/conference_details.aspx?conferenceID=2957&fromGsA=1

Kansas Area Membership Lunch May 8

Access to capital remains a major focus for many builders as a key component toward full economic recovery. Come hear from Bob Regnier, President & CeO of Blue Valley Bank Corp, as he discusses the latest news and trends from the financial sector at the next Kansas Area Council membership lunch. The lunch is Tuesday, May 8, 11:30 a.m. at the HBA and is $20. sponsors wishing to redeem their loaded value should contact Andrew McKeegan at [email protected] or 816-733-2224.

Bob Regnier, President & CEO of Blue Valley Bank

NAHB’s Webinar Wednesdays

Home show organizers are currently accepting exhibitor applications for this year’s Fall edition to be held on September 14-16 at the Overland Park Convention Center. Prices are held steady for booth spaces this year. Last year’s exhibitors have until June 1 for first right of refusal on last year’s space. exhibitor forms are online.

Call Lori Kodanaz at 816-733-2217 or e-mail her at [email protected] to ensure your opportunity to participate.

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Join this free training session, June 4, 5 or 27, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the KCMO Health Department, 2400 Troost Ave. Participants will be better able to understand and apply the critical concepts of the 2012 International energy Conservation Code. These concepts provide a basis for the correct use of the code in the design, plan review, inspection, and analysis of projects. It will provide a clear understanding and

correct use of the requirements identified by these basic code provisions, tables and categorizations. This is worth 6 hours of continuing education credit. Contact Bill watson 816-513-1574 or [email protected].

The City of Kansas City, MO Presents FREE TrainingFundmentals of the ICC 2012 International Energy Conservation Code

A key reason for the HBA’s strength is its aggressive political affairs program. The HBA is associated with four local political action committees and it is one of the strongest supporters in the nation for NAHB’s BUILD-PAC. Contributions allow HBA members the opportunity to support candidates who understand the importance of the housing industry at home and nationwide.

Donors and a guest are invited to an evening of celebration and appreciation, Thursday, May 17, 2012, 5:30-8 p.m. at the stonehaus Farms Vineyard & winery, 24607 Northeast Colbern Road Lee’s summit, Missouri. Contact Andrew McKeegan for more information, [email protected] or 816-733-2224.

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Performance Plus Homes has been recognized by the U.s. environmental Protection Agency (ePA) with a 2012 eNeRGY sTAR Leadership in Hous-ing Award. This award recognizes the important contribution Performance Plus Homes has made to energy-ef-ficient construction and environmental protec-tion by verifying more than 70 eNeRGY sTAR certified homes last year. Collectively, these homes will save customers ap-proximately $32,184 on utility bills each year.

The environmental benefits of these ENERGY STAR certified homes are equal to the equivalent of:

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six vehicles;saving 213408 lbs of coal;Planting 58 acres of trees; orsaving the environment 418536

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sTAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for en-ergy efficiency set by the U.s. environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 20% more efficient than stan-dard new homes built today.

“energy star Homes are high perfor-mance homes that not only save energy but make a home more comfortable, af-fordable, healthier and are built to last.” Bruce Chyka owner.

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(Continued from page 1) p a c k a g e . The City Council Community Development Committee approved the recommendations at their April 4 meeting. Once approved by the council as whole the changes will go into effect October 1.

For a copy of significant changes, visit the Government Affairs page at www.kchba.org.

Kansas City, Mo. is also reviewing changes with a similar collaborate process. The Council Planning, Zoning and economic Development Committee may take up the consensus recommendations at their May 16 meeting. HBA members are also serving on review groups in communities including Blue springs, Lee’s summit and Liberty. staff from various Johnson County communities

are working together to review proposed changes in the wake of Overland Park’s review process and their individual jurisdiction process should begin soon.

special thanks go out to those serving on the HBA Codes Task Force. They include George schluter, Gws Homes; Ben Tartwater, James engle Custom Homes; Jim Humbert, Advantage Framing; Joe Lambert and Glen Dowding, United Heating and Cooling; Jim Haas, Jim Haas Builders; Tom French, Tom French Construction; Bruce Chyka, Performance Plus Homes; Richard Mather, Mather Development; Greg Kudrna, Henges Insulation; Greg Cox, summit Custom Homes; Brian Rodrock, Rodrock Homes; and Kelley Jenison, Huber engineered wood.

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Kansas City Mayor sly James will be the featured speaker at the next Missouri North Area Council membership lunch on Tuesday, June 12, 11:30 a.m. at Tiffany Greens Golf Club. James was elected mayor on March 22, 2011.

sly is an extremely proud resident of the city he loves and has been active in political, community, and civic activities. He was appointed to the board of directors of the economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, and to the board of the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) by former Mayor Kay Barnes. He was also appointed to the boards of the enhanced enterprise Zones of Kansas City and the Jackson County ethics Commission. He served as one of two co-chairs of the save Our stadiums

six vehicles;saving 213408 lbs of coal;Planting 58 acres of trees; orsaving the environment 418536

pounds of CO2 per year.To earn the eNeRGY

sTAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for en-ergy efficiency set by the U.s. environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 20% more efficient than stan-dard new homes built today.

“energy star Homes are high perfor-mance homes that not only save energy but make a home more comfortable, af-fordable, healthier and are built to last.” Bruce Chyka owner.

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News from Hunt Midwest

Hunt Midwest Real estate Development, Inc. has announced the promotion of Brenner Holland to general manager of Hunt Midwest’s residential development division effective April 1, 2012. Holland previously served as director of residential real estate and entitlements for Hunt Midwest. Holland serves on the HBA’s governmental affairs committee and is vice-chair of the HBA’s Missouri North PAC.

Brenner Holland

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committee, a successful tax initiative to refurbish the Truman sports Complex in Kansas City in 2006.

sly has been a member and Board secretary of the Board of Trustees of the eye Foundation of Kansas City, Inc.; a member of the Board of The United way; a member

of the executive Board of the Committee for County Progress; a member of the steering Committee of the Partnership for Children, a joint project of the United way and the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation; president of the Board of Bishop Hogan High school; a member of the Board of Trustees of Notre Dame de sion schools; a member of the Board of Operation Breakthrough; and a member of the Board and the immediate past chair of the Genesis school.

Appraisals - Focus of Missouri South Council Lunch

Appraisals continue to be a major issue impacting home builders and are one of the key reasons cited as an impediment to a full housing recovery. Mark H Maschger, sRA is the owner of AppraisalBridge, LLC and Verity Valuation, LLC, and the immediate past president of the Kansas City Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. He spoke at the April Missouri south Area Council membership lunch about the state of the appraisal industry and how builders can best navigate the appraisal process.

Maschger knows that both builders and appraisers depend on the same industry for their living and wants to erase the knowledge gap about the role of the appraisers and the methods used to value real estate.

“Our industry needs to change significantly” said Maschger. “And, fortunately, the strengthening partnership between our organizations at the national and local levels will improve the industry for all involved.”

Attendees were told of the information they can provide to make life easier on appraisers. Maschger took aim at the myths and misperceptions associated with the current regulatory environment – making it clear what we can and cannot do or say, which is exceedingly more than what we’ve settled for.

when an appraisal comes in low, Maschger offers some tips on how to handle the situation. First, remember an appraisal is



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one person’s opinion. Try to identify specific, factual errors and omissions. study the comparable properties chosen, and consider that the value may be right. After the appraiser has signed and delivered the report, the builder shouldn’t communicate with the appraiser. However, communicate with the lender and request reconsideration. The lender should review the appraisal, the evidence provided and determine whether reconsideration is warranted. Don’t include active, pending, cancelled or withdrawn listings as comparables.

“Keep the information focused on the facts, be reasonable and right rather than emotional,” said Maschger.

He also recommended hiring an appraiser consultant.

Many regulatory changes are afoot in the appraisal industry. The Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) was sunsetted by Fannie Mae in late 2010, although it is maintained by substantially similar requirements via selling Guide updates. The Dodd-Frank Act and Revised Interagency Guidelines are making federally regulated lenders more focused again on the issue of appraiser independence. And new laws in Missouri and Kansas will soon require third party appraisal management companies to operate under the accountability of state regulatory agencies.

Appraisers must abide by Uniform standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (UsPAP). Maschger spoke of the Competency Rule under UsPAP, emphasizing that appraisers must be competent to appraise in the specific geographic location, competent to appraise the property type and at the market level required by an appraisal assignment.

Most appraisals developed for mortgage related transactions are reported on the 1004 URAR form. It’s a one-size fits all form designed to value homes throughout the country. Its use is moving beyond the read only PDF, as the Gses (Fannie/Freddie) are now requiring the

delivery of appraisals in a format that allows for extraction of data. This impacts all residential volume, includes new descriptions for quality and condition, new reporting format for basement finish, and requires appraisers to more consistently report architectural design, location and view attributes.

Maschger told attendees that good changes were coming to the industry, including increasingly stringent requirements for becoming an appraiser, improved oversight and various technology advances.

More information is available in this issue of BBN or at www.nahb.org/appraisals.

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Kansas City FallParade of Homes

Tour Company Address Subdivision City State Price

130 SAB Construction 6622 Wedd Timber Ridge Villas Merriam KS $195,000 207 New Castle Homes 12214 N Highland Ave Woodland Creek Kansas City MO $244,900 233 SAB Construction 2301 SW Deer Run Ct Eagle Creek Lee’s Summit MO $269,950 26 Dusselier & Marks Homes 19203 W 199th Terr Brookwood Farms Spring Hill KS $275,000 65 Tom French Construction 21359 W 116th St Foxfield Court Olathe KS $279,890 246 Summit Custom Homes 1005 SW Argyl Highland Meadows Lee’s Summit MO $299,950 226 Summit Custom Homes 1111 Metfield Lane Creekmoor Raymore MO $319,950 282 Summit Custom Homes 200 SW Ansel Adams Winterset Valley Lee’s Summit MO $324,950 63 James Engle Custom Homes 24003 W 124th St Forest View-The Hills Olathe KS $365,996 77 McIntyre Construction 2707 W 146th St Lea Brooke Leawood KS $374,950 57 James III Homes 22515 W 60th St Eagle View of Grey Oaks Shawnee KS $382,950 74 J S Robinson Fine Homes 24025 W 124th St Hills of Forest View Olathe KS $411,660

Runners Up

#269 • sAB Construction 2812 sW Corinth dr • siena at Longview

Lee’s summit, MO • $295,000

#157 • sAB Construction8103 Ne 102nd Terr • Benson Place at Fieldstone

Kansas City, MO • $267,450

#213 • sAB Construction2216 Alexander Creek • Alexander Creek

Raymore, MO • $199,900

#196 • sAB Construction2406 Ne 110th Terr • staley Hills


#163 • sAB Construction 5904 s National dr • Cider Mill at Nationals

Parkville, MO • $309,950

#263 • summit Custom Homes1409 sW 41st Circle • Parkwood at stoney

Lee’s summit, MO • $274,950

#216 • sAB Construction825 sW 35th st • Brooks FarmsLee’s summit, MO • $230,000

#177 • Casa Bella Construction 7849 N Kirkwood • embassy Park


#150 • Koehler Building Co 10600 W 153rd st • Woods of Colton Lake

Overland Park, Ks • $629,950

#223 • King Building1116 Metfield Lane • Creekmoor

Raymore, MO • $538,000

#131 • Ambassador Construction2849 W 137th Terr • The Villas of Highlands Ranch

Leawood, Ks • $725,000

#45 • Allure Luxury Homes 10643 W 168th Court • Coffee Creek Crossing




grand Prize winners

Tour Company Address Subdivision City State Price

130 SAB Construction 6622 Wedd Timber Ridge Villas Merriam KS $195,000 207 New Castle Homes 12214 N Highland Ave Woodland Creek Kansas City MO $244,900 233 SAB Construction 2301 SW Deer Run Ct Eagle Creek Lee’s Summit MO $269,950 26 Dusselier & Marks Homes 19203 W 199th Terr Brookwood Farms Spring Hill KS $275,000 65 Tom French Construction 21359 W 116th St Foxfield Court Olathe KS $279,890 246 Summit Custom Homes 1005 SW Argyl Highland Meadows Lee’s Summit MO $299,950 226 Summit Custom Homes 1111 Metfield Lane Creekmoor Raymore MO $319,950 282 Summit Custom Homes 200 SW Ansel Adams Winterset Valley Lee’s Summit MO $324,950 63 James Engle Custom Homes 24003 W 124th St Forest View-The Hills Olathe KS $365,996 77 McIntyre Construction 2707 W 146th St Lea Brooke Leawood KS $374,950 57 James III Homes 22515 W 60th St Eagle View of Grey Oaks Shawnee KS $382,950 74 J S Robinson Fine Homes 24025 W 124th St Hills of Forest View Olathe KS $411,660

Runners Up147 Don Julian Builders 9017 Martindale St Woodland Reserve Lenexa KS $419,900 38 James Engle custom Homes 11599 S Carbondale Cedar Creek the Woods Olathe KS $451,500 87 Woodbridge Homes 11500 W 166th St Mills Farm the Meadows Overland Park KS $469,500 13 James Engle Custom Homes 11313 W 153rd St Bluestem Overland Park KS $470,379 93 C & M Builders 11405 W 166th St Mills Farm Meadows Overland Park KS $509,970 20 Summit Custom Homes 11413 W 153rd St Bluestem Overland Park KS $537,365 225 Summit Custom Homes 1110 Metfield Lane Creekmoor Raymore MO $599,950 192 Casa Bella Construction 6179 Southlake Drive Riss Lake Parkville MO $559,950 104 Cecil & Ray Homes 12331 W 164th Terr Polo Fields Overland Park KS $619,900 138 Ashner Construction 9430 W 157th Ct Wilshire Farms Overland Park KS $899,950 79 Bodine-Ashner Builders 6205 W 138th Links of Liongate Overland Park KS $989,900 203 Don Julian Builders 5902 NW 104th Terr Tiffany Greens Kansas City MO $1,250,000

PiCK oF The ParaDe & DiSTinCTiVe PLan & DeSign aWarDS

#174 • New Mark Homes9515 Ne 90th st • Copperleaf Kansas City, MO • $382,900

#47 • C & M Builders16824 Goddard st • Coffee Creek Cross


#208 • Homes By Chris 9500 N Kentucky • Woodneath Farms


#120 • starr Homes20805 W 68th Terr • Ridgestone Meadows

shawnee, Ks • $466,300

#172 • John shilt Homes9405 Ne 90th st • Copperleaf Kansas City, MO • $415, 000

#173 • John shilt Homes9607 Ne 90th st • Copperleaf Kansas City, MO • $485,000

#202 • don Julian Builders 6007 NW 107th st • Tiffany Greens


#98 • don Julian Builders15220 Fontana st • Mission Reserve

Leawood, Ks • $498,700

# 90 • Tim Cunningham Homes16120 Lucille st • Mills Farm estates

Overland Park, Ks • $2,000,000

#91 • Willis Construction11419 W 161st Terr • Mills Farm estates

Overland Park , Ks • $998,500

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1992 Cumberland Properties, Inc. 1994 Hunt Midwest Real estate Development, Inc.1997 Fishing River Development Corp. 1998 Pollard & Associates1999 Freeman Custom Homes 2001 K C Pumpman, LLCNew Homes Journal2002 Gregory Allen enterprises, Inc. 2003Cecil & Ray Homes Inc 2005B.C. smith electric Premiere MarketingGuier Fence Company, Inc.

These companies’ continued membership shows their support for the local home building industry. To those members who have not yet renewed, the HBA looks forward to hearing from them soon. The strength of an association is in its membership and a thank you goes out to all of those members who continue to support the HBA. (If you know these members, please encourage them to renew and remember all the benefits they’ll miss by not renewing their membership)

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BuildingBusinessNewsTHE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE HOME BUILDERS

ASSOCIATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITYMay 2012 Volume 18 Issue 5

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Published by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City

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Executive Vice President Sara Corless Editor Stephanie Stollsteimer

Graphics Karla Peterie, Creative ServicesContributing Writer Steven Cowen

2012 Executive CommitteeHome Builders Association

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Vice President Fred DeliberoSecretary/Treasurer Chris Ragland

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NAHB’s legal experts recently completed a helpful guidance document for employers on the importance of establishing official company policy regarding distracted driving.

You should know that your employees’ use of cell phones while driving can generate potential liability issues, particularly if an accident occurs. In addition to civil liability, the employer also has a legal responsibility under the Occupational safety and Health Act to safeguard drivers at work.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has now officially declared that companies are in violation of the law if by policy or practice they require texting while driving or create incentives that encourage or condone it, or if they structure work so that texting is a practical necessity for workers to carry out their job.

As outlined in NAHB’s guidance, an employer must make it clear to employees that the company’s distracted driver policy applies to personal cell phones whenever the employee is driving a company vehicle or on company business, and also applies to company cell phones even while the employee is off the clock. Read more about this important subject in our new guidance document, or contact David Jaffe (800-368-5242 x8317) for additional information.

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each year at the National Association of Home Builders’ International Build-ers’ show, the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) provide rec-ognition to builders and design professionals who have ac-complished outstanding design achievements. Here are a few of the top trends home buyers can expect to soon see in new home designsClassic yet Contemporary

Homes that are hot sellers on the market right now are those that successfully blend old styles with new. Timeless and elegant spaces are created by blending modern and tradi-tional elements such as crown molding with fewer or less fancy pieces. elevations are clean and simple and inte-riors are fresh and light.Multigenerational Living

Given the increasing cultural diver-

sity in America as well as the state of the economy during the past few years, many families are all living under one

roof. single-family home designs accom-modate multigenera-tional households, such as homes with two mas-ter suites, often with at least one located on the ground floor to be more accessible. Cost Effective Designs

Rectangular home designs are more cost effective, so new homes no longer have the “ex-ploding house” look with multiple roof lines

or the unnecessary interior volumes they create. But home designs can still be visu-ally stimulating with creative and innova-tive modifications that reduce construc-tion and system costs to the home owner.

For example, mixing materials such as metal, wood and stone in the façade give a home a modern look. The Family Triangle

Open floor plans is a trend that isn’t new, but has expanded. Ground-floor fo-cused, open floor plan living spaces used to be specific to certain regions and gen-erations, but now it is desired by all buyer profiles across the country. Kitchen Entertaining with a View

The kitchen remains one of the most important rooms in the house, yet kitch-ens are still a modest size as the average overall square footage of new homes has decreased in the past few years. Design-

ers are incorporating creative storage so-lutions and placing windows above the countertops rather than cabinets to retain a feeling of open, light space. Green Design Elements that Consumers Understand and Want

Home buyers expect a certain level of green design in their new homes that pro-vide both comfort and cost savings. Green technologies such as tankless water heat-ers and highly efficient HVAC systems that directly impact and reduce operating costs are commonly installed in new con-struction.

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March 2012 residential permit statistics indicate a significant jump over 2011 for the same quarter last year. This year’s first quarter recorded 712 total units compared to last year’s first quarter number of 391. The numbers were bolstered by 41 multi-family rental units in Kansas City, Kansas. with the addition of 269 starts in March, the Greater Kansas City area has not seen a first quarter this good since the first quarter of 2008 prior to the financial crisis.

“Builders have been selling homes as fast as they are building them recently. This could be the release of pent up demand combined with record low mortgage rates averaging 3.9% last week,” said executive Vice President sara Corless. “It will feel like more like a recovery if we are still looking at numbers like this in september.”

An activity of note for the quarter is that as a percentage of total single family units Clay, Jackson and Platte counties all increased market share for a combined increase from 42% in 2011 to 53% in 2012. The units constructed in those three combined counties more than doubled from a total of 161 in 2011 to 330 in 2012.

Permit Reports Indicate Optimistic News for First Quarter

“Builders have been selling

homes as fast as they are

building them...”



HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITYResidential Building Permit Statistics

MARCH 2012Single M-F M-F S-F M-F M-F Total Single M-F M-F S-F M-F M-F Total

Family Units Units Total Units Sale Rent Units Family Units Units Total Units Sale Rent UnitsUnits^ Sale% Rent Units YTD YTD YTD YTD Units^ Sale% Rent Units YTD YTD YTD YTD

CASS COUNTY LEAVENWORTH COUNTYArchie 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Basehor 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 4Belton 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Lansing 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1Cass County 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 Leav. County 2 0 0 2 4 0 0 4Cleveland# 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Leavenworth 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1Drexel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tonganoxie 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 2Garden City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 12 0 0 12Harrisonville 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1Lake Winnebago 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WYANDOTTE COUNTYLee's Summit 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 4 Bonner Springs 5 0 0 5 8 0 0 8Peculiar# 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Edwardsville# 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1Pleasant Hill 4 0 0 4 5 0 0 5 KCK/Wyandotte Co 4 0 41 45 10 0 73 83Raymore 8 0 0 8 12 0 0 12 9 0 41 50 19 0 73 92Village of Loch Lloyd 2 0 0 2 4 0 0 4

17 0 0 17 29 0 0 29 MIAMI COUNTYLouisburg 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

CLAY COUNTY Miami County 2 0 0 2 4 0 0 4Clay County 4 0 0 4 8 0 0 8 Osawatomie 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1Excelsior Springs 9 0 0 9 23 0 0 23 Paola 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Gladstone 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 Spring Hill 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Kansas City 36 0 0 36 95 0 0 95 2 0 0 2 6 0 0 6Kearney 4 0 0 4 7 0 0 7Lawson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MARCH 2012 269 0 41 310 639 0 73 712Liberty 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 6North Kansas City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Pleasant Valley 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Smithville 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2

54 0 0 54 142 0 0 142

JACKSON COUNTYBlue Springs 6 0 0 6 14 0 0 14 Month/Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Buckner 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 January 750 353 221 96 137 90 188Grain Valley 9 0 0 9 11 0 0 11 February 833 475 262 129 145 121 182Grandview 8 0 0 8 8 0 0 8 March 1066 824 353 131 252 180 269Greenwood 2 0 0 2 3 0 0 3 April 899 687 441 184 228 210Independence 4 0 0 4 16 0 0 16 May 971 677 231 189 213 230Jackson County 2 0 0 2 6 0 0 6 June 761 616 260 204 239 262Kansas City 5 0 0 5 12 0 0 12 July 772 546 311 196 180 204Lake Lotawana 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 August 874 515 293 207 243 205Lee's Summit 12 0 0 12 37 0 0 37 September 677 397 264 219 173 202Oak Grove 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 October 672 597 314 226 279 205Raytown 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 November 609 385 167 192 173 185Sugar Creek 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 December 500 313 115 182 209 207

50 0 0 50 109 0 0 109 Annual Total 9384 6385 3232 2155 2471 2301 639PLATTE COUNTYEdgerton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Kansas City 9 0 0 9 23 0 0 23Parkville 8 0 0 8 15 0 0 15Platte City# 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Platte County 12 0 0 12 39 0 0 39Riverside 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1Weatherby Lake 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 S-F M-F TotalWeston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Units Units Units

30 0 0 30 79 0 0 79 2006 2649 571 32202007 1652 180 1832

JOHNSON COUNTY 2008 836 904 1740De Soto 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 3 2009 356 11 367Edgerton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 534 55 589Fairway 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 391 0 391Gardner 4 0 0 4 8 0 0 8 2012 639 73 712Johnson County 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1Leawood 7 0 0 7 11 0 0 11Lenexa 12 0 0 12 20 0 0 20 ^The Single Family number is now units and includes both attached and detached units.Merriam 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 %Multi-Family units are in buildings with 5 or more units and are divided by sale/rent.Mission Hills 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1Olathe 37 0 0 37 98 0 0 98 # Not available at time of reportOverland Park 26 0 0 26 67 0 0 67Prairie Village 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1Shawnee 14 0 0 14 29 0 0 29Spring Hill 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 4

102 0 0 102 243 0 0 243

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.

All numbers shown in the box above are ACTUAL numbers.

Comparison of Single FamilyBuilding Units for Greater Kansas City

Comparison of Units Issued Year to Date in this Month*2006-2012

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

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The HBA has members serving their local communities on various boards and commissions. some of them include:

Travis Graham, Blue springs Planning Commission

Fred Delibero, Lee’s summit Planning Commission

George Schluter, Kansas City Mo Building and Fire Code Board of AppealsThank you to these members for their service! If you or an HBA member you know

serves on a local government’s board or commission, let us know so we can include them. Contact Andrew McKeegan at 816-733-2224 or [email protected].

steven Cowen, HBA Vice President of Governmental Affairs, will begin the next stage of his professional career with Black Hills energy as Manager, Kansas Governmental Affairs this month. steven has been with the HBA for six years.

Originally hired as staff Vice President for Political Affairs, steven took on Government Affairs duties in 2008 as well as writing for Building Business News, planning monthly Area Council lunches, and assisting with educational offerings. we wish him the best of luck in his new endeavors!Steven Cowen

Steven Cowen Accepts New Position

HBA events & NewsMembers Serve on Community Commissions

Travis Graham, George Schluter, & Fred Delibero

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