Construction, design awards recognize outstanding new home building
Top local home builders took the spotlight Oct. 1 with the presentation of the 2014 Pick of the Parade and Distinctive Plan & Design awards. A crowd of 300 builders and suppliers attended the Fall Awards Ceremony at The Gallery in the Power & Light District, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (HBA).
Each fall, local home builders compete for top honors in the awards competitions held in conjunction with the HBA’s Parade of Homes. Teams comprising 33 industry professionals consisting of home builders, architects, interior designers and other construction trades from throughout the Midwest canvassed the region Sept. 26 and 27 to evaluate more than 160 contest entries. Homes competed in categories based on price range.
The Pick of the Parade Awards focus on construction elements, including the selection of materials, craftsmanship, and overall home construction and performance. Thirteen Grand Award winning entries were selected and 15 First Runner-Up honors were awarded.
The Grand Award-winning home builders in the Pick of the Parade contest were C & M Builders, Casa Bella Construction, Comerio Corporation, Don Julian Builders, James Engle Custom Homes, JFE Construction, John Shilt Homes, SAB Homes, Summit Custom Homes and Wolf Creek Homes.
The Distinctive Plan & Design Awards focus on design elements including furnishings, accessories, functionality and overall curb appeal. This competition had 16 First Place winning entries and 13 Second Place winners.
First Place honors in the Distinctive Plan & Design contest went to home builders Bodine-Ashner Builders, C & M Builders, Casa Bella Construction, JS Robinson Fine Homes, JFE Construction, John Shilt Homes, Koehler Building Company, Lambie Custom Homes, New Mark Homes, Roeser Homes, SAB Homes, Summit Custom Homes and Wolf Creek Homes.
A full list of all winners may be found online at kcparadeofhomes.com.
The Fall Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builder’s Association of Greater Kansas City (HBA) and sponsored by Stewart Title, features 307 homes constructed by 84 Kansas City metropolitan area builders, with new-home communities featured on the Parade straddling both sides of the state line.
On the Parade, which runs through Sunday, prospective homebuyers will find a wide array of single-family homes, townhomes and villas in seven counties and 18 school districts. Prices range from $150,000 to $1,399,000. In each, prospective homebuyers can view the latest in home design, construction, technology and more.
2014 Fall Parade of Homes
When: Sept. 27 through Oct. 12. All homes are open daily from 11 a.m. -6 p.m. and admission is free.
Where: 307 homes throughout the metro. Free Parade Guides listing addresses and information for every home are available at the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City office, 600 E. 103rd St., and at all Parade homes.
Information: Event information and an online Parade search are available at kcparadeofhomes.com. Homes can be viewed by price, location, builder, floor plan, subdivision, school district and more. Visitors can also find links to builder websites.
My Mobile Tour: Available at kcparadeofhomes.com, it is designed specifically for smartphones and tablets. Search homes, save featured homes in a “My Tour” list, and get driving directions from home to home.
This story was originally published October 10, 2014 at 7:00 PM with the headline "Construction, design awards recognize outstanding new home building."