Bruce Rieke has been involved in the building industry since a very young age. A third generation Kansas native, Bruce founded B.L. Rieke and Associates in 1989 with his wife, Toni. Since then the B.L. Rieke team has completed construction on more than 900 distinctive and innovative quality homes in the Johnson County area. Over the years, B.L. Rieke and Associates have worked hard to keep up with the growing and changing demands of the housing market, always striving to satisfy the individual needs of the modern homeowner. Emphasizing a team approach to successful home building, Bruce stresses communication as the main component of a strong business. "Whether you're married or building a home, if you don't communicate within the relationship, it doesn't work, "Rieke stated. "If someone calls me during office hours, Monday through Friday, they're going to get a return call quickly." Bruce's dedication goes beyond his strong commitment to his business and his customers. Bruce works hard on giving back to the community in which he lives and works, and is a past president of the Home Builders Association of Kansas City. He and his wife Toni, along with their two children, are also involved in many local and national children's organizations and special needs foundations. Bruce Rieke demonstrates just how far communication, dedication, and desire can carry a business.

Since 1979, Bill Harrington has helped Harrington Development become one of Kansas City's most prestigious homebuilders. He has built more than 400 upper-bracket homes and developed more than 600 residential sites in many of the city's most exclusive neighborhoods. Bill's degree in Civil Engineering provides a solid foundation for his construction expertise and attention to detail. He personally works with each of Harrington Development's clients to create homes of lasting value. Even though Harrington Development has designed and built hundreds of upscale homes throughout Johnson County, they still approach each project as a new opportunity to stretch their capabilities. Using Harrington's knowledge and expertise, as well as the most advanced trends in technology, Harrington Development will design and build a home that reflects the ideas and satisfies the desires of their customers. Harrington Development carefully manages the entire process of building each home. Personalized communication, through an organized system of paperwork and meetings with their professional staff, actually makes the home-building experience an enjoyable one. In addition, follow-up support and a system of warranty procedures and documents assure peace of mind even after their customers move in. Because of their passion for excellence, they have received numerous awards, such as HBA's Distinctive Plan & Design, Pick of the Parade and American Dream Competition, and KC Homes & Gardens Home of the year.

Since 1995, Brad Plamann has been building distinguished homes all throughout the Kansas City area. Over the past decade he has built in twelve prestigious Rodrock communities each earning him high praise from homeowners and industry professionals alike. At Hilmann Home Building, Inc., we have earned our stellar reputation by demanding very strict standards from our craftsmen and the materials that go in to every Hilmann Home. Our hands-on approach includes not only that a construction supervisor oversees every project on a day-to-day basis, but Brad himself meets with the trade professionals on site and makes inspections daily as well. From start to finish of the home building process, our commitment is to work with you and your family to ensure your experience of building a Hilmann Home is a positive and memorable one.

"What people should know is that we are a FULL SERVICE BUILDER from ranches and villas to two-story and estate homes," says Jeff Robinson, president of J.S. Robinson Fine Homes. The fun part is seeing a family really happy. We're open to whatever makes the customer happy, whether it's their unique plans or revising our own plans. I invite you to a personalized design consultation with J.S. Robinson Fine Homes." Our Commitment Customer satisfaction is our number one priority. We follow specific performance standards. We empower the lives of those around us. We always support an environment for constant improvement. We pay close attention to detail. We are honest in all our dealings. We use fine quality products. We are always fair and reasonable. We use low maintenance materials. We treat all people with equal respect and professionalism. Our mission at J.S. Robinson Fine Homes is delivering lasting value, innovative plan designs, and outstanding customer service. We accomplish this with our commitment to excellence and integrity in a unique team environment that empowers people to be their best. Building a home requires the skills of many different trades and businesses. Our subcontractors are selected based on their demonstrated reliability and dedication to quality. From the Realtor who starts the sales process, the excavator who digs the foundation, the lender who provides the financing, the framing carpenters, roofers, masons, electricians, plumbers - all these skills are vital and necessary to make a J.S. Robinson home what it is - the embodiment of your dreams. The quality of a J.S. Robinson home is evident in the attention to detail and finishing touches that make every room a special place. The built-in crown moldings, the fancy newel posts and stair railings, the wide trim around doors, the edge details on countertops, the built-ins that give the room a focal point all whisper "this is where I want to live." The finest materials, site planning, architectural plans, custom construction and master craftsmanship go into every J. S. Robinson Fine Home. When you're ready, spend a relaxed afternoon discussing your dream home plans with the J. S. Robinson Staff. We welcome your ideas and can assist you in turning your dream into reality. Customer satisfaction is the foundation of our business. We work to support a team environment, which empowers people to be their best.

James Engle Custom Homes, LLC, was recognized as the area’s top home builder, according to the February 2011 edition of the Kansas City Business Journal. This lofty acknowledgement is a direct result of the company and it’s employees living and working through their mission statement, Building Home and Building Relationships… They are passionate about this and it shows. Their dedication to excellence rings true in the company’s mission statement of “Building Homes…… Building Relationships”. It has always represented a dynamic approach to their commitment to high standards of quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction on every level. Jim understands homeowners don't want to wait for answers; therefore, he and his team provide their personal cell phone numbers to each customer and promptly return every homeowner's phone call. This attention to the customer and persistence doesn't end after the customer moves in, either. Engle personally ensures the client’s satisfaction with follow up phone calls long after your new home is completed. Engle’s hands-on style of construction includes being on-site, working with their top-quality vendor teams, sharing their expertise and exchanging ideas to improve processes. James Engle Custom Homes refuses to rest on their laurels. They continually strive to incorporate the most modern and innovative construction processes and techniques available into each new home. Just as importantly, their employees and trade partners undergo intense, on-going training and education. From design to final finish, they work with each client one-on-one to make certain every square inch of their new home comes to life exactly the way they dreamed it would—if it’s important to the customer, it’s important to James Engle Custom Homes. Not only can each James Engle Custom Homes’ customers expect to enjoy a rewarding and exciting home building experience every step of the way, they also benefit from definitive advantages they cannot expect from other builders: • There are a minimum of 5 on-site meetings with the builder and home owners to review construction, and a reassuring third party structural inspection of each home by a state certified engineer. • Homeowners enjoy customized online access where they can sign change orders, view and sign off on selections, view engineered city approved floor plans, view surveys and make warranty requests from any web browser. • They receive a written home owner’s manual outlining the building process, home maintenance, and much more. • James Engle Custom Homes provides a written 10-year insurance backed transferable warranty program. • Quality assurance is guaranteed by a 800+ item check list reviewed with home owners at final walk through. In addition, Engle provides 60 day and 11 month warranty service intervals after closing as well as 24 hour emergency warranty service. Engle’s sterling reputation has been built on their dedication to delivering a great home for the money. Many energy efficient and “Green” upgrades are included in each home as a standard, such as Low E windows, a 16 SEER Heat Pump vs. industry standard 13 SEER air conditioner, variable speed furnaces vs. single speed, R-15 blown-in blanket wall insulation vs. standard R-13 batts, R-45 attic insulation vs. standard R-38, a complete Tyvek brand home wrap system and much more. Right now, James Engle Custom Homes is building two model homes to Energy Star version 3.0 certification levels, a level not necessary until sometime in 2012. The aesthetics of a home can determine its personality and overall perception of value. James Engle Custom Homes understands this and fills each home with an abundance of amenities and features that include: Granite countertops in kitchen and butler’s pantry*, tiled floors in the bathrooms and laundry rooms,* luxurious master baths with walk-in showers and two shower heads, arched columns over a jetted master tub, large bedroom level laundries with sink & cabinets, large walk-in pantry with hidden workstation, butler’s pantries between the kitchen & dining room, hardwood floors in the entry, kitchen, breakfast room and beyond. Spacious hearth rooms or great rooms with direct vent see-thru fireplaces are available on many plans, stainless steel appliance packages, many of which include built in ovens, built in microwaves and custom wood hoods vented to the exterior, walk-in closets in all bedrooms of most plans, an upgraded trim package throughout the home and vaulted ceilings in upstairs bedrooms. All of which are items you may be hard pressed to find in homes that cost much more. Only a tour of their homes with an Engle representative can give you an idea of all they have to offer. Engle’s clients quickly realize that their satisfaction is the heart and soul of the business, and building a lasting relationship within the community is more vital to the company than just selling a house. To that end, Jim Engle and the employees of James Engle Custom Homes are actively committed to giving back to the communities they live and work in. From sponsoring neighborhood and national swim, baseball and cycling teams, to sponsoring the annual CASANA walk for childhood apraxia of speech, to donating 100% of the proceeds of the sale of a home to the Head for the Cure Brain Cancer Research Foundation, James Engle Custom Homes affirms its long-term commitment to supporting the community and cities that have given so much to them. To learn more about the James Engle Custom Homes, LLC, Advantage Program, visit their website at www..jamesengle.com or call (816) 616-9788 to schedule an appointment. At James Engle Custom Homes, LLC, they look forward to building a relationship with you and your family. *Consult James Engle Custom Homes for plan specifics.

Lambie Custom Homes strives to provide an affordable family home while maintaining a high standard of excellence. With a focus on customer service, the firm takes a hands-on approach and pays close attention to detail. Lead by Jim Lambie,he takes great pride in the finished work. "Customer satisfaction is our first priority and we achieve this through proper organization, solid construction and creative knowledge.

For the past 9 years R & S Builders, Inc. has been building Custom single family homes in many of the areas finest sub-divisions, such as Highlands Creek, Pavilions Estates of Leawood, Glen Eagles, and The Links at Lions Gate to name a few. We have developed unique and creative floor plans by utilizing customer input and designer helpful suggestions. Our goal is to put more quality in our product than comparable homes might have. Our homes range from $500,000 to over $2 million in value and have won multiple Awards in the Parade of Homes Tour including "The Pick of the Parade" Grand Award winner in 2005.