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Copperleaf Featured Builders

Gary Bringus - President of Heartland Homes has been in the construction industry for over 25 years. Gary started as a carpenter, but it wasn't long before he recognized that his true talent was creating and designing new homes. Heartland Homes is a family business run by Gary and his wife, Michele. They reside in the northland area of Kansas City and have four children and two grandchildren. Heartland Homes offers a sophisticated blend of quality craftsmanship and award winning designs. The company's reputation has been built by personalizing and customizing every home to meet their customer's dreams and expectations.

"John Shilt has been building custom homes in the Northland area since 1992. John Shilt Homes is a joint collaboration between John and his daughter Brandy White. They currently offer a variety of unique plans with personal touches. John and Brandy believe building your dream home should be a pleasant experience. They remain in constant contact with new trends in the custom home building industry. They also keep their buyers involved at every phase to ensure overall satisfaction with the construction process. In addition, John Shilt Homes, Inc. has carefully selected each subcontractor for a high standard of workmanship; and, such care is shown throughout the entire home with the quality of materials used and degree of detail achieved."

Keith and Kevin McConnell, have over twenty five years experience in constructing homes in the Kansas City area. Both began their experience at the framing stage and for the last fifteen + years have been building homes as general contractors. MBW Construction builds between 20-25 homes per year in the Northland. Homes are available in Copperleaf, Embassy Park and Carriage Hill Estates.

Keith and Kevin credit their experience at the rough-in phase of the construction process as teaching them how to build a structurally sound home. Hands-on experience, coupled with Keith’s eye for design, are the principal reasons they give for explaining their high level of success in the industry. Their awards include “All Metro,” “Distinctive Design,” and the prestigious “Pick of the Parade.”

Keith and Kevin, along with Keith’s wife Alanna and Kevin’s wife Mickey, provide a team approach that allows MBW Construction to give each homebuyer a custom home strategically planned with impeccable service.

Another aspect of MBW’s success is their dedication to delivering a great home for the money. Many features usually considered an upgrade are included in their base price. Examples include Gold series R-15 blown wall insulation, fully sprinkled yards, 50 gal. water heaters, wrought iron spindles, bull-nosed wall corners, low-e argon gas filled windows, and granite kitchen and half-bath counters.

MBW takes pride in customer satisfaction; one homeowner, Pete Ribaste says “Service after the sale is a big thing with me,” Pete commented, “This is my fifth house and it’s the best experience I’ve ever had with a builder. I tell everyone that if they want a builder, these are the guys.

Sommers Homes LLC is a family owned and operated business located in the Northland since 2003, headed by brother and sister, Brian and Susan Sommers. Brian, with hands-on experience in current construction practices, and Susan, with both degree and experience in design, work together to offer distinctive homes to our clients. We find a creative joy in pulling together ideas on paper, quality craftsmen, and variety of building materials from unique sources to achieve award winning results.

Jeff Julian of New Mark Homes is the latest premium builder to be featured in the Copperleaf new homes community.

At Summit Custom Homes, we're committed to building distinctive homes featuring fine-quality craftsmanship, innovative floor plans and unique features, offering our customers exceptional value. With a focus on quality, we're on the job site every day, assuring that no detail is missed in the construction of your new home. From design to final finish, we work with you and your family every step of the way to ensure your building experience is a positive and rewarding one, just as you imagined. And we pride ourselves on offering a lot more home than you thought possible by including an abundance of standard features into every home we build.

Jim and Cindy Engle are the owners and operators of James Engle Custom Homes, LLC. Our homes are customized, giving each one their own identity. Your home building experience should be rewarding and exciting for your family. We want to ensure you experience this every step of the way. When you work with James Engle Custom Homes, LLC, you will find that we are different than other builders.

Cardinal Crest Homes is one of the premier custom home builders in the Kansas City Area. Our foundation has been built on higher education. Both founders of the company received bachelors in Construction Management and minors in Business Management from Brigham Young University, a top nationally recognized program. As Cardinal Crest Homes we strive to create long lasting customer satisfaction through Innovation, Integrity, and Ingenuity.

Don Julian is one of those remarkable individuals who for the past 25 years has set a new standard for design, quality and outstanding customer service in the home building industry. His unique architectural designs and innovative, award-winning floor plans have become a Julian trademark in metropolitan Kansas City. Through the firm's in-house design center, Don draws upon resources of an architectural staff, interior designer, and a fully equipped decorating studio. As a result, each home constructed by Don Julian Builders is the product of creativity, ingenuity and precise planning. As further evidence of Julian's talent to meet the market demands of changing lifestyles, he is credited with the successful development of several upscale communities.

LBS Homes is Lance McDonald, Bruce Hollowell and Shawn Stevens. The three of us have worked in the construction service industry for over 50 combined years. We are devoted to helping you select the home that best fits your needs and your budget. Our experienced and dedicated construction team works closely together with you to ensure that your home is built to the highest level of satisfaction.

As a builder, my mission is to satisfy my customers with superior service and to add "Oohs and Ahhs" to make your home spectacular. I believe that every home design should be attractive as well as economical and that I serve my clients best by providing as much hands-on service as necessary to meet your goals in your dream home. I want your home to always have the feeling of welcoming friends and family.

Cardinal Crest Homes is one of the premier custom home builders in the Kansas City Area. Our foundation has been built on higher education and experience. Both founders of the company received bachelors in Construction and Business Management from Brigham Young University and have over 20 years combined construction experience. At Cardinal Crest Homes we strive to create long lasting customer satisfaction through Innovation, Integrity, and Ingenuity.

In order to create unforgettable customer satisfaction we utilize 3D modeling software to help our customers visualize their home. We provide picture perfect 3D renderings, real-time walkthroughs, design consultation, and much more. Utilizing 3D technology ultimately enables the home builder to increase productivity in design and drafting, reduce overbuying of materials, and estimate cost more precisely-- all of which significantly boost the positive outcome of every home building experience.

We also offer an on-line customer portal where our home buyers are able to receive daily updates, sign-off on change orders, make finish selections, track schedule, and communicate any warranty issues. We appreciate your business and will do everything possible to ensure a stress free home building experience.

Kenny McFarland has built homes in the Kansas City metro area for more than twenty years in price ranges up to over $1 million. From Lee's Summit to the Kansas City Metro area, McFarland Custom Builders has many happy homeowners. A native to the Kansas City area, Kenny works closely with his homebuyers and has built a rapport with his individual subcontractors to ensure a McFarland home is built well and built on time. Kenny and his family live in the Kansas City Area. He is a member of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City.

Owen Homes is a design-build firm that is committed to providing an exceptional construction experience by delivering excellence in craftsmanship during every phase of the building process. We understand that your involvement and overall experience is just as important as the building process itself, which is why each new home is customized to reflect your specific design needs and style preferences.

Since 2004, Owen Homes has brought a fresh perspective to custom home building in the greater Kansas City area by incorporating new technology, materials, designs, and styles into the building process. The Owen Homes’ design team is able to create a customized house plan, personalize an existing Owen Homes house plan, or adjust other house plans. The design team will also facilitate the design-style process by helping you choose what will best fit your new home from the wide variety of materials, fixtures, and finishes all conveniently located in our showroom. Our company only uses high-quality materials and thorough installation methods from respected and trusted suppliers and vendors to maximize the efficiency of your home.

Ultimately, our goal is to create a home that fits your lifestyle and provides years of enjoyment.