Ten Reasons to Join the HBA

Ten Reasons to Join the HBA

 1. The Collective Voice of Our Industry

 
The HBA is the recognized advocate for housing and development issues in the Denver metro region. Securing your right to responsibly meet the housing needs of our community is the primary mission of the HBA. Members stay current with the latest proposedregulatory changes or activity and the association's response through the biweekly Home Builder Advocate e-newsletter.  
 
Additionally, the Metro Housing Coalition, the HBA’s political committee, interviews and supports candidates running for local and statewide office who will advocate for a vibrant and affordable housing industry.
 

2. Professional Education and Certification Programs

 
Whether you’re interested in sales and marketing, building construction, or general business and management principles, the HBA is your source for professional education. The HBA also offers member companies and their staff numerous professional designation programs to help distinguish your business from your competitors.
 

3. Building Relationships through Networking

 
The HBA provides you with countless ways to network and build relationships. The association has a wide array of programs and events that will give you enjoyment and personal satisfaction as you mingle with contacts to grow your business.
 

4. Member Discount Programs

 
The HBA, CAHB and NAHB have teamed up with a multitude of service providers to offer you significant discounts on the many services vital to the daily operations of your organization.  Some of these discount programs are general liability and worker’s compensation insurance, cell phone service, business telecommunications and IT services, office supplies, FedEx shipping, subscription to green building resources, payroll and human resource services and more!
 

5. Access to Critical News and Information

 
In the ever-changing home building industry, staying abreast of new trends and issues is the best way to keep your company competitive. The HBA offers members access to the latest industry news through seminars, special interest councils, newsletters, publications, the website, and building permit reports.
 

6. Professional Recognition

 
The HBA hosts several annual award programs and consumer events including the BAR Awards, the Parade of Homes, Flatirons Tour of Homes and CARE Awards. By taking part in these HBA activities, members can distinguish and market themselves as an award-winning member of the industry.
 

7. Three-in-One Membership

 
When you join the HBA, you automatically become a full member of the Colorado Association of Home Builders (CAHB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). That’s three memberships for the price of one!

 

8. Giving Back to the Community

 
As the saying goes … the more you give, the more you receive. HBA members find great personal reward as volunteers and donors to the Home Builders Foundation.  HBF projects positively impact people’s lives by remodeling homes to accommodate handicap accessibility.  
 

9. Publications

 
The HBA delivers bi-weekly news of upcoming events and activities through the Home Builder e-Vents and on advocacy issues through the Home Builder Advocate.  Monthly permit reports are available by subscription.   A variety of other publications, such as white papers, position papers and technical guides, are made available to our members.
 

10. Establish Yourself as an Industry Leader

 
HBA members have opportunities to grow professionally by joining a committee or council board at the local, state, or national level. As a leader of the organized industry you can help guide the future of home building and development in the Denver region as well as at the state level through the Colorado Association of Home Builders and the national level through the National Association of Home Builders.