The Advocate Newsletter | September 1, 2026
September 1, 2026 In this edition: Arapahoe County Updating Park and School Land Dedication Requirements Join us for the HBA 8th Annual Safety Fair HBA 2026 Storm Water Training – Register Today Arapahoe County Updating Park and School Land Dedication Requirements Arapahoe County is proposing updates to its regulations governing how residential developers provide land…
Apply Now for PWB Education Scholarship
The Denver Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to invest in our members and the future leaders of our industry! We are awarding three individual scholarships of $250 each to Denver PWB members who are ready to learn, grow, and take the next step in their professional journey….
Advocate Newsletter | August 4, 2026
August 4, 2026 In this edition: HBA of Metro Denver is Excited to Welcome New Government Affairs and Professional Development Coordinator, Leon La Jeunesse CORE Electric Developer Survey Adams County Survey – Separation Buffer Requirements from Oil and Gas Development 2026 HBA of Metro Denver Impact Fee Studies HBA of Metro Denver is Excited…
2026 HBA Development Fee Study Edition 2
2026 Impact Fee Studies – The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver has completed two 2026 comprehensive studies analyzing the development fees assessed on new housing construction across the 16 leading local governments in Denver metro the region. We also produced a supplemental fee study for the northern Colorado region that includes Fort Collins, Windsor…
The Advocate Newsletter | July 8, 2026
June 2, 2026 In this edition: Colorado Primary Elections Reshape the Landscape Ahead of November CAHB Releases Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Compliance Guide Colorado Primary Elections Reshape the Landscape Ahead of November Colorado’s primary elections produced several surprising results, with voters signaling a desire for change across both parties by unseating several incumbent officeholders. That…
Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Guidance
Effective today, July 1, 2026, the CWRC establishes statewide minimum standards for construction and site development in designated Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas, as required by Senate Bill 23-166. The code represents a significant change for Colorado’s development community by introducing requirements intended to reduce structure ignition risk through building hardening measures and defensible space standards….
HBA of Metro Denver CEO Report | June 30, 2026
As we prepare for the 2026 Parade of Homes and Industry Night, I’m reminded that our association’s greatest strength is the people behind it. Builders, developers, trade partners, suppliers, architects, lenders and industry professionals all play an essential role in creating great communities to meet our region’s housing needs. Every home built represents countless hours…
CAHB Primaries Voter’s Guide
The primary elections are next Tuesday, June 30. Please consider the Colorado Association of Home Builder’s voter guide for the 2026 primary elections. The CAHB’s Political Funding Committee meets regularly and more frequently during an election year to review candidates and make recommendations of support. If you want to learn more about how the CAHB…
Your Voice Matters—Take the CAHB Survey
The Colorado Association of Home Builders (CAHB) is exploring a potential new member benefit that could provide access to health insurance coverage for members across the state. To help determine interest and evaluate the viability of this program, we invite you to complete a brief member survey: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/VfDFjP Your feedback is important and will help…
MAME 2026 Call For Entries
November 6, 2026 | Infinity Park Event Center Call for Entries The 2026 MAME Awards are here – recognizing the best in Denver homebuilding. Enter your people, homes, communities, and campaigns for a chance to be celebrated at the HBA’s most iconic awards show. Entries are now open across 60+ categories, including marketing, sales,…