Posts by Paige Roemmich
The HBA Advocate Newsletter | December 2, 2025
December 2, 2025 In this edition: Commerce City Council Repeals Fire Sprinkler Mandate – Other Front Range Communities Reconsider Requirements Amid Rising Housing Costs HBA of Metro Denver Partners with Metro Mayors Caucus on Building Bridges Event Get Involved: 2026 HBA Advocacy Committee & Task Forces Commerce City Council Repeals Fire Sprinkler Mandate – Other Front…
Read MoreIn Loving Memory of James “Jim” Donald Ferguson
James (Jim) Donald Ferguson was born in Pueblo, Colorado, May 21st, 1937 to Harold and Nellie Ferguson. After his father’s passing when Jim was 7 years old, the family moved to various places to be with family. Jim attended Denver North High School and was a standout 3 sport athlete, playing football, basketball and baseball. …
Read More2025 MAME Award Winners List
On November 1st, 2025 the Custom Builders & Remodelers Council (CBRC) and the Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) of the HBA of Metro Denver hosted and celebrated the industries best at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center: The MAME Awards! It was an incredible night for all who attended and all who had the well-earned…
Read MoreThree Top Denver Builders are Honored with the Prestigious 2025 HAP Award
The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver’s Associate Members recognized three outstanding Denver area home builders at the HBA’s Annual Meeting and presented them with the industry’s esteemed 2025 HAP Awards (Homebuilder and Associates in Partnership). Over 275 HBA members attended the Annual Meeting, which was held on October 23rd at Marriott DTC. The Associate…
Read More2025 Annual Awards Recipients Honored at HBA Annual Meeting
The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver held the 2025 Annual Meeting on Thursday. October 23rd at Marriott DTC. The ceremonies were emceed by HBA CEO Ted Leighty. It was a celebratory evening as Jason Brown of Ascent Builders and 2025 HBA Board President welcomed 2026 HBA President Sara Dieringer of Cardel Homes. The HBA…
Read MoreSara Dieringer Installed as 2026 Home Builders Association Board President
Sara Dieringer of Cardel Homes, was installed as 2026 HBA Board President at the HBA Annual Meeting on October 23rd. Below are her inaugural remarks: “It’s truly an honor to be standing here before you tonight. I’m incredibly proud, and maybe a little nervous, to accept the position of Board President for 2026. I know…
Read MoreWelcome Sara Dieringer and 2026 Board of Directors
Please join us in welcoming and congratulating our 2025 Home Builders Association Board of Directors. 2026 Home Builders Association Board President, Sara Dieringer Installs 2026 Board of Directors, whose term will begin on December 1st. The HBA of Metro Denver’s incoming 2026 Board of Directors’ official term begins December 1, 2025. HBA’s 2026 Board President,…
Read More2025 President, Jason Brown: Year in Review
The HBA Annual Meeting was held Thursday, October 23rd at Marriott DTC. 2024 HBA Board President, Jason Brown, shared some thoughts about the state of the HBA and summarized key accomplishments in 2025. “When I began this year, I shared three priorities for our industry: Attainable Housing Legislative Advocacy Improved Storytelling These remain at the…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | April 1, 2025
April 1, 2025 In this edition: HBA of Metro Denver Prepares for Local Government Adoption of the 2024 ICC Building Codes Commerce City Implementing Revisions to Impact Fee Assessments HBA of Metro Denver Prepares for Local Government Adoption of the 2024 ICC Building Codes With new international and statewide building and energy codes as well…
Read MoreCost and Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on Market
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provided this economic and housing industry overview in the bi-weekly newsletter Eye On the Economy. The uncertain timing and scale of tariffs, combined with the last legs of the fight against inflation, have rattled financial markets. Equity markets are in correction territory as investors react to a flurry of public…
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