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PUC finalizes plans to push natural gas out of Colorado home heating to hit 100% decarbonization
ALERT: Requirements of HB23-1161 – Environmental Standards for Appliances – Will Soon Become Effective Questions about this alert or HB23-1161 in general? Please contact Rachel Lee at rachel@goldleafstrat.com/303-807-7465 or Ted Leighty at ted@hbacolorado.com/303-910-7419 What You Need to Know: During the 2023 Legislative session, HB23-1161, Environmental Standards for Appliances was adopted by the General Assembly and…
Read MoreThe 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 MoreInvest in Your HBA, Invest in Our Industry: Call for 2026 Sponsorships
Put your brand front and center with the companies shaping metro Denver’s residential construction industry. In 2024, HBA Builder Members accounted for 92% of all local closings, and your sponsorship connects you directly to these decision makers. Why sponsor through a 2026 Organizational Partnership? Year-round brand exposure across HBA communications and events Category exclusivity at…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | November 5, 2025
November 5, 2025 In this edition: MHC Endorsed Candidates Win Big in Commerce City ? Mixed Results in Other Municipalities Front Range Communities Reconsider Fire Sprinkler Mandates Amid Rising Housing Costs Jeff Handlin Named 2025 HBA Advocate of the Year HBA Hosts Xcel Energy Lunch and Learn on Electrification MHC Endorsed Candidates Win Big in Commerce…
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 More2025 HAP Awards Finalists Announced, To Be Presented at Annual Membership Meeting October 23rd
Join us to celebrate and support your favorite HAP finalists at next Thursday’s Annual Meeting! The HBA of Metro Denver will be presenting the HAP (Homebuilder and Associates in Partnership) Awards at the upcoming Annual Meeting on October 23rd. Thank you to all Associate Members who cast their ballots for their top builder partners. These…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | October 8, 2025
October 8, 2025 In this edition: Metro Housing Coalition Offers Endorsements for 2025 Municipal Candidates Metro Housing Coalition Hosts 2025 Annual Political Forum HBA of Metro Denver Holds Successful Fourth Annual Clay Shoot Event Commerce City to Consider Revisions to Fire Sprinkler Requirements Metro Housing Coalition Offers Endorsements for 2025 Municipal Candidates Download 2025 MHC Voter…
Read MoreHBA of Metro Denver Holds Successful 4th Annual Clay Shoot Event
On October 1st, HBA members, colleagues, clients and friends gathered together for a fun day of shooting and fundraising for a worthy cause. In total, nearly 100 participants registered for the event, directly benefiting the Home Builders Association’s Strategic Issues Fund to advocate on policy issues critical to our industry across the metro area. This…
Read MoreLead the Way—Volunteer for a 2026 Local HBA Council or Committee Board!
Step Into Leadership: Join an HBA Council or Committee Board in 2026! Are you ready to take your HBA involvement to the next level? We’re looking for passionate, engaged members to serve on our 2026 Council and Committee Boards! Serving on an HBA Council or Committee Board is one of the best ways to make…
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