Industry Articles
Students Win Big at International Builder Show
Celebrating the 2026 NAHB Student Chapters Award Winners at the IBS The energy was high, the room was packed, and the future of the home building industry was on full display at the 2026 NAHB Student Chapters Awards Ceremony during the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, FL. From outstanding chapters and educators to the next…
Read MoreCAHB WRCB Presentation Jan. 23, 2026
Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Board Presentation Recording. Click to view recording Joe Loidolt, President of Classic Homes presented this Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Board presentation to the Colorado Association of Home Builders (CAHB) Board January 23, 2026. Full WRC slide presentation can also be downloaded.
Read MoreCapitol Close Up: Action Needed from HBA Members
Action Needed from HBA Members on WUI Code Implementation and State’s Energy Code Upcoming Bill to Delay WUI Code Implementation We are hearing from local governments across the state who are finding it difficult if not impossible to adopt the model code by the deadline of April 1, 2026, given the work that is required…
Read MoreHouse Passes NAHB-Supported Major Housing Package
The House this evening approved the Housing for the 21st Century Act, a major bipartisan housing package that takes much-needed steps toward addressing our nation’s critical lack of housing. The legislation contains key provisions related to land-use and zoning, regulatory reforms and financing tools. It is the House response to the ROAD to Housing Act, separate…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026 In this edition: Webinar Recap & Resources: The 2026 Code Landscape: Code Adoptions – Who, What, and When? Upcoming Bill to Delay WUI Code Implementation Get Involved: 2026 HBA Advocacy Committees & Task Forces Webinar Recap & Resources: The 2026 Code Landscape: Code Adoptions – Who, What, and When? The HBA of…
Read MoreCALL TO ACTION: PUC Public Comment Period on Xcel’s Gas Implementation Plan
Important Public Comment Hearing Tuesday, January 20th on Xcel’s Gas Implementation Plan The PUC is holding a public comment hearing next Tuesday, January 20th, details are below. Commission rules require Xcel to file gas infrastructure plans as part of the Commission’s updated regulatory framework for gas utilities. The PUC’s hearing on Xcel’s Gas Implementation Plan will…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | January 7, 2026
December 7, 2025 In this edition: Castle Rock sign ordinance to go before Town Council for consideration Get Involved: 2026 HBA Advocacy Committees & Task Forces Upcoming HBA Webinar: The 2026 Code Landscape – Who, What, and When? Colorado Home Building Summit – January 27-28, 2026 Castle Rock sign ordinance to go before Town Council for…
Read MorePUC 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. …
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