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October is Careers in Construction Month
Careers in Construction Month in October is the perfect time to consider providing a job shadowing opportunity, participating in a career day event or giving a guest lecture at a local school. NAHB has more than 150 workforce development resources, including activity guides, lesson plans and how-to guides for setting up an NAHB Student Chapter or partnership with…
Read MoreCCIC Teacher Mike Degitis wins Prize for Teaching Excellence
Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC) teacher was surprised on Tuesday with a national $100,000 prize recognizing excellence in skilled trades education. Mike Degitis who teaches infrastructure engineering and construction, is one of 25 winners of the 2024 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. The school’s skilled trades program will receive $70,000, and Degitis…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024 In this edition: Metro Housing Coalition (MHC) Hosts 2024 Annual Political Forum MHC Makes Endorsements for 2024 County and Municipal Candidates HBA Board Votes to Approve Local Ballot Measures Town of Erie Set to Increase Water Tap Fees by $20,000 MHC Hosts 2024 Annual Political Forum On September 26, the Metro Housing…
Read MoreMetro Housing Coalition’s 2024 Voter Guide
With this being an even-numbered year, all Colorado counties and four metro Denver municipalities will be holding elections this November – with far-reaching implications for the residential construction industry and our ability to meet the needs of aspiring homeowners. With attainable housing in metro Denver consistently ranked as one of this year’s most critical issues,…
Read MoreRemembering Walter A. “Buz” Koelbel Jr.
It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of an industry giant. Buz Koelbel meant so much not only to our industry but to this state’s business community. He truly is an industry icon. Always kind to everyone, his intellect, determination and grace were unparalleled. Buz mentored not only his…
Read MoreThe Fed’s Easing Cycle Finally Begins
After its first post-COVID rate hike enacted more than two years ago, the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced at the conclusion of its September meeting a significant reduction for the short-term federal funds rate.
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024 In this edition: HBA of Metro Denver Hosts 3rd Annual Housing Affordability Bus Tour Colorado’s Special Session Concludes with Compromise on Property Taxes Town of Castle Rock to Consider 0.2% Sales Tax Increase for Police and Fire Service Town of Erie to Consider Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Commerce City to Consider Affordable Housing…
Read MoreCapitol Close Up: Special Session Update
Special Session Concludes with Property Tax Agreement and Initiatives 50 and 108 being Withdrawn from the Ballot The General Assembly Special Session—called by Governor Polis to address recent property tax spikes and to avert two ballot measures that would have severely impacted local governments—ended yesterday with the passage of two pieces of legislation that will…
Read MoreSingle-Family Build Time Continues to Trend Upward
The average completion time of a single-family house in 2023 was approximately 10.1 months, breaking down to 1.5 months for authorization to start construction and another 8.6 months to finish construction. According to the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction, the permit-to-completion time has been on an upward trend since 2015. Currently, it is almost 3 months…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024 In this edition: Aurora Careers in Construction Program Now Active Aurora Updating Unified Development Ordinance Town of Castle Rock to Consider 0.2% Sales Tax for Police and Fire Services HBA of Metro Denver to meet with Town of Castle Rock on Restrictions Placed on Marketing Signs and Placards in Right-of-Way Aurora Careers…
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