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S. Robert August announced as National Housing Center Award Recipient
HBA of Metro Denver’s own S. Robert August is recognized with his latest National Award during NAHB’s Spring Leadership Meetings 2020 National Housing Center Award Recipients The National Housing Center Board of Governors has announced the recipients of the 2020 National Housing Center Awards. The 2020 Exemplary Service in Home Building Award recipients are Robert…
Read MoreWhy Homes are Essential
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our day-to-day lives in numerous ways — physically, socially and emotionally. Homes have been central fixtures throughout the crisis, and will continue to be as communities move forward in the months ahead.
Read MoreLongtime Member Reaches Record Milestone for Member Recruitment
In real estate, they say the most important elements are: location, location, location. Similarly, when it comes to business development, S. Robert August, MIRM Fellow, CMP, CSP, MCSP, CAASH, president of Denver-based North Star Synergies, has a mantra of his own: S. Robert August addresses the audience at a ceremony during IBS 2017. “The three most…
Read MoreNominate a Nurse for Custom Closet Makeover
HBA shout out to HBA Member Closet Factory! In the month of April, Closet Factory is running a campaign called “Nominate a Nurse” to win a free custom closet makeover. Doug Lestickow, Vice President of Closet Factory was recently interviewed by Joana Canals on Colorado’s Best. Doug stated “everyone agrees the heros at this time…
Read MoreTaylor Morrison Named BUILDER Magazine’s 2020 Builder of the Year
National homebuilder honored with award for second time recognizing its bold strategic path, extended geographical footprint and a culture centered on customer care SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 14, 2020 — Taylor Morrison Home Corp. (NYSE: TMHC) has been recognized as BUILDER magazine’s 2020 Builder of the Year, announced by Hanley Wood | Meyers Research, the housing…
Read MoreHBA CEO Advocacy Report : April 6, 2020 (A BIG NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT)
Good Afternoon HBA Members: I have good news…yes, good news today! The proponent behind the many state level anti-growth measures (Dan Hayes) has indicated this morning that his petition drive for 122 is over. He was quoted in the Colorado Sun. “Daniel Hayes, a Golden resident behind a ballot measure to limit housing growth in…
Read MoreCFRR 2020 Leading Opposition to Initiative 122
Colorado voters in November may be asked to approve a severe growth limit in our state through Initiative 122. This statutory initiative would artificially cap annual housing growth Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Elbert, El Paso, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer and Weld counties. Initiative 122 would also make it easier in the other 53 counties and municipalities…
Read MoreCDPHE COVID-19 Construction Guidance
CDPHE COVID-19 Construction Guidance 040120 Due to the unique issues related to supply chain, financing, contract deadlines, and public need, construction may continue under Governor Polis’ stay-at-home order as long as Social Distancing Requirements are followed on construction worksites. This is intended to allow for continuity of operations on critical infrastructure such as roads, rails,…
Read MoreWhere Can Home Builders Stay on the Job?
The safety and health of all those who work in construction remains our top priority. The industry continues to adhere to all public health guidelines set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Centers for Disease Control. Work on a new unfinished home site occurs primarily outdoors and does not involve going…
Read MoreCritical Business Self-Certification Form
Home Builders Association members, linked here is a critical business self-certification form from the State of Colorado that you can use provide to your employees to have in their vehicles should they need it.
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