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IBS Update 1/1/2020
Happy New Year! We have a couple of important IBS updates for you today: The 2020 IBS App is NOW available for Download! The app is super helpful for navigating the show floor, education and events. Find it in the Apple Store and Google Play by searching for IBS 2020, or go to BuildersShow.com/app to download…
Read MoreBackground on Metro Districts
Background on Metro Districts Metropolitan districts are a type of Colorado special district that provides at least two types of services – fire, mosquito, parks and recreation, safety protection, sanitation, solid waste disposal, street improvement, television relay, transportation, water – and are created in accordance with the Special District Act (Title 32, Article 1, C.R.S.).…
Read MoreThree top Denver builders are honored with the prestigious 2019 HAP Award
HAP Award Bronze Statue awarded to Top Builder in each category The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver’s Associate Members recognized three outstanding Denver area home builders at the HBA’s Annual gathering of Members meeting and presented them with the industry’s esteemed 2019 HAP Awards (Homebuilder and Associates in Partnership). Almost 400 HBA members attended…
Read MoreIBS Update!
Here is your December IBS Update! HBA Denver now has an IBS Page – The HBA of Metro Denver’s website hosts a special page for IBS – and is Now Live! You can learn more about IBS, how and why to attend, HBA of Metro Denver Member’s speaking engagements, etc. It also has its own…
Read MoreHAP Awards Finalists Announced! Awards to be presented at General Membership Meeting 10/22/19
Celebrate and support your favorite HAP finalists at the General Membership Meeting/Annual Gathering of Members The HBA of Metro Denver will be presenting the HAP (Homebuilder and Associates in Partnership) Awards at the upcoming General Membership Meeting/Annual Gathering of Members on October 22nd. The tally is in and the finalists have now been determined by…
Read MoreMember Rebate Program – Claim Q3-2019 today!
A Free CAHB Member Benefit for Builders & Remodelers! Last quarter many asked if this was true: Yes, this is a valid offer for rebates on materials you already purchased! Watch the Video for more information: then click the image below to visit the CAHBrebates page:
Read More3 CAPS Courses to Give Remodelers an Edge
Home modifications that enable people of all ages and abilities to live safely and comfortably are swiftly becoming one of the residential remodeling industry’s most in-demand skill sets. Get the knowledge you need to stay competitive when you take NAHB’s three Certified Aging-in-Place designation courses that will be held November 13, 14 and 15th at…
Read MoreIBS Touchpoint: Show Highlights
Amy Abeyta, HBA of Metro Denver’s International Builders Show (IBS) Ambassador 2020, will be keeping you up-to-date on all things IBS this year. Thinking about attending IBS? Below is a link to a summary of IBS Show Highlights: not-to-miss events that you’ll want to plan to attend. Have Questions? Amy can help you navigate IBS…
Read MoreHBAs, Xcel announce change to line extension policies
After two years of collaboration and hearings at the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, the Colorado Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver are pleased to announce that Xcel Energy-Colorado will implement new changes to its gas and electric line extension policies. The changes, which will go into effect on Tuesday…
Read MoreStop DOE from hijacking building codes!
Please call or write your Senator and urge them to oppose S. 2137, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This legislation would allow the Department of Energy (DOE) to hijack the ICC’s consensus-based code development process. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) have introduced legislation that would result in costly and aggressive…
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