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The 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 MoreSupporting Housing Solutions: MHC Announces 2025 Endorsements
Download MHC’s 2025 Voter Guide MHC Housing Coalition Offers Endorsements for 2025 Municipal Candidates With this being an odd-numbered year, nearly all metro Denver municipalities will be holding elections this November (excluding Castle Rock, Denver, Erie, Lone Tree and Superior) – with far-reaching implications for the residential construction industry and our ability to meet the…
Read MoreBuilding Better Together: A Recap of HBA’s CAPS Certification Week
Building Better Together: A Recap of HBA’s CAPS Certification Week The CAPS designation trains professionals in home modifications that help keep families in their homes longer, live safely and comfortably in their own homes. It enhances skills in technical work, business, and customer service, catering to the growing demand for aging-in-place renovations. Creating Homes That…
Read MoreReturning August 11th-13th: Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)
What is CAPS? The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) credential program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place. Why should you get your CAPS now? As the senior population grows, many are exploring their housing options,…
Read MoreWorksite Raids & Immigration Law: Be Informed, Be Prepared
Understanding Immigration Enforcement: Protecting Your Business, Work Sites & Workforce In June, the HBA of Metro Denver hosted an important information session: “Understanding Immigration Law: Protecting Your Business, Work Sites & Workforce.” The session was led by Jeff Joseph, Partner at Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP (BAL) in Denver. Jeff is a nationally recognized immigration…
Read MoreHBA Hosts Successful 2025 Housing Summit
On Tuesday, May 6 the HBA of Metro Denver hosted its annual Housing Summit with over 300 association members and dozens of local elected officials present to discuss some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities confronting residential development in Colorado and across the country. The event featured NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz, who provided…
Read MoreGood and Bad News on Lumber Production and Tariffs
Recent developments on the lumber front indicate that increased logging from federal lands and higher tariffs are in the offing later this year. Opportunities for Increased Domestic Lumber Production In a move that NAHB has encouraged, President Trump signed an executive order that calls for a 25% increase in timber production from federal lands. NAHB…
Read MoreCAPS Designation Classes coming to HBA on May 13, 14, 15th
Metro Denver HBA University is proud to announce the return of in-person training for NAHB’s Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) credential program. These courses teach the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place. The baby boom generation has…
Read MoreNAHB State Representative Report
Key NAHB Issues Top Policy Priorities in 2025: NAHB has sent a detailed list of housing priorities to the transition team of President-elect Donald Trump. Key areas include tax policy, regulatory reform, workforce development, and fixing building material supply chains. A Quick Start Out of the Gate. NAHB has made solid progress in advancing our housing…
Read MoreOctober 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…
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