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Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Guidance
Download Builder Guide to the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Effective today, July 1, 2026, the CWRC establishes statewide minimum standards for construction and site development in designated Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas, as required by Senate Bill 23-166. The code represents a significant change for Colorado’s development community by introducing requirements intended to reduce structure ignition…
Read MoreHBA of Metro Denver CEO Report | June 30, 2026
Ted Leighty, CEO, HBA of Metro Denver As we prepare for the 2026 Parade of Homes and Industry Night, I’m reminded that our association’s greatest strength is the people behind it. Builders, developers, trade partners, suppliers, architects, lenders and industry professionals all play an essential role in creating great communities to meet our region’s housing…
Read MoreMAME 2026 Call For Entries
November 6, 2026 | Infinity Park Event Center Call for Entries The 2026 MAME Awards are here — recognizing the best in Denver homebuilding. Enter your people, homes, communities, and campaigns for a chance to be celebrated at the HBA’s most iconic awards show. Entries are now open across 60+ categories, including marketing, sales,…
Read More2026 General Assembly Session Report
2026 General Assembly session report The Colorado General Assembly concluded the second session of the 75th General Assembly last Wednesday. CAHB lobbyist Rachel Lee has provided an in-depth legislative recap—available by clicking here. Rachel’s document includes a review of GAC-position bills, other bills of interest to the state’s business climate, and the politics of the…
Read MoreThree Top Denver Builders are Honored with the Prestigious 2025 HAP Award
The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver’s Associate Members recognized three outstanding Denver area home builders at the HBA’s Annual Meeting and presented them with the industry’s esteemed 2025 HAP Awards (Homebuilder and Associates in Partnership). Over 275 HBA members attended the Annual Meeting, which was held on October 23rd at Marriott DTC. The Associate…
Read More2025 Annual Awards Recipients Honored at HBA Annual Meeting
The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver held the 2025 Annual Meeting on Thursday. October 23rd at Marriott DTC. The ceremonies were emceed by HBA CEO Ted Leighty. It was a celebratory evening as Jason Brown of Ascent Builders and 2025 HBA Board President welcomed 2026 HBA President Sara Dieringer of Cardel Homes. The HBA…
Read MoreSara Dieringer Installed as 2026 Home Builders Association Board President
Sara Dieringer of Cardel Homes, was installed as 2026 HBA Board President at the HBA Annual Meeting on October 23rd. Below are her inaugural remarks: “It’s truly an honor to be standing here before you tonight. I’m incredibly proud, and maybe a little nervous, to accept the position of Board President for 2026. I know…
Read MoreWelcome Sara Dieringer and 2026 Board of Directors
Please join us in welcoming and congratulating our 2025 Home Builders Association Board of Directors. 2026 Home Builders Association Board President, Sara Dieringer Installs 2026 Board of Directors, whose term will begin on December 1st. The HBA of Metro Denver’s incoming 2026 Board of Directors’ official term begins December 1, 2025. HBA’s 2026 Board President,…
Read More2025 President, Jason Brown: Year in Review
The HBA Annual Meeting was held Thursday, October 23rd at Marriott DTC. 2024 HBA Board President, Jason Brown, shared some thoughts about the state of the HBA and summarized key accomplishments in 2025. “When I began this year, I shared three priorities for our industry: Attainable Housing Legislative Advocacy Improved Storytelling These remain at the…
Read MoreHBA of Metro Denver Hosts 4th Annual Housing Affordability Bus Tour
For the fourth year in a row, the HBA of Metro Denver hosted its Housing Affordability Bus Tour for elected officials interested in learning more about our industry’s commitment to housing attainability. Photos from the day are below ↓ ↓ ↓ Over the course of the day, our group traveled by charter bus to several…
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