Capitol Close Up: June 10, 2025
2025 Energy Code Board Finalizes Model Low Energy and Carbon Code The Energy Code Board held its final regular meeting on May 30, completing the final draft of the Model Low Energy and Carbon Code. The board considered 89 proposals to alter the code and far too many of them passed. The final code is…
The HBA Advocate | Monday, June 2, 2025
In this edition: RedT Homes Submits PUC Complaint Against Xcel Energy Denver Mayor Issues Executive Order to Improve Permitting Timelines; JTF meeting tomorrow will include update from the city Xcel Energy Lunch & Learn: June 18, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm RedT Homes Submits PUC Complaint Against Xcel Energy Local homebuilder RedT Homes recently submitted a letter…
NAHB State Representative May 2025 Report
Key NAHB Housing Issues 1. Good and Bad News on Lumber Production and Tariffs: Recent actions on the lumber front indicate that increased logging from federal lands and higher tariffs on Canadian lumber are in the offing later this year. 2. Economic Concerns Over the Tariffs: Markets are waiting for signs of trade deals that…
2025 Denver Parade of Homes Announces First Group Of Participating Home Builders And Developers; Plus Presenting Sponsor
Denver’s home showcase tradition returns Thursday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. Denver (May 23 , 2025) – The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) announced today the first Denver-area home builders and developers confirmed for the 2025 Denver Parade of Homes, along with the event’s presenting sponsor. Keas Concrete Coatings has been…
Home Builders Foundation Highlights & Meaningful Moments May 2025
The Home Builders Foundation is HBA of Metro Denver’s Charity of Choice Home Reimagined: Kurt’s ALS Journey May is ALS Awareness Month, and Home Builders Foundation is honored to share the story of Kurt and his wife, Mary. Kurt was diagnosed with ALS, and within just a few weeks, he lost the ability to stand…
Capitol Close Up: May 20, 2025
2025 General Assembly Session Ends; CAHB Joins Calls for Several Vetoes The Colorado General Assembly concluded the first session of the 74th General Assembly on May 7. 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…
The HBA Advocate | Wednesday, May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025 In this edition: HBA Hosts Successful 2025 Housing Summit Boulder County Board of County Commissioners Vote to Limit Home Sizes South Adams County Fire Department Hosts Live House Fire Demonstration Xcel Energy Lunch & Learn: June 18, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm HBA Hosts Successful 2025 Housing Summit On Tuesday, May 6…
HBA 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…
CAHB Capitol Closeup 4/9/2025
Construction-litigation Reform Bill Approved by House, Heads to Senate with More Revisions Needed House Bill 25-1272 sponsored by Rep. Shannon Bird (D-Westminster) and Senate President James Coleman (D-Denver) cleared the House and is now headed to the state Senate. The construction-litigation reform bill is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Local Government and Housing…
Good 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…