The Advocate Newsletter | April 8, 2026
April 8, 2026 In this edition: HBA HSEP Stormwater Compliance Training – Now Just $20 Erie Town Council Repeals Residential Fire Sprinkler Mandate Castle Rock Approves New Builder Sign Plaza Program Lakewood Residents Reject Zoning Overhaul in Special Election – Undercutting Housing Density Plans HBA HSEP Stormwater Compliance Training – Now Just $20 It is…
The future of Colorado condo development | Opinion
By Peter LiFari For nearly two decades, the story of condominium construction in Colorado has been mistold, misunderstood and misrepresented. This outcome reflects the cumulative effect of more than two decades of Colorado policy, beginning with the Construction Defect Action Reform Act of 2001 and evolving through subsequent legislative changes, that have reshaped the risk…
Action Alert: HB26-1334, Legislation to modify Wildfire Resiliency Code, committee hearing set for today at 1:30
Action Alert: HB26-1334, Legislation to modify Wildfire Resiliency Code, committee hearing set for today at 1:30 As previously reported, the Colorado Association of Home Builders is part of a coalition of construction industry participants and local governments supporting HB26-1334, legislation to address implementation concerns with the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC). This is one of…
Statement from NAHB Chairman Bill Owens on Passage of Senate Housing Bill
Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after the Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: “While the Senate-passed housing package includes several favorable provisions that would streamline environmental reviews, encourage land use and zoning reforms…
Contact Your Senator Today on ROAD to Housing Act
To: All NAHB members From: Bill Owens, 2026 NAHB Chairman Date: March 9, 2026 Contact Your Senator Today on ROAD to Housing Act The Senate is currently considering the ROAD to Housing Act, which contains a number of provisions aimed at increasing housing supply and had previously been supported by NAHB. Unfortunately, a “poison pill”…
The Advocate Newletter | March 3, 2026
March 3, 2026 In this edition: Lakewood to Hold Special Election Regarding City Zoning Code on April 7th Castle Rock Sign Ordinance Updated Headed to Town Council on March 24th Erie to Reconsider Residential Fire Sprinkler Mandate on March 24th Action Needed on State Energy Code and WUI Implementation Denver Energy Code Committee Seeking…
Pella Introduces Steady Set™ Interior Installation System for Builders & Contractors
Pella Windows & Doors of Denver & Northern Colorado Introduces Steady Set™ Interior Installation System for Builders and Contractors Pella Windows & Doors of Denver & Northern Colorado announced the availability of the Pella Steady Set™ Interior Installation System, an innovative installation approach designed to support increased efficiency, improved safety, and consistent quality for builders,…
Students Win Big at International Builder Show
Celebrating the 2026 NAHB Student Chapters Award Winners at the IBS The energy was high, the room was packed, and the future of the home building industry was on full display at the 2026 NAHB Student Chapters Awards Ceremony during the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, FL. From outstanding chapters and educators to the next…
CAHB WRCB Presentation Jan. 23, 2026
Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Board Presentation Recording. Joe Loidolt, President of Classic Homes presented this Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Board presentation to the Colorado Association of Home Builders (CAHB) Board January 23, 2026. Full WRC slide presentation can also be downloaded.
Capitol Close Up: Action Needed from HBA Members
Action Needed from HBA Members on WUI Code Implementation and State’s Energy Code Upcoming Bill to Delay WUI Code Implementation We are hearing from local governments across the state who are finding it difficult if not impossible to adopt the model code by the deadline of April 1, 2026, given the work that is required…