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CAHB/HBA Immigration Townhall
A Community Discussion About Everything You Need To Know About Immigration. Presentations and discussion will be led by Joy Athanasiou, an immigration attorney and policy expert, Michelle Ferrigno Warren, a national community organizer with expertise in faith & economic based immigration policy and advocacy and will feature the perspective a directly impacted individual in the…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | September 7, 2021
Referred Measure Proposed by Castle Rock Would Impose New Excise Tax on Residential Development On August 15, the Castle Rock Town Council referred four ballot measures to provide additional resources for police, fire, parks and open space. Castle Rock voters will decide each measure this November. Among the ballot questions is a $7 per square…
Read MoreIndustry Call to Action! Contact the State Electrical Board on GFCI HVAC Nuisance Tripping
Industry Call to Action: Contact the State Electrical Board on GFCI HVAC Nuisance Tripping In June, the Colorado State Electrical Board adopted a variance delaying implementation for one year of Sections 210.8(F) of the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) due to concerns around excessive nuisance tripping our homeowners are experiencing. In July The State Electrical…
Read More2021 Denver Parade of Homes Opens its Doors Today, Aug. 12 Through Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021
Denver’s home showcase tradition is presented by Ent Credit Union and will again feature both virtual and in-person home tours and the People’s Choice Awards. The Parade of Homes, the hallmark event hosted by the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA), returns Thursday, Aug. 12 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 with the…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | August 3, 2021
Referred Measure Proposed by Castle Rock Would Impose New Excise Tax on Residential Development The Castle Rock Town Council continues to move forward on a proposed referred ballot measure to provide additional resources for police, fire, parks and open space. The proposed ballot question passed unanimously on First reading on July 10. The $7 per…
Read MoreHBA Advocate Newsletter | July 6, 2021
CBRC Hosts (In-Person) Roundtable on Denver NZE Initiative Last month, Pella hosted CBRC’s quarterly Builder Round Table on Denver’s Net Zero Energy (NZE) New Buildings & Homes Implementation Plan. The main purpose of this plan is to reach net zero energy for all new construction by 2030. The extensive goals are: • The 2024 Building…
Read MoreEnt Credit Union Named Presenting Sponsor of the 2021 Denver Parade of Homes
The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) and Ent Credit Union, Colorado’s largest credit union, today announced that Ent Credit Union will be the presenting sponsor of the 2021 Denver Parade of Homes. Denver’s go-to local home show and design houses tour, showcasing new homes and communities throughout Metro Denver, has been an annual…
Read MoreHBA launches 2021 membership drive; calls on members to help lead the charge
The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver today launched its 2021 membership drive. The drive will heavily rely on current members to help recruit new companies and individuals to join the HBA. “With the COVID pandemic moving into our rearview mirror and our industry playing such a large role in our state’s economic stability and…
Read MoreUS Department of Labor Implements Initiative to Conduct Random, Weekend Safety Inspections to Protect Construction Workers From Falls, Trench Collapses
‘Weekend Work’ initiative will identify safety concerns in 10 counties DENVER – As work at construction project sites increases in Colorado’s Front Range, more workers may find themselves exposed to falls and trenching and excavation hazards. Over the last two years, at least six workers have suffered fatal falls, and nearly a dozen excavation collapses and…
Read MoreBrookfield Properties joins forces with Newland through acquisition to strengthen position as a leading land development company in North America
Strategic Acquisition Closes, Bringing Together Powerhouse Land Developers to Enhance Capabilities and Create Influx of Coast-to-Coast Opportunities for Mixed-Use, Master-Planned Communities in Key Major Growth Markets COSTA MESA, Calif. 1 June 2021 — Capitalizing on today’s strong market conditions, one of the largest private developers of master-planned communities in the U.S., Newland, is pleased to…
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