CO Home Builders

A good read by Diane Schwenke, current governmental affairs consultant to the HBA of Western Colorado and CAHB government affairs committee member. ow.ly/JYqI50YS1Lr

Colorado Association of Home Builders CEO Ted Leighty on this weeks Colorado Chamber podcast where host Ed Sealover explores several bills aimed at increasing the affordability and availability of housing in the state.

Please take a moment to read Peter LiFari's editorial about the state of condo development in Colorado. ow.ly/XfgI50YGNEK

Attend the upcoming CO Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) training sessions sponsored by LP SmartSide. All sessions will be in-person with an option to join virtually. Register here: ow.ly/rMh250Yx0fy

Contact Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper on the ROAD to Housing Act. The current version would impose a federal ban on developing and owning certain types of housing on private property. More information here: ow.ly/mf7a50Ys3IL

Catch Careers in Construction CO President Renee Zentz on the Builders Straight Talk podcast. It's a thoughtful discussion about workforce shortages, shifting perceptions, and what happens when industry shows up in the classroom. ow.ly/swVN50YquFL

Attention Builder and Remodeler Members: the deadline to claim for projects completed in 2025 has been extended to next Wednesday, March 11! Start taking advantage of this CAHB member benefit today conta.cc/40bX481

CAHB is advising HBA's to encourage municipalities to adopt the 2024 ICC codes before July 1. After that, any jurisdiction adopting or updating a building code must also adopt the Model Low Energy and Carbon Code (MLECC) or a more stringent standard. ow.ly/fwKq50YngXb

Watch Joe Loidolt's, President of Classic Homes, full presentation on the CO Wildfire Resiliency Code Board which goes into effect on July 1, 2026, with local governments required to adopt the code by April 1, 2026 here: ow.ly/WKNQ50Yi8Ot. Thank you Joe!

A controversial housing-funding bill introduced this legislative session is killed in committee but more are expected. ow.ly/I5vV50Ye7fY

The latest CAHB Field Report is out and contains the 2026 CAHB Legislative Action Plan among several important updates. Read the full newsletter here for all the details! ow.ly/SfTq50Y93iP

The PUC is holding a public comment hearing next Tuesday, January 20th. Details and how to register: ow.ly/rT6s50XYjcb

NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez kick off the first podcast episode of 2026 looking at the state of housing, the political environment heading into a midterm year, and how builders and buyers are attempting to navigate the current market. ow.ly/Xq0q50XWW0A

With Careers in Construction students at Summit High School completed and sold their second tiny home! This highlights the value of integrating real-world construction experience into education and supports local workforce housing development. Read more: ow.ly/S4eW50XTaSY

During the 2023 Legislative session HB23-1161 became law. The requirements for appliances outlined in the bill will become effective on January 1, 2026. For more information and what you need to know please visit: hbacolorado.com/member-alert/s…

An important effort by Peter LiFari, Don Elliott, many other housing advocates and the Common Sense Institute Colorado to help local governments and home builders collaborate. Please share your input today here: #housingforallco

This podcast contains good information and insights. Listen to the full interview here: lnkd.in/gyxC9wsA

Nearing the end of another successful year visiting local associations and connecting with members! #housingforallco hbacolorado.com/uncategorized/…

The latest CAHB Field Report is available and includes important updates from our fall meetings, a member benefit spotlight and more. Read it here: ow.ly/KtaE50Xm6Mz

CALL TO ACTION: @COHomeBuilders Opposes #COHouse Version of SB23-213. Please contact your Senators ASAP. Ask them to adhere to Senate position. Learn more: myemail.constantcontact.com/CALL-TO-ACTION… #Coleg