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Features18 CAHB 2017 Kickoff By Scott Smith

22 IBS 2017: Orlando By Kelly Smith

32 LegalShield and the CAHB By Kelly Smith

6 Chairman’s Letter: Bruce Rau

8 Around the Horn: News from around the state

14 Capitol Corner

36 Member Spotlight: Tim Seibert

38 Member Spotlight: Steve Wilderson

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CAHB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Bruce Rau 2017 Chairman

Marc Towne 1st Vice Chair

Mike Conger 2nd Vice Chair/Treasurer

Denny Rogstad 3rd Vice Chair/Secretary

Branson Haney Immediate Past Chair

Joe Knopinski Government Affairs Chairman

Kyle Campbell Political Funding Committee Chair

David McLain Presidential Appointment

Randy Case II State Representative to NAHB

ADVISORY

Scott Smith CEO

Renee Zentz Executive Officer Council Chair

THE ISSUE OF ATTAINABLE/AFFORDABLE HOUSING is a key policy issue going into the 2017 Legislative session. It’s been a head-line topic by Senate and House leadership and continues into 2017. The impediments that continue to be placed on the production of new housing in the form of fees, risk of litigation and land entitlements prevent the housing industry from fully delivering to the established market, particularly at lower price points.

Meanwhile, the cost of housing is increasing beyond the reach of many potential buyers. The impact on lower income earners is becoming more acute, and homeownership levels have dropped to the lowest points ever recorded. CAHB continues to work collaboratively with a number of entities on public policy changes that will help free the industry to meet the acute housing needs that impact much of the state.

2017 legislative priorities include the following: changes to the construction defects litigation environment; monitoring the implementation of the Colorado Water plan for impacts on housing costs; monitoring changes to special district rules to assure that the continued use of districts to finance infrastructure is maintained; examination of the impact fee environment statewide to assure that infrastructure costs are financed in a way that minimizes the costs, and that any fees are necessary, minimal and fair, and finally, watching the potential for legislation that would alter existing land use entitle-ments in the wake of oil and gas development.

The 2017 association goals include enhancing member benefit programs, improving communication with members statewide, continued efforts to engage members with their elected officials, preparing for the next election cycle and expanding on the en-gagement and input of membership.

Since 2014 we have made great strides in rebuilding the organization. Our CEO, Scott Smith and his executive assistant, Cassie Prestfeldt, have made a strong effort to be available to our local associations and to efficiently operate the association. The implementation of our “two strong lobbyists” approach with Virginia Love and Mary Kay Hogan has been a solid decision that has increased our influence and respect at the capitol. Developing and maintaining positive trust and relationships with the many partners, legislators, coalitions and policy leaders is a work that takes time and effort. In addition, we have made progress on the non-dues revenue programs, member benefit plans and other important programs.

I also want to make sure that we all give thanks to the member volunteers that lead and direct the policy of the association. The 2016 Executive Committee members: Chair Branson Haney, Marc Towne, Mike Conger, David McLain, Randy Case and Jeff Whiton have all moved the CAHB forward in a positive direction. Thank you also to 2016 Committee Chairs, Carolyn Mitchell GAC, Mike Conger, Political Funding Committee, and Lindsey Morrow, Communications Committee for committing their time, energy and leadership over the past two years. I want to welcome 2017 Chairs for the GAC, Joe Knopinski and for the PFC Kyle Campbell. We can’t be effective without the sage counsel of the many members that participate on the GAC and the PFC. Thank you all for your contributions to CAHB efforts.

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Attorney Randy Feuerstein moves to Polsinelli law firm

Attorney and CAHB member Randy Feuerstein has recently moved from the law firm of Dufford & Brown to Polsinelli. Feuerstein has been named a shareholder in the firm. In a statement on the Polsinelli website, the firm states that Feuerstein is

a shareholder in the real estate practice and concentrates in the area of energy law. He has more than three decades of experience in real estate, bankruptcy, oil and gas and mineral law, and has mastered communicating with opposing counsel, brokers and title company representatives to provide creative solutions to multidimensional client matters.

“Polsinelli continues to look for ways to meet client needs and help our clients compete in the changing marketplace,” said Jennifer Evans, Polsinelli’s Denver office managing part-ner. “In welcoming this talented group of attorneys in Denver, we’re adding new skills, insights, and knowledge to our local team and to our national practices to stay ahead of the latest trends in energy, real estate, and corporate law.”

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GE Johnson Construction Company celebrates 50 years According to a news release, GE Johnson Construction

Company recently celebrated its 50th year in business. The Colorado Springs-based organization provides construction management and general contracting services.

“GE Johnson Construction Company is honored to cele-brate our 50th year in business,” said GE Johnson CEO Jim Johnson. “When we opened our doors, we didn’t set out to become just another general contractor; instead, we wanted to commit to our values and strive for continuous improvement. As we look back on our successes — which would not have been possible without the tremendous relationships we have built with owners, clients, architects and vendors — we are so thankful. We are prepared to lead our industry into the future by embracing emerging technology and recruiting the best people.” The firm has completed projects across 14 states, and maintains additional offices in Denver, Vail, Oklahoma City, and Jackson and Casper, Wyoming.

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Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs Installs 2017 President Mark Long

In a release, the CSHBA announced that it has installed Mark Long, owner of Vanguard Homes, as the 2017 HBA president. At the installation reception, 15 volunteer chairs of the various committees and councils of CSHBA were also hon-ored. Together, these and other members

of the Association provided critical support to the building industry with more than 5,000 volunteer hours in 2016.

Coan, Payton & Payne Named a Top Law FirmHBA of Northern Colorado member Coan, Payton & Payne

has announced that the firm has been named as a “Top Ranked Law Firm” by American Lawyer Media Properties, LLC. The firm has offices in Denver, Ft. Collins and Greeley, and offers a full array of legal services in more than 15 practice areas, with an emphasis on business, real estate and estate planning. For more information, visit cp2law.com.

Summit County HBA presents Check to Summit FoundationSummit County Builders Association Presents Check to

Summit Foundation for $37,130; the monies were collected from the admission fee to tour the 2016 Parade of Homes, and represented an increase of more than $1,300 from 2015. The SCBA reports that the 2016 Parade enjoyed record attendance, and that 2016 marked the 22nd anniversary for the Summit County Parade of Homes admission donation. Since 2005, over $291,696 has been raised as a result of this effort with this year exceeding previous amounts.

Angela Harris Honored With HBA of Metro Denver’s First “Icon Award”

Angela Harris, principal and creative director at TRIO En-vironments, received the first-ever Icon Award at the HBA of Metro Denver’s 2017 Installation and Recognition Reception.

The Icon Award recognized Harris for her constant drive and bringing fresh ideas to the table, as well as for “making things happen that others could only have dreamed of.” Over the past three years, Harris has brought her legendary work ethic, collaborative spirit, and creativity to the HBA of Metro Denver, serving on a variety of boards, executive teams, and councils.

Craig Campbell, past president of the HBA of Metro Denver, shared, “Angela has demon-strated extreme dedication and commitment to the growth of the HBA and seeing that its members are served above and beyond. Her leader-ship regularly wins national awards and she has inspired the organization to continue in this manner.”

“It is very rewarding to know my contributions are impactful,” Harris added. “I’m grateful for the oppor-tunity to help the real estate industry thrive and flourish in Colorado and beyond.”

Left to right: Denny Rogstad, Breckenridge Building Center & SCBA board president; Marilyn Hogan, SCBA executive officer; Linda Miller, Aspen Grove Kitchen & Bath, SCBA board member and Parade of Homes chair; Elisabeth Lawerence, events and marketing manager for the Summit Foundation; Jeanne Bistranin, Summit Foundation executive director

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Builder Confidence Closes Year on a High Note

According to the NAHB, builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes jumped seven points to a level of 70 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). This is the highest reading since July 2005.

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and housing affordability,” said NAHB Chairman Ed Brady, a home builder and developer from Bloomington, Ill. “This is par-ticularly important, given that a recent NAHB study shows that regulatory costs for home building have increased 29 percent in the past five years.”

“Though this significant increase in builder confidence could be considered an outlier, the fact remains that the economic funda-mentals continue to look good for housing,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “The rise in the HMI is consistent with recent gains for the stock market and consumer confidence. At the same time, builders remain sensitive to rising mortgage rates and continue to deal with shortages of lots and labor.”

Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been con-ducting for 30 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores for each component are then used to calculate

a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor

All three HMI components posted healthy gains in Decem-ber. The component gauging current sales conditions increased seven points to 76 while the index charting sales expectations in the next six months jumped nine points to 78. Meanwhile, the component measuring buyer traffic rose six points to 53, marking the first time this gauge has topped 50 since October 2005. Looking at the three-month moving averages for region-al HMI scores, the Northeast rose six points to 51, the Mid-west posted a three-point gain to 61, the South rose one point to 67 and the West registered a two-point gain to 79.

NAHB note: The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is strictly

the product of NAHB Economics, and is not seen or influenced by any

outside party prior to being released to the public. HMI tables can be

found at nahb.org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also

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STATE LAWMAKERS ARRIVED back in Denver to kick off the 2017 legislative session on Wednesday, January 11. Three weeks later, nearly 300 bills have been in-troduced. Only a handful has been heard to date, but the legislative calendar is be-ginning to fill up with longer afternoons and evenings of committee hearings.

The power dynamics for the 2017 ses-sion aren’t much different than they were in 2016. Republicans still hold a one seat advantage in the Senate, though it belongs to a new legislator, Kevin Priola, who won a hard fought battle in Senate District 25, which was formerly held by democrat Mary Hodge. Democrats built on their advantage in the House,

and now hold 37 out of 65 seats in 2017 versus 34 seats in 2016.

New LeadershipThere have been big changes in lead-

ership, and with that, potentially a new direction on at least one major issue: road and bridge repairs. The Republican-led Senate has a new president: Sen. Kevin Grantham, who spent the last several years on the Joint Budget Commit-tee, where he helped craft the annual state budget. Speaker Crisanta Duran, a Denver democrat who also served on the Joint Budget Committee with President Grantham before ascending to House leadership, leads the House. Both

Grantham and Duran have expressed a strong desire to find a compromise on transportation funding that would include a 3-4 billion dollar bonding package for long-term infrastructure improvements.

BudgetAnother hot topic for 2017 is the

budget, as the state is going to have to come up with another $170 million for school finance because of a constitu-tionally mandated readjustment in the residential assessment rate that is applied to property values to calculate property taxes. The governor’s top agenda item is reducing illicit marijuana sales in what

By Mary Kay Hogan

2017 Legislative Session The new session brings changes in leadership and a renewed focus on key issues

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is referred to as the “grey market”, which refers to marijuana that is legally grown for medical patients but not sold in a dis-pensary, and often diverted to non-medi-cal marijuana card holders.

Obviously, our key issue continues to be construction defects. The CAHB is a member of a coalition of parties with similar interests who are advocating for sensible changes to state law that are intended to thwart frivolous litigation and maintain the integrity of HOA declarations. This will be a long process, but we remain committed to finding a solution that actually makes a difference, not window dressing.

Our goal over the coming weeks will be to keep our membership informed as legislation of interest moves through the process, and, if necessary, CAHB members may be asked to reach out to their lawmakers to voice support of or opposition to different bills. Please remain engaged, and help us make this a successful legislative session.

Meet a Legislator:Senate President Kevin Grantham

President Grantham is a Republican from Canon City, and represents Senate District 2, which includes Freemont, Teller, Clear Creek, El Paso, and Park counties. He was first elected in 2010, and soon rose to prominence in his caucus as a member of the six-member Joint Budget Committee. He assumed the mantle of Senate President this year. The Senate President’s professional background includes work in real estate sales and appraisal. On the public service side, from 2005-06 he served as a general member on the Canon City Board of Adjustments, and was then elected Board Chair in 2007. He was elected to City Council in 2007, where he served until he was elected to the State Senate in 2010.

Speaker Crisanta DuranSpeaker Duran is a Democrat from

District 5, which encompasses down-town Denver. She is a Denver native who attended Arvada West High School. She was first elected to the House of Rep-resentatives in 2010. Speaker Duran is the first Latina Speaker of the House in Colorado. She did not hold elective office before running for the state house, but is from a family with deep political roots, particularly in the labor union arena. Like the Senate President, the Speaker began her ascent to leadership with a stint on the Joint Budget Committee in her second term, after which time she was elected by her caucus to serve as House Majority Leader. She is best known for her commitment to workforce development programs, and has success-fully run a series of bills in this issue area.

On their opening day speeches, both President Grantham and Speaker Duran referred to their desire to pass legislation related to construction defects.

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“The CAHB is a member of a coalition of parties with similar interests who are advocating for sensible changes to state law that are intended to thwart frivolous

litigation and maintain the integrity of HOA declarations.”

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THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Board of Directors for the Colorado Association of Home Builders was held in Denver on January 26, 2017 at the Warwick Hotel. CAHB held the annual “Leadership Luncheon” immediately prior to the board meeting to formally install the board, executive committee and chairman as well as recognize those members that volunteered service in 2016.

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The annual CAHB legislative reception, generously spon-sored by Alpine Lumber, was held the prior evening at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Board members, members of the GAC and PFC, CAHB lobbyists and other members from across the state gathered with several elected officials to discuss legislative priorities for the industry for 2017 and to continue to build bridges and important relationships. The attendance exceeded expectations and quality discussion took place around con-struction defects litigation reform, water supplies and the costs of doing business.

Board of DirectorsThe leadership luncheon featured installing officer Karl

Knapp, the 2016 Political Funding Committee Chair. Knapp made opening remarks and then called the 2017 Board nom-inees forward to administer the oath of office. The CAHB Board includes at least three members nominated from each of the ten local associations. The board is then populated with the Executive Committee and three other appointments made by the Nominating Committee. The board had already approved the nominating committee’s three nominees in October, at the

Front row: Bruce Rau, David McLain, Kyle Campbell, Renee Zentz, Branson HaneyBack row: Mike Conger, Denny Rogstad, Scott Smith, Mark Towne, Randy Case

Durango board meeting; those included Carolyn Mitchell, Bruce Likoff and Josh Rowland. The nominees for the 2017 Board include:

• HBA of Colorado Springs: Karl Berg, Tom Taylor, Bryan Long, Jared St. Aubyn

• HBA of Metropolitan Denver: Mick Richardson, Roger Hollard, Karl Knapp, Jennifer Ivey

• Four Corners HBA: Russ Sweezey, Steve Wilderson, Danny Wilkin

• Grand County HBA: Joe Gould, Steve Jensen

• Northern Colorado HBA: Bob Peterson, Mark Strauss, Chris Stull

• Mountain to Mesa: To be determined

• Pueblo HBA: Brian Robinson, Rick Clark, Jim Stahle

• HBA of Southwest Colorado: Eric Marr, Robert Smith

• Summit County HBA: Donato Lipari, Dan Pins

• HBA of Western Colorado: To be determined


Executive CommitteeThe Board was dismissed and the 2017 Execu-

tive Committee, with the exception of 2017 Chair Rau was asked to the front of the room to take the oath of office:

• 1st Vice Chairman - Marc Towne, Classic Homes

• 2nd Vice Chairman/Treasurer- Mike Conger, Alpine Lumber

• 3rd Vice Chairman/Secretary- Denny Rogstad, Breckenridge Building Center

• Immediate Past Chair- Branson Haney, Legacy Homes of Pueblo

• Government Affairs Committee Chair - Joe Knopinski, Land and Districts

• Political Funding Committee Chair - Kyle Campbell, Classic Consulting

• Presidential Appointment - David McLain, Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC

• State Representative to NAHB - Randy Case, II, Case International Company

• Executive Officer Council Chair - Renee Zentz, Colorado Springs HBA

• Chief Executive Officer - Scott Smith

Other BusinessKnapp then administered the oath of office to the 2017 Chairman of the

Colorado Association of Home Builders, Bruce Rau of Oakwood Homes. After receiving the oath Bruce Rau addressed the gathering with brief remarks about the direction of the Association for 2017. Those include a push for stronger member engagement, appreciation for the volunteers and pursuing ways to increase resources for political engagement.

Following Rau’s remarks, Branson Haney was presented with a gavel and past president’s pin in appreciation for his work as Chair of the CAHB in 2016. Also recognized were the GAC Chair, Carolyn Mitchell, PFC Chair, Mike Conger and Communications Committee, Lindsey Morrow. The entire 2016 Executive Committee and the sub-committee chairs were also thanked for their efforts.

Other important positions within CAHB were noted, with Bob Peterson recognized for his efforts as the 2016 NAHB Area Vice President. This im-portant duty moves from state to state, and Peterson did a great job represent-ing Colorado and the industry at NAHB. Robert Jenkins from the Mountain to Mesa HBA continues in his important efforts as CAHB’s Build PAC Representative at the national level. Jenkins truly represents the interests and has been instrumental in setting up the “Bring Housing Home” meetings with most of the members of the Colorado Delegation to Washington in 2016.

The Board of Directors for the Association met for the annual meeting to approve the membership of the Governmental Affairs Committee and the Political Funding Committee as well as to approve the Chairs and leadership of those committees for 2017. CAHB has a long-standing relationship with Home Aid as the CAHB Charity of Choice, and CAHB will be the lead sponsor in the upcoming HomeAid Breakfast, to be held in April.

CAHB has other important relationships in place to enact the decisions of the Board, the Governmental Affairs Committee and the Political Funding Committee. The Lobbyists team, with Virginia Morrison Love and Mary Kay Hogan will continue for 2017 as the Association tackles the important issues at the Capitol.

The CAHB 2017 Board of Directors: Dan Pins, Donato Lipari, Mark Strauss, Roger Hollard, Eric Marr, Jared St Aubyn, Bryan Long, Brian Robinson, Jennifer Ivey, Bob Peterson, Karl Berg, Karl Knapp, Mick Richardson, Rick Clark, Steve Wilderson

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THE NAHB INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS’ SHOW® (IBS) is an industry powerhouse; it’s the largest light construction show in the world, drawing more than 60,000 visitors from 100 countries around the world to network, learn, and gear up for the coming year. Every two years, the event moves between Orlando and Las Vegas, with Florida playing host for 2017-2018. Whether IBS takes place in the eastern or western US, it’s a massive event, covering more than 500,000 square feet of exhibit space. It’s three days of education sessions, breakouts, seminars, and industry focal events, along with annual NAHB meetings, off-site show-homes, celebrity speakers and so much more. IBS is an opportunity to learn about industry trends, find innovative approaches to business challenges and create energy and enthusiasm

A number of CAHB members attend IBS each year; Col-orado Builder Forum talked with a few, to hear about their experiences, and to learn more about what draws them back every year.

Marilyn Hogan is the executive officer at the Summit Coun-ty Builders Associaton; she’s attended IBS three times. “I was concerned about getting around in Orlando, because it’s so easy to move around in Vegas,” she says. “The NAHB did a great job organizing the show; it was actually easier than Vegas, because of the public transportation.” For her, show highlights included the presentation by “Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran, the walk-through home displays and the Little Bigtown closing concert. “Getting the chance to interact with other EO’s from around the country was valuable for me,” Hogan says. “It was interesting to see what they are doing with membership, reten-tion and board management, and to get new ideas from all over the country.”

Denny Rogstad is the 2017 Chairman of the Summit Coun-ty Builders Association, and secretary for the 2017 Colorado Association of Homebuilders. He’s been to IBS three times. “I attend the show to learn from peers, vendors and customers, as well as attend the NAHB meetings, general membership meeting, and to stay up to date with current issues in our indus-

This annual industry event brings visitors from around the world to network, learn and gear up for the coming year

The 2018 IBS is scheduled in Orlando, Jan. 9-11. Visit buildersshow.com to get on the mailing list about show updates, and to receive information about early registration.

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try,” Rogstad says. “The new home tours are also interesting to see what trends and new technologies are being used and design trends for the future.” He likes the vendor expo show, to see the new products and meet with the company owners of the various vendors he does business with. “The enormous size of the expo area is always a challenge, but the show is very organized, from the bus schedules to the meeting timing.” His biggest chal-lenge at IBS? “Getting to meet with all of the people that you want to meet with during only three days.” Rogstad recommends that IBS guests organize their days ahead of time, in order to be as efficient as possible to accomplish your goals while at the show.

Industry InformationJohn McManus is the editor at NAHB’s Builder magazine; he recently shared market

outlook information and graphics that were presented at IBS by Metrostudy’s chief econ-omist Mark Boud. The highlights of Boud’s presentation on key market drivers included:

• Job growth may increase in 2017-2018 from 2016 levels

• Household income growth will accelerate through 2019

• Housing shortages will become more intense. Look for an accelerated and shorter, sharper real estate cycle, with a peak in the 2018-2019 time frame.

• An extended period of low mortgage rates has allowed home prices (and land values) to rise higher and more rapidly than they should have. Rising mortgage rates may contribute to severe over-valuation in many markets, despite modest price appreciation during the next few years.

• A higher national Debt-to-GDP ratio will lead to higher interest payments, which will eventually dilute US currency and slow the US economy.

• Careful research and accurate data analysis have never been more important than in the current cycle.

This graph represents Metrostudy’s forecast on undervaluation (relative affordability) vs. overvaluation (lack of affordability) in the next few years. According to the IBS presentation, Metrostudy sees a shift in 2017, an inflection pivot from home properties that are undervalued on average to where they’re overvalued, thanks to dirt-cheap mortgage rates coupled with restricted for-sale supply, and the price and cost pressures of land use regulation, labor inputs, and materials inflation.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTSIBS CentralsEach of the six Centrals is a hub of focused activity, with workshops, networking events, roundtable discussions and casual lounges to catch up on calls; specialists are waiting to discuss specific trends, challenges and solutions. Centrals include: 55+ Housing, Custom Building, Design Studio, Multi-family, Remodelers, and Sales. An International Central and designated space for the NAHB Professional Women in Building group add to the appeal of this popular area.

nextBUILDnextBUILD showcases the technol-ogy that customers are asking for. The area features more than 75 exhibitors in over 20,000 square feet display the latest in structured wiring, automated energy, entertain-ment centers and security systems along with providing learning opportunities about state-of-the-art business software solutions, back-end office, design and personal technology tools.

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Renee Zentz is the CEO at the Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs; she’s an IBS veteran, having attended the last 15 shows. “I attend for the NAHB committee meetings and to network with my peers for the first part of the week,” Zentz says. “For the second part, I see myself there more as a concierge for my members.” For her, the highlight of the show is seeing fellow members, and network-

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David West is the president at Had-donstone, a UK-based manufacturer of cast stone garden ornaments and architectural cast stone. They are mem-bers of the Pueblo Association of Home Builders, with US offices and a manufac-turing facility in Pueblo. “We exhibit at IBS as it is one show that enables us to meet and speak directly to builders and home owners,” he says. Haddonstone has exhibited at IBS for more than a decade. For him, the biggest challenge, as with any trade show, is following up on show leads and turning these into orders. Logistics present one of their challenges. “Our products are heavy and costly to ship along with drayage charges at the show, so we have had to restructure the way in which we display our products,”

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Homebuyers are becoming more informed about the latest trends in energy efficiency, smart technology and indoor air quality and are looking for builders that satisfy these requests. An explosion in demand for sustainable homes across the nation has led to entire developments and communities that cater to a sustainable lifestyle. These neighborhoods are designed to use all aspects of green development effectually. There, low water and energy usage, xeriscaping, nature trails, animal crossings, walkabil-ity ratings and thoughtful design contribute to an environmentally-conscious commu-nity that goes beyond a typical suburban space.

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positively, builders are educating con-sumers throughout the process. Vertical sustainability is becoming more com-monplace in communities like Stapleton, which requires every builder to offer one model that is certified by the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Zero Energy Home Ready program. That’s the first time in the United States a development has ever

Left and right: Hunter and Greg Mantel-Hecathorn, center: Sam Rashkin with the Department of Energy at the 2016 Housing Innovation Awards.

A custom home designed and built by Mantell-Hecathorn Builders. The home is located in McElmo Canyon in Southwest Colorado. Photos this page courtesy Mantell-Hecathorn Builders


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done that. This relates to what’s trending in California, which is requiring all new homes to be zero energy by 2020. There’s a national green building movement and Colorado’s progressive market is but one contributing factor.

Gene Myers, owner and CEO of Thrive Home Builders and 2016 Denver HBA Home Builder of the Year, is at the forefront of sustainable home build-ing innovation in Stapleton and around the metro area. Thrive Home Builders was the grand winner of the DOE’s Innovation in Housing Award four years in a row, earned Green Builder maga-zine’s coveted Green Home of the Year and won the Homebuilder’s Associa-tion’s MAME Award for Green Home of the Year. Myers explains the recent trends, “It’s a road we’ve been on for a long time but it really feels like the in-dustry, the market, the tightening build-ing codes and mandates from a regu-latory perspective; It seems like a very

major trend that isn’t going anywhere.” Thrive Home Builders has offered zero energy homes since 2011. However, a redesigned ZEN (Zero Energy Now) home has features that go beyond zero energy including a Tesla suite of energy products, with the Tesla Power Wall and an integrated inverter that has software that determines whether energy should be stored, used or sold back to the grid. ZEN 2.0 homes include solar and have a HERS score of 10 or less. Myers is also focused on healthy homes and im-proving indoor air quality. Their motto, “Efficient, Healthy and Local” is one they live by. “All of our homes comply with EPA Indoor Air Plus. We take it to higher degrees for various home series. Our VITA homes feature EPA Air Plus, advanced air filtration and active radon mitigation. If we have the technology to make our homes serve our clients in this way, we ought to be doing it,” Myers explains.

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A second floor deck at the Skyline model, Thrive Builders


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The green building market varies around Colorado. In Durango there is an awareness of sustainable building but much more needs to be done to educate clients, cities and counties. While Denver has adopted the 2015 code, La Plata County is still on 2003 code and the city of Durango is on 2006. Like green build-ing pioneer Myers, Greg and Hunter Mantell-Hecathorn of Durango-based Mantell-Hecathorn Builders are a father-son duo whose mission is to not only build high-performance, sustainable homes but to educate the community on best practices. The Parade of Homes is the best place to educate clients looking for comfort, indoor air quality, energy

efficiency and lower electric bills. “When we tell them that our 5,000 square foot house uses only one tank of propene per year versus a neighboring home that uses two 500 gallon tanks a month,” Hunter explains, “That makes an impact and shows clients real world benefits. Same thing with indoor air quality. After living in one of our homes, asthma and other respiratory problems have improved. Indoor air quality is a big one especially for families with kids.”

Sustainable building costs haven’t dropped as much in Durango because the

Top: An exterior view of The Berkeley, Thrive Builders Left: The kitchen at the Southmoor model, Thrive Builders

county is still on an older code standard. However areas that have adopted a more rigorous energy standard have had costs come down. Mantell-Hecathorn often encourage other builders to explore green building practices. Their advice: “Just educate yourself on quality, high performance techniques.” Greg explains, “And to push for the state, city and county to adopt more rigorous energy codes so that the community of builders are all on equal footing.” Not only is it a better-built house but the more builders who adhere to higher standards, the more

the costs will come down helping the entire SW Colorado industry. Greg and Hunter were the first builders in Col-orado to earn the NAHB Designation of Master Certified Green Profession-al; they won the 2015 Department of Energy Housing Innovation award, and have over two years of backlog work. This elevates Mantell-Hecathorn Builders as leaders worth listening to in the industry. “Don’t be scared of it,” Hunter elaborates, “People are becoming more and more aware. The younger demographic is much more savvy regarding sustainability. It becomes a bragging right. ‘My house only has $10 energy bills.’”

Myers backs up this assertion as well. “Solar has always been a marketing hook. I used to worry about solar panels being ugly on the roof but I think our buyers see them as a badge of honor. We often express who we are by what we buy. We think solar does that for homebuyers,” he says. “It says that we are enlightened con-sumers, we are up-to-date, we are voting our dollars with our values, making a statement to help save the planet and it makes economic sense.”


Horizontal SustainabilityHarold Smethills, founder of futuristic

Sterling Ranch community, is well versed in horizontal sustainable development. Sterling Ranch incorporates all aspects of sustainability inside and outside the house, stretching the idea of green living to the edge of the property lines and beyond. “Our goals are energy, water and life-style that create a holistic approach. We start with the land and pull all the way through,” Smethills explains.

This 21st-century community has neatly partnered innovation and pres-ervation together. Sterling Ranch has multiple ways in which residents will make best use of the land but wise water management is one of the biggest goals. Smethills is a proponent of conserving this precious Colorado resource so a ho-listic approach is embedded in the design process. Residents will enjoy drought-tol-erant plants, trees that consume hundreds of gallons less per day, smart irrigation command centers and rainwater harvest-ing, and they will replace grass with salsa, herb or tomato gardens. “We use grass as a throw rug instead of a carpet,” Harold explains, “Homebuilders and residents have embraced it because it’s not only

economically viable but environmentally friendly with a big payoff.” Each of these water-saving features is highly marketable, not just for the individual resident, but for the community as a whole. They include collecting rainwater and funneling it back into the landscape, irrigation controls that water the lawn when it’s not raining and edible landscaping packages. These and other horizontal sustainability practices are pushing the green building movement into the future, elevating the entire building industry.

Changing the types of planting attracts wildlife including songbirds, butterflies and bees. This improves the residents’ quality of life as well as the wildlife in the surrounding area. Sterling Ranch celebrates biodiversity, encouraging cohabitation between residents and wildlife. They accomplish this ideal by designing a walkable, open space community that has steered away from high-speed traffic patterns. All citizens, whether human or an-imal, are living together peacefully using bike lanes, curved streets and wildlife crossings. “Residents want to be one with nature instead of dominating nature,” Harold explains, “People today, especially young families, don’t want to just see wildlife, they want to be a part of the entire ecosystem. Coloradoans are people of the land.” And it will be Colorado builders who lead the nation into a more sustainable future.

Top: A rendering of Sterling Ranch’s planned 30 miles of internal trails; Bottom: A Sterling Ranch rendering of shade structures, designed to capture rainwater and irrigate communal landscape areas ©2017 Sterling Ranch Development Company All pricing, product specifications, amenities and landscaping is subject to change without prior notice.

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The services include unlimited phone consultations, document review, correspon-dence and much more. They offer help with will planning updates, establishing trusts, and review of documents for everything ranging from cell phone contracts to new car and home purchases. “We start with unlimited consultations on unlimited subjects, as many as you want,” says associate Joshua Cragg. “It’s important to remember that the more often it’s used, the more powerful that is. We have worked with a woman who has

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Branson Haney is the CEO of Legacy Homes of Pueblo, and served as the 2016 CAHB chairman of the board. He signed on with LegalShield both personally and through his business. “It’s great having somebody in my corner, that will go to bat for me,” he relates. “You have an attorney on 24-hour notice that you can call immediately.”

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Tim Seibert is the owner of N.E.S. Inc., a Colorado Springs-based land planning, landscape architecture and urban design consulting firm. He started at N.E.S. Inc. in 1992, after moving to Colorado Springs for his first job out of college. After a brief break to complete his Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning at the Uni-versity of Colorado in Denver, he returned to N.E.S. Inc. in 1999. Seibert became a partner in the firm in 2003, which then evolved into sole ownership in 2014.

CBF What took you down this career path? TS I went to Ball State University in

Indiana to become an architect. As I learned more about other allied pro-fessions—landscape architecture and urban planning—I was really drawn to larger-scale projects and the complex relationship of the environment, transpor-tation, and context. I received a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture in 1992 and a solid base of knowledge and desire to create community.

CBF Who do you most admire? TS Thomas Jefferson has always been on the top of the list. As a founding father,

writer of the declaration of independence, statesman, and the only architect-president, his list of accomplishments and impact on our country cannot be underestimated.

CBF Your favorite restaurant? TS It is hard to name just one, but I am a huge fan of microbreweries. Every time I

am traveling, I make every effort to try a local brew. I have also found that the food is good and typically matches the beer because they strive to make everything unique and memorable.

CBF What are your hobbies? TS Like most people in Colorado, I love the outdoors. Fly fishing, mountain biking

and camping are all passions. Colorado Springs provides great proximity to pursue all of those interests.

CBF Are you involved with any charities- which ones? TS I do spend many hours a month volunteering. I just completed a year as the

CSHBA President which is very involved and required lots of time away from the office. I love volunteering on efforts to make our community stronger – Comprehen-sive Plan Committee, Design Committees, etc. I also serve on the board of Thomas MacLaren Charter School in Colorado Springs.

CBF What was the last great book you read? TS I’m currently reading The Well-Tempered City by Jonathan Rose about the

development of cities and an approach to balanced regional development. I love to

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CBF Your work philosophy? TS Our job with every project, big

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TS Colorado Springs is definitely on a good trajectory. We have seen continued increases in single family building per-mits and major investment in multifamily projects throughout the region.

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Steve Wilderson is the owner of remodeling company Sleeping Ute Construction, LLC. The company was founded in 1998. Wilderson lives in Cortez, Colorado, with his wife Pamela and a daughter in junior high school. He is the chairman at the Four Corners Builder Association.

CBF What took you down career path?SW I had just graduated from college and a friend asked me if I would like to work as

a trim carpenter. I have been doing construction every since.

CBF Your favorite restaurant?SW Texas Road House; good food and fresh bread. I love fresh bread.

CBF What are your hobbies?SW Well, living in Colorado means great outdoor activities. I ski at Telluride, on their

world-class slopes, and I enjoy golf, most of the time! I enjoy stream fishing, reading about business and financial trends, and I enjoy cooking—I was a cook in the army.

CBF What was the last great book you read?SW I’m reading “Stepping Up, A Call To Courageous Manhood” by Dennis Rainey.

Not sure it is categorized as a “great” book but it addresses some important issues that face men today.

CBF What is your favorite spot in Colorado to visit?SW I have traveled the world; where I live is about as good as it gets. Forty-five min-

utes to the southwest I am out in the beautiful desert of Utah, Arizona or New Mexico and 45 minutes to the northeast I am up in the mountains.

CBF Your work philosophy?SW I have a few: Do great work and the jobs will follow; use wise marketing to get the

best jobs. Try to work for good people; life is too short to expend energy with problem clients. And finally, take time to play—all work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy!

Steve Wilderson

CBF What do you think is the state of the building industry in your area?SW Everyone I know in construction is

busy—2016 was the best year I have ever had! There is a shortage of qualified people doing construction.

CBF Do you have a favorite project, and why?SW We recently finished a job for a

widow. She had some major structural issues with her home, and we were able to resolve those issues and make her house look great. She was ecstatic about the results and she was a lot of fun to work for. It’s great to help people feel good about their homes.

I was also able to work on remodel-ing the Aspen Guard Station, a forest service cabin in the San Juan Mountains that my granddad had built with the CCC’s (Civilian Conservation Corps) in the 1930’s.

CBF Any advice for a new CAHB member?SW Go to the IBS and take classes; get

involved and learn from your colleges; help support the industry that gives you your livelihood, and make sure you are getting paid what you are worth.

CBF What are you working on now?SW Two different kitchen remodels

(getting ready to build my own house—oh boy.)

CBF What’s the best thing about your job?SW I love working on the job. I know

that the experts say not to pick up a tool bag when you run the business but I love getting out and doing the work and solving problems. It is great exercise and I never get bored.

CBF Priorities?SW My priorities in order: my faith, my

family, everything else.


Giving Back

HomeAid ColoradoForging The Fight Against Homelessness

By Joy Lawrance

The ChallengeHomelessness is an unfortunate fact of

life that seems to defy efforts to eradicate it. The causes are many, whether job loss, bankruptcy, illness or natural disaster, any one of which could render an individual or family helpless. Economic factors such as ever-increasing rent and home prices along with high demand for housing can compound the situation.

Addressing the issue head-on, Ho-meAid Colorado works towards a goal of allowing home builders to do what they do best—build homes—to help make a difference in the lives of homeless fam-ilies and individuals. HomeAid Colora-do’s mission is to build new lives for the homeless through housing and commu-nity outreach. For more than a decade they have built and maintained homes, apartments, facilities and shelters to give

Left: HomeAid Colorado and Lennar staff gathered for a framing celebration prior to drywall

Above: Donations for the Lennar/HomeAid Young Lives drive


Colorado’s homeless not only a place to live, but an opportunity for a second chance at life. Since partnering with the CAHB, HomeAid has built dozens of housing units, representing more than $4 million of in-kind contributions of labor and materials from the building industry to serve Colorado’s homeless.

Laura Brayman, HomeAid executive director, explains, “We seek out the service agencies that service the people, and they select the people to move into the home. Social services, non-profits and veteran’s associations; we rely on them to find the right people. We focus on the building.” To date, HomeAid has completed units for homeless agencies accommodating nearly 400 beds, and in the process, has donated over $4 million of in-kind labor, materials and services through the home building industry. They count homes, townhomes, renovations and rebuilds among their many projects, all serving single mothers, veterans, working fami-lies and youth.

Safe and affordable housing is proving to be a monumental challenge. Colorado con-tinues to grow, and to see drastic price increases in rental properties and homes. Meet-ing the demand for housing and funds spurred the organization into action, creating a fundraising effort called Home for Good.

Home Builders Step UpThe result of this event has been impressive, with land donation, site improvements,

home builders and subcontractors pitching in to raise money. Brayman relates, “Cen-

tre Communities donated land in the Copperleaf subdivision of Centennial. Richmond Homes developed the land so it could be built on—doing the site improvements. Lennar Homes built a model home there, and asked the sub-contractors to donate their time, efforts and materials so that the proceeds went to HomeAid. This was our first time. Lennar was amazing,” she relates. “They just took off with it.”

Frank Walker, division president for Lennar Colorado adds, “We have done work for HomeAid Colorado for their Diaper Drive, so they contacted us. Cop-perleaf said they would donate the land if someone would build the home. Rich-mond said they would give one of their home sites. We were already there at an adjacent site. We built one of our current models…and were able to get about 85 percent of the cost of the home donat-ed.” He also lauds Arapahoe County for greatly discounting their fees.

Lennar’s home, the Stonehaven model, is a 2,762-square foot, two-story home with three bedrooms and unfinished base-ment. Through the generous support of nearly 90 subcontractors, vendors and sup-pliers, proceeds from the sale of the home yielded nearly $400,000 for HomeAid. Brayman has only praise for Lennar stating, “Not only did they agree to be the sponsor, but they are the largest donors.”


Giving Back

She was also pleased to note that the home’s buyers were at the dedication for the house.

This donation—the largest single donation they have received—will make a substantial impact on HomeAid’s ability to complete their many needed projects. They currently have about $7 million worth of projects in various stages of development for different organizations.

Lennar Corporation prides itself in its ef-forts to give back to make communities better places to live, and to help those who may not be able to help themselves. Walker explains, “Giving back to the community is very import-ant to us. HomeAid hits home with our group of associates. We all have bad days at work, but we get to go home. When you don’t have a place to go it changes your perspective. Look at the cost of housing here in Colorado—a little hiccup, medical or job loss, can make it hard. Even with a job people can be put on the street quickly.” He adds that it was great for their associates to get behind this cause and to realize what an impact they could have. “Even for those who do well, it’s rare that they can donate $400,000 to a cause, but with our group working together, the impact is huge. None of us can do that individually, but as a group it makes it very exciting.”

It Takes More Than A VillageBoth Lennar and HomeAid express their thanks to the many industry providers who

participated in the fundraiser. They include: A.G. Wassenaaar, Inc., All American Stair, Allied Insulation Company, Ankmar,

Atrium Door & Window Company, Ankmar, Atrium Door & Window Company, Armor Roofing, Barton Supply, Build Clean LLC, Centerline Builders LLC, ProBuild

LLC, Colorado Counter-tops, Inc., Colorado Floor Company, Colorado’s New Tradition, Inc., Custom Interior Trim Corporation, Ebode, EMK Consultants, EnergyLogic, Inc., Environ-mental Stoneworks, General Electric Company, GMS Strategic Solutions, H&R Drains and Waterproofings, JBB Drywall, High Plains Grading, IES Residential, JMAC Windows Services, Inc., The Lighting Con-nection, Louisville Glass, Timberlake Cabinets,

Messer Painting, Metco Landscape, Inc., Rio Grande Company, Safety Rails of Colorado, Smilanic Construction & Design, Smith & Willis Heating & Air, SubStructure LLC and Whitehall Products LLC.

The idea of selling a home to raise funds appeals to Walker. “This way we get a ready and willing buyer. It’s a good model for raising funds for organizations, especially for home builders. We home builders can get around this. The burden is not on everyone, but shared,” he relates.

Brayman adds, “We would like to duplicate this; we’d like another builder to do what Lennar did. We’re doing more than we ever have, and we need help to get these projects going. The more support we have from builders in this kind of fundraiser, the more we can help homeless. Our goal is to be able to financially support projects where we don’t get donations. We don’t get permit fees donated, insurance, tap fees…things that get the project going up out of the ground.”

On behalf of HomeAid, Brayman expresses gratitude to Lennar Colorado, Richmond American Homes and South Quincy Residential Developers, Inc.

Opposite, top: Dedication Day with the family; Opposite, bottom: The main living area; Above: The kitchen awaits

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