Regulatory and Policy Issues
Construction, Codes, & Standards Committee
Monthly: 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 AM
Chair: Erik Bansberg, JM Weston Homes
Vice Chair: John Ross, Vanguard Homes
Staff Liaison: Paula Vigil
From the blueprint to the build, this committee is where construction professionals meet with local agencies to talk codes, permits, fees, and the ever-evolving policies affecting residential and commercial construction. If you're focused on vertical development, this group helps you stay informed—and influential.
Land Use Committee
Monthly: 4th Thursday at 7:30 AM
Chair: Richie Lyon, HR Green
Vice Chair: Erin Smith, Challenger Homes
Staff Liaison: Jillian Wallace
Dive into the heart of development in our region. The Land Use Committee connects HBA members with local officials and utility representatives for monthly conversations around the policies shaping land development. From zoning and planning to infrastructure and fees, this committee helps navigate the complexities that impact timelines and project feasibility. Be part of the discussion that
Utilities Committee
Monthly: 3rd Thursday at 7:30 AM
Chair: Erik Bansberg, JM Weston Homes
Vice Chair: John Ross, Vanguard Homes
Staff Liaison: Paula Vigil
Get plugged into the conversations that matter. The Utilities Committee meets monthly with Colorado Springs Utilities and other providers to discuss infrastructure and service-related issues, including costs, specs, timelines, and regulations. If you're involved in land entitlement or construction, this is your space to collaborate, problem-solve, and plan smarter.