You've Done the Hard Part — Now Get the Credential to Prove It

If you've been in this industry for more than five years and you're leading projects, managing teams, and holding things together at the highest level — there's a national credential built specifically for you.

NAHB's Certified Master Building Professional (CMBP) and Certified Master Remodeling Professional (CMRP) are the most advanced credentials in residential construction. They recognize builders and remodelers who don't just do the work — they lead it.

What These Credentials Recognize

The CMBP and CMRP are designed to set the most accomplished professionals apart — not by years of seat time, but by demonstrated leadership, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and adherence to the highest standards of practice in the industry.

Both credentials are accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), which means this isn't just a certificate — it carries independent, third-party weight.

To be eligible, you need 5 or more years of leadership experience in residential construction. If that's you, the hard part is already done. This credential is how you make it visible.

CMBP vs. CMRP — What's the Difference?

• Certified Master Building Professional (CMBP) — for builders focused on new residential construction

• Certified Master Remodeling Professional (CMRP) — for those whose work is primarily in remodeling and renovation

Both carry the same level of rigor and ACCE accreditation — the distinction is simply which side of the work you're on.

Why It Matters

In a market like Summit County — where clients are sophisticated, projects are complex, and competition is real — a nationally recognized credential matters. It tells clients, partners, and the broader industry that you operate at the highest level.

It also keeps you sharp. Maintaining the CMBP or CMRP requires ongoing professional development, which means staying current on codes, practices, and industry standards — not just earning letters after your name.

Get the Full Details

NAHB has put together a Credential Guide that walks through the full requirements, process, and benefits for both the CMBP and CMRP.

Download the CMBP/CMRP Credential Guide to learn more and find out if you're ready to apply.

Questions about the process or whether this is the right fit for where you are in your career? Reach out to SCBA — we're here to help our members take the next step.

— Valerie Connelly, Executive Officer, Summit County Builders Association

The 2024 Energy Code Is Coming to Summit County — Are You Ready?

Energy codes don't wait for a convenient moment — and the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is already on the move in Colorado.

Breckenridge has already adopted the 2024 IECC with local amendments. Summit County (unincorporated areas) is in the process of adoption. The Town of Frisco has heard it — adoption is forthcoming.

If you're building anywhere in Summit County, this code is coming to your jobsite. The question is whether you're walking in prepared or scrambling to catch up.

What's Different About the 2024 IECC

Yes, the 2024 IECC achieves higher energy savings than the 2021 edition — but here's what actually matters for builders: the residential provisions offer substantially more flexibility than past editions.

The compliance paths have been reorganized and expanded, giving builders a wider range of options to hit the targets. That's genuinely good news — if you know how to use them.

Key areas of change from the 2021 and 2018 editions include updates to the organization and structure of compliance paths, adjusted requirements by climate zone, and revisions to how builders can demonstrate compliance. Summit County falls in Climate Zone 6 — one of the more demanding zones in the state — so understanding the zone-specific requirements matters here.

Free Training for NAHB Members

NAHB is now offering members free access to the 2024 IECC Overview Series — a set of educational videos that break down the key changes, what they mean for construction costs, and how to navigate compliance.

The series covers:

• Significant changes from the 2018 and 2021 IECC editions

• How the compliance path structure has changed and what that means for your options

• Climate zone-specific content — you select your zone and get requirements relevant to where you actually build

• Cost implications and how to engage in local adoption conversations

Access is free with your NAHB membership. Log in at elearning.nahb.org using your nahb.org single sign-on credentials.

Why This Matters Right Now in Summit County

SCBA has been — and will continue to be — actively engaged in local energy code adoption discussions. Understanding the 2024 IECC isn't just about compliance. It's about being able to show up to those conversations with real knowledge.

When local governments consider amendments — and they will — the builders who understand the base code are the ones who can make effective arguments for or against specific provisions. Breckenridge has already added local amendments on top of their adoption. Summit County and Frisco are not far behind.

NAHB's 2024 IECC Residential Code Adoption Kit is also available and includes resources specifically designed to help builders and local HBAs navigate new requirements — including how to engage during the adoption process.

Take the Training

The 2024 IECC Overview Series is available now on NAHB's e-learning platform. Select your climate zone, watch at your own pace, and walk into your next permit application — or your next public meeting — knowing what you're talking about.

Visit the 2024 IECC Overview Series at elearning.nahb.org. (NAHB member login required.)

Questions about local adoption status or how SCBA is engaging on energy code issues? Reach out directly — this is an active conversation and we want our members informed and at the table.

— Valerie Connelly, Executive Officer, Summit County Builders Association

Glass in the Single Stream, EPR Updates & What Builders Need to Know

SCBA's Board President, Carolanne Powers (Peak Element Construction) attended the Zero Waste Task Force meeting on April 1, hosted by High Country Conservation Center (HC3) and Summit County. Here's a summary of what was covered — with a focus on what's relevant to builders, contractors, and property managers in Summit County.

Big News: Glass Is Going Back in the Single Stream

Starting May 1, 2026, glass will be accepted in single-stream recycling across Summit County. This is a meaningful change — glass was pulled from the single stream back in 2014 because it was breaking and contaminating other recyclables during the baling process.

Two things have changed since then:

• A second MRF (material recovery facility) was built at SCRAP in 2024 using Strong Future funding. It uses an extruder rather than baling, so glass no longer gets compacted into paper and cardboard.

• Glass to Glass Denver now accepts mixed/dirty MRF glass with improved sorting technology, so color separation at drop-off centers is no longer required.

  
  

As of March 30, 2026, glass is no longer considered a contaminant — haulers won't be penalized for loads containing it. Residents can start putting glass in their single-stream bins now. The official marketing campaign and updated bin labels launch May 1.

Drop-off centers and glass depot stations will remain in place to maximize glass capture — they're not going away.

For Builders & Property Managers: C&D Study Underway

A Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste cost analysis study is currently underway, funded by the State of Colorado in partnership with RSS. The study is in the interview and site analysis phase, with results and a presentation to the BOCC expected in late fall 2026.

The goal is to understand what a formal C&D diversion policy would actually cost contractors. No commissioner direction on implementing a policy has been given yet — but this study is the groundwork. Builders should be aware this conversation is actively developing.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) — Recycling Is Getting Cheaper

EPR legislation will eventually make recycling free for Colorado residents and businesses — funded by producers rather than ratepayers.

Here's the timeline:

• Single-family and multi-family recycling: expected to become free in Q1 2027

• Commercial/municipal: 2028 and beyond

• CAA open market portal launched — roll-out date expected October 1, 2026

  
  

Because Summit County operates as an open market community, each hauler must work directly with the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) to get reimbursed when recycling becomes free. WM (our current single-stream provider) is opening a new $120M MRF in May with upgraded sorting technology.

Strong Future Grants — Applications Open Through May 18

Strong Future grants are currently open through May 18. Three funding tiers are available:

• Larger grants: $25,000–$75,000

• Mid-level: $1,000–$24,999

• New this cycle: URO compliance funding for HOAs, which can stack on top of town grants

  
  

Heads up: you must contact HC3 before applying to make sure your project is well-developed enough to be competitive. Don't skip that step.

Mark Your Calendar

• May 1: Glass officially accepted in single stream; marketing campaign and updated signage launch

• May 18: Strong Future grant deadline

• May 30: Hard-to-Recycle Event and Town Clean Up Day

• Late Fall 2026: C&D study results presented to BOCC

  
  

Questions about glass, recycling changes, or the C&D study? Reach out to HC3 or contact SCBA — we'll stay on top of this as it develops, especially as the C&D conversation moves toward policy.

— Valerie Connelly, Executive Officer, Summit County Builders Association