Business View Magazine | August 2022

43 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 8 SUMMIT COUNTY BUILDERS ASSOCIATION Navigating the growing building sector W ith a population of more than 31,000, Summit County, Colorado, has experienced high demand for new home builds in the last decade. Located among the high peaks of the Colorado Rockies, parts of the county are little over an hour drive from the bustling City of Denver. Summit County has seen housing values skyrocket in recent years, as many wealthy homeowners have purchased second homes in the area known worldwide for its skiing and outdoor winter sports and summer hiking. Others with the ability to work remotely full- time made the decision to move to the area permanently in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Summit County Builders Association (SCBA) is a non-profit organization consisting of builder and associate members who conduct business in Summit County. The organization represents its builder members and associate members including vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and others who support the industry. The SCBA is an advocate for builders with a mission to also promote ethical business practices. Members are also automatically members of the Colorado Association of Home Builders (CAHB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). With more than 140 members, the Summit County Builders Association has held its own