SLHBA News

Safeguarding Your Small Business: A Guide to Preventing and Recovering from Data Breaches

Small businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, making strong cybersecurity practices essential for preventing and recovering from data breaches. Owners should focus on employee training, strong passwords with MFA, restricted data access, updated security software, and safe document sharing using protected PDFs. Common threats include phishing, invoice fraud, malware, and insider misuse, all of which can be mitigated through verification processes, backups, and regular audits. If a breach

Ellen Sartin, Adobe Acrabat

Subcontractors and Construction Defects – What is Your Legal Risk?

Subcontractors often face legal exposure on construction projects even when issues are outside their control, making it essential to understand who can sue them, what they can be sued for, and how long they remain liable. In Utah, homeowners typically cannot sue subcontractors directly, meaning liability usually flows from the general contractor who hired them. The terms of the subcontractor’s contract determine the standard of work they will be judged by—whether industry standard or a stricter (or looser)

Scott Welker, Miller Harrison

​Homebuilders and Construction Defects – What is Your Legal Risk?

In Utah, every newly built home automatically comes with an “implied warranty of workmanlike manner or habitability,” holding homebuilders responsible for major construction defects that were not discoverable before purchase, stem from poor design, materials, or workmanship, and make the home unsafe or uninhabitable. This warranty applies only to the original buyer, typically lasts six years from the certificate of occupancy—though builders can shorten that period by contract—and cannot be waived even if

Scott Welker, Miller-Harrison

Your Best Year Yet: Enhanced Value & Opportunities with SLHBA Membership

The Salt Lake Home Builders Association is gearing up for another successful year focused on growth, connection, and support for the building industry. To help sustain and enhance these efforts, annual membership dues will increase from $550 to $575. This adjustment ensures SLHBA can continue delivering high‑quality programs, strong advocacy, and meaningful member experiences. Membership offers valuable benefits such as complimentary events, professional development opportunities, legislative

Caroline Merrill

Governor Cox’s Housing Plan Could Reshape Utah—Here’s How You Can Help

Governor Cox is proposing a bold plan to address Utah’s housing shortage, aiming to build 150,000 new homes by 2028. The strategy focuses on affordability, starter homes, and support for local development. The state is actively seeking input.

Caroline Merrill

NAHB Savings

Bailie Appleton

Quick Action, Big Impact: Contact Your Legislators Today

The most powerful way to make a difference in housing policy is through quick, frequent contact with your state legislators. Every time you encounter an issue that drives up housing costs, take a minute to let them know.

Caroline Merrill

Utah HBA Ongoing Survey: Help Us Improve Code Enforcement and Inspection Practices in Utah

The Utah HBA has launched an ongoing survey to gather feedback from members after every interaction with city or county officials in Utah. Whether it’s a plan check, inspection, or code interpretation, your input helps us track trends, promote fairness, and advocate for improvements. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey after each interaction—your voice drives change.

Caroline Merrill

HBA Rebates Update

Bailie Appleton

Best Buy Business - New Savings Offered to HBA Members

The Home Builders Association (HBA) has partnered with Best Buy Business to offer members exclusive savings on technology solutions tailored for homebuilders. This collaboration provides access to discounted appliances, smart-home systems, and office tech, along with flexible financing, volume purchasing, and Geek Squad installation services. By leveraging these benefits, HBA members can enhance project efficiency, deliver modern homes with cutting-edge features, and boost profitability. Visit Best Buy

Caroline Merrill