Your Voice at Virginia's Capitol
HBAV is the leading advocate for Virginia’s residential construction industry — fighting for housing affordability, sensible regulation, and pro-growth policy at every level of government.
Your Business. Our Fight.
Every regulation passed, every fee imposed, every code change adopted — it affects your bottom line. HBAV exists so Virginia’s builders have a seat at the table when those decisions are made. Here’s where we’re fighting for you right now.
Building Codes
HBAV participates in Virginia's triennial code adoption process to ensure codes are technically sound, cost-effective, and allow adequate transition time for builders across the Commonwealth
Learn More →Environmental Regulations
Builders and developers navigate a complex web of environmental regulations at the local, state, and federal levels. HBAV engages DEQ and the General Assembly to keep those policies grounded in sound science and economic reality.
Learn More →Labor & Licensure
Virginia's licensing requirements and labor policies directly affect who can work on your jobsite and at what cost. HBAV advocates for practical, fair standards through DPOR and the General Assembly.
Learn More →Housing Studies & Data
Good policy starts with good data. HBAV tracks Virginia housing trends, affordability metrics, and market conditions – and curates the research that informs our advocacy work.
Learn More →General Assembly Sessions
Each session brings dozens of bills that affect Virginia's builders. HBAV tracks legislation, testifies before committees, and keeps members informed and engaged throughout the year.
Learn More →Tax Credits, Grants & Project Financing
State and federal incentive programs can meaningfully improve project feasibility. HBAV tracks Virginia Housing programs, tax credits, and financing tools available to residential builders.
Learn More →Advocacy & Government Affairs News
2026 General Assembly Adjourns (Part 2): What HBAV Helped Defeat
The 2026 General Assembly adjourned sine die on March 14, concluding a 60-day session during which lawmakers considered more than 3,600 bills across a broad…
2026 General Assembly Adjourns (Part 1): How HBAV’s Legislative Agenda Fared
The 2026 General Assembly adjourned sine die on March 14, concluding a 60-day session during which lawmakers considered more than 3,600 bills across a broad…
General Assembly Crossover brings momentum and media coverage on housing and HBAV legislative agenda
With a packed legislative agenda, key bills advance ahead of the 2026 session’s halfway point.
Government Affairs
Craig oversees all HBAV operations and board-directed strategic initiatives, including government affairs, communications, membership, workforce development, strategic alliances, and the HBAV Insurance Agency. Craig regularly communicates with HBAV leaders and members to understand the needs of the industry and to provide members with the valuable tools and opportunities created by HBAV’s initiatives. He is a graduate of James Madison University and has achieved the Certified Association Executive (CAE) from the National Society of Association Executives. He has served in associations since 2006 and as HBAV CEO since 2017.
Andrew serves as HBAV Vice President of Government Affairs. Andrew manages the HBAV government affairs and regulatory programs as well as the HBAV Build-PAC. As HBAV Chief Lobbyist, Andrew works with members of the Virginia General Assembly and Virginia’s regulatory agencies to ensure housing affordability is taken into consideration when policymakers craft laws and regulations for Virginia’s citizens. Andrew is a graduate of Gettysburg College. Prior to joining HBAV in July of 2017, Andrew served as the Director of Government Affairs for the Home Builders Association of Richmond and at the Virginia General Assembly as a legislative aid to a Virginia delegate.
Kara supports HBAV’s mission by advocating for Virginia’s home building industry before the General Assembly, executive agencies, and regulatory boards. Kara builds relationships with policymakers and industry stakeholders, communicates HBAV’s priorities to members and local associations, and coordinates grassroots engagement to advance pro-housing policies statewide. Additionally, Kara supports HBAV Build PAC to strengthen HBAV’s political influence. A University of Virginia alum, she also graduated from UVA’s Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership’s Emerging Leaders Program and holds a certificate in Grassroots Lobbying & Advocacy from the University of Richmond.
