Denver could be the next city to push for local construction-defects reform

With construction-defects reform dead at the statewide level for 2015, the fight is likely to shift now to Colorado cities willing to test local reform laws — including Denver, which could be among the leaders in that movement. Senate Bill 177 — a measure aimed at providing some protection for condominium developers from the threat of defects lawsuits — died late Monday when the House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee killed it in a 6-5 vote. Earlier Monday, Denver Mayor Michael…