Nicholas Sabold Honored with the 2025 Mack Smith Award for Service to the Industry and Community
The York Builders Association (YBA) is proud to announce that Nicholas Sabold, owner of Sabold Construction and Construction Trades Instructor at the York County School of Technology, has been awarded the 2025 Mack Smith Award, one of the Association’s highest honors.
Find Reputable Contractors in York County with the York Builders Association
Looking for reputable contractors in York County? Learn how YBA helps homeowners find local, vetted professionals for their home projects.
York Builders Association Celebrates 2025 PEAK Achievement Award Winners
The York Builders Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 PEAK Achievement Awards, honoring excellence across the local residential building industry. These awards recognize standout achievements in construction, remodeling, outdoor living, design, marketing, and community service, as selected by industry professionals and York County residents.
Haley Miller Returns to YBA as Project Manager
The York Builders Association (YBA) is excited to welcome back Haley Miller, who is rejoining the team as Project Manager. Haley previously served as Director of Events at YBA, where she played a key role in organizing and enhancing member experiences at association events.
Navigating Pennsylvania’s 2025 Building Code Updates: What YBA Members Need to Know
Get ready for Pennsylvania’s 2025 code update. Learn what builders must do to comply with new residential construction and energy efficiency standards.
The Heart of YBA: Member Testimonials on Growth and Success
YBA members share how networking, resources, and events like Member Mingles & the Home & Garden Show help grow their businesses. See their success stories!
Latest NAHB News
- The Fed Pause Continuesby Robert Dietz on June 18, 2025
Reflecting most forecasters’ expectations for the June FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve continued its post-2024 pause for federal funds rate cuts, retaining a target rate of 4.5% to 4.25%. The pause comes after a 100 basis point series of reductions in late 2024. Despite these cuts, mortgage […]
- Sharp Drop in Multifamily Production Brings Overall Housing Starts Downby Robert Dietz on June 18, 2025
A sharp decline in multifamily production pushed overall housing starts down in May, while single-family output was essentially flat due to economic and tariff uncertainty along with elevated interest rates. Overall housing starts decreased 9.8% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.26 […]
- Builder Sentiment at Third Lowest Reading Since 2012by Robert Dietz on June 17, 2025
In a further sign of declining builder sentiment, the use of price incentives increased sharply in June as the housing market continues to soften. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 32 in June, down two points from May, according to the National Association of […]
- Permit Activity Weakens in April 2025by Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on June 16, 2025
Housing permits continued a downhill trend for the fourth month in a row, pointing to a broader residential construction slowdown for 2025. Over the first four months of 2025, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 320,259. On a year-over-year (YoY) […]
- Household Real Estate Asset Value Falls to Start the Yearby Jesse Wade on June 13, 2025
The market value of household real estate assets fell from $48.1 trillion to $47.9 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, according to the most recent release of U.S. Federal Reserve Z.1 Financial Accounts. The value of household real estate assets declined for three consecutive quarters after […]
Latest PBA News
- PA Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Enforcement Update on the Changes to the PA UCC -Enforcement Date Pushed Backby Rick Cochran on June 18, 2025
Please read this important update regarding the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and the adoption of the 2021 International Code Council (ICC) Model Codes. The PA Department of Labor and The post PA Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Enforcement Update on the Changes to the PA UCC […]
- Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing Awards Students Statewideby Rick Cochran on June 3, 2025
The Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing, in conjunction with the PBA Endorsed Trade Program, has awarded ten students across the Commonwealth with the 2025 Student Awards. Awards were presented to those The post Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing Awards Students Statewide appeared first on […]
- Making the Most of Home Ownership Month in Juneby Rick Cochran on May 29, 2025
June is National Homeownership Month. This is a great opportunity for members to reach out to the public to share the benefits of owning a home. But how? Below are The post Making the Most of Home Ownership Month in June appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- 2025 AHP and Voluntary Housing Grant Initiative Webinarby Rick Cochran on May 29, 2025
The 2025 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Fundamentals and Voluntary Housing Grant Initiative Webinar is now available online. This webinar provides a detailed discussion of the AHP and the voluntary housing The post 2025 AHP and Voluntary Housing Grant Initiative Webinar appeared first on […]
- Registration open for Summer Committee and Board Meetingsby Rick Cochran on May 12, 2025
The Summer PBA Committee and Board of Directors meetings will take place at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort July 24 and 25 (there will be a welcome hospitality reception at The post Registration open for Summer Committee and Board Meetings appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
