How to Choose the Best Electrical Contractor in York County
Need an electrician in York County, PA? Discover how to find a qualified electrical contractor and avoid costly mistakes when hiring.
York Builders Association Celebrates 2026 PEAK Achievement Award Winners
The York Builders Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 PEAK Achievement Awards, which honors excellence in all aspects of the building industry, from financial services and construction to community service and marketing designs.
How to Find a Reliable HVAC Contractor in York, PA
Find a reliable HVAC contactor in York, PA. Learn what to look for, red flags to avoid, and how to choose a trusted local professional.
How to Choose a Home Builder in York, PA
Learn how to choose a reliable home builder in York, PA. Discover what to look for, questions to ask, and how to find a builder you can trust.
Why Demolition Decisions Matter More Than Most People Realize
Demolition is often treated as a means to an end. A necessary step before the “real work” begins. But in practice, demolition sets the tone for everything that follows.
Spring Exterior Check: What Winter May Have Done to Your Home
Winter can be tough on your home. Use this spring exterior checklist to spot roof, siding, gutter, and foundation damage before small problems turn into costly repairs.
Latest NAHB News
- Building Material Prices Continue to Rise Despite Energy Price Declines
by Jesse Wade on July 15, 2026Residential building material prices, excluding energy, rose 0.5% in June and were up 4.6% from a year ago. Lower energy prices were apparent in June, as energy input prices fell 10.3% over the month. Meanwhile, prices for services rose 5.2% over the year, and were up 1.0% from the previous month. […]
- Single-Family Permitting Continued to Weaken Through Mayby Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on July 15, 2026
State-level permitting activity continued to reflect a divided housing market through the first five months of 2026. Elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges continued to weigh on single-family construction across much of the country, while multifamily permitting remained […]
- Inflation Cooled in June as Gas Prices Easedby Fan-Yu Kuo on July 14, 2026
Inflation slowed to 3.5% in June from a three-year high last month, driven by a mid-June ceasefire agreement that stabilized oil markets and lowered energy prices. The decline in energy prices offset increases in shelter and food, resulting in a monthly decrease in inflation for the first time […]
- Two or More Story Home Starts Pull Back in 2025by Fan-Yu Kuo on July 13, 2026
Over half of new single-family homes built in 2025 were two or more stories, according to the recent release of the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC). After increasing in 2024, the share of homes started with two or more stories fell in 2025. However, the gap between one-story and […]
- 2025 New Single-Family Starts by Census Divisionby Jing Fu on July 10, 2026
Persistently high mortgage rates, elevated costs for builders, and ongoing supply-side constraints continued to weigh on single-family construction in 2025. According to the NAHB analysis of the 2025 Survey of Construction (SOC), a total of 939,182 new single-family units started construction […]
Latest PBA News
- Students and Instructors Recognized
by Rick Cochran on May 28, 2026It’s that time of the year again where students are graduating from career and technical centers. We applaud all these graduates and especially those enrolled in a PBA Endorsed Trade The post Students and Instructors Recognized appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- PA Home Improvement Contractor Registration – IMPORTANT
by Rick Cochran on May 18, 2026Due to a change in the Commonwealth Fiscal Code, 72 P.S. § 1603-U, the registration fee has been increased to $100 every two years. This fee applies to all new and renewal applications. There The post PA Home Improvement Contractor Registration – IMPORTANT appeared first on Pennsylvania […]
- Wilkes-Barre Area CTC Dedicated to Providing Quality Education
by Rick Cochran on May 8, 2026The final re-certification visit of the year for the Pennsylvania Builders Association’s Endorsed Trade Program recently concluded at Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center, where an impressive 10 programs earned The post Wilkes-Barre Area CTC Dedicated to Providing Quality Education […]
- Summer 2026 Regional Meeting Registration OPEN
by Rick Cochran on April 27, 2026Registration for the Summer Regional Meetings is now open. Regional Meetings are the most important for members to attend. This is where members can be informed about what’s going on The post Summer 2026 Regional Meeting Registration OPEN appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Summer Meeting Registration is NOW OPEN!
by Rick Cochran on April 20, 2026With the warmer temperatures, thoughts are turning to summer. The PBA Summer Roundtables and Board of Directors gathering will take place once again at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort in The post Summer Meeting Registration is NOW OPEN! appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
