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YBA Announces First Annual South Central PA Construction Expo: An Event for Industry Professionals

YBA Announces First Annual South Central PA Construction Expo: An Event for Industry Professionals

The York Builders Association is excited to announce the inaugural South Central PA Construction Expo, set to take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Wyndham Garden York. This highly anticipated event is designed to bring together professionals from across the construction industry, including builders, remodelers, contractors, and suppliers, to network, learn, and explore the latest innovations and trends shaping the future of the industry.

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Latest NAHB News
  • Employment Growth Rebounds in November
    by Jing Fu on December 6, 2024

    Employment rebounded sharply in November after strike- and hurricane-related disruptions in October. The unemployment rate rose one percentage point to 4.2% after holding at 4.1% for two months in a row. In November, wage growth remained unchanged from the previous month. Wages grew at a 4.0% […]

  • House Price Appreciation by State and Metro Area: Third Quarter 2024
    by Jing Fu on December 5, 2024

    House prices posted modest annual growth for the third quarter of 2024, as elevated mortgage rates kept many potential home buyers away from the housing market. Nonetheless, housing inventory has improved in recent months. Nationally, house price appreciation has decelerated for two straight […]

  • Where Residential Construction Thrives: Metro Area Hotspots for Jobs and Businesses
    by Jing Fu on December 4, 2024

    The residential construction industry plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and local community development. It has a lasting impact on local communities by creating jobs, improving infrastructure, boosting local businesses, and enhancing property values. The residential construction […]

  • Construction Labor Market Continues to Ease
    by Robert Dietz on December 3, 2024

    After a period of slowing associated with declines for some elements of the residential construction industry, the count of open construction sector jobs trended lower in the October data, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The data indicates the […]

  • HBGI Q3 2024: A New Status Quo for the Geography of Residential Construction?
    by Jesse Wade on December 3, 2024

    Residential construction has remained in low density suburbs and outlying areas, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ latest release of the Home Building Geography Index (HBGI). This trend is driven by persistent factors that continue to affect housing affordability including a […]

Latest PBA News
  • Year-End Message from Tom McCosby, PBA President
    by Rick Cochran on November 25, 2024

    As the year winds down, I would like to thank everyone who has worked to make PBA a more modern, responsive organization. First, John Olson started us on a path The post Year-End Message from Tom McCosby, PBA President appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • Mohegan Pennsylvania Accepted Winter Meeting Reservations
    by Rick Cochran on November 25, 2024

    Plans are underway for the 2025 PBA Committee and Board of Directors meetings. The meetings, along with the annual Installation Gala, will be held March 20-22, 2025, at the Mohegan The post Mohegan Pennsylvania Accepted Winter Meeting Reservations appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]

  • PBA Mourns Past President Gene Kreitzer
    by Rick Cochran on November 20, 2024

    Gene Kreitzer, 2009 PBA President, passed away suddenly on November 18 in Lebanon County. Mr. Kreitzer, who owned and operated Gene Kreitzer Construction in Fredericksburg since 1978, was an active The post PBA Mourns Past President Gene Kreitzer appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • Pennsylvania Election Results
    by Rick Cochran on November 18, 2024

    The “Red Wave” was strong nationally, as well as Pennsylvania row offices, but there was no change in the PA General Assembly. Democrats will stay in control of the Pennsylvania The post Pennsylvania Election Results appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • Meet Chris Warren, PBA Endorsed Trade Program Director
    by Rick Cochran on November 1, 2024

    This Fall, PBA announced that Chris Warren was named the new Director of the Endorsed Trade Program following Dave DiPasquale’s retirement. Since 2009, Chris has been an active member of The post Meet Chris Warren, PBA Endorsed Trade Program Director appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]