Introducing Building Brighter: YBA’s New Community Outreach Initiative Supporting York County
Learn about YBA’s Build Brighter initiative and its first project supporting local veterans, plus how York County nonprofits can request support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
​Latest NAHB News
- Shrinking Lots: Spec Building New Normby Natalia Siniavskaia on July 11, 2025
The share of smaller lots remained record high in 2024, with two out of three new single-family detached homes sold occupying lots under 9,000 square feet (1/5 of an acre or less). Moreover, a high share of 40% occupied lots under 7,000 square feet (or less than 1/6 of an acre). These shares match […]
- Remodeling Market Sentiment Dips in Second Quarterby Eric Lynch on July 10, 2025
In the second quarter of 2025, the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 59, down four points compared to the previous quarter. While this reading is still in positive territory, some remodelers, especially in the West, are seeing a slowing of activity in their […]
- Mortgage Applications Picked Up in June as Rates Easedby Catherine Koh on July 9, 2025
Mortgage application activity picked up in June, supported by a slight decline in interest rates. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Market Composite Index, which tracks mortgage application volume, rose 5.4% from May on a seasonally adjusted basis. Compared to June 2024, total applications […]
- Who’s Still Working from Home in 2025? A Look at America’s Telework Trendsby Jing Fu on July 9, 2025
Remote work may no longer dominate the U.S. labor force as it did during the height of the pandemic in 2020, but it still represents a substantial share of employment today. According to the latest data from the Current Population Survey (CPS), approximately 34.3 million employed people teleworked […]
- Top Ten Builder Share Rises Again in 2024by Sarah Caldwell on July 8, 2025
The top ten builders captured a record 44.7% of all new U.S. single-family home closings in 2024, up 2.4 percentage points from 2023 (42.3%). This is the highest share ever captured by the top ten builders since NAHB began tracking BUILDER magazine data on new single-family home closings in 1989. […]
​Latest PBA News
- Benefits for Members!by Rick Cochran on June 23, 2025
Announcing the Ford Pro program for All Members with Businesses. Below are the requirements and how your members can take advantage of the program: Savings: NAHB/PBA/Local HBA Members can now The post Benefits for Members! appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- 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 […]
