5 Reasons Why Working in the Trades Beats a White-Collar Career
You might have heard “working in the trades” in conversations about career choices. But what does that mean, and why should you care? In the broadest sense, “the trades” refer to jobs that require advanced skills that you learn through specialized and generally short-term programs. The trades include industries like automotive, manufacturing, and cosmetology. For this post, however, we’re going to focus on construction-related jobs.
York Business Owner, Shonna Cardello Awarded For Achievements
honna Cardello, President of White Rose Settlement Services, Inc. has been awarded the 2021 Mack Smith Award from the York Builders Association (YBA). This award is part of the PEAK Achievement Awards, presented annually by YBA. The Mack Smith Award recognizes an individual’s commitment to the goals and objectives of the Association and their contribution to the Association, the profession, and their community.
2021 PEAK Achievement Awards Presented By York Builders Association
Consumers in York County, along with industry professionals from across Pennsylvania have spoken and the York Builders Association is pleased to announce the 2021 PEAK Achievement Award winners. These awards recognize excellence in all aspects of the building industry, from building, remodeling, and outdoor projects to design marketing, and service to the community. Winners were honored at the 2021 PEAK Achievement Awards Banquet on September 16 at Wyndridge Farm in Dallastown.
York Builders Association Calls For Increased Efforts To Diversify The Home Building Industry
In recognition of Professional Women in Building (PWB) Week Sept. 13-17, members of the York Builders Association and the YBA WorkforceNOW® initiative are calling for increased efforts to diversify the home building industry, which can help the systemic labor shortage.
York Builders Association Presents 2021 Parade of Homes
14 new and remodeled homes, including outdoor projects in York County, will open their doors for free, self-guided tours on September 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For three decades, the York Builders Association and its members have been hosting the York Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes is presented by long-time sponsor, Traditions Mortgage.
Top Three Trends for Living Better at Home in York, Pennsylvania
Although life will settle into a new normal post-COVID, the experiences of spending more time at home will resonate for years to come. York County, PA homeowners are not only thinking about home design, furnishings, and remodeling, they are also exploring how the systems in their homes can affect their health and finances.
Latest NAHB News
- 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 […]
- Producer Prices Rise in May: New Construction Input Analysisby Jesse Wade on June 12, 2025
Prices for inputs to new residential construction—excluding capital investment, labor, and imports—rose 0.2% in May, following a (revised) decrease of 0.2% in April. These figures are taken from the most recent Producer Price Index (PPI) report published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The […]
- Inflation Up Slightly in Mayby Fan-Yu Kuo on June 11, 2025
Despite inflationary pressure from tariffs, inflation in May rose slightly but came in softer than expected. The Consumer Price Index increased from 2.3% in April to 2.4% in May year-over-year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report. While this report reflected consumer prices after […]
- House Price Appreciation by State and Metro Area: First Quarter 2025by Jing Fu on June 10, 2025
House price growth slowed in the first quarter of 2025, partly due to a decline in demand and an increase in supply. Persistent high mortgage rates and increased inventory combined to ease upward pressure on house prices. These factors signaled a cooling market, following rapid gains seen in […]
Latest PBA News
- 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.
- PBA Well Represented on Residential Code Development Committeeby Rick Cochran on May 5, 2025
The Residential Code Development Committee just wrapped up five days of hearings in Orlando hearing 369 proposals to modify the IRC. The second set of hearings will be in October The post PBA Well Represented on Residential Code Development Committee appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]
