YBA Announces WorkforceNOW® Donation Resulting From Generous Member Response
The York Builders Association announced today that a recent fundraiser intended to benefit the WorkforceNOW program, along with local animal rescue organizations, greatly exceeded expectations due in large part to the generosity of one of its member organizations, T.C. Backer Construction, LLC.
Haley Miller Promoted To YBA Events Coordinator
The York Builders Association is delighted to announce that Haley Miller has been promoted to Events Coordinator. In her new role, Miller will handle all aspects and phases of YBA event planning and coordination.
Consumer Alert: Beware Of Home Improvement Contractor Scams During COVID-19
YORK, PA During the COVID-19 pandemic, fraudsters, and unscrupulous contractors can take advantage of people’s fear and uncertainty. The York Builders Association (YBA) is reminding homeowners to protect themselves from home improvement scammers taking advantage of the pandemic.
Working Through COVID-19
Now more than ever our service to our members is critical. We know that what is happening right now with COVID-19 is unprecedented and things shift daily. You have questions and we are doing our best to monitor the information available to us and provide answers.
Now Accepting PEAK Award Nominations For Energy Efficiency
Get the recognition you deserve! Enter your homes for a 2020 PEAK Award for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Energy Efficient New Homes Program, offered through First Energy’s Pennsylvania utilities (Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power).
5 Reasons Why You NEED to Enter the PEAK Achievement Awards
Have you entered your best building, remodeling or business projects into one of the area’s most prestigious award programs yet??
Latest NAHB News
- Existing Home Sales Rebound in Octoberby Fan-Yu Kuo on November 21, 2024
Existing home sales in October rebounded from a 14-year low and posted the first annual increase in more than three years, as buyers took advantage when mortgage rates briefly reached a 2-year low in late September, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). While elevated home prices […]
- Families Must Spend 38% of Their Income on House Paymentsby Rose Quint on November 21, 2024
In another sign of America’s ongoing housing affordability crisis, the National Association of Home Builders /Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) found that in the third quarter of 2024, a family earning the nation’s median income of $97,800 needed 38% of their income to cover the mortgage […]
- Flat Conditions for Custom Home Buildingby Robert Dietz on November 21, 2024
NAHB’s analysis of Census Data from the Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design survey indicates relatively flat conditions for custom home builders after a period slight softening of market share due to declining mortgage interest rates. However, post-election stock market gains […]
- Immigrant Share in Construction Sets New Recordby Natalia Siniavskaia on November 20, 2024
Reflecting the sharp increase in net immigration of recent years, the number of new immigrants joining the construction industry rose substantially in 2022. According to the latest American Community Survey (ACS), the industry managed to attract close to 130,000 new workers coming from outside the […]
- Growth for Single-Family Built-for-Rent Constructionby Robert Dietz on November 20, 2024
Single-family built-for-rent construction posted year-over-year gains for the third quarter of 2024, as builders sought to add additional rental housing in a market facing ongoing, elevated mortgage interest rates. According to NAHB’s analysis of data from the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Starts […]
Latest PBA News
- PBA Mourns Past President Gene Kreitzerby 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 Resultsby 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 Directorby 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 […]
- 2024 Fall PBA Board of Directors Meetingby Rick Cochran on October 29, 2024
The PBA Board of Directors met for the final meeting of 2024 on October 18 in Harrisburg. Officers for 2025 were elected unanimously by the directors in attendance. They include: The post 2024 Fall PBA Board of Directors Meeting appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Proclaims October Careers in Construction Monthby Rick Cochran on October 7, 2024
As the request of PBA, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has proclaimed October as Careers in Construction Month! Please see the official proclamation below: The post Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Proclaims October Careers in Construction Month appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]
