WorkforceNOW® One Year Later
The York Builders Association launched the WorkforceNOW® initiative in October of 2018 in response to the skilled labor shortage that is at unprecedented levels. Currently, the gap between open jobs in the trades and workers available to step into those jobs is about 1.1 million jobs wide.
Construction Career Days 2020
The YBA is coordinating our third annual Construction Career Days, an exciting opportunity available to local students in Aril 2020. Construction Career Days is an extremely beneficial event for high school students who are not planning on pursuing a formal post-secondary education, or for students who are still unsure of their future career path. The purpose of Construction Career Days is to increase high school studentsÂ’ awareness of, and interest in, the readily available careers in the local construction industry.
York Builders Association Presents Annual Parade Of Homes
17 new and remodeled homes in York County will open their doors for free self-guided tours on September 14 and 15, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For nearly 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, a division of York Traditions Bank.
Local Builders and Chefs Team Up For Annual Chefs On Parade Event
As a special preview to the York Builders AssociationÂ’s annual Parade of Homes, three new and remodeled home projects will be featured in the Chefs on Parade event on September 12, from 5 – 9p.m.
Considering YBA Membership? We Should Talk!
At the York Builders Association, we take great pride in being the premier resource for the home building and remodeling industry in York County! This means that we provide our members with opportunities for professional development, mentorship, business resources and advocacy for the building industry. We also provide support &Â resources to consumers seeking reliable professionals in the industry.
York County Business Owner Testifies At Public Hearing On Construction Workplace Misclassification Act
The Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee recently held a public hearing on the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act (Act 72) and a package of bills that aim to strengthen the Act. Carmen Witmer of J.D. Witmer Drywall, Inc. in Dover, PA was invited to testify on behalf of the Pennsylvania Builders Association.
​Latest NAHB News
- 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 […]
- AI’s Role in Reshaping Employment: From Theory to Home Building Sector Impactsby Jing Fu on June 9, 2025
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly machine learning and generative AI (GenAI), is reshaping industries, creating new economic opportunities, and raising critical questions about its long-term impact on jobs and economic growth. A recent study by Ping Wang and Tsz-Nga […]
​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. Â The second set of hearings will be in October The post PBA Well Represented on Residential Code Development Committee appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]
