Granite or Quartz. Which is right for you?
If you’ve been watching all those DIY and Home & Garden channels, been shopping for countertops yourself, or just talked with a friend who has recently been through a kitchen remodel, you have a good idea of just how many countertop material options there are today. For the most part, people in York County are choosing between granite and quartz. These two surfaces are favorites for their durability and easy-cleaning properties.
Winged Wonders of Penn’s Woods in Your Backyard
More than 400 species of birds make their home in the 46,000 square miles that make up Penn’s Woods. But you don’t have to travel the state to find them. You can enjoy many right in your own backyard. Let’s take a look at what you might find.
A Guide to Aging-in-Place
If you’re considering your options for moving to a smaller, more manageable home or staying in your current home as you approach retirement or as adult children leave the nest, itÂ’s smart to keep future limitations and physical challenges in mind.
York Builders Association Launches WorkforceNOW Brand Focused on Addressing the Skilled Labor Shortage
The York Builders Association (YBA), the community’s trusted building industry resource, recently launched a new brand initiative. The WorkforceNOW brand will serve as the umbrella which covers all of YBA’s programs designed to support workforce development.
Health Insurance Renewal Time?
Let the York Builders Insurance Trust help take the frustration out of obtaining health insurance rate quotes. We offer rates from all of the major carriers. If you are a company with five or more insured employees, we may be able to save you money with an alternative funding insurance product.
Construction Career Days
YBA’s Construction Career Days are a fabulous opportunity to share an insider’s view of your company with local students in the community who are interested in learning about potential career paths in the skilled trades.
​Latest NAHB News
- State-Level Employment Situation: March 2025by Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on April 18, 2025
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 37 states and the District of Columbia in March compared to the previous month, while it decreased in 12 states. Wyoming reported no change during this time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by […]
- Housing Starts Decline Amid Economic Uncertaintyby Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on April 17, 2025
Constrained housing affordability conditions due to elevated interest rates, rising construction costs and labor shortages led to a reduction in housing production in March. Overall housing starts decreased 11.4% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.32 million units, according to a […]
- Builder Confidence Levels Indicate Slow Start for Spring Housing Seasonby Robert Dietz on April 16, 2025
Growing economic uncertainty stemming from tariff concerns and elevated building material costs kept builder sentiment in negative territory in April, despite a modest bump in confidence likely due to a slight retreat in mortgage interest rates in recent weeks. Builder confidence in the market for […]
- Despite Exemptions and Delays, Tariffs are Already Affecting Buildersby Paul Emrath on April 15, 2025
Home builders have already started to feel the effects of U.S. tariff policy, according to recent NAHB member surveys. This is true even though the Administration did not announce its list of reciprocal tariffs until April 2nd, lumber along with USMCA-compliant imports from Canada and Mexico were […]
- Permits Pullback in February 2025by Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on April 15, 2025
Permits continue the downward trend for the second month in a row. Over the first two months of 2025, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 147,119. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is a decline of 5.2% over the February 2024 level of 155,236. […]
​Latest PBA News
- FREE Build Science Programs for Members and Studentsby Rick Cochran on March 26, 2025
The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center shared the following information Build Science curriculum with PBA. This is a free resource for all members – as well as a great tool for The post FREE Build Science Programs for Members and Students appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- PBA Installs 2025 Officersby Rick Cochran on March 25, 2025
As they do every year, PBA members gathered to celebrate and install leadership at the Installation Gala. This year’s event was held on March 21 at the Mohegan Pennsylvania in The post PBA Installs 2025 Officers appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Jon Sukonik Honored with Special PBA Awardby Rick Cochran on March 25, 2025
During the 2025 PBA Installation Gala, Immediate Past President Thomas McCosby announced the establishment of a new PBA award designed to recognize outstanding service to the members. For the inaugural The post Jon Sukonik Honored with Special PBA Award appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]
- PBA Winter 2025 Committee and Board of Directors Reportsby Rick Cochran on March 25, 2025
PBA members gathered at the Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre for the Winter Committee and Board of Directors meetings along with the annual Installation Gala. Meeting chairs provided a brief summary The post PBA Winter 2025 Committee and Board of Directors Reports appeared first on […]
- IMPORTANT Annual Filing Requirements for Business Ownersby Rick Cochran on February 6, 2025
For 2025, Pennsylvania introduced a new annual obligation: filing an annual report with the Department of State. The new annual filing is mandatory for all business and nonprofit entities registered The post IMPORTANT Annual Filing Requirements for Business Owners appeared first on Pennsylvania […]
