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Red Lion Business Owner, Carmine Pantano Awarded For Achievements

Red Lion Business Owner, Carmine Pantano Awarded For Achievements

YORK, PA – Carmine Pantano, owner of Frank’s Marble & Granite has been awarded the 2018 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.

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2018 PEAK Achievement Awards Presented by York Builders Association

2018 PEAK Achievement Awards Presented by York Builders Association

Finding an award-winning contractor just got a lot easier! Consumers in York County, along with industry professionals from across Pennsylvania have spoken and the York Builders Association is pleased to announce the 2018 PEAK Achievement Award winners. These awards recognize excellence in all aspects of the building industry, from building, remodeling, and outdoor projects to design and service to the community.  Winners were honored at the 2018 PEAK Achievement Awards Banquet on May 10 at the Out Door Country Club in York.

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2018 Construction Career Days a Success

2018 Construction Career Days a Success

Over the last several months the York Builders Association’s (YBA) Workforce Committee put a lot of time and effort into planning our first Construction Career Days events, which took place on April 16 – 18.  Outreach to schools and students is a major focus of our strategic plan.  During a meeting with York County Economic Alliance, we were approached with the offer to take over their construction day program previously held in April 2017.  It was a perfect fit for our new goals and objectives and the association’s Board of Directors approved the adoption of the program.

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York Builders Association to Kick Off Construction Career Day Events

York Builders Association to Kick Off Construction Career Day Events

Skilled labor in residential construction is a commodity in short supply and the York Builders Association (YBA) is looking to change that by launching their first annual Construction Career Day events on April 16, 17 & 18. The objective of the program is to build awareness among high school students about the diverse career opportunities available to them locally in the construction industry.

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​Latest NAHB News
  • Single-Family Home Size Increases
    by Robert Dietz on February 24, 2025

    An expected impact of the virus crisis was a need for more residential space, as people used homes for more purposes including work. Home size correspondingly increased in 2021 as interest rates reached historic lows. However, as interest rates increased in 2022 and 2023, and housing affordability […]

  • Gains for Custom Home Building
    by Robert Dietz on February 24, 2025

    NAHB’s analysis of Census Data from the Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design survey indicates gains for custom home builders after a period slight softening of market share. The custom building market is less sensitive to the interest rate cycle than other forms of home […]

  • Existing Home Sales Slow in January
    by Fan-Yu Kuo on February 21, 2025

    After three months of increases, existing home sales retreated in January from the 10-month high last month, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales continued to be suppressed by higher mortgage rates, which remained above 6.5% despite the Fed cutting rates by 100 basis […]

  • Townhouse Construction Expanded in 2024
    by Robert Dietz on February 21, 2025

    Townhouse construction expanded 10% during 2024, outpacing the rest of the single-family home building market. According to NAHB analysis of the most recent Census data of Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, during the fourth quarter of 2024, single-family attached starts totaled […]

  • Families Must Spend 38% of Their Income on Mortgage Payments
    by Rose Quint on February 20, 2025

    In a clear sign illustrating the housing affordability challenges facing Americans, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) found that in the fourth quarter of 2024, a family earning the nation’s median income of $97,800 needed 38% of its income to […]

​Latest PBA News
  • IMPORTANT Annual Filing Requirements for Business Owners
    by 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 […]

  • Winter Regional Meeting Registration OPEN!
    by Rick Cochran on January 7, 2025

    Registrations are now open for the 2025 Winter Regional Meetings. Regional meetings are important opportunities for PBA members to stay informed and to have their voices heard. Please check to The post Winter Regional Meeting Registration OPEN! appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • Meet Dean Hilliard, 2025 PBA President
    by Rick Cochran on January 2, 2025

    On January 1, 2025, Dean Hilliard assumed the office of PBA President. Read below to learn more about Dean, his ties to the industry, and his plans for the Pennsylvania The post Meet Dean Hilliard, 2025 PBA President appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • Year-End Message from Tom McCosby, PBA President
    by Rick Cochran on November 25, 2024

    As the year winds down, I would like to thank everyone who has worked to make PBA a more modern, responsive organization. First, John Olson started us on a path The post Year-End Message from Tom McCosby, PBA President appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • PBA Winter Meeting Registration
    by Rick Cochran on November 25, 2024

    Plans are underway for the 2025 PBA Committee and Board of Directors meetings. The meetings, along with the annual Installation Gala, will be held March 20-22, 2025, at the Mohegan The post PBA Winter Meeting Registration appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.